Savings & Liquidity
Learn how to build savings that remain useful for emergencies, opportunities, and long-term goals. Explore liquidity, cash reserves, emergency-opportunity funds, and the tradeoffs between saving, investing, and deploying capital.
You set up your 401(k) contributions years ago. They go out of your paycheck automatically, before you even see the money. You’ve been doing this for years. And you’ve been telling yourself you’re saving for retirement. You’re not saving. You’re investing. Automatically, often without much thought, into a market-linked account where the value can drop…
The $15 Lunch That Quietly Steals the Future Bruce and I were talking recently about something that looks harmless on the surface—and yet it explains why so many people feel stuck. Bruce went to lunch and noticed groups of high school kids spending $15–$20 a day at a sit-down restaurant. Every day. And it hit…
The Day the “Emergency Fund” Met Real Life Rachel here. Many tell us the same story: “I saved the emergency fund, but I’m worried I’m losing ground to inflation and missed opportunities.” Because for most people, the “emergency fund” is a lonely pile of cash—stuck in a corner doing next to nothing. It feels safe,…
If you want to increase your savings, don’t start with your budget—start with your lifestyle.Your lifestyle isn’t about how much you spend.It’s about what you prioritize.It’s the visible result of invisible decisions—what you say yes to, what you say no to, and what you’re building quietly behind the scenes. Too many people let lifestyle be…
If you’ve paid any attention to the news recently, then you’ve probably heard about what’s happening with the Silicon Valley Bank. The news isn’t good, and it’s probably raising some questions. We’re here to unpack what you might be thinking about. Like, are we entering a banking crisis, and what does this mean for the…
Here’s a listener question about personal finance for beginners: “What is the foundation or the starting point of wealth building? What are the core things I would want in place to start building wealth?” You might be asking the same question. Do you have savings you want to do something with? Are you wondering if…
Inflation is in the news. Should you be concerned? What should you do to make sure you’re protected? In today’s conversation, we’ll talk about inflation, the consumer price index, and how to stay financially strong so you can build financial freedom. Join us below for the conversation! What is Inflation? The most common belief about…
Americans are saving more money than ever, yet interest rates are at an all-time low. If you’re looking for the best place to save money, it might be time to stop saving with banks. A recent CNBC article states: “In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, many Americans are spending less and saving more. At the…
Are you looking for practical guidance on how to create passive cash flow from real estate? Today, we’re talking with Lane Kawaoka, of SimplePassiveCashflow.com about real estate investing for cash flow. He’s a second-time guest on our show. We’ve brought him back because his work is so valuable to help you build time and money freedom.…
Does the current market volatility make you wish you had a financial bunker to protect you from losing money? If you would love to gain control by having the certainty of guaranteed money today and in the future … need to make traction towards financial freedom, regardless of the global economy … want to have…
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