Laid Off at 51: Are We Ready to Retire? | Making a Millionaire
This week’s Making a Millionaire features Chris & Heather - a couple in their early 50s who thought they had more time to plan for retirement until a sudden layoff changed everything. With a $2.5M net worth, they wrestle with real fears, financial questions, and the exciting possibility of building a purpose-driven next chapter.
Can you retire early? What if you had to? We run the numbers - and face the emotions behind them.
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3 Phases of Wealth Building by Age (Where Are You?)
Are you focused on the right part of your financial journey? In this episode, we break down the three phases of wealth - Make, Maintain, and Multiply - and show how they apply differently throughout life. From starting your career to entering retirement, we’ll help you identify where your time, energy, and money will have the biggest impact.
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Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life.
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46:04
We HATE This New Money Trend…
Buy Now, Pay Later is everywhere, but is it helping or hurting your finances? We uncover the dangerous reality behind BNPL services, how they encourage overspending, and why young consumers are particularly at risk. Then we answer your financial questions about The Financial Order of Operations, down payments, budgeting vs. cash management plans, and a whole lot more.
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Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life.
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The Internet Got It Right? Money Advice We Actually Agree With
We’re reacting to viral money advice from some of our favorite YouTubers. We'll help you separate hype from wisdom. From Roth IRAs to compound interest to debt strategies, this episode is full of entertaining, insightful breakdowns that can transform your financial future.
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Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life.
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The 3 Tools That Actually Build Wealth
There’s no secret to building wealth - it’s all about using the right tools. We reveal the three essential ingredients of financial success: discipline, money (margin), and time. Learn why income isn’t everything, how saving $100/month can make you a millionaire, and what separates rich people from truly wealthy people.
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Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life.
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Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life.
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