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In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Evan Lawler take a closer look at Coast FIRE and what it really means to stop aggressively saving for retirement while still working toward financial independence. They talk through what could go wrong, from market downturns and rising expenses to lifestyle creep and unexpected changes in your life or career. They also discuss how much flexibility Coast FIRE can give you, how to build in a little margin, and what to think about when deciding whether Coast FIRE or traditional FIRE makes sense for you.

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In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Professor Aswath Damodaran, one of the world’s leading experts on valuation and a professor of finance at NYU Stern School of Business, to unpack whether the massive excitement around AI is justified by the numbers. They explore the billions being invested in AI infrastructure, how much revenue AI companies would need to justify today’s valuations, the risks of overinvestment and an AI bubble, and how investors should think about mega-cap tech stocks in an AI-driven market.
Aswath also breaks down the potential impact of AI on employment and the broader economy, why storytelling can distort investment decisions, and why diversification and sound valuation principles matter more than ever.
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Two years ago, Alex Preziosi came to the BiggerPockets Money Podcast with one big question: should she quit her W-2 job and go all-in on real estate? Fast forward to today, and she's left behind her brutal commute, grown her real estate business, added another rental property, gotten married, and built a net worth of more than $1 million, all before 35!
But here's the twist: Alex is now just $50,000 away from Coast FI and wondering if she can finally take her foot off the gas. Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench catch up with Alex to talk about quitting your job before financial independence, building wealth with real estate, Coast FI, entrepreneurship, and whether $1 million is really enough when kids and a growing family could be in the future.
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In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Scott Trench is joined by Alex Smereczniak of Franzy to break down how to buy a franchise, what franchises actually cost, who is best suited for franchise ownership, and how to evaluate the risks and rewards of buying a franchise business. They also explore real-world franchise success stories, passive income potential, and how franchising can fit into a broader financial independence strategy.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Franzy. BiggerPockets Money may receive compensation if you choose to work with Franzy. As always, do your own research and evaluate whether a franchise opportunity is right for your financial situation and goals.

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In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Scott Trench is joined by Alex Smereczniak of Franzy to break down how to buy a franchise, what franchises actually cost, who is best suited for franchise ownership, and how to evaluate the risks and rewards of buying a franchise business. They also explore real-world franchise success stories, passive income potential, and how franchising can fit into a broader financial independence strategy.
This episode is brought to you in partnership with Franzy. BiggerPockets Money may receive compensation if you choose to work with Franzy. As always, do your own research and evaluate whether a franchise opportunity is right for your financial situation and goals.
To go beyond the podcast:
Interested in a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro/
Interested in Learning More About Buying a Franchise? Check out: https://www.biggerpocketsmoney.com/franzy
Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pockets

Connect with Alex Smereczniak:
https://www.instagram.com/alexfromfranzy/?hl=en

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