BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Friday, August 7, 2026
Katie and Ann attributed their significant net worth at age 29 to making substantial sacrifices, such as house hacking and having roommates. They emphasized living frugally to achieve their financial goals.
“You know, David Ramsey's quote, live like no one else now so you can live like no one else later.”
“There are a lot of people who are looking at you. House hacking, being married but still having a roommate, etcetera, and they're like, oh my goodness, why would you do that?”
“This accumulation of wealth here screams, I kept my expenses low. I prioritized after tax investments and real estate across my journey, and I had pretty high income for years.”