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Are You Moving Toward or Away from Financial Independence?
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Are You Moving Toward or Away from Financial Independence?

Retirement/financial independence isn't an age; it's a number. Here’s what to focus on to ensure you’re working toward your goal. The post Are You Mo…

Think In Two Timelines If You Want To Build Greater Wealth

Think In Two Timelines If You Want To Build Greater Wealth

If you want to grow your wealth faster than the average person, I suggest trying to think in two timelines that move together in unison. The first ti…

Fast-Tracking Financial Freedom (in Her 30s!) with JUST 5 Rentals

Fast-Tracking Financial Freedom (in Her 30s!) with JUST 5 Rentals

Five rental properties are all you need to change your life. This income alone could cover all your bills, allowing your entire paycheck to go toward…

Unlock Early Retirement: The Overlooked ‘Rule of 55’

Unlock Early Retirement: The Overlooked ‘Rule of 55’

For many, the dream of retirement conjures images of freedom, less stress, and more time for what truly matters. My research consistently shows a sig…

Why Even Smart Investors Get Wiped Out (and How to Protect Your Wealth Now)

Why Even Smart Investors Get Wiped Out (and How to Protect Your Wealth Now)

Most investors think that diversity is the key to protecting their wealth. They’ve got money in real estate, the stock market, and maybe even some pr…

The Best “Early Retirement” Strategy 99% of Investors Ignore

The Best “Early Retirement” Strategy 99% of Investors Ignore

Want to retire early? What about early retirement AND making millions of dollars tax-free? Only one real estate investing strategy gives you the abil…

How Do You Calculate Current Net Worth Of Assets For FAFSA

How Do You Calculate Current Net Worth Of Assets For FAFSA

Learn how to calculate and report assets for FAFSA, including cash, investments, business, and farm net worth. The post How Do You Calculate Current …

Why Waiting for the “Perfect” Property is Costing You Wealth

Why Waiting for the “Perfect” Property is Costing You Wealth

Your idea of a “dream home” or “dream investment property” is stopping you from building wealth and taking steps toward financial freedom. Don’t beli…

Ask HTM: Early Retirement Target Date Funds, Frugal Personal Hygiene, & Coercive House Painting – Episode 991

Ask HTM: Early Retirement Target Date Funds, Frugal Personal Hygiene, & Coercive House Painting – E…

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…

May 2025 FIRE Update

May 2025 FIRE Update

Hey Everyone! Did you have a good month? May was another hectic month at the RB40 household. I felt like I was a full-time chauffeur for the family. …


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The Science Behind Building Wealth

The Science Behind Building Wealth

Building wealth doesn’t have to feel like cracking a secret code. We unpack the three key sciences behind wealth building (behavioral, financial, and…

6 Questions to Know If You're Ready for Financial Independence
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6 Questions to Know If You're Ready for Financial Independence

Are you really ready to be financially independent? We share six powerful questions that help you zoom out and reflect on your life’s purpose, goals,…

Can You Achieve FIRE with Only Stocks? (Money Q&A)

Can You Achieve FIRE with Only Stocks? (Money Q&A)

In this Money Q&A episode of the Personal Finance Podcast,  we will talk about can you achieve FIRE with only stocks money. We will answer these q…

How to FIRE Without Investing in Real Estate

How to FIRE Without Investing in Real Estate

You're eager to build serious wealth, but the idea of managing tenants, fixing toilets, handling trash issues, and dealing with the endless headaches…

Q&A: My Company Is Going Public and I Have No Idea What to Do – Plus, Should I Fire My Advisor?

Q&A: My Company Is Going Public and I Have No Idea What to Do – Plus, Should I Fire My Advisor?

#619: Dave is no longer happy with his financial advisor, but he’s nervous about switching over to self-management after being completely hands-off f…

Laid Off at 51: Are We Ready to Retire? | Making a Millionaire

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…

Unraveling Your Relationship with Money | Shannah Game | Ep 552

Unraveling Your Relationship with Money | Shannah Game | Ep 552

Brad chats with certified financial planner Shannah Game, who shares insights from her book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. They discuss the…

Is Your FIRE Strategy Wrong? The Middle Class Trap Debate with Brad Barrett

Is Your FIRE Strategy Wrong? The Middle Class Trap Debate with Brad Barrett

Buying a house, maxing out your 401(k), and leveraging real estate are considered the gold standard for building wealth, but what if these strategies…

3 Phases of Wealth Building by Age (Where Are You?)

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…


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