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How to Build Wealth

'Wealth, like a tree, grows from a tiny seed. The first copper you save is the seed from which your tree of wealth shall grow. The sooner you plant that seed the sooner shall the tree grow. And the more faithfully you nourish and water that tree with consistent savings, the sooner may you bask in contentment beneath its shade.' George Clason - The Richest Man in Babylon

People have been building wealth for thousands of years. The interesting thing is the priciples for accumulating wealth (how to) haven't changed all that much. However, the tactics (what to do) have changed a great deal. Most importantly, it has never been easier to build wealth by investing in financial assets.

The 3 Pillars of Building Wealth

How to Aquire Money

Pay yourself first

Get your financial infrastructure set up. Then save a minimum of 10% of everything you earn. This is the starting point - the creation of your first income stream. Saving is a skill - how much you save is in your control. With a little effort you will get very good at it.

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How to Keep Your Money

Invest wisely

Saving by itself is not enough. You also need to invest wisely. Take advantage of tax free accounts. Keep fees low. Invest in broad based index funds. The return/earnings generated from savings will create your second income stream.

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How to Use Your Money

The magic of compounding

Keep saving every year. And do not spend the return that you are earning on your savings. Let compounding and time work their magic. This will result in the exponential growth of your investment portfolio - creating great wealth over time.

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Book Summary: A Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins

Learn money.
Freedom. The ultimate goal.
Control your lifestyle.
Embrace simplicity.
Debt is not normal.
Marry well.
Avoid investment advisors.
Avoid stock picking.
Avoid market timing.
Ignore market news.
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX)
Wealth accumulation versus wealth preservation.

The Millionaire Next Door by Stanley and Danko

"....we have determined how

ordinary people can become wealthy."

The book argues that wealth is rarely the result of high income, intelligence, or luck—it is primarily driven by behavior.

It reframes wealth from income-based to behavior-based. It highlights that financial success is largely controllable—driven by spending discipline, savings rate, and long-term consistency. For clients and advisors, it provides a practical blueprint: optimize habits, not headlines.