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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
5 months
You think this is a game to me? Na, it’s personal. Here we come 😤
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Roth IRA's can make you a tax-free millionaire. But only 6.6% of Americans own one. Here's everything you need to know about the Roth IRA: (and why you should have one)
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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Real wealth is not: - Fancy jets - Lamborghini’s - Yachts Real wealth is: - Going to the gym on Monday at 10am - Feeding your daughter lunch everyday - Going on a walk on Thursday at 2pm
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It costs $300 per month for your kid to be a trust fund baby if you start early. Here's the hack all smart families use:
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9 months
The disciplined man is the most dangerous man 🤐 🔒
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1 year
McDonald's just opened its first fully automated restaurant in North Texas. I am going to test it out and share my review.
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Retirement age is 65. Life expectancy is 78. Work 50 years to enjoy life for a few years? We have to shift this mindset ASAP.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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I became a millionaire by 30 by investing in index funds/ETFs. But there are 2,952 to choose from. Here are 10 ETFS that can make you a millionaire: *doesn’t include 2022*
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
Just OFFICIALLY hit my goal of Millionaire by 30!! 🎉 🎈🎊
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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Retirement age is 65. Life expectancy is 78. Work 50 years to enjoy life for a few years? We have to shift this mindset ASAP.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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I'm 32. I own $2,600,000 in assets. Last month they made me $81,495. Here's exactly how I invest my money without paying a financial advisor...
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
If my daughter never invests a single dollar, she'll have $3,184,873 by the time she's 50. Here's how we invested for her 💰
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
I’m 31. I paid for my home in cash. I’ve hit a $1,000,000 net worth. My family is 3, going on 4. Here are the 15 biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
1 week before Logan was born, I quit my $96k/yr job at Deloitte. Why? They didn't want me posting the truth about the financial services industry on Instagram. Now that another one is on the way, it's time to expose 10 more secrets:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
I just went private. Like this if you can see it. Trying to see something.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
10 months
Getting a haircut and my girl told me she was stressing about her $150 car payment she had to make by Saturday. Was working OT. Added it to the tip at the end. She had the biggest smile on her face and some tears. This IS financial freedom 💯
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
4 months
Only ~3% of men are over 6 feet tall and make $100k.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
High income earners losing almost half to taxes doesn’t sit right with me
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
6 months
Hit a pretty big goal today in my Vanguard account! 🎉
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
12 days
A big tax refund just means you have no idea what you are doing. I wouldn’t brag about that.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
I became a millionaire by 30. 7 years ago I had a negative net worth. Here are 9 decisions that made me rich. 🧵
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1 year
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉🎈 My wife just quit her job and we bought a house in Texas! We’re moving across the country to be at the first comprehensive care center for Dravet syndrome! All of this is done for Logan’s health :) This IS what financial freedom is all about!
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
11 months
401ks and Roth IRAs will make you a millionaire in your 60's... But if you want to build wealth in your 30's you need a different strategy. Here's the blueprint to building a $3M+ net worth while you're young:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
5 months
This picture right here is the easiest way to destroy your wealth. Let me explain...
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
4 months
When I paid off my mortgage my credit dropped by 115 points. Today, I finally hit 800 again. Here's everything I've learned about maximizing credit in my 10 year career:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
⚠️ DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE TONIGHT⚠️
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
4 months
My daughter is set up to be a millionaire by the time she’s 30  - she’s not even 3 and is worth $22,855 already. But the real challenge is keeping her a millionaire. That’s why I’m teaching her these finance principles:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
2023 investment account limits👇🏼 - HSA: $3,850 - FSA: $3,500 - IRA: $6,500 - Simple IRA: $15,000 - 401k: $22,500 - SEP IRA: $67,000 Start planning today! 💥
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 months
I became a Millionaire by 30. I watch Netflix. I don’t wake up at 3 am. I don’t take cold showers. I don’t have some weird daily ritual.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
5 months
117 bankrupted > two businesses 84 arrested for drunk driving 71 can’t get a credit card (bad credit) 36 accused of spousal abuse. 19 accused of bad checks. 14 arrested for drug related charges. 8 arrested for shoplifting. 7 arrested for fraud. 3 arrested for assault.…
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
If more people realized... $100/mo turns into $44,940 $250/mo turns into $112,350 $500/mo turns into $224,701 They would be investing in their kids future from the day they're born. More families need to know this 💯
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
5 months
Step 1: Account Structure Every kid needs 3 accounts... -> Parent Taxable Brokerage (access money before 65) -> Custodial Roth IRA (tax free growth) -> 529 Plan (college planning) These three accounts gives your kids unlimited options.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
5 months
80% of all US dollars in existence were printed from January 2020 to October 2021. People recieved $1,400… Many were excited. This tells me how much financial education is needed.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
What's a Roth IRA? A Roth IRA is an "Individual Retirement Account." Unlike a 401(k) where your employer provides it for you, you must open this account yourself. My favorite brokers to open a Roth IRA with are: - Fidelity - Vanguard - Charles Schwab
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2024 can be the best year of your financial life. All it takes is setting the right goals. Here are 7 financial goals you should set to double your net worth in 2024:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 months
Making $150,000 is now considered lower middle class in parts of this country and it's only going to get worse...
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
3 years
We just paid off our house!! 🎉 🎈
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
Five steps to get a full burrito for half the price at Chipotle 🧵
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
3 months
HSA’s are THE best tax advantaged account out there. But only 9.6% of Americans own one and only a fraction invest in them. Here’s everything you need to know about the HSA: (and why it beats a 401(k) and Roth IRA)
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
HSA’s are THE best tax advantaged account out there. But only 9.6% of Americans own one and only a fraction invest in them. Here’s everything you need to know about the HSA: (and why it beats a 401(k) and Roth IRA)
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
Logan is going to have a sister! 😁😁😁 September 20!!
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
3 years
Welcome, Logan Lee Schlagbaum!!! We are OFFICIALLY parents! EST. 9.4.2021. 🥰🥰
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
A personal residence is NOT an investment.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
3 years
A few greats I would love to meet for their business wisdom: 1. Lil Baby ( @lilbaby4PF ) 2. Warren Buffett 3. Mark Cuban ( @mcuban ) 4. Daymond John ( @TheSharkDaymond )
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1 year
Social media has normalized... $3,000 a month on rent $1,500 a month on cars $2,000 a month on entertainment No wonder this generation is having a hard time getting ahead 🤦🏻‍♂️
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
3 years
I just quit my job to pursue Budgetdog full time!! 🎉 🎊
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
7 months
I went from $304,000 in debt to a Millionaire in 7 years by investing. But there's 8,754 to choose from. Here are 10 ETF's that can make YOU a Millionaire:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
I want you to remember you weren’t meant to sit at a desk for 40 hours per week.
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1 year
Roth IRA’s can make you a tax-free millionaire. But not everyone can have one. If this applies to you, here’s a loophole to get around it:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
A $600,000 home at 3.0% = $2,276 A $600,000 home at 6.3% = $3,342 Monthly payment difference = $1,066
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
In 2025, you’re going to be so mad you didn’t invest right now
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
5 months
Cash is trash. YTD results: - Nasdaq: 52.79% - S&P 500: 23.61% - Your HYSA: 4.75% If you're holding cash right now, you're going nowhere quick.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
6 months
Breakfast cost you $2.36 today. $2.36 invested over 40 years will grow to $126.73. Don’t eat today. You have to sacrifice to build wealth.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
8 months
Ellie Gray has arrived! Logan Lee has a new sister 💜
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
I’d pay for a nanny before a BMW. I’d pay for a cook before a new home. I’d pay for a landscaper before fancy clothes. Wealthy people don’t buy stuff. They buy back their time. 💴
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
Only thing better than a fresh cut yard… A fresh cut yard on a paid off home 🎯
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4 months
If I wanted to buy a home in the next 365 days this is exactly what I would do (from an Ex-Deloitte employee):
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1 year
One of the best books you will ever read 📕 Thank you @morganhousel
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
4 months
Poor people think money exists to pay bills. They work for someone Monday through Friday. They exchange their time for money. Then they give it to someone else. —————————————————— Middle class people think money exists to build credit. They are often excited about an 800…
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
Just dropped off my wife’s company car. She is OFFICIALLY FREE from her 9-5. This is financial freedom!
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1 year
Thoughts? 👇🏼
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1 year
It is official! 🎉 🎈 Baby number two will be here September 20!
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
6 months
If you make $100,000 or more... There's '08 level opportunities. They're right in front of us. Here's how you can double down and buy assets for 30-50% off in 2024:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
I invested $30,000 this month. I also drive a $10,000 paid off car. Stuff does NOT tell you who is wealthy. Remember that. 💯
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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I paid off my mortgage… And my credit dropped. I paid off my student loans… And my credit dropped. The credit system doesn��t work for you so here’s how you can hack their system:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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I bet the S&P 500 will beat your complicated investment strategy.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
I’ve worked in finance for over a decade. Here are 5 reasons why most people should invest in 100% index funds:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
10 months
You lose a lot of friends when you get serious about your life and goals
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1 year
A 401k is one of the easiest ways to become a millionaire. 80% of millionaires have one. Here’s everything you need to know about the 401k: (and why you need one)
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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If you died today… Your employer would advertise for your position tomorrow.
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1 year
I went from $304,000 in debt to a millionaire by 30 in 7 years. If you want to be a millionaire by 30, read this:
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There's no reason why you shouldn't have at least $10,000 saved... Especially if you make 6-figures. Stop what you're doing and follow 6-month roadmap to save more:
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Step 3: Contributions This is where kids get rich. Assuming you start when they're born... Every $100/mo turns into 👇🏼 -> $45,000 by 18 -> $135,000 by 30 -> $2,200,000 by 65 For the cost of what most of you spend on one night out you can pass down a million dollar legacy.
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People think getting rich is hard… We became Millionaires by 30 by keeping things simple. ($304K in debt to millionaires in 7 years) Here are 9 things we did to become Millionaires:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
Need LOTS of prayers right now 🥺
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1 year
Some people die with $10M and 6 people at their funeral…
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
4 months
Nancy Pelosi is worth $290M. Her salary is around $223k. Sounds about right.
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1 year
A credit card is NOT an emergency fund.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
Starting today, I will be doing 30 days of: - No alcohol - No fast food - No sugar - No processed food - No fried food How you do one thing is how you do everything 💯
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I followed the American Dream… - Went to school - Became a CPA - Got a good job - Bought a house The result: The dreadful 9 to 5 grind with $304K in debt. Here are the 8 things I did to change it: (And became a millionaire by 30)
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
Target has a 20% sale *Everyone rushes to Target* Best Buy has a 20% sale *Everyone rushes to Best Buy* The stock market has a 20% sale *Everyone runs away from the stock market*
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1 year
I don’t understand why married couples wouldn’t combine their finances. Seems like a bigger issue than money…
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
4 months
$25,000 invested annually. 10% nominal returns. 2% all in fee. 30 years. Yikes.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
4 months
My wife and I got coffee today. $15.59 lol Kind of absurd tbh.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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Don't buy your kids Jordans. Don't buy your kids a new iPad. Don't buy your kids an iPhone. Here's how you're going to set your kid up for life without spending more than $500 a month...
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
9 months
Losers focus on winners. Winners focus on winning.
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Them: "I'll just make more money" Also Them: $35 Postmates $700 Car Payment $3,200 Rent Payment $1,200 Food & Entertainment The only way to truly get ahead in this economy is this simple formula...
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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I’m 32. I am debt free. I am self-made millionaire. I have no emergency fund… Here’s what we do instead:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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Investing is boring…until you are wealthy. Routine is boring…until you are successful. Eating healthy is boring…until you are fit. Consistent, boring actions are how you win BIG long term.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
10 months
If you have a friend with a small business, pay full price. Don’t ask for a discount.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
How to become a tax-free millionaire: - $500/month in a Roth IRA for 31 years. (2022) - $540/month in a Roth IRA for 30 years. (2023) That's ~$1.1 million dollars tax-free.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
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Imagine having crypto as your only hope for “wealth” 😂😂
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1 year
So Logan just started walking today! This was a BIG hurdle and will continue to be with Dravet syndrome! She will overcome anything 💪🏼
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
11 months
My barber had a stroke late last night. Went to bed at 5am. Had to wake up at 6am. The company forced her to show up until 2pm… Financial freedom has to be our priority. They don’t care about us.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
9 months
Credit card points are a broke person game
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
11 months
175 days seizure free! 💜 I honestly can’t say we would have been in a position to make this happen without taking our money seriously at an early age. Helping others achieve financial freedom is personal to me. You never know what life will hand you. Make sure you control…
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
6 months
15 days ago I hit $1,000,000 invested in my brokerage. Today I woke up making my old yearly salary without having to lift a finger. That's the power of investing 🥂
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
9 months
Logan is turning 2. By the time she's 18 she'll have $337,052 without lifting a finger. Here's every account, investment, and strategy we're using for her:
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
1 year
I’ve never met a Millionaire with credit card debt.
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
2 years
My Bank has called me monthly since paying off my home. They want to “check on me.” But the past 10 years when I had debt, they were not interested in “checking in on me” because I was paying them. 🐍🐍🐍🐍
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Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA
10 months
YOU are the reason you are NOT where you want to be
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