The Playbook to Build Wealth With An Average Income

Think you need a six-figure salary to build lasting wealth? Think again. With the median household income at $83,730, the gap between where you are and where you want to be may be smaller than you think. We walk through the median household income, why knowing your number can change everything, and break down the practical steps from our playbook. Plus, rapid fire (and the mullet) is back, and Bo finally answers the checked bag question from last week!

0:00 Building Wealth With Average Income
2:59 How to Play Defense First
5:50 How to Move to Offense
8:24 Mullet Wigs and April Fools
13:10 Q&A: Should I Tap Retirement Accounts to Buy a Home?
20:13 Should HSA Benefits Drive Your Job Search?
24:27 How to Help a Friend Start Managing Her Finances?
28:19 How Do I Convince My Risk-Averse Spouse to Invest?
32:40 It Does Not Depend Rapid Fire Begins
52:15 Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP)
55:10 Join the Moneyverse

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