Ep 18: Start Where You Are: The First Steps Toward Financial Freedom

09/09/2025 19 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Living Wealthy, Nick gets back to the basics—helping listeners lay a strong financial foundation, especially if they’re just getting started or need to regroup after a few missteps. He walks through the essential first steps: understanding where your money is going, building a simple and effective budget, and taking control of your debt. Nick emphasizes that financial freedom doesn’t require perfection—it requires clarity, consistency, and ownership.He also shares his personal journey of using Bank On Yourself whole life insurance policies to pay off student loans, illustrating how these tools can create flexibility and financial control while still building long-term wealth. Whether you’re new to budgeting, buried in debt, or simply feeling stuck, this episode offers practical encouragement to take action and start creating a life where you feel confident, in control, and on the path to real freedom.Book a free 15-minute Intro call at https://www.fwstrategies.com/Learn more about the Bank on Yourself strategy with the Bank on Yourself Special Report: https://www.bankonyourself.com/findoutmorenow?wp_src=NP43Learn more about the power of guaranteed income for retirement and get your Lifetime Guaranteed Income Guide: https://www.bankonyourself.com/guaranteed-lifetime-income-consumer-guide?wp_src=NP43A&srcp

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