Money Guy Show

How to Buy Back Your Time

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Mar 21, 2025
Discover how true financial independence goes beyond money; it’s about owning your time. Learn to value your time and understand the critical link between time and money. Explore strategies for building a solid retirement nest egg, even starting with small savings. Hear how incremental savings can dramatically boost your future wealth. Reflect on the trade-offs of life's stages and the importance of cherishing experiences over possessions. Embrace intentional living to align your time and money with what truly brings happiness.
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INSIGHT

Time Value of Money

  • Money today is worth more than the same amount tomorrow due to inflation and investment potential.
  • This is the core concept of the Time Value of Money.
ANECDOTE

Toilet Paper Inflation

  • In 2004, $1 bought three rolls of toilet paper; in 2025, the same amount costs over $3.
  • This illustrates how inflation decreases purchasing power over time.
INSIGHT

Money Value of Time

  • Time has monetary value, and this value changes throughout life.
  • Young people are rich in time but poor in money, while older people often experience the reverse.
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