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Deep dives on money, investing, personal finance, & wealth-building.

8 Dumb Mistakes That Wreck Your Finances

8 Dumb Mistakes That Wreck Your Finances

July 08, 2023

Over the past six years, I've dedicated myself to the world of finance and money. Among the transformative skills gained, managing my personal finances, recognizing detrimental money habits, and liberating myself from them have been paramount.

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How Much Car You Can Really Afford (By Salary)

How Much Car You Can Really Afford (By Salary)

December 20, 2023

The latest trend, as per headlines, is thousand-dollar car payments becoming the new norm. Shockingly, over 17 percent of new car buyers are committing to payments in the four-figure range, and these car payment stories are making waves on social media.

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Do This When You Get Paid (Paycheck Routine)

Do This When You Get Paid (Paycheck Routine)

June 24, 2024

It's Friday, and you've got your paycheck. You might think about buying new shoes, going to a fancy restaurant, or catching a movie. But before you know it, your money is all spent.

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5 Ways Rich People Make Money With Debt

5 Ways Rich People Make Money With Debt

March 31, 2024

I’m pretty sure you’ve heard the phrase “Debt is the root of all evil”. Now this might be true to a certain extent, because if you are drowning in debt, your life is practically over.

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How to Become a Millionaire with a Low Salary

How to Become a Millionaire with a Low Salary

August 27, 2023

Ronald had amassed an 8 million dollar fortune. Yes, so what? But he grew up on a poor farm, finished only high school and worked as a janitor for minimum wage for most of his life. How?!

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How To Retire In 10 Years Starting With Zero

How To Retire In 10 Years Starting With Zero

October 07, 2023

Let’s break down the common assumption that retirement is only reserved for those in their 60s, and go over the exact blueprint that has proven successful for many individuals to retire with no money saved up.

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This Is What Keeps People Broke

This Is What Keeps People Broke

May 06, 2023

Having a good relationship with their money doesn’t necessarily mean being ultra-wealthy or earning a fat paycheck. It just means that you are making smart money choices, not making reckless decisions on a regular basis.

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The Dark Secrets of Creating Wealth From Zero

The Dark Secrets of Creating Wealth From Zero

November 12, 2023

Wealth, getting rich, that all seems like a distant dream. How did they do it? You ask yourself seeing all those millionaires and billionaires, especially the ones who got there at such a young age.

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How These 5 Habits Turned My Life Around and Made Me a Millionaire

How These 5 Habits Turned My Life Around and Made Me a Millionaire

July 15, 2023

We often hear the phrase that money is not everything in life, but people often equate being rich as being successful in life. Now, although it is true that money is not the only indicator of success, it still plays a huge role in my opinion.

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