The Proven Path to Financial Independence in Your 40s (Median Income!)

17 Jun 2025 • 65 min • EN
65 min
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On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Dave Fleischer, a teacher who's proving that you don't need a six-figure salary to achieve financial independence. If you've ever felt discouraged because your FI number seems impossibly high or your current salary feels too small to build real wealth, this episode will completely shift your perspective by showing that financial independence isn't about how much you make, but how strategically you manage what you have.  Whether you're a teacher, earn a median income, or simply want to see how creative financial planning can accelerate your journey to freedom, you'll discover actionable strategies that work regardless of your income level and prove that YOU can follow this simple path to achieve financial freedom too. In this episode, you'll learn: How Dave and his wife became net worth millionaires at 39 years old. Can one move change your life? Living below your means is key to building wealth. If you can downsize your lifestyle, it is a cheat code. And SO Much More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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