You DON'T Need to Be "Debt-Free" to Reach FIRE
Episode Date: October 24, 2025Should you pay off all your debt before investing? Or is that costing you years of financial freedom? In this episode, we're tackling the debate that...
Intermediate to advanced personal finance strategies for people serious about the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement—not just dreaming about it. Tune in on Tuesdays and Fridays for new BiggerPockets Money episodes with your hosts, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench! Or visit BiggerPocketsMoney.com with additional resources.
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