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Jan 2025
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393: Net Worth Of $4.6M - Broke to Bougi...

Jace Mattinson, CPA
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Summary

In this episode of the Millionaires Unveiled podcast, host Jace interviews John, a tech professional with a remarkable financial journey. John shares his background as a first-generation immigrant from Argentina, his current net worth of $4.6 million, and the strategies he employed to build his wealth. The conversation delves into his experiences with home equity, investment portfolios, and the importance of financial literacy. John discusses the balance between enjoying life and maintaining financial discipline, as well as his plans for early retirement. This insightful discussion offers valuable lessons on personal finance, investment strategies, and the mindset needed for financial success. John shares his journey towards financial independence, emphasizing the importance of time over money, the challenges he faced in his early career, and the lessons learned along the way. He discusses his aspirations for the future, the significance of family, and the value of education. John also reflects on his financial struggles, the evolution of his investment strategies, and the personal growth that has come with achieving financial success. He concludes with advice for those just starting their own journeys.

Takeaways

*Paul's journey from a blue-collar immigrant family to financial success is inspiring. *He emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and education. *Home equity played a significant role in his wealth accumulation. *Paul's investment strategy includes a mix of retirement accounts and brokerage funds. *He advocates for maxing out retirement accounts to build wealth over time. *The transition to enjoying wealth involved setting a budget for experiences. *Paul credits his wife for helping him balance spending and saving. *He believes in planning and setting financial goals at the beginning of each year. *Paul's approach to retirement is focused on quality of life and family time. *He aims to retire in the next two to four years, prioritizing health and happiness over wealth.  We're willing to walk away from the money. *I want to be more present there. *I went to a defunct college. *It took about seven years to get my career to the point. *I started seeing the AUM fees and I was like, not doing this anymore. *I just threw myself into books. *The total cost of the trip was about $60,000. *I would love to dress better. *If I can get here, you can get here. *Make your plan. Drive as hard as you can.

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