Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families How to Start Investing Simply When You’re Making Good Money
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Jan 7, 2026 Blake Edwards, a family investor from Georgia, achieved an impressive net worth of $865,000 by age 31. In this engaging discussion, he shares how intentional saving and living below their means helped his family thrive financially. Blake also dives into the importance of shared financial values with his wife and the pursuit of generational wealth, emphasizing that it's about more than just money. They started investing with Roth IRAs early, prioritized giving back, and believe in the power of consistent, calm investing amidst busy family life.
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Early Lessons Sparked A Long-Term Saver
- Blake Edwards says childhood collecting and a high-school compound-interest lesson sparked his interest in finance.
- That early curiosity led him to start investing and treating money as a stewardship opportunity with his wife.
Values Banner Guided Joint Financial Choices
- Blake and his wife combined accounts early and created a banner of family values to guide decisions.
- That shared framework helped them align on finances, jobs, and long-term goals.
Income Growth While Keeping Housing Low
- Blake outlines career phases: early modest income, then steady growth, then recent acceleration into higher pay ranges.
- They kept the same inexpensive house which let them live below their means as income rose.
