Bills first, savings with whatever is left. That is how almost everyone runs their money, and it is supposed to be backwards. Andrew flips the whole sequence and automates every step of it.
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What You'll Learn in This Episode
The eight-step order every paycheck runs through, and why investing comes first
Why your checking account should only ever be a pass-through
How to cluster your bills so cash flow stops surprising you
The weekly credit card habit that kills revolving balances
Which savings buckets to build once the emergency fund is done
What the whole system looks like on a $6,000 paycheck
Whether an emergency fund belongs in cash or a brokerage account
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The 7 Habits of Great Investors https://youtu.be/TxI_S5rP9X4
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5 Signs You’re Overthinking Investing! (Plus Money Q&A!) https://youtu.be/amtxpMBllmc
The 5 Levels of FIRE (Coast, Lean, FI, Chubby, Fat) https://youtu.be/cpZCevuXW1U
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Question for you:
What is your current order of operations when a paycheck hits? Post it in the comments.