Building $1 Million in Net Worth (starting from $0) with Tess Waresmith

In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, we’re diving into the real talk on how to actually hit that million-dollar mark with Tess Waresmith, who did it herself—and she’s here to spill all the secrets. Tess explains how shifting your money mindset can fast-track your wealth, why index funds are your best friend, and how compound interest can make your cash work harder than you ever could. Plus, she’ll school you on cash flow management, using tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401ks to your advantage, and why hitting your first $100K is the real game-changer. Get ready to hear about the investing mistakes you want to avoid and the strategies that actually work so you can stop chasing trends and start building wealth your way. This is the no-BS guide to creating financial independence—if you’re ready to take actionable steps and level up, this episode is for you!

LINKS

• Free mini-course - Journey to Financial Independence - includes cash flow analysis sheet, compound interest calculator, and more!
• Compound Interest Calculator
• Tess's instagram - @wealthwithtess

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