Building Quiet Wealth on W2 Jobs

There’s a lot of noise in the investing world, but building wealth doesn’t have to become a second job. In this episode, I share how to invest simply, consistently, and with your family’s future in mind, without stress or constant decision-making.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Blake Edwards from Georgia, who has built an $865,000 net worth by age 31. Blake breaks down how intentional income growth, living below their means, and staying aligned as a couple helped accelerate their wealth. He also shares a transparent look at his family’s assets, approach to generosity, and what generational wealth really means to him beyond the numbers.

I wrap up with a Money Quiz, testing my son Calvin on Stranger Things revenue, compound interest, and the gap between race prizes and investment returns.

If you want real-life inspiration and practical proof that calm, consistent investing works, even with a busy family and W-2 jobs, this episode will encourage you to stay the course and keep moving forward.

Chapters 🎧

0:00 Intro

1:19 Hannah's Question: Getting Started with Investing

11:49 Meet Blake Edwards

12:32 Blake's Motivation for Building Wealth

14:03 Partnership and Shared Values

15:54 Career Trajectory and Income Growth

18:58 Asset Breakdown: Where the Money Is

20:28 Getting Started: The Roth IRA Journey

23:48 Liabilities: The Mortgage Decision

26:14 Generational Wealth and Values

28:31 Future Goals and Dreams

30:04 The Power of Giving

31:25 Advice: Intentionality and Education

33:57 Building Quiet Wealth with W2 Jobs

35:29 Money Quiz: Calvin's Financial Education

Resources 📚

Own Your Time

https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book

Track Your Spending and Net Worth with Monarch Money

https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney

Coast FIRE Calculator

https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/coast-fire/

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Credits 🎙️

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves Johnson

Editor: Johnny Sohl

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