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Meet Nadia and Nicole, the Wealth Twins! Raised by a single mother in New York City's toughest projects, these twin sisters overcame obstacles to graduate from Columbia University, work on Wall Street, and ultimately achieve early retirement. In this episode, they recount experiences from 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis, discuss multifamily real estate and dividend investing strategies, and offer practical tips for late financial starters. Learn how they built the Wealth Twins platform to share their knowledge and drive towards financial independence.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Defying Expectations: From Guidance Counselor Doubts to Ivy League Success

00:40 Avoiding Financial Scams: Tips for Beginners

02:29 Introduction to Catching Up to FI: Meet the Hosts and Guests

03:24 The Wealth Twins: From Humble Beginnings to Financial Independence

05:39 Discovering Twin Identity: The Twins Festival Experience

09:17 Money Management: Different Approaches to Saving and Spending

12:40 The Influence of a Single Mom: Education and Financial Lessons

18:14 Navigating Tragedy: 9/11 and the Financial Crisis

31:50 Building Passive Income: Real Estate, Dividends, and Entrepreneurship

36:36 Budgeting for Business and Personal Finances

37:03 Investing Together: Sharing Knowledge and Strategies

37:57 Real Estate and Business Management Insights

40:07 Principles of Financial Independence

41:45 The Wealth Twins: Origin and Mission

46:17 Dividend Investing Explained

56:25 Common Investing Mistakes to Avoid

01:11:21 Final Tips and Encouragement for Late Starters

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