Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, we’re getting brutally honest about the biggest reasons most people never hit that coveted million-dollar net worth—even though mathematically, millions of us should get there.

In this episode, I unpack the 10 silent wealth traps that slowly steal hundreds of thousands (or even millions) of dollars from ordinary people over a lifetime. These aren’t obvious mistakes—these are sneaky, everyday mindsets and decisions that feel normal, but quietly sabotage your financial future. I’m giving you the tough love and transparency you need to see (and avoid) these pitfalls before they derail your journey.

Whether you’re just starting out in your 20s, juggling life in your 30s and 40s, or feel like you’re late to the party in your 50s or 60s, this episode has age-specific strategies to help you escape mediocrity and explode your wealth well into the seven figures and beyond.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:

• The shocking reality that only 10% of Americans hit a million-dollar net worth
• The 10 wealth traps destroying your future wealth
• The simplicity of a 4- to 5-fund portfolio that anyone can use to consistently build wealth
• Why chasing high returns or picking individual stocks is almost always a losing game compared to boring, diversified index funds
• Age-specific action steps to accelerate your path to wealth
• The “5050 rule” for handling raises, so you celebrate wins now and fund your future at the same time
• Why compounding works slowly at first, then explodes
• How to avoid the emotional and behavioral traps

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