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Nov. 5, 2023

466: The Retirement Planning Roadmap: 401(k)s, Real Estate, Bonds & M…

If you haven’t started your retirement planning yet , you’re not out of luck. Whether you’re in your twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, or sixties, there’s still time to get enough into your accounts so you can walk away f...

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Nov. 2, 2023

465: Finance Friday: Should I Double Down on Real Estate or Start a S…

When people hear the term “ passive income ,” their minds usually flash to real estate investing . But, taking on real estate debt may not be the best option for you—especially if you have a high-risk financial portfolio . In...

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Oct. 31, 2023

464: How HGTV’s Heather Rae and Tarek El Moussa Flipped Over 1,000 Ho…

HGTV’s Heather and Tarek El Moussa have built an empire that any entrepreneur would be jealous of. They’ve collectively flipped over a thousand homes , started syndications with tens of millions of dollars invested, have a TV...

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Oct. 29, 2023

463: How to Teach Your Kids About Money (Saving, Investing, Spending,…

Teaching your kids about money is one of the most CRUCIAL parts of parenting . So why do so many Americans completely neglect financial literacy for kids ? Is it too awkward of a subject? Do parents feel like they don’t even ...

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Oct. 26, 2023

462: Finance Friday: Could a Franchise Fuel My FIRE in 10 Years (Or L…

Want to reach FIRE long before you’re sixty-five? If you make a decent income, invest diligently, and watch your spending, you STILL could fall into the “trap” most FIRE-chasers find themselves in. By making one BIG mistake, ...

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Oct. 22, 2023

461: How to Pull Yourself Out of Car, Student, or Credit Card Debt

You want to retire , but you’ve got credit debt, auto loans , and student loans . It feels like every time you get your paycheck, it quickly slips away, and at the end of every month, you’re left in the same position, or wors...

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Oct. 19, 2023

460: The Fast Road to FIRE and Our Housing Market Crash Predictions |…

Will the housing market crash ? If you’re like most Americans, the economy is starting to feel a bit unsettling. But, with so many homeowners locked into low mortgage rates or owning their homes outright, is there even a poss...

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Oct. 15, 2023

459: Divorce Season: How to Protect Your Financial Future During Sepa…

Marriage and money are known for mixing like oil and water, but a little financial knowledge will allow you to navigate these sensitive issues with confidence. Today’s guest is an expert on this front and is here to equip you...

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Oct. 12, 2023

458: Finance Friday: Pay Off Debt, Invest in Real Estate, or…Buy Vend…

What if one part-time side hustle could replace your entire income ? Even better, what if you could keep your full-time job and spend a few hours a week making thousands extra a month , raking in cash, and reaching financial ...

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Oct. 8, 2023

457: Money and Relationships: How to Have “The Talk” Before It’s Too …

Vivian Tu , AKA “ Your Rich BFF ,” is the internet’s expert on money and personal finance . She was doing schoolyard trades before she worked on Wall Street, and now, as the host of Networth and Chill , she talks about the mu...

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Oct. 5, 2023

456: The Harsh Reality Real Estate Syndicators (and Investors) Face i…

Many real estate syndications are facing absolute failure in 2023 . But, even if you aren’t investing in any, this could be a learning experience like no other to help you build your wealth in the future. If you’ve never hear...

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Oct. 1, 2023

455: REITs: How to Make Real Estate Money WITHOUT Owning Rentals

Want passive income ? Well, DON’T invest in rental properties. Buy REITs (real estate investment trusts) instead. Yes, you read that right. Although rental properties are a phenomenal way to build wealth and cash flow and pay...

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Sept. 28, 2023

454: Finance Friday: We Spend $12K a Month...Can We Still Retire in 1…

Tyler and Jenna need to know how to retire in ten years or less so they can spend less time working and more time with their family. The problem? They’re spending more than $10,000 monthly in expenses, and even with a high sa...

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Sept. 24, 2023

453: How to Conquer Financial Trauma & Develop a HEALTHY Relationship…

Financial trauma is an extremely common roadblock on the journey to financial freedom . In fact, most people deal with this issue on some level, even if they aren’t aware of it. Whether your trauma patterns stem from your par...

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Sept. 21, 2023

452: The 6 Investment Accounts You NEED for Financial Freedom

If you’re new to personal finance, investment accounts can seem complicated. The terms, the lingo— HSA, Roth, IRA, 401(k) —these may seem like letters in an arbitrary order, but using these retirement and investment accounts ...

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Sept. 17, 2023

451: The 9-Step “Stairway to Wealth” That ANYONE Can Use to Become Ri…

This “ financial order of operations ” could be your ticket to financial freedom . If most Americans followed these steps, they would find themselves debt-free , with full retirement accounts, passive income , and “wealth-acc...

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Sept. 14, 2023

450: The “Middle Class Trap” That’s Keeping You in Debt

The fear of Job loss has become real for most Americans. And if you’re falling into the “ middle-class trap ,” a sudden loss of income could be even more severe. After the recent tech layoffs of 2022 and 2023, businesses outs...

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Sept. 10, 2023

449: Coast FI in 4 Years: Cutting Expenses, Doubling Your Income, & H…

People spend much of their lives grinding to Coast FI , but the truth is that you’re only ever one big financial swing from achieving your FI goals much faster. Despite starting out with very little, today’s guest was able to...

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Sept. 7, 2023

448: The Average American’s Guide to Investing $10K–$100K

Want to know how to invest $10K , $25K , $50K , or even $100K ? The average American household has $41,600 saved . While that’s a decent chunk of cash, it’s not working very hard for you by sitting in a savings account , is i...

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Sept. 3, 2023

447: How to Use Your Financial Fears to Build Wealth Better

Financial fear is… a good thing!? Fear is an uncomfortable feeling we often try to ignore or suppress. But what if, like other emotions, it exists for a specific purpose? What if following it could help you avoid deathly deci...

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Aug. 31, 2023

446: FIRE by 50: How to Have FUN on Your Journey Toward Early Retirem…

The FIRE community is notorious for chasing early retirement at all costs. Many search for creative ways to earn more money and spend less of it , only to end up hating the journey. If you’ve ever felt burnt out or discourage...

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Aug. 27, 2023

445: Can’t Afford to Travel? Nomadic Matt Says You’re (Probably) Wrong

Travel hacking allows you to see the world for less than you spend at home. That’s right. If you took your rent or mortgage payment in the US and traded it for traveling abroad, you could live off far less money and do far mo...

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Aug. 24, 2023

444: Financial Advisor Fees, LLCs, and Stock Investing 101 | Ask Mind…

Financial advisors are supposed to look after your money , but sometimes, their profits come first. We’ve had many questions about which type of financial advisors to use , which aren’t worth the fee, and whether you even nee...

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Aug. 20, 2023

443: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to FI: A Day in the Life of a Finance B…

A “ wife-FI ,” semi-retired finance blogger ? It sounds like an exciting life, but what does it entail? Today’s guest didn’t arrive here overnight and doesn’t recommend it for everyone. What he does recommend, however, is ide...

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