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May 1 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
If you don't understand money, you'll never be truly wealthy.
Here are 15 money skills everyone should know by age 30:
1. Growing Your Network
A Roth IRA is one of the most powerful wealth building tools.
But only 10% of Americans own one.
Here's what you need to know about the Roth IRA:
(and how a Roth IRA can make you a TAX-FREE millionaire)
In 2010, Max Levchin, the co-founder of PayPal & Yelp chairman, sold 3.1 million Yelp shares in his Roth IRA.
That was a ~$10.1 MILLION profit.
Normally, you have to pay taxes on your profit.
But Max won’t have to pay a penny.
Apr 24 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
I've studied every market crash since 1900.
They all share ONE pattern that could make you millions if you recognize it now:
Markets don't crash because of numbers.
They crash because of human emotion:
• Fear (losing money)
• Uncertainty (what to do next)
• Herd mentality (following others)
• Greed (chasing returns)
Remember: The media profits from panic. "If it bleeds, it leads."
Apr 7 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
I spent 11,923 hours studying finance so you don't have to.
Here are 7 money rules everyone should know by age 30:
1. 50/30/20 Rule
Budget your income based on your:
• Needs (food, rent, etc.)
• Wants (vacations, new cars, etc.)
• Goals ( savings, extra debt payments, etc.)
Needs = 50% of income
Wants = 30% of income
Goals = 20% of income
Apr 3 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
The tariff tsunami is coming.
99% of Americans will panic. The top 1% will profit.
Here are 3 money moves the rich are making now (before it hits):
I've analyzed how the top 1% protect their wealth during downturns.
And the data shows EXACTLY where the smart money is moving today.
Here's how to recession-proof your finances while everyone else panics:
Apr 1 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
99% of people will never build real wealth.
It’s not because they’re lazy.
It’s because the game is rigged.
Here’s how the system keeps you poor — and how to escape it:
The financial system is designed to keep you poor.
In this pyramid, you're at the bottom:
• Banks profit from your debt
• Corporations profit from your spending
• Employers profit when you feel stuck
Let me show you how each one works against you:
Mar 31 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
The Dynasty Trust is the most powerful wealth preservation tool.
But only 0.1% of Americans know about it.
Here's everything you need to know about Dynasty Trusts:
(and how wealthy families use them to pass down billions - completely tax free)
What is a Dynasty Trust?
It’s an irrevocable trust designed to pass wealth down multiple generations...
WITHOUT estate or generation-skipping transfer (GST) taxes at each handoff.
Translation: More $$$ stays in the family.
Mar 10 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
Trump's policies will reshape the entire $29 trillion economy.
After 7 years in finance, I've identified where the money will flow.
Here are 7 sectors about to explode while everyone else is looking the wrong way:
The U.S. economy is $29 TRILLION – and the biggest spender isn’t you or me…
It’s the government — and when government spending shifts, smart investors get rich.
Let me explain.
Feb 14 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
The mega backdoor Roth IRA is a legal tax loophole.
It lets you put up to $77,500 into a Roth - completely tax-free.
But 95% of investors don't know about it.
Here's everything you need to know about the mega backdoor Roth IRA:
(and how it can save you $100k+ in taxes)
Why does it exist?
401(k) plans allow 3 types of contributions:
1. Pre-tax (lowers taxable income, taxed later) 2. Roth (taxed now, grows tax-free) 3. After-tax (almost no one talks about this)
The after-tax bucket is the key to the mega backdoor Roth
Feb 10 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
The HSA is the ONLY triple tax-advantaged account.
But only 9.3% of Americans own one.
Here's everything you need to know about the HSA:
(and why you should have one)
What is an HSA?
HSAs are Health Savings Accounts.
You save money in HSAs for future medical expenses.
HSAs are the ONLY triple tax-advantaged account.
But before you just “get” an HSA, you need to qualify for one.
Here’s how you qualify for an HSA:
Feb 6 • 23 tweets • 4 min read
If you don't understand taxes, you'll never be truly wealthy.
Here are 11 strategies the rich use to legally pay less in taxes:
1. Employ Your Kids
Business owners listen up
If you have kids under 18, you can:
• Employ them
• Pay them $14,600/yr tax-free
• Deduct your kids' salary from your taxable income
When you employ your kid, that's a business expense
And business expenses are tax-deductible
Feb 2 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
If you don't know how to manage money, you'll never be truly wealthy.
Here are 5 money management methods everyone should know:
1. Budgeting
Budgets help you figure out where your money is going.
To create a budget, track every cent:
• How you made it
• How you spend it
Then categorize your spending as:
• Needs
• Wants
• Wishes
Spend on your needs and save/invest the rest.
Jan 5 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
I spent 11,923 hours studying finance so you don't have to.
Here are 7 finance rules everyone should know:
1. 50/30/20 Rule
Budget your income based on your:
• Needs (food, rent, etc.)
• Wants (vacations, new cars, etc.)
• Goals ( savings, extra debt payments, etc.)
Needs = 50% of income
Wants = 30% of income
Goals = 20% of income
Dec 26, 2024 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
The HSA is the ONLY triple tax-advantaged account.
But only 9.3% of Americans own one.
Here's everything you need to know about the HSA:
(and why you should have one)
What is an HSA?
HSAs are Health Savings Accounts.
You save money in HSAs for future medical expenses.
HSAs are the ONLY triple tax-advantaged account.
But before you just “get” an HSA, you need to qualify for one.
Here’s how you qualify for an HSA:
Dec 23, 2024 • 23 tweets • 4 min read
If you don't understand taxes, you'll never be truly wealthy.
Here are 11 strategies the rich use to legally pay less in taxes:
1. Employ Your Kids
Business owners listen up
If you have kids under 18, you can:
• Employ them
• Pay them $14,600/yr tax-free
• Deduct your kids' salary from your taxable income
When you employ your kid, that's a business expense
And business expenses are tax-deductible
Dec 16, 2024 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Warren Buffett (the world's 8th richest person) recommends investing in index funds.
But there are 2,500+ index funds to choose from... so here are my top 7:
1. $VTI (Total Stock Market)
If you only have 1 income stream, you'll never be truly wealthy.
Here are 7 income streams you can start building today:
1. Side Hustle Income
A side hustle is the easiest way to upgrade your life.
Earn extra cash by:
• Selling products
• Becoming a consultant
• Offering your skill as a service
Take a few hours every day to become a sidepreneur.
Nov 22, 2024 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
I spent 11,923 hours studying finance so you don't have to.
Here are 7 finance rules everyone should know:
1. Rule of 72
Find out how long it will take your investment to DOUBLE.
Divide 72 by the growth rate of your investment (expressed as a percent).
Example:
How long will it take to double your investment at 10% interest?
72 divided by 10 = 7.2 years
Nov 18, 2024 • 20 tweets • 4 min read
A Roth IRA is one of the most powerful wealth building tools.
But only 10% of Americans own one.
Here's what you need to know about the Roth IRA:
(and how a Roth IRA can make you a TAX-FREE millionaire)
In 2010, Max Levchin, the co-founder of PayPal & Yelp chairman, sold 3.1 million Yelp shares in his Roth IRA.
That was a ~$10.1 MILLION profit.
Normally, you have to pay taxes on your profit.
But Max won’t have to pay a penny.
Nov 13, 2024 • 23 tweets • 4 min read
If you don't understand taxes, you'll never be truly wealthy.
Here are 11 methods the rich use to legally pay less in taxes
(and how you can apply them too)
1. Employ Your Kids
Business owners listen up
If you have kids under 18, you can:
• Employ them
• Pay them $14,600/yr tax-free
• Deduct your kids' salary from your taxable income
When you employ your kid, that's a business expense