Jacob Wade knew nothing about money growing up. Any money he made at his mall jobs was instantly blown on mall food and silly teenage expenses.
His father passed away when he was 4, leaving him an inheritance of $100,000 when he turned 18. Jacob quickly spent it on a truck, customized to the hilt. He soon had nothing to show for it, and at his lowest point, had to move in with his girlfriend’s mother, because he had no money to pay rent.
Enter Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. Jacob devoured this book and of course, lightbulb!
Jacob did what most new-to-FI people do, he cut out everything! He started tracking his spending and preaching to everyone who would listen. Finally fed up with his constant preaching, his wife said “I don’t want to hear about this anymore – go start a website!” And I Heart Budgets was born, where Jacob could preach to his heart’s content.
Jacob and his family are now on a year long road trip around America, a mini-retirement to spend time with their young children before school starts, taking advantage of their financial position.
Later in the episode, Jacob drops a knowledge bomb on Mindy & Scott, sharing the existence of the “Spousal IRA,” a way for non-working spouses to contribute to an IRA.
Thinking you made such a big mess of your finances that you won’t ever recover? Jacob’s story shows that it’s never too late to start, and that poor financial choices don’t have to define you.
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Long interduction. Boring vedeo.
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I am currently travelling overseas. Upon return, I am thinking of settling down in NYC so I don't have to own a car. Also thinking of starting my RE investment career buying a 4-plex and house hacking. What do you think and any advise? Thanks.
Great video! All my cars have been paid cash. And last one I bought is an Audi tt convertible also cash. And my car insurance is literally AhhhmaZzing! Never thought I'd be that cheap.
Great information. Could also learn from The Millionaire Next Door and The Old Money Book. Take action, adjust the lifestyle, see the results.
Normally the BP videos are very inspiring and educational, but this guy just sold his house after it appreciated and then used half equity to do the “once in a lifetime” trip. Yes, I recognize that he did a lot of the work in the house on his own, and that he adopted a frugal lifestyle which opened many options for him. But rather than learning to build a business or invest his equity, he just shot his golden goose and cooked it for dinner.
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I’m a simple man. BP money uploads a video, I immediately start watching. It’s part of my Living MAD lifestyle. LOL!
I cant get enough so inspired thanks guys!