Grand Rounds - Financial order of operations with Brian Preston, CFP
Jun 10, 2024
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Brian Preston, CFP, discusses the financial order of operations for building wealth, emphasizing steps from debt management to retirement savings. He highlights the benefits of index fund investments and shares insights from his new book 'Millionaire Mission.' Additionally, Brian shares his journey in financial education and content creation, aiming to simplify financial knowledge for his audience.
The financial order of operations provides a structured approach for managing finances, starting from emergency savings and progressing to maximizing tax-advantaged accounts.
Index funds offer a powerful and cost-effective strategy for safe investments, emphasizing low costs, tax efficiency, and market performance.
Deep dives
Balancing Deferred Gratification with Financial Priorities
Doctors are unique in their financial journey due to their deferred gratification in education and residency. Despite higher incomes, doctors need to balance catching up on savings, investments, and debt repayment. Avoiding impulsively rewarding oneself is crucial, as doctors often face complex financial decisions and the temptation of 'dumb doctor deals,' emphasizing the importance of focusing on simple, prudent financial strategies.
The Financial Order of Operations for Wealth Building
The financial order of operations provides a structured approach for managing finances. Starting from emergency savings and employer retirement contributions, prioritizing high-interest debt repayment, and gradually progressing to maximizing tax-advantaged accounts and long-term investments. Hyper accumulation and prepaying future expenses lead to ultimately prepaying low-interest debts, aligning with the philosophy of building wealth strategically and securing financial stability.
Investing Simplified: Index Funds for Sustainable Growth
For safe investments with solid returns, index funds offer a powerful and cost-effective strategy. Emphasizing the benefits of low costs, tax efficiency, and continuous adjustments based on market trends, index funds provide a reliable means of participating in market growth without the complexities of active management. Encouraging investors to focus on market performance rather than attempting to outperform it, the simplicity and effectiveness of index funds align with long-term financial success.
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Where do you start when trying to build wealth? Do you pay off the mountains of debt accumulated through medical school? Do you invest for retirement? What about saving to put the kids through school?
Brian Preston, podcast host of The Money Guy Show, joins us today to talk about his Financial Order of Operations. He recommends systematically working through these 9 steps to secure your financial future.
Brian also talks about his new book called "Millionaire Mission" that just came out on 5/28/24. You can get more free resources for wealth management and learn more about his book at www.MoneyGuy.com.
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