Toby Mathis, President of Anderson Business Advisors and author of "Infinity Investing," shares his expertise on savvy financial management. He emphasizes financial literacy as the key to achieving generational wealth. Topics include the 30-30-10 investment model, which advocates for a balanced approach to income allocation and asset protection. Toby discusses the importance of controlling assets through trusts and LLCs to shield against liabilities. Listeners are encouraged to move beyond traditional financial practices and take actionable steps towards securing their financial future.
Individuals should categorize their finances into protective asset management, cash flow enhancement, and legacy planning to ensure sustained financial stability.
Building financial knowledge through strategic reading and education is crucial for real estate agents to enhance their wealth and secure their legacy.
Deep dives
Achieving Financial Savvy
To become financially savvy, individuals should consider a strategic approach to managing money by categorizing their finances into four key areas. Firstly, it’s essential to focus on protecting assets that have been created to ensure stability and security. Secondly, increasing cash flow is vital; individuals need to find ways to retain more earnings and minimize tax liabilities. Lastly, creating a deliberate legacy plan is critical to avoid complications such as probate, which can lead to financial chaos for families following a person's passing.
Investing in Knowledge for Financial Growth
Investing time in building financial knowledge can significantly enhance one's ability to create a larger net worth. Starting with foundational books like 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' can lay the groundwork for understanding personal finance, while further readings on infinity investing provide actionable steps to put money into growth-oriented assets. Engaging with diverse financial education resources, such as podcasts, can reinforce this learning and inspire disciplined investment practices. Regularly allocating time for financial education can transform individuals' financial outcomes and perspectives.
Protecting Your Assets Wisely
Protecting one's assets is essential to shielding them from potential liabilities or unforeseen circumstances that can arise at any time. A wise strategy is to avoid owning assets in one's individual name and instead utilize trust and LLC structures to maintain privacy and liability protection. This proactive approach can deter opportunistic lawsuits and safeguard wealth, which is especially crucial for those with significant assets. Creating a trust ensures that assets are well-managed and that the chances of probate and legal disputes over inheritance are minimized.
Creating Sustainable Cash Flow
Establishing a sustainable cash flow is fundamental for long-term financial success and reduces the reliance on active income. Setting a goal to achieve monthly income equal to monthly expenses can help individuals strategically invest in cash-producing assets like real estate or dividend stocks. Understanding the difference between assets that generate wealth and liabilities that deplete resources fosters informed investing decisions. By focusing on building a portfolio that covers living costs through cash flow, individuals gain financial freedom and the ability to work on their terms.
Savvy financial management for real estate agents is about a lot more than just bringing in money and writing off business expenses. It’s about being educated on how to make your money work for you so that you can ensure financial freedom and cement a legacy for the people you love even after you’re gone.
In this episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, I’m talking with Toby Mathis, the President of Anderson Business Advisors, author of “Infinity Investing,” and one of the best tax attorneys on the planet. He’s sharing the secrets of savvy financial management which real estate agents can use to create real generational wealth.
Stop wasting the money you make and start your journey to savvy financial management by watching or listening to this episode. Also, be sure to get your copy of Toby’s book, “Infinity Investing.”
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