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3632: [Part 2] How We Saved Multi-Millions by Go Curry Cracker on Wealth Building

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3632: Go Curry Cracker explains how unconventional choices, a high savings rate, and long-term investing in businesses through index funds created financial independence and allowed every dollar ever earned to effectively be returned through compound growth. He also dismantles common excuses about luck, inheritance, debt, and taxes, showing that wealth-building is more about behavior and consistency than extraordinary circumstances. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gocurrycracker.com/how-we-saved-multi-millions/ [https://www.gocurrycracker.com/how-we-saved-multi-millions/] Quotes to ponder: "Why would we spend all of our money to buy a lot of versatile solutions for modern living when we could be buying our freedom instead?" "Saving a high percentage of income is only half the battle." "You can’t just put fat stacks of cash under your mattress and expect to get rich." Episode references: Lifetime Wealth Ratio: https://budgetsaresexy.com/lifetime-wealth-ratio/ [https://budgetsaresexy.com/lifetime-wealth-ratio/] J.K. Rowling: https://www.jkrowling.com/ [https://www.jkrowling.com/] Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ [https://www.amazon.com/] MasterChef: https://www.fox.com/masterchef/ [https://www.fox.com/masterchef/] Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 [https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3631: [Part 1] How We Saved Multi-Millions by Go Curry Cracker on Wealth Building

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3631: Go Curry Cracker shares how he and his wife overcame childhood poverty, family instability, and significant student debt to build financial independence. Their story challenges the idea that difficult beginnings determine financial outcomes and sets the stage for understanding the mindset and habits that eventually led to saving millions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gocurrycracker.com/how-we-saved-multi-millions/ [https://www.gocurrycracker.com/how-we-saved-multi-millions/] Quotes to ponder: "You either have enough investments to fund your desired lifestyle or you don’t. This is what is important." "When we started our 10 years of saving, net worth wasn’t zero. I had paid off student loans a year or so prior, and also had home equity and a 401k." "Divorce in 1980s Taiwan was much like divorce in 1950s America, and the burden fell heavy on women and children." Episode references: Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/ [https://www.businessinsider.com/] Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/ [https://finance.yahoo.com/] Farnoosh Torabi: https://farnoosh.tv/ [https://farnoosh.tv/] The 4% Rule (Trinity Study): https://thepoorswiss.com/trinity-study/ [https://thepoorswiss.com/trinity-study/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3630: What’s Probably Missing From Your Financial Plan by Erik Carter of Financial Finesse on Financial Planning

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3630: Erik Carter highlights the critical pieces that many solid financial plans still overlook, including life insurance, diversification, liability protection, long-term care coverage, and estate planning. These often-neglected safeguards can protect your family, assets, and future income from risks that can undo years of smart financial decisions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2013/02/21/whats-probably-missing-from-your-financial-plan/ [https://www.financialfinesse.com/2013/02/21/whats-probably-missing-from-your-financial-plan/] Quotes to ponder: "Too often, people just have whatever their employer provides to them, which is usually equal to their salary." "The problem isn’t that people don’t know the importance of life insurance or can’t afford it. The problem is that it’s too easy to procrastinate." "One of the biggest investment mistakes I see is having too much in company stock." Episode references: Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/ [https://www.medicare.gov/] Medicaid: https://www.medicaid.gov/ [https://www.medicaid.gov/] S&P 500 Index: https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/ [https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3629: 6 Ways to Pay Off Debt When You Have No Money by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3629: Christina Browning shares six creative strategies to pay off debt even when money is tight, proving that financial independence is still possible on a limited income. From turning free items into profit to negotiating with debt collectors and cutting living expenses, these practical ideas can help you generate cash, reduce financial stress, and make meaningful progress toward becoming debt-free. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/post/6-ways-to-pay-of-debt-when-you-have-no-money [https://www.ourrichjourney.com/post/6-ways-to-pay-of-debt-when-you-have-no-money] Quotes to ponder: "One way to generate income is to repurpose and reuse other people’s garbage." "One man’s trash is another man’s treasure." "Having a limited income doesn’t have to mean financial independence is unattainable." Episode references: Poshmark: https://poshmark.com [https://poshmark.com/] Amazon: https://www.amazon.com [https://www.amazon.com/] Freecycle: https://www.freecycle.org [https://www.freecycle.org/] Craigslist: https://www.craigslist.org [https://www.craigslist.org/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3628: Budgeting Basics: Income vs. Expenses by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Money Management

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3628: Kumiko breaks down one of the most important foundations of budgeting: understanding your income and accurately tracking your expenses. Learn how to manage irregular paychecks, distinguish between fixed and variable expenses, and give every dollar a purpose so you can build a budget that works even when life is unpredictable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/income-yay-expenses-yuck/ [https://www.thebudgetmom.com/income-yay-expenses-yuck/] Quotes to ponder: "ALWAYS budget for the worst-case scenario!" "Each cent of your income should have a job." "It's ok for your budget not to work one month. Pick yourself up and start fresh next month." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]