Sam of Financial Samurai shares why the percentage of people with no wealth outside their home is sad.
Episode 868: The Percentage Of People With No Wealth Outside Their Home Is Sad by Sam of Financial Samurai on Build A Nest Egg
Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com.
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Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ptmoney.com/becoming-your-own-financial-expert/
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"I simply share my story with money - the good, the bad, and the ugly."
"Only by becoming your expert can you appropriately decipher the financial headlines of the day."
"The secret is three-fold as I see it: only you know the detailed ins and outs of your financial situation, no one cares more about your money than you, and all you need to do is keep learning and try new things!"
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The Making of an Expert: https://hbr.org/2007/07/the-making-of-an-expert
The Automatic Millionaire: https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Millionaire-Powerful-One-Step-Finish/dp/0767923820
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Episode 2700:
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Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/budgeting/10-ways-to-take-control-of-your-finances/
Quotes to ponder:
"Being in control of your finances helps you make valuable decisions regarding your finances and it helps you spend less than you earn."
"Never make money your stress button; it can be your happy button."
"Knowledge and patience are the keys to success."
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Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/your-greatest-asset-is-you/
Quotes to ponder:
"Your human capital can be considered an asset that you use to earn money."
"Each year you work reduces the present value of your human capital."
"By saving and investing, you are rebuilding yourself as a financial asset equivalent that can provide you with income when you no longer work."
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Quotes to ponder:
"Fear is simply a feeling. When we feel fear, we create our definition and meaning about why we’re afraid."
"Instead of defaulting to a negative thought/story for yourself, you can purposefully create deliberate, more empowering thoughts for that feeling."
"If you feel afraid, you can justify your feeling by saying 'I am excited about this' instead. This will change your entire story and thoughts about the situation."
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Episode 2697:
Jen Hayes brings to light the modern dilemma of overspending due to the convenience of digital transactions in her article. She introduces Dave Ramsey's cash envelope system as a tactile and visual method to regain control over personal finances. By allocating specific amounts to different spending categories and only using cash, this method forces individuals to become more mindful and intentional with their purchases, ultimately helping them stick to their budgets.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jenhayes.me/cant-stick-to-a-budget-heres-the-solution/
Quotes to ponder:
"Americans have lost our ability to 'feel' money. Society has made it far too easy for us to spend money on autopilot."
"When we can physically see the money being taken away from us, we’re more mindful about the purchases we make."
"If you can’t control your money, the lack of it will forever control you."
Episode references:
How to Budget With the Cash Envelope System By Dave Ramsey: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/envelope-system-explained
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868: The Percentage Of People With No Wealth Outside Their Home Is Sad by Sam of Financial Samurai on Build A Nest Egg

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