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Charlie Munger, famous billionaire investor and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has said that the first $100,000 dollars is the hardest for the average person to amass. While I found that to be true, I have compiled a list of things explaining why that is and how to speed up the process significantly!

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(00:53) - The obstacles faced

(02:52) - When it gets noticeable (Compound Interest)

(04:13) - More opportunities everywhere

(05:53) - How to speed up the process?

(07:28) - What comes next?

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Today we will go over 4 brutal reasons behind your financial struggles. Some of these may be harsh but it definitely is something you need to think about. If you would like to get rich and enjoy your dream outcome at some point, then be sure to watch this to the end!

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(00:24) - Not Being Honest

(03:04) - Your Identity

(06:24) - Not Understanding Money

(10:13) - Over-consumption

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Warren Buffett, arguably the best investor in the world, has an impressive track record averaging 20% annual returns for his portfolio. In fact, if you had invested just $1,000 in his company, Berkshire Hathaway when he took control of it, you would have over $21 million dollars now! So, today we will go over 8 golden investing rules that all of us should follow and adhere to.

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(01:07) - Rule 1

(02:42) - Rule 2

(04:03) - Rule 3

(05:13) - Rule 4

(07:12) - Rule 5

(08:36) - Rule 6

(09:38) - Rule 7

(11:03) - Rule 8

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John D. Rockefeller, the first billionaire in history, once remarked that his sole enjoyment in life came from the proceeds of dividends. It's evident that individuals hold a fondness for dividends, and this sentiment is for good reason. In fact, certain reports suggest that dividends have comprised 60% of the S&P 500's returns over a span of 20 years. Given all this, we will go over the pros and cons of dividends, and some potentially harmful aspects that dividends can bring!

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Timestamps:

(00:40) - Dividends

(01:55) - Who pays them?

(02:33) - Why do people love dividends?

(04:04) - Illustration of dividends

(05:40) - Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)

(06:10) - Drawbacks of dividends

(07:34) - What should you do instead?

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At some point in life, you might wonder how to make $100 a day passively, where it doesn't require upfront effort, luck, nor is it a scam. Then you have come to the right place! It's important to note that this is not an overnight thing which can happen instantly, so hop on and find out how here!

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Timestamps:

(01:06) - Why Index Funds?

(05:16) - Dividends

(09:15) - The 4% Rule

(12:41) - My Favorite Index Funds

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Are you in a pinch? Do you find yourself always short on money? Perhaps living paycheck to paycheck and working multiple jobs to make ends meet? Then this video is for you, where we over 15 of Warren Buffett's frugal living hacks where he still practices till today!

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Timestamps:

(00:25) - Number 1

(00:52) - Number 2

(01:18) - Number 3

(01:47) - Number 4

(02:49) - Number 5

(03:33) - Number 6

(04:03) - Number 7

(04:32) - Number 8

(05:03) - Number 9

(05:33) - Number 10

(05:56) - Number 11

(06:37) - Number 12

(07:07) - Number 13

(07:32) - Number 14

(07:59) - Number 15

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Today we will be going over the best and fastest way to making lots of money. This is a book summary of The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco, where he goes over how anyone can use his fastlance wealth money making secrets to become a millionaire in less than 10 years. If you are willing to put in the work, then you might want to check this out for yourself!

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(01:05) - The Sidewalker, the Slowlaner, and the Fastlaner

(02:57) - The Mathematics of Poverty & Mediocrity

(04:23) - The Mathematics of Wealth

(05:55) - The 5 Fastlane Commandments

(07:26) - The Law of Effection

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Are you buying a new house soon, or some time in the future soon? Have you ever stopped to think about whether it is the correct decision for your personal circumstances? Or maybe you could consider renting first? In this video, we will break down buying vs renting a home, with some calculations on the cost behind each which is usually missed out by most people.

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(00:51) - Purpose of renting

(01:36) - Cost of buying vs renting

(02:50) - Cost of upkeep for a house

(04:44) - Cost of buying vs renting 2

(06:48) - Other factors to consider

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Are you afraid of keeping cash in the bank and letting it sit idle for ages? You might have heard of people saying to just let your money grow in the bank, but I am here to tell you to NOT do that! Today we will go over 7 assets that are better than cash which you should allocate your money towards! These assets not only provide diversity, but also yield superior returns!

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Timestamps:

(00:31) - Number 1

(01:58) - Number 2

(03:32) - Number 3

(05:15) - Number 4

(07:07) - Number 5

(08:34) - Number 6

(10:00) - Number 7

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If you have googled on how to invest before, you most likely are confused by a sea of complex strategies. But it doesn't have to be that way! I worked as an Investment Analyst and I will shed some light on certain investing rules which I personally use and how you can go about it!

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Timestamps:

(00:54) - 2 Important steps

(03:46) - Your first account

(05:17) - How exactly to invest

(06:36) - Diversify

(08:15) - The target date fund I use

(09:47) - Why you should NOT time the market

(12:25) - One significant mistake

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