

Rich Habits Podcast
Austin Hankwitz and Robert Croak
Introducing the Rich Habits Podcast — a financial literacy podcast for anyone ready to take back control of their money by implementing new habits.
Join Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz every Monday, Thursday, and Friday as they demystify the financial habits of the rich, share their own mistakes and shortcomings, and lay out the blueprint for you to succeed with money.
Robert is a decamillionaire with 30+ years of business experience and $200M+ of company exits under his belt, while Austin is an entrepreneur in his 20s eager to learn.
Join Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz every Monday, Thursday, and Friday as they demystify the financial habits of the rich, share their own mistakes and shortcomings, and lay out the blueprint for you to succeed with money.
Robert is a decamillionaire with 30+ years of business experience and $200M+ of company exits under his belt, while Austin is an entrepreneur in his 20s eager to learn.
Episodes
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Nov 14, 2023 • 30min
38: Tax & Retirement Strategies To Do Before 2024 w/ Ankur Nagpal
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz are joined by Ankur Nagpal of CarryMoney.com.
Ankur sold his previous company, Teachable, for $250M. After receiving such a large lump sum of cash, became fascinated by tax optimization and retirement investing strategies. Today, he's the CEO and co-founder of CarryMoney.com, a platform that makes retirement investing for small business owners easy.
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To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroak
To learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitz
Contact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com

Nov 10, 2023 • 33min
Q&A: Investing for a Newborn, $100K in Cash, and Utility Patents
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!
They touch on how to save for a house, investing for newborns, college tax write-offs, patenting a new product, and much more.
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Be sure to check out Public's new High Yield Cash Account paying 5.1% APY. This is higher than anything else on the market and is FDIC insured up to $5M.
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Earn 5.1% APY using a Public HYCA, click here!
Opt-in and share your email, click here!
Learn more about our 4-module video course!
Download our FREE Budget Template, click here!
To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroak
To learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitz
Contact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com

Nov 7, 2023 • 31min
37: Interest Rate Work-Arounds for 2024
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their three best tips for interest rate work-arounds for 2024.
Specifically, how to take advantage of them from a savings perspective, how to use them to your advantage when buying a new house, car, or boat, and how they impact your investment portfolio.
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Be sure to check out Public's new High Yield Cash Account paying 5.1% APY. This is higher than anything else on the market and is FDIC insured up to $5M.
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Earn 5.1% APY using a Public HYCA, click here!
Opt-in and share your email, click here!
Learn more about our 4-module video course!
Download our FREE Budget Template, click here!
To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroak
To learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitz
Contact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com

Nov 2, 2023 • 30min
Q&A: VFIAX, Dividend Investing, and $200K in Savings
The Rich Habits Podcast Q&A episode covers topics such as the differences between VOO and VFIAX, the workings of dividend ETFs, allocating $200K in savings, and starting 18-year-old kids off on the right track financially.

Oct 30, 2023 • 29min
36: Investing the Rich Habits Way
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their playbook for investing toward retirement. Specifically, they walk you through how to calculate a proper monthly budget, where to find extra funds, and exactly how to invest the money.
You've heard of a ton of different investing "playbooks." Let this one serve as the definitive truth.
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Be sure to check out Public's new High Yield Cash Account paying 5.1% APY. This is higher than anything else on the market and is FDIC insured up to $5M.
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Earn 5.1% APY using a Public HYCA, click here!
Opt-in and share your email, click here!
Learn more about our 4-module video course!
Download our FREE Budget Template, click here!
To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroak
To learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitz
Contact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com

Oct 26, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Bankruptcy, HELOCs, and Student Loans
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast Q&A, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions! They touch on bankruptcy, HELOCs, student loans, house hacking, and growing in your career.
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Be sure to check out Public's new High Yield Cash Account paying 5.1% APY. This is higher than anything else on the market and is FDIC insured up to $5M.
---
Earn 5.1% APY using a Public HYCA, click here!
Opt-in and share your email, click here!
Learn more about our 4-module video course!
Download our FREE Budget Template, click here!
To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroak
To learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitz
Contact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com

Oct 23, 2023 • 33min
35: Building Generational Wealth in Your 20s & 30s
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their three best tips for building generational wealth in your 20s and 30s. Specifically, they explore the idea of private equity / small business ownership, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence.
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Be sure to check out Public's new High Yield Cash Account paying 5.1% APY. This is higher than anything else on the market and is FDIC insured up to $5M.
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Earn 5.1% APY using a Public HYCA, click here!
Opt-in and share your email, click here!
Learn more about our 4-module video course!
Download our FREE Budget Template, click here!
To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroak
To learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitz
Contact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com

Oct 20, 2023 • 26min
Q&A: Starting From Scratch, Patents, and WTF is TSLY
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer questions received on Instagram and Discord.
If you'd like to ask a question, DM us @richhabitspodcast on Instagram or email us at richhabitspodcast@gmail.com!
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Be sure to check out Public's new High Yield Cash Account paying 5.1% APY. This is higher than anything else on the market and is FDIC insured up to $5M.
---
Earn 5.1% APY using a Public HYCA, click here!
Opt-in and share your email, click here!
Learn more about our 4-module video course!
Download our FREE Budget Template, click here!
To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroak
To learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitz
Contact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com

Oct 16, 2023 • 22min
34: Generating REAL Passive Income
Learn how to generate REAL passive income through investing in music royalties, dividend-paying ETFs, and selling covered call option contracts. Discover the advantages of SPYI, tax efficiency, and tips for getting started with covered call option contracts. Explore investment strategies for building wealth with $20,000, including Roth IRA, index funds, and treasury bills. Understand the importance of time in the market and the difference in fees between investment options.

Oct 12, 2023 • 29min
Q&A: Vending Machines, Financial Advisors, and Shrek
Be sure to check out Public's new High Yield Cash Account paying 5.1% APY. This is higher than anything else on the market and is FDIC insured up to $5M.
---
Earn 5.1% APY using a Public HYCA, click here!
Opt-in and share your email, click here!
Learn more about our 4-module video course!
Download our FREE Budget Template, click here!
To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroak
To learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitz
Contact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com