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May 2024
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MtoM #169: Homeless to a Quarter Million...

Dr. Jim Dahle of the White Coat Investor
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Our guest today has a unique and inspiring story. He shares his journey from college to homelessness to financial success. He talked about what he learned and how he views the world on the other side of homelessness including gratitude for what he has and needing a lot less to be happy. He has paid off six figures of debt and built wealth to a quarter million dollars. After the interview stick around to for a discussion about risk for Finance 101.

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