261: Stop Taking Money So Seriously w/ Joe Saul-Sehy & Emily Guy Birken

Building wealth takes decades with some serious hard work and many, many mistakes along the way. The problem? Most financial independence chasers see themselves as having to be perfectionists. Every investment must be perfect, every dollar spent housed within a budget, and at no time can money become something fun or playful.

Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken rightfully see this type of “serious money attitude” as a mistake that should be avoided at all costs. Every financial guru, expert, or leader in the field has made money mistakes, stressed about money, and finally overcame to accomplish greatness. This is exactly what Joe and Emily want you to accomplish through their new book Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management.

Joe and Emily threw out the old-fashioned mentality about money having to be a serious subject. Instead, they littered their new book with humorous anecdotes, financial innuendo, and lessons that will allow you, your child, your spouse, or your best friend to succeed. If you’re tired of stressing about money and want to start stacking it instead, preorder the new book today!

In This Episode We Cover

Why most personal finance books tend to miss the mark on being entertaining and informative 

Risk management and how it goes far beyond simply buying insurance 

The importance of having a financial plan in place NOW before disaster strikes

401ks vs. Roth IRAs and the future tax implications of retirement accounts 

Tax brackets and the simplicity of calculating yours 

Why Joe needed to “fire” his own mother from working on his book

And So Much More!

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