Taking Charge: The Path to Financial Independence

This chapter emphasizes the significance of securing any job, even at minimum wage, as a first step towards financial independence and dignity. It introduces a 90-day financial independence plan and offers resources like financial coaching and remote counseling to support individuals on their journey.

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George Kamel and Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss:

"Why is it better to pay off my mortgage early instead of investing $300,000?"
"Can I do a Roth 401(k) and a Roth IRA at the same time?"
"I feel stuck between working the Baby Steps and taking care of a sick parent"
"How do we best invest $100k?"
"I'm $240k in debt. What is the best way to live below my means?"
"I owe the IRS $30k. How do I pay this off?"
"I'm spending $1,400 a month on car payments. How do I get out of this mess?"
"How much house can I afford?"
"Should I hold on to savings or pay off $700k in real estate debt?"
"Am I being stupid by not investing my money?"
"How do I prevent my kids from feeling left out?"
"Should I use a HELOC to consolidate my debt?"
"How do we prepare for our special needs son to be taken care of?"
"I've been paying on my student loans for 22 years. Should I wait 3 more years for student loan forgiveness?"
"I'm in business debt due to check fraud..."