Episodes

M$D: 7/11/2062 Meet Renae Age: 28 Renae’s main concerns, in her words: Took my time to get into college, graduated undergrads in graphic design in 2013. Got pregnant. Took any work possible. Landed a decent 30k salary/benefits job that I enjoy. Earned $7,800 additional in raises over 2 years. Went to grad school for nerdy tech/engineer stuff, and now have an offer for a role that would be 20k difference from my current rate.

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M$D: 12/29/2037 Meet Judy

Topic: Healthcare Special Guest: Paul Ashley from FirstPerson.

M$D: N/A Meet Joey Age: 26 Joey’s main concerns, in his words: I used to be a budgeting boss but now that I am the boss I’m a lifestyle creep – maybe. It felt easier to budget and handle money when our income was modest and followed a straight line. I need help thinking through how much money I should feel okay about spending. Should I save a certain percent or amount and then get a free pass to spend the rest on whatever I want? My income has grown significantly over the last few years and my w...

Topic: Power Percentage * Why we need it * How to calculate it * The scale * 10% and below – Eh * 11% to 20% – OK * 21% – 34% – Getting there * 35% and above – Perfect

M$D: 8/5/2028 Meet Monica Age: 26 Monica’s main concerns, in her words: My income isn’t crazy high (active duty military), but I’m able to save and invest 50-60% of my take-home pay depending on the month, while feeling that I live a pretty high quality life. I have a somewhat closeted goal of being financially independent by 35. I say somewhat closeted, because if I reveal that goal to 99.9% of people, I’m hit with all the reasons why that’s impossible. I’ve done the math, the retirement calcul...

Topic: Patience * Housing Patience * Until you have a downpayment * Until you prove you can save money * Until you have an emergency fund * Until you can afford the 15 yr mortgage * Until you can afford a house which you’ll be able to sell later * Until you can buy a house which doesn’t prevent you from spending any money. * Market Patience * “Should I change my investments, the market isn’t having a very good year” * Your contributions are the key. * Manipulation * Risk Tolerance * A snapshot o...

M$D: 7/31/2026 Meet Tony Age: 28 Tony’s main concerns, in his words: I’m 28, my wife is 26. We have a 16-month-old son. Our main goal is to have enough money where I can semi-retire at 40 (or earlier), if I want, and work part-time/full-time for my father’s company. We earn about $110,000 a year and have $94,000 in retirement savings. Right now we are saving almost $3,000 per month for retirement ($2036.44 per month into my 403b (including 9.5 % match), and maxing out both of our Roth IRA’s ($91...

Topic: This week, I answer your emails. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Stitcher Want to be a guest on the The Million Dollar Plan podcast? Apply Here

M$D: 4/14/2051 Meet Malcolm Age: 28 Malcolm’s main concerns, in his words: I’m a little over a year out of medical school, doing a three year residency training program. I have about $312,000 in student debt, and make about $50,000 a year until I graduate in about two years, at which point I will make between $200,000 and $250,000 per year. My girlfriend is a graphic designer without student debt, making about $55,000 per year. I’ve heard a lot about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, ...

Topic: Action What we cover: * How to get out of a financial rut and get your motivation up * The importance of doing something * Why action is the key to a successful financial life * What is the financial equivalent of a FitBit? * The emergency isn’t when something happens, the emergency is generally the result of your reaction to an event Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Stitcher Want to be a guest on the The Million Dollar Plan podcast? Apply Here

Topic: Action What we cover: * How proactive activity leads to a successful life and how reaction leads to regret. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Stitcher Want to be a guest on the The Million Dollar Plan podcast? Apply Here

M$D: 6/17/1945 Meet Steve Age: 28 Steve’s main concerns, in his words: Hello. I am a 28 year old guy who works as a Public Defender. I am in a long term relationship that will lead to an engagement very soon (ring is already purchased), and my future-fiancee is currently in a 2 year masters program. I’ve recently paid of all consumer debt, but still have ~$83,000 in student loan debt from law school that I am not attacking because I am participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness plan. A...