096. 24 minutes of advice if you want to be financially free in 2025

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In this episode of the LearnLikeaCPA show, we're diving into what we call the "Financial Freedom and Money Flow Roadmap." We break down a strategic approach to achieving financial independence by leveraging earned income, passive income, and smart investing. You'll learn how to funnel your earnings from a W-2 job or business into real estate, use tax strategies to minimize your burden, and optimize your investment portfolio for long-term gains. We're covering things like:

Understanding the "Money Flow Roadmap" and its four buckets of income Transitioning from earned income to passive and portfolio income Utilizing taxable brokerage accounts to get better returns Strategies for minimizing taxes on rental income and capital gains The importance of Roth vs. traditional retirement accounts in your financial plan

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:15 Earned Income and Its Limitations

00:05:21 Transitioning to Passive Income

00:09:00 Using Taxable Brokerage Accounts

00:10:00 Portfolio Income and Tax Strategies

00:13:04 Roth vs. Traditional Retirement Accounts

00:24:12 Leveraging Real Estate Losses to Offset Gains

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*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.