How much is enough? Enough money, enough status, enough possessions, enough leisure? We are happy to welcome Manisha Thakor to the basement to discuss some of the revelations she learned after experiencing what she calls the “cult of never enough.” How do we disconnect our personal lives from our work lives?
Is a cool $5 million enough to retire on in America? In our headline, we take a peek into the retirement lifestyle of the top 0.1% of households.
And in Doug’s trivia, he might leave you scratching your head with his question about a symbol that can’t be pronounced.
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Our Headlines
- Here’s What a $5 Million Retirement Looks Like in America (Wall Street Journal)
Manisha Thakor
Big thanks to Manisha Thakor for joining us today. To learn more about Manisha, visit MoneyZen.com. Grab yourself a copy of the book MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough”.
Doug’s Trivia
- Which internationally beloved pop star changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol?
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- A Stacker is planning to separate from military service and is contemplating the next phase of life: selling their house and moving forward without the sweet 2.75% mortgage. He wants our take on how to evaluate the different mortgage options.
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Be sure to tune in this Friday when special guest Tiffany Grant joins OG and Len at our roundtable to discuss how a hard life and upbringing can affect your finances later on.
Written by: Kevin Bailey
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