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Hello, Hello, Hello, and welcome to the BiggerPockets Money Newsletter!!!

I am SO excited to be bringing you weekly inspiration to achieve financial independence—and retiring early too, of course.

This week, we'll jump into:

🔍 Could 72(t) be your escape from the middle-class trap? A listener sent in some numbers and their situation, and asked for our advice. Scott shares how he'd handle the same situation! 

🚀 Want to achieve FIRE in your 40s!? Scott and I chat with guests who worry their FI timeline isn't realistic. Want to hear if they're right?

📆 Plan for early retirement NOW! Carl and I are joined by Justin Peters, who talks about how he's incorporating "living in the now" into his retirement journey.

—Mindy Jensen, host of the BiggerPockets Money podcast

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POCKET CHANGE

What would you do with a $3 million portfolio but no clear path to accessing your hard-earned cash before traditional retirement age? Scott's latest case study dives into a listener's financial puzzle that could help be your key to reaching FI.

Dive into the full case study right here! 💰🚀

THIS WEEK ON MONEY

🚨 Want to Achieve FI by 45?

Avoiding the middle-class trap is a BIG concern for hopeful early retirees—such as Leah and Zach. They’re earning well, saving aggressively, and aiming to retire by 45 (or sooner!), but will their current strategy get them there? Scott and Mindy dive into their budget, investment choices, and whether they should shift gears to reach FIRE faster.
 
Catch the full episode here! 🎥

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LIVING A FI LIFE

How to Plan for Early Retirement NOW! 

🔥 Racing to early retirement? There’s one crucial step you can’t skip: planning for what comes next! Too many reach FI only to feel lost, burnt out, and unsure of their next move. Justin Peters saw this coming and created his own “FIRE bucket list” to make the most of life after FI. 

🎥 Watch the full episode here!

MINDY'S HOUSE UPDATE

The Unseen Costs of Building a House

I want to take you through all the steps Carl and I are taking to build our dream home.

Breaking down our initial expenses:

This comes to a grand total of $6,390—and we haven't even started anything.

Watch this number grow exponentially over the next year...

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