Build Wealth

04: The World’s Greatest Shopping Mall: An Intro to the Stock Market


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If the stock market has ever made your eyes glaze over like a spreadsheet from hell, this episode is your ticket to clarity. I’m breaking it down with simplicity, confidence, and a sprinkle of “yes, I got this.”

We’re covering:

  • Stock Market 101: What you need to know and what you can confidently ignore
  • The boring-but-powerful buy-and-hold move: Your secret weapon for long-term wealth
  • Why doing LESS makes you MORE money (Seriously)
  • The jaw-dropping math of starting early
  • How to ignore the noise & focus on what really grows your money

📲 Resources:

  • Track your net worth and investments for free with the Empower App (formerly Personal Capital)

✨ The Mind-Blowing Math That Made Me Shovel Money Into Investments:

  • $500/month from age 20–30, then adding $0 after age 30 = $2.8 million by 65 (total invested: $60k)
  • $500/month from age 30–65 = $1.7 million (total invested: $210k)

Translation: Investing earlier and stopping after just 10 years, can make you over $1M richer than investing for 3x longer but starting later. Yes, seriously!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. I’m not a licensed financial advisor, and the content here may not be appropriate for your individual situation. Before making any financial decisions, you should do your own research and/or consult with a licensed professional.

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Build WealthBy Katie Viola