MtoM #218: CRNA Becomes a Retirement Account Millionaire and Finance 101: Tax Strategy
Apr 14, 2025
Listen to an inspiring story of a CRNA who became a millionaire in retirement savings after 18 years of hard work. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy for fair pay and spending aligned with personal values. The discussion also covers essential financial strategies, such as managing debt, effective budgeting, and smart investments. Plus, uncover valuable tax strategies to minimize liabilities and boost your net worth. This journey into financial empowerment is packed with practical advice for anyone aiming for financial freedom.
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CRNA's Journey to Millionaire
Marissa became a millionaire after 18 years by steadily increasing income and saving consistently in retirement accounts.
She emphasizes advocating for fair pay and living frugally while spending intentionally on valued experiences.
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Use Budget Apps to Control Spending
Use a budgeting app like Copilot to track spending and reduce financial stress.
This method allows careful budgeting while enabling joyful spending on family experiences.
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Advocate for Your Pay
Know your worth and negotiate for appropriate pay to increase saving potential.
Use budgeting apps and spend only on what you truly value to build wealth effectively.
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Today we are talking with a CRNA who has become a millionaire! She is 18 years out of training and now has more than a million dollars in retirement accounts. Her story is a great example that if you just keep saving, and you keep increasing your income, and give it time, you will become a millionaire. You don't have to do anything fancy. She recommends that you really advocate for yourself to get paid what you deserve. Increasing her income has made a huge impact on how much she could save. She also feels strongly that you should know what you value and spend your money on that and not on the things you don't. After the interview we will be talking about tax strategy for finance 101.
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