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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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