In this episode, Freddie Rappina, founder of Opta Financial, discusses the difference between two financial strategies: “checkers” and “chess.” He explains how traditional financial planning, which focuses on saving and debt reduction, is like playing checkers, while wealth-building through leveraging debt and investing in cash-flowing assets like real estate is akin to chess.  What You’ll Learn✅ The differences between conventional saving strategies and the more dynamic✅ The crucial mindset shift needed to embrace using debt as a tool for building income-generating assets✅ How real estate investments can help you play the game of chess to advance your wealth Connect with FreddieBook: <a href='https://playingthewealthgame.com/'>https://playingthewealthgame.com/</a>Website: <a href='https://www.optafinancial.com/'>https://www.optafinancial.com/</a> Send me your questions, thoughts, and takeaways from the podcast via email hello@elevatefinances.us OR leave me a voice message at <a href='https://www.speakpipe.com/WealthyAfter40'>SpeakPipe</a> Start your retirement journey with a complimentary <a href='https://tidycal.com/elevatefinancesllc/clarity-connection-call'>Clarity Connection Call</a> Download the <a href='https://www.elevatefinances.us/checklist'>Retirement Ready Checklist</a> and map out your dream retirement Learn more about the <a href='https://www.elevatefinances.us/roadmap'>Retirement Roadmap Session</a>

In this episode, Freddie Rappina, founder of Opta Financial, discusses the difference between two financial strategies: “checkers” and “chess.” He explains how traditional financial planning, which focuses on saving and debt reduction, is like playing checkers, while wealth-building through leveraging debt and investing in cash-flowing assets like real estate is akin to chess. What You’ll Learn ✅ The differences between conventional saving strategies and the more dynamic ✅ The crucial mindset shift needed to embrace using debt as a tool for building income-generating assets ✅ How real estate investments can help you play the game of chess to advance your wealth Connect with Freddie Book: https://playingthewealthgame.com/ Website: https://www.optafinancial.com/ Send me your questions, thoughts, and takeaways from the podcast via email hello@elevatefinances.us OR leave me a voice message at SpeakPipe Start your retirement journey with a complimentary Clarity Connection Call Download the Retirement Ready Checklist and map out your dream retirement Learn more about the Retirement Roadmap Session

In this episode, Freddie Rappina, founder of Opta Financial, discusses the difference between two financial strategies: “checkers” and “chess.” He explains how traditional financial planning, which focuses on saving and debt reduction, is like playing checkers, while wealth-building through leveraging debt and investing in cash-flowing assets like real estate is akin to chess.&nbsp; What You’ll Learn✅ The differences between conventional saving strategies and the more dynamic✅ The crucial mindset shift needed to embrace using debt as a tool for building income-generating assets✅ How real estate investments can help you play the game of chess to advance your wealth Connect with FreddieBook: <a href="https://playingthewealthgame.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://playingthewealthgame.com/</a>Website: <a href="https://www.optafinancial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optafinancial.com/</a> Send me your questions, thoughts, and takeaways from the podcast via email hello@elevatefinances.us OR leave me a voice message at <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/WealthyAfter40" rel="noopener noreferrer">SpeakPipe</a> Start your retirement journey with a complimentary <a href="https://tidycal.com/elevatefinancesllc/clarity-connection-call" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clarity Connection Call</a> Download the <a href="https://www.elevatefinances.us/checklist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Retirement Ready Checklist</a> and map out your dream retirement Learn more about the <a href="https://www.elevatefinances.us/roadmap" rel="noopener noreferrer">Retirement Roadmap Session</a>

Ep 109 | The Checkers and Chess of Wealth Building with Freddie Rappina

The Podcast That Helps Gen Xers Retire Up to 5 Years Sooner&nbsp; Top 5% Personal Finance Podcast You’ve worked hard for decades, but now the big questions are creeping in: 👉 Will I have enough to retire?👉&nbsp; Is it too late to start retirement planning? Welcome to Wealthy After 40, the podcast for Gen X women and couples who want to feel confident and clear about how to retire, even if you’re starting late or feel behind on your retirement savings. I’m Dalene Higgins, financial coach and creator of the Aligned Money Method. I help Gen Xers take control of their personal finances by building a money system that fits their values and lifestyle, so they can save consistently, manage budgeting with ease, and prepare to retire on their own terms. Each week, you’ll get step-by-step guidance for retirement planning, smart budgeting strategies, and realistic ways to grow your savings, both your emergency fund and retirement savings, without overwhelm. If you’re ready to stop stressing about money, build a financial plan you trust, and create a future you’re excited about, this podcast is for you. Retirement isn’t out of reach. Let’s simplify your next steps with clear advice on how to retire, starting today. Your first step is a financial reality check-up inside the Retirement Roadmap Session.&nbsp; Book your free Clarity Connection Call at elevatefinances.us/connection to learn how the Retirement Roadmap Session will help you make retirement possible.&nbsp;Visit my website at elevatefinances.us to learn more or share with me your thoughts, questions, and challenges related to retirement at hello@elevatefinances.us

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The Podcast That Helps Gen Xers Retire Up to 5 Years Sooner  Top 5% Personal Finance Podcast You’ve worked hard for decades, but now the big questions are creeping in: 👉 Will I have enough to retire? 👉  Is it too late to start retirement planning? Welcome to Wealthy After 40, the podcast for Gen X women and couples who want to feel confident and clear about how to retire, even if you’re starting late or feel behind on your retirement savings. I’m Dalene Higgins, financial coach and creator of the Aligned Money Method. I help Gen Xers take control of their personal finances by building a money system that fits their values and lifestyle, so they can save consistently, manage budgeting with ease, and prepare to retire on their own terms. Each week, you’ll get step-by-step guidance for retirement planning, smart budgeting strategies, and realistic ways to grow your savings, both your emergency fund and retirement savings, without overwhelm. If you’re ready to stop stressing about money, build a financial plan you trust, and create a future you’re excited about, this podcast is for you. Retirement isn’t out of reach. Let’s simplify your next steps with clear advice on how to retire, starting today. Your first step is a financial reality check-up inside the Retirement Roadmap Session.  Book your free Clarity Connection Call at elevatefinances.us/connection to learn how the Retirement Roadmap Session will help you make retirement possible.   Visit my website at elevatefinances.us to learn more or share with me your thoughts, questions, and challenges related to retirement at hello@elevatefinances.us

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