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2985: So You Want To Be A Millionaire by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Financial Freedom
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Episode 2985:
Fritz Gilbert explores how small financial decisions can significantly impact long-term wealth. By harnessing the power of compound interest, even modest savings can snowball into substantial retirement funds. Whether you're just starting your career or nearing mid-life, strategic saving can transform your financial future and ultimately help you achieve that millionaire milestone.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/56-so-you-want-to-be-a-millionaire/
Quotes to ponder:
"One decision, early in life, compounded over many decades, has a profound impact on your long term financial wealth."
"Recognize the impact your small purchases make when compounded over time."
"Do it long enough, aggressively enough, intentionally enough, and you will become a millionaire."
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2984: The Autopilot Guide to Credit Cards by Steven Keys of Trip Of A Lifestyle on Building Wealth
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Episode 2984:
Steven Keys simplifies the complex world of credit cards, offering an easy, stress-free strategy to maximize rewards and boost credit scores. By paying balances in full each month and choosing no-fee, cash-back cards, you can profit from rewards programs without falling into debt traps.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.tripofalifestyle.com/money/guide-to-credit-cards/
Quotes to ponder:
"Credit cards aren’t evil, scary, or complex, but using them correctly does require you to know a few facts that most people are never told."
"Just pay your statement balance in full every single month no exceptions."
"You should charge literally everything you buy on your credit card, to maximize the rewards."
Episode references:
EconoMe Conference: https://www.economeconference.com
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2983: Why I Own 100% US Stocks by A Purple Life on Financial Planning and Money Advice
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Episode 2983:
A Purple Life shares the rationale behind a 100% US stocks portfolio, emphasizing simplicity, higher returns over time, and the built-in international exposure of US index funds. By maintaining a flexible, minimalist lifestyle and an adaptive mindset, the author demonstrates how careful financial planning can align with personal values and long-term goals.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurplelife.com/2019/10/29/why-i-own-100-us-stocks/
Quotes to ponder:
“Simple is good. Simple is easier. Simple is more profitable.”
“My lifestyle is completely flexible. I have absolutely no roots or anything keeping me in one location.”
“Life is about learning and adapting based on new knowledge, but for now I’m riding the wildly bucking unicorn that is 100% US stocks.”
Episode references:
The Simple Path to Wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926
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2982: 7 Lame Reasons People Don't Save for Retirement by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Financial Future
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Episode 2982:
Saving for retirement is a struggle for many, but Philip Taylor dismantles seven common excuses from "it's selfish" to "it's too late" that hold people back from securing their financial future. By addressing misconceptions and providing actionable solutions, Taylor empowers readers to take the first step toward financial independence, regardless of their current age or income.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ptmoney.com/7-retirement-savings-excuses-you-can-overcome/
Quotes to ponder:
"Saving for your retirement is the complete opposite of selfish."
"To have a little success in life you might just have to learn something."
"When you’re young, retirement is a long way off, but you’ve got time on your side."
Episode references:
IRA Catch-Up Contributions: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-catch-up-contributions
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2981: What It Means To Be A Passive Investor by Kiersten Saunders of Rich And Regular on Investment Advice
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Episode 2981:
Kiersten Saunders shares her perspective on embracing passive investing as a deliberate choice rooted in simplicity, lower costs, and long-term growth. By prioritizing buy-and-hold strategies for real estate and index funds for stocks, she highlights the benefits of transparency, reduced tax burdens, and financial freedom. Her reflections challenge the cultural emphasis on overworking, advocating instead for trust in time and patience to achieve lasting financial independence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://richandregular.com/what-it-means-to-be-a-passive-investor/
Quotes to ponder:
"Passive isn’t a lack of effort, it’s a choice to direct your energy toward what matters most."
"I had to learn the difference between confidence and competence."
"If I perceive time as something to be feared, everything that requires it will be seen as a problem."
Episode references:
EconoMe Conference: https://economeconference.com
The Simple Path to Wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926
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Optimal Finance Daily, hosted by Diania Merriam, the innovative mind behind the personal finance conference EconoMe, takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of personal finance. Each episode brings to life the most compelling and practical advice from leading financial bloggers and experts. Diania’s engaging narration and insightful commentary transform complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable insights. Whether it’s budgeting, investing, debt management, or money mindfulness, she covers it all, making financial wisdom accessible to everyone.
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