In today’s podcast episode, we hear from a listener who wrote in with a problem: They contributed to a Roth 401(k) while in a 32 […]
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Hate Budgeting? Here’s The Easiest Budget Ever
Let’s see a show of hands: how many of you actually make a budget? (Silence. Crickets chirping.) Yeah, I thought so. One of the most […]
If Money is Not the Motivation, What Is? — an Interview with the Mad Fientist
Brandon always wanted to be wealthy. He just didn’t know why. “I don’t like fancy cars, and big houses just seem inefficient,” he said. “I […]
You Can’t Work 168 Hours a Week
A cornerstone of the Afford Anything philosophy is that every choice you make is a trade-off, and that applies equally to your time and your […]
The 60-Year-Old Who Lost Everything | “Trust, But Verify”
Picture this: You’re in your 60s. You’ve been married for more than 40 years. You raised six children full-time, while your spouse built their career, […]
The Counterintuitive Truth About Inflation — and the Only Asset Class with QUADRUPLE Protective Power
Well, this morning’s inflation report shocked — checks notes — absolutely no one who’s been grocery shopping lately. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its […]
The Real Winners of Today’s Big Game 🏆
Today, millions will watch the Super Bowl. But while most eyes are on the field, I’m thinking about the many winners who made their move […]
What Happens When Retirement Saving Becomes an Identity?
You’ve spent decades being the responsible one. The disciplined saver. The person who maxes out their 401k, lives below their means, and actually understands what […]
Why Are Smart People Still Stuck on the Real Estate Sidelines?
Over the past decade of teaching real estate investing, I’ve noticed something fascinating: … almost everyone falls into one of three distinct patterns. Today, I […]
The Wealth-Building Secret Inspired By a Bicycle Team
For 76 years, the British Cycling team tried – and failed – to win the Tour de France. The pattern seemed unbreakable. Until 2012, when […]