Broke at 40: Recent Episodes
Evan Thomas
Evan Thomas will share his passion for financial independence, often times attempting to help shift listener's thoughts from a broke to brilliant mindset. Episodes will range from what it was like being broke at age 40 (off the heels of a personal bankruptcy at age 29) to stories of inspiration and hope he's gained along the way.
Evan talks through a valuable roleplay as if he was retired this year. What would the numbers show in his Fabulous Four? 401k, Roth, Taxable, and HSA. Remember, for this type of analysis, Short Term Reserves are not included which makes the Allocation of Stocks to Bonds/Cash a bit higher. Add in 100k of cash and it goes down a bit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evan-thomas1/message
In true coffee-style rambling format, Evan updates his Broke at 40 listeners with how 2023 has been going. Did he retire? Will he continue to work yet another year? Tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evan-thomas1/message
Evan rambles during the Money of the Week segment. Is he really thinking of buying a new condo? Is he ready to retire YET? And why is your SAVINGS RATE the most important concept for Late in Life Savers? Tune in to find out!
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Evan has been absent for two months on auto pilot with finances, but he always comes back to what matters most. You! His loyal listener :)
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Evan give and update on 2023, and talks through allowing yourself to spend on things that you truly value--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evan-thomas1/message
Evan talks through a concept that unfortunately, many people have as a true reality —that they have to work for money most of their lives, but it doesn’t have to be that way forever! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evan-thomas1/message
Evan received a question on YouTube about what his Social Security would be and how it can offset or subsidize retirement income needs, so he and tackles the question! Stay tuned for the episode, or join us as the Frugal Millionaire on YouTube! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/evan-thomas1/message
Hello! Evan here, I hope everyone is doing well so far this year, two weeks into 2023. I wanted to take a moment to introduce The Frugal Millionaire, my brand new channel on YouTube, where I hope to grow a large audience and help people go from Broke To Brilliant! I’ll be taking some time to create videos for you there. Please join me,and say hello! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/evan-thomas1/message
Evan didn't have much to say this week, say what? No overly ramble on and on for the week? Well, he can't promise that. But he can promise a look into t frugal mindset and a control of money in a world where we can't control much of anything (or there's so much out of our control). Join us for this short coffee-talk ramble!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/evan-thomas1/message
Join Evan as he recaps 2022 and looks forward to what could be his last W2 working year in 2023. Will he have the courage to enter early retirement in upcoming months? Join us, as we move forward with Season 5 of this podcast series! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/evan-thomas1/message
What do we begin thinking about this time of year? That's right. New Year's Resolutions. Evan hates that word! Why can't we think of our behavior in terms of a "way of life" and not breaking bad habits. If we do have habits that hinder our growth in longevity with life and finances, then having awareness to correct it is more important than thinking we can never fail. We WILL fail. But success depends on a Net Result over Time. Join us today as Evan rambles about this topic, so important to remember for 2023 and beyond. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/evan-thomas1/message
Evan shares his thoughts of the past couple of weeks as he thinks about one more year in corporate America. In the past, his spending projections have been ultra-conservative, but now...what if he dreams larger? Will the numbers still support such potential spending? And if it does, would he actually need to spend it all? Or, would minimalism and frugality prevail? Tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/evan-thomas1/message
- Evan rambles about creating a Simplicity Study that represents your TRUE expenses, anchoring to last weeks episode. But join him today for positioning yourself to WANT a paycheck but not NEEDING a paycheck. Doing so, will move you from Broke to Brilliant. Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan wants Late-in-Life Savers to understand that FRUGALITY is the mindset to have during the Accumulation Phase, but more importantly when positioning yourself for the Distribution Phase. Join us today, as he tries to convince himself of this important concept! And stay tuned for the end of the episode where he will talk through that this decision will allow for MORE SPENDING when considering there are are far fewer bear than bull years. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan shares his money thoughts of the week and moves on to help Late-in-Life Savers think outside of their normal thoughts. After all, what is Normal Anyway? Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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- Evan talks through some of the most widely accepted habits of people that have achieved a million or more in investable assets, or an overall millionaire net worth, while anchoring to his own experience. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan rambles with his thoughts about the negative results of his million dollar portfolio in 2022. Where will the calendar year end in just a few months? Nobody knows! Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through a recent article on not worrying about the bad financial markets of 2022. Are you keeping your eyes on a long-term goal? Don't sell…. Simply enjoy leveraging these buying opportunities! Stay tuned to see what Evan thinks about trying to be happy in 2022 regardless of things we can’t control in both our financial and personal lives. Today, on the Broke at 40 podcast. Write us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through the near miss of Hurricane Ian in his community. How does this make him feel given the current market conditions. Is he hopeful? Discouraged? Join us today to find out! Email us at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan gives results of his meeting with a Vanguard Financial Advisor, but first talks through the financial landscape of current markets and a looming gloomy feeling for 2023, but an opportunity for sale opportunities. Join us today for this episode of the Broke at 40 podcast! Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Today Evan walks through a couple scenarios. One. He looks at his fiscal year. What's going well, what's going wrong? And two. What is going on with the markets this year? Take a look at your own financial numbers as you follow along with Evan as he stumbles his way through this episode. That's right. He's not a professional podcaster, or financial master, but that's OK. He's doing it, and you can too. You can take the time to analyze YOUR money and the wealth that you are hopefully building each year. Want to be on the show o share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan once again has way too much caffeine on a Sunday morning and hit record on his iPhone. But with a little upbeat music and some knowledge of staying in shape at no cost, he manages to create some cohesiveness to making a claim that finance and fitness go together. Join us today to feel the energy ??? Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan goes on a ramble about a few thoughts of the week related to some money changes that may be coming up in the next month or so. Then he moves onto a hopefully entertaining story about keeping things simple in order to have the capacity to deal with what life throws at us at any given time. If you're preoccupied with overspending and creating your drama, how can you have the insight to know how to handle difficult situations that come up? Finally, he speaks of two new younger employees joining this work team, that brings him back to when he began his quest for financial independence 16 years ago. If you want to send a money story, email us at: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan wants to remind everyone the importance of a positive mindset, even if you're Broke at 40, 45, or 50. Have the ability to accept where you are RIGHT NOW. There's only upward once you've hit a financial bottom or if you've never applied the SIMPLE concepts of personal finance. Regardless of income, it's all relative to expenses. So begin now. Don't wait until you sink even lower. And be a Winner while Broke. It will help you realize when you're no longer there and suddenly your investments will one day have the potential to pay you expenses, all on their own. It's this simple awareness that will keep you motivated over time.
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Evan talks through motivation and discipline as two critical long-term strategies for true wealth building. Will you spend your time trying to be rich? Or will you finally follow what works? Join us today for a ramble down Late-in-Life Saver Lane.
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Evan reflects on a recent financial article this past week predicting another amazing bull market on the horizon beyond a pending recession. Will what he read hold true for the later part of this year? And if so, are you positioned for the greatest financial success no matter what happens to things beyond our control? Join us today as Evan once again has too much caffeine and rambles about possibilities for late-in-life savers while anchoring to his own past experience. Want Evan to share your financial success or failure forward story in an upcoming episode? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan shares four (4) words that have contributed to his financial success over time. Are they complicated? Are they difficult to understand? Do they resemble complex financial topics like Large Cap or Small Cap mutual funds, or investment advice in general? Come On. I think you know this answer. Join us today to learn more! Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through a simple concept that when amplified on a larger scale can teach late-in-life savers basic personal finance concepts. No matter what age or net worth you've attained so far in life, he hopes this episode will motivate you towards your Financial Independence. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan rambles about how critical a 15-year period can be for late-in-life savers. We all know the drill. Keep expenses down. Do all you can to elevate your income potential with each passing year. Be confident and proud to purchase shares rather than material items! Happy Memorial Day weekend as you reflect on your past behavior and look forward to future financial abundance!
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Join Evan as he talks through his favorite topic of all time, with one of his best FI friends, Michael. The two arrive in their mid-fifties with comparable outcomes, but both with very unique journeys to land here. Obsessing about finances while the stock market tumbles, what could be better!
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Are we all facing a NEW reality as of this past Friday May 13th of 2022? Evan thinks so, as he reacts to a NY Times article titled "The Stock Market, After Soaring for Years, Returns to Earth" by Michael Corkery. What does this mean for a late-in-life saver? What are Evan’s thoughts on early retirement, have they changed? Is he more reality based for the upcoming decade? Join us today to find out! Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan has been absent for three (3) weeks! Join us today to learn why, and more importantly to understand the power of the Millionaire Next Door mentality for Late-in-Life Savers.
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Evan reacts to an article he read the other day about living off of 2 million. Really? How many late-in-life savers get to that number?
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Evan attempts to tackle his thoughts and understand his place in the financial landscape. He understands that one has to accept where they are in Financial Life. We can't change when we were born and what happens out of our control when it comes to market returns over the decades. Walk with Evan as he once again attempts to make sense of it all. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan goes on a rant about his own personal struggle with giving in to societal and personal desires for material goods. That's right. Larger condos. Luxury Automobiles. The list can go on. But does "Evan Ever After" give in to temptation today? Listen in to find out! Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan wants to relay to Late-in-Life Savers the importance of a minimal and frugal mindset that begins with the smallest of items. From a well made spatula to a Kindle device, if you can't get these right, what makes you think the larger more financial life-altering decisions will be different? Join Evan today as he talks through the importance of three (3) "R" words to keep in the forefront of your thoughts. Want to be on the show and share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan shares his thoughts about the relationship between bear markets and potential recessions. The last short-lived bear market was in March of 2020 and looking back, it turned out to be the shortest V-shaped recovery on record. Will today's environment prove to be the same? Or, could we be facing a true recession? Regardless of the answer, Evan shares his experience over the last 14 to 15 years during his pursuit to reach Financial Independence. Will your experience be the same in upcoming months and years? Nobody has a financial crystal ball, but we can control more than we may realize. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan rambles about how his taxes were a little more complex this year. How can you make taxes fun? Yeah, we know. Join us today to learn how becoming a self-made millionaire is sometimes as easy as looking in the mirror and trusting the person looking back at you. Savings Rate (discussed last week) and Trusting Your Ability to make the right decisions mean all the difference as late-in-life savers. Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan begin with a ramble of this week's thoughts, from thinking of FI from last week perhaps more as RE. Say what? From FI to RE? And as you continue on a journey towards FI or RE, always remember this: You can't escape Time. Two months will soon be history for 2022. What have you done with these 60 days? Are you still behind the eight ball? Are you reminding yourself of the eighth Wonder of the World? Is it this eighth wonder that could be the #1 wealth-building tool for someone Broke at 40? Walk with Evan today to find out! Want to share your money story in a few paragraphs for Evan to read on the air? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan shares with his late-in-life savers that the journey to FI can sometimes be not only the most challenging but enjoyable part of making personal finance one of your most treasured goals. Join us while Evan looks inward and asks listeners to enjoy the process while tuning out the negative impacts of media and what you see. Be what you see in your mind's eye. Allow your engine to build to where it can become your income in and of itself! Evan begins today's episode with thoughts of the day regarding closing his Fiscal 2021 and looking forward to Fiscal 2022. Email us with your story: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan reminds listeners of his 2022 motto, ICE: Interpretation, Choice, and Execution especially relevant during a year with higher than expected inflation. He wants late-in-life savers to remember that adapting to current conditions is the secret to financial success longevity. Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan walks you through an article published recently on the NewRetirement website that asked the question, "Can You Do Better than Average on this Quiz...". Do you think Evan scored above average? Stay tuned to find out! And test your own financial literacy with these nine (9) sample questions from the recent survey by Fidelity (updated with 2022 insight) from which this article is based. Want to be on the show to share your financial story, especially as a late-in-life saver? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan rambles once again while on his cell phone. At a moments notice, he may come up with a random late-in-life saver thought and is eager to chat with you! Join in this episode to learn five (5) things you can do if you're struggling financially, several of which take advantage of current economic conditions. Want to share your money story via email for Evan to share with listeners? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan takes some time to discuss the media and surrounding gloom and doom for the stock market. He reminds late-in-life listeners to strive to become a PAW instead. Focus on these behaviors and ignore the media. Don't know what a PAW is? Stay tuned to find out. Today, on the Broke at 40 podcast. Email us with show ideas: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan rambles about what Martin Luther King Jrs’ life has meant to him. And because this is a personal finance podcast, he relates it to our own monetary lives.
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Inspired in part by James Clear's "Atomic Habits", Evan goes on a ramble today about getting back to basics with his bike and walking shoes. Full disclosure, he hasn't read the book cover to cover, but has only googled the topic and listened to podcasts in the past where the author was the guest. But having the basic knowledge of a concept is more than enough to remind us of our own power, in both our financial and fitness lives. Join Evan as he anchors back to last weeks episode teaser that he plans to bundle two items together in 2022. Want to share your money story this year? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan looks back at twelve (12) months and encourages late-in-life savers to stay on track to meet their financial goals. Did he meet his goals....financial and otherwise? How did his Condo Redesign go, and how much did he spend? What is his retirement date, does he even know yet? Join us today as a kickoff of Season 4. But first, he'll briefly review content from Season 3. Another year down, everyone. Stay focused. Stay committed. And stay as wealthy as you can possibly be! Want to share your money story in 2022? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan learned a great deal this week about Marketplace Healthcare and wants to discuss Premium Tax Credits (PTC's). Would he qualify as an early retiree? Is he on the right track with this thought process, or is he all washed up? Not discussed but as a teaser, would there even be enough qualifiable income from his taxable account? Would the Rule of 55 have to be utilized by taking some capital gains (or dividends) from the traditional portion of his 401k to come up with the total income amount? And for the main event of the episode, Evan shares Jackie's inspirational story of reaching FI at age 49. CORRECTION: Albeit small, Evan really meant to say "cash flow", but incorrectly used the words "self-insure" perhaps twice! It's been that kind of a week. Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks though several acronyms that have propelled him into never forgetting his goals with each year, especially related to fitness and finances. Join us today while he shares "ICE", a new acronym for 2022. How can you come up with your own acronym? Tune in today to learn how! Want to share your money story in 2022? Write us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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It’s storytelling time today. Evan discusses one of his favorite books of all time and anchors it to helping listeners discover that they are the key to unlocking financial handcuffs that may be restricting them to becoming all that is possible. And when he says”they”, he means YOU, a loyal listener of the Broke at 40 podcast. Want to share your money story? Write us, and Evan may just share it on the air (anonymously to protect your identity). EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan remembers fondly conversations with an Accountant acquaintance named Tom through a couple of decades. Small tidbits of encouragement from personal role models to anchor you to your long-term wealth-building goals may be the only thing you need to stay focused. Remember, saving and investing isn't difficult. But it IS difficult to stay committed year after year. Want Evan to share your money story in 2022? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan rambles on about how to best position yourself for a Happy, Wealth-Building New Year! Becoming Agile. Working a Budget. Debt Reduction. Having a Wholistic Approach. Maintaining a Positive Mindset, and More! Walk with Evan to Wealth today, and each week as we explore a continued commitment towards what? That's right. W2 Freedom. FI. Optional Work. Or just plain Security. Want Evan to share your money story on an upcoming 2022 podcast episode? Write us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through his thoughts of preparing for Financial Independence in 2022. And will it even happen in 2022 that Evan will retire from Corporate America? Does he have the courage to make that final leap into early retirement? Many of us in the Financial Independent community talk about the Accumulation Phase, and rightfully so. But what about preparing for the Distribution phase? What are the variables that must be discussed? Join us today for the kickoff of a new series within the Broke at 40 podcast in 2022: Countdown to FI. Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan is inspired to bring a story to you about a fifty-year old couple that went from broke to brilliant! We talk alot about being “broke at forty” but you can begin at any age. It’s never too late. Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan wants to revisit a simple and yet effective scary movie from the past and anchor it to the reality of today. How do you want to live your life? Your quest for Financial Independence is YOUR choice, and yours alone. And what would it be like if you didn't put in the work over a ten (10) to fifteen (15) period? Stay tuned as Evan acts out his most horrific financial nightmare. Tonight! On the Broke at 40 Podcast. Want to write in to the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan feels he may have done you a disservice by reacting to sixteen (16) millionaire money rules to live by from those that are multi-millionaire and billionaires. Stay tuned today for a more realistic approach to financial independence! Want to share your money story with Evan? Email us: Evanthomasbroke@yahoo.com
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Evan decides to start a recurring series of episodes with reactions or rants to something he reads or sees in the financial space. Are those that are super rich qualified to speak to and understand late-in-life savers? Do they really understand the struggles most of us face while trying to save money and invest for our financial futures? Stay tuned today to listen to Evan ramble about some current money thoughts as we come to the last couple of months of 2021, and then as he dives into the content of today's episode. And by the way, if you're listening in future years...these principals are timeless..as is your pursuit to be your best financial self. Want to share a money story and have Evan read about you in an upcoming 2022 episode? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan turns on the mic and rambles about how financial success takes time. And it's what you do with each year along your journey that can either contribute to, or take away from, the Engine that you're building. And it's this Engine that has to be as large as you can possible make it that will fuel your future self. He continues to anchor this concept to any creative outlet you may have. Such as for Evan his passion is reaching out to you, his late-in-life listener. Don't define your success by what others use as metrics. Create your own! Want to share your story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan continues with updating his late-in-life listeners about thought processes for an "early" retirement. Is he able to wrap his brain about leaving a W2 job? And what about you? How are you coming along with your money goals this year? Stay tuned as Evan shares what he feels healthcare will cost him by pulling the plug early. Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Today's episode is inspired in part by the work of Rob Greenfield. Simply google his name and you'll find an abundance of content related to building a frugal and partly self-sustaining lifestyle. Evan would like to explore his work and apply it to his beliefs as a late-in-life saver. What has he learned from Rob? Stay tuned to find out! Today is also inspired by the work of the Financial Mentor that Evan mentioned just recently on an episode about the Ultimate Retirement Calculator. He highly recommends checking it out as you slowly build wealth. Have a topic you'd like Evan to explore? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan walks with you to wealth today and reminds late-in-life savers that YOU are the only person to make financial changes in your life. Not only that, but believe it or not, YOU are the only one that will really care if you create wealth or you don't. That's a stark reality. We can fall upward and away from what we used to believe about ourselves. And in many cases, that can begin with a “Truth in Spending Act” that can become our mantra from this day forward. Want to share a story or ask Evan a question? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through redefining the word gratification. What does is mean to delay something? Can we learn to redefine the word to better our chance of financial success over time? Join us today to learn how you can learn to focus on debt reduction and not let debt become you. Want to share your financial story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan takes a moment to discuss his own personal experience of Tuesday September 11, 2001. He was 35 years old. Only six (6) short years from his own personal bankruptcy trying to find his career path that would help him build a financial future. This episode goes into two concepts: the Millionaire Metaphor and Project Money Mastery. Both of which helped him contribute to a belief that he could conquer his own destiny while keeping in mind external forces that are designed to keep people stuck in golden handcuffs unfortunately for decades. Join us today and remember the day that changed the way we view the world. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan reacts to his episode from just five (5) days ago. Do you wake up early and think about your financial future like Evan does? Are you obsessed with numbers and trying to make sense of it all? Well then stay tuned to this episode where Evan attempts to bring reality to the phrase "You Should Hope For a Bear Market". Are you crazy? Why would you want this? And why could it be detrimental to Evan if he stops working in the Year 2022? Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Put on your shoes! Slap on those earbuds! Try to get up to 10,000 steps today and listen to Evan as he attempts to convince late-in-life savers to have awareness of the power of ten (10) years. Will the 2020's mirror that of the 1920's? Who knows? Control what you can control...and that is? Yeah, You guessed it. Expenses. Income. And an increasingly higher savings rate each and every year. Join Evan today and walk with him to wealth, and remember. You must own this decade before it owns you! Have a question or show topic for us? Email Evan: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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In the third installment of "Dear Dollar Diary", Evan explores his thoughts of retiring early and a very important consideration for late-in-life savers as you strive to achieve financial independence. What's this consideration that brings value to the WHY of our frugality? Evan wants you to "future-think" to when you may join in the Great Resignation on day, albeit perhaps in the distant future. And perhaps more importantly, what's the ultimate value of keeping Needs and Wants in check given the unknowns of the stock market landscape in future decades? Find out today in this early morning coffee-talk ramble. Want to send a topic for Evan to explore on a future podcast episode? Write us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan goes on a ramble today to convince late-in-life savers that you must believe in yourself in order to break through broke. Whether it be that you're just starting out on a financial or fitness journey (because they really do go together) or whether you just need a little "pick-me-up" in motivation today, this episode is for you. Join Evan as you walk towards wealth, and continually emphasize the power of your thoughts over your financial and fitness destiny. Want to send a question or topic for Evan to discuss on an episode? Write us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan takes us back to a cult classic film from 1976, "Logan's Run" where society was controlled by unknown forces. Citizens anxiously awaited their 30th birthday and by "Rite of Carousel", they would be sacrificed for for the betterment of the society as a whole. And in our generation, what can we learn as late-in-life savers? Do we need to continue down a path of extreme consumerism to impress others? Evan asks you to think about this, and hold your hand high and be proud of how far you've come in your pursuit of financial independence. Are the numbers on your palm Red? Are the numbers on your palm Green? Own where you are right now. Enjoy the episode!
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Evan walks through his thought process after meeting with Vanguard Advisory Services and shares some interesting information relative to his financial situation. Join us for Episode 2 and learn NEW ideas in contrast to his first meeting three (3) weeks ago!
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Evan pops into the podcast to share his thought process on an offer that came his way today. Should he give in to temptation and open a checking account to receive a $400 bonus? Stay tuned to find out! Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan reminds listeners of the basics of personal finance. The 20% knowledge required to be successful over time. Inspired by a Wallet Genius article titled "Simple Steps To Becoming A Super Saver" published December 16, 2019, Evan also reminds listeners that no matter what year it is, whether it be 2021 or 2031, these five (5) tips are essential and proven. By who? You guessed it. Your Broke at 40 host, yours truly. Evan will give his personal thoughts for each of the five tips. What additional proof do you need other than to hear it from your frugal friend? Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan takes you back to 2004 when he saw a "Tree of Life" poster while working with a client in Ohio. In the early years of awakening to what your financial life can be, it can be motivating to reach back or think about something today that inspires you to reach your goals. Not only in Life, but in your quest to become self-sufficient in a world where very few have the insight to achieve. Strike a match, and let the light and the brilliance of that flame become you. If you're new to these concepts, then walk with Evan today and think about where you are. Right now. Do you have self-respect? Or are you wallowing in Self-hatred? Stay tuned for more! And what money coaching questions do you have? Email Evan at: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan spoke recently to a young couple in Rhode Island and would like to share some details about their current mindset and how they’re delaying getting started with making some big changes. Let us know about your journey towards FI. Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan wants to share personal decisions regarding making changes to his portfolio through Vanguard Advisory Services in a Coffee Talk Ramble format. These more unstructured and personal episodes will highlight a thought process of a gradual shift from an Accumulation to Distribution mindset that you'll eventually get to in your journey towards Financial Independence. Does it feel right for Evan to make this shift? How many months or years will it take to reach 100% comfort, or is this even possible? Stay tuned for more Dear Dollar Diary episodes coming soon!
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Today, we go back to a more innocent time in our lives. A time when we believed we could achieve anything we wanted. A time before we taught ourselves that perhaps we could not as late-in-life savers. As you listen to Dorothy's story, let's recall a Simple Path to Wealth. Could these be the yellow bricks that we need to build and follow? How many yellow bricks are you ignoring? Let's get back to following a journey towards Emerald City. Want to be on the show to share YOUR story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan reminds late-in-life-savers that you can force yourself to wake up and acknowledge your current or past mistakes with money. We all have regrets. We have envy. We all wish we could turn back time and talk to our younger selves. But let's get real. That's not only a waste of time, it's entirely impossible! Let's admit where we are. Let's encourage ourselves to wake up! And wake up now. Before it may be too late. Want to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan pops into the podcast for a short episode inspired by a recent article in the New York Post. A Florida man wins a million dollars. What would you do with a sudden windfall of money to accelerate your goal of financial independence?
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Evan reacts to the thoughts of JL Collins to his daughter through the popular financial independence book, "The Simple Path to Wealth". Although Evan began his journey towards FI many years prior, he knows that his listeners may be in the very early stages, so a book such as JL's can benefit them in getting the wisdom of popular independent thought. Evan anchors his early childhood to idolizing JR Ewing, from the popular show, "Dallas", but it's really JL Collins's that got it right for the majority of savers wanting a "Simple Path to Wealth". Join us as Evan talks through ten (10) nuggets of wisdom that JL lovingly imparted on his daughter, and with which Evan now imparts on you, his loyal Broke at 40 listener (and perhaps a late-in-life saver). Want to check out JL's book? Follow this path: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H97OQY2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
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Could a memory of purchasing an inanimate object in June of 2005 become a symbol for Financial Independence? Evan takes you back to that very moment in an attempt to help late-in-life savers. It's not too late. You have the power to create your financial destiny. Be reflective and reach out into your past. Let that memory launch you into a brilliant financial future. And if you haven't yet had that moment, then work to create it in honor of Independence Day. Want to write in to the show to ask a question? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan begins by speaking to you, his loyal listener in a "coffee talk ramble" about news of the day, and his Money Thoughts of the Week. He then moves on to talk through becoming your personal best with life and money. And correction: Evan makes a boo boo. It's Roger Bannister that ran the first four-minute mile in 1954 (Evan isn't perfect, but he does try to be a good podcaster, lol) And to close the episode, he walks you through six (6) ways in which you can shift your thoughts and behaviors from a broke to a more brilliant mindset. Have a question or show idea for Evan? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Today's episode is inspirED by Bryan Reeve's podcast "Men This Way" and an episode dropped a couple days ago, "When Men Don't Grow Up, Everyone Suffers". Evan reminds fathers and men in general to wake up. Look in the mirror with a critical financial eye into the depths of your monetary reality. This is true for men of all ages, but especially those approaching the big 4-0 as late-in-life savers. Add up your income, subtract your expenses and what do you see? Or perhaps more importantly, what do you not see. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Today, Evan rambles on about feeling insecure since finding the "Millionaire's Unveiled" podcast with Clark and Jace. And why does he feel this way? Stay tuned to find out! He also talks through the importance of having accountability for late-in-life savers, not only to others but perhaps more importantly to yourself. Want to be on the show to share your story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan begins with a ramble about his very first REAL Case Study coming up in the month of July from a listener in Vermont! But today, we go back in time once again to explore the mindset of a young man coming into his own as an adult and how he fell into societal pressures to live above his means. Who would that be? That's right. Yours truly. And stay tuned for his present day “Shiny New Object” challenge. We all have them, it’s how we react to them (or not) that determine if we make it or not as late-in-life wealth warriors. Want to be on the show to share your success story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan tells a story of how at age 24 was influenced as a young man by watching the film "The Accidental Tourist". Although he didn't know it to some extent for many years, the film helped him realize that it would be not only a long journey to find career success in life, but it would be equally as "accidental" to find monetary success as he transitioned from an 80's influenced "material world" to one of "security", post 9/11 at the turn of the century. Want to be on the show to share your financial journey? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan begins today's episode by remembering his Grandfather and the legacy he left for his family. Growing up during the Great Depression and then serving in the Armed Forces during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, "Grandpa Paul" leveraged the financial landscape in which we're all destined to be in...and maximized it's potential in the way that all of us need to do in today's environment as well. Evan moves on to part 2 of the episode and lends a critical eye on his very own numbers today, exactly one year after producing a detailed account of his savings and investments from May 31, 2020. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Write us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan's working on tomorrow's main event episode, Where Am I Now: One Year Later, but first, he wants to motivate you to continue on your journey to Financial Independence. And what better way than by asking you to never forget how you felt during the pandemic of 2020. Is it time to open up? What's your new normal? Are you saving and investing as you had hoped in 2021? This episode is to and for all Broke at 40 listeners. Stay the course everyone! You can do this. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan begins today with a "coffee talk" ramble about his week. How did your week go? Are you continuing to improve your financial situation with each of the approximate 22 weeks so far this year? Or, are you continuing to live in fear of what others have done with their life and money. Once he gets enough caffeine in his system, it's time to put on his shoes and get in his 10,000 steps today. Fitness and Finance do what? They go together! Join Evan as he talks about his thoughts about money as a young boy and how it has changed and been influenced by listening to younger people. Want to be on the show to share your financial journey? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan walks through some frugality / efficiency concepts perhaps originated many years ago by Frank and Lilian Gilbreth known for Scientific Management concepts of the early 1900's and made famous by the semi-autobiographical novel, "Cheaper By the Dozen". What can we learn from the their efficiencies and apply to our mid-life saving mindset? Stay tuned to find out! Want to be on the show to share your financial independence journey? Or would you like Evan to create a case study in your honor? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan wakes and rambles about random millionaire 600 square foot condo dwellings and his podcast success and how he defines it....Teaser alert: It’s because you're listening! And by the way, you can define success with life and money on your terms alone. Be Proud. Be Broke. And above all, Be Amazing.
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Evan gives his thoughts on the four (4) percent rule and if it's applicable to his financial independence journey. Want to be on the show to present your financial journey in a casual conversation with Evan? Or do you want Evan to look at your money situation and offer advice as a Money Coach? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan walks and rambles about last week's topic and forecasts this coming weekend's show as well. More importantly, he rambles about how financial Independence is ultimately in your control. Time passes quickly, don’t let it go by unnoticed!
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Today's episode is inspired by Andy Hill's recent Bread and Wine live YouTube stream titled Can Money Buy Happiness (and recent episode of "Marriage, Kids, and Money") of the same name. Joining Andy is his wife Nicole, and friend Joe Saul-Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast and frequent guest on Paula Pant's "Afford Anything". A retired Financial Planner working in the financial space for approximately 14 years, Joe offers a balanced and professional approach to various topics. And on Andy's episode, they explore this age old question of "Can Money Buy Happiness. And as always, Evan will share his own personal thoughts by sharing two mindsets around this very personal question in his journey towards FI. Want to be on the show to share you personal story and chat about money? Or do you want me to create a Case Study for you? Email us at: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Join Evan for a special three-part ASMR-style money coaching series in the month of April dropping on Wednesdays. In these role plays, YOU assume the role of the person with money issues. Let's face it. We could all use some coaching from time to time. If you're struggling with money, maybe you'll relate to this episode, or if you're like Evan, you know it was a large part of his financial past and something he never wants to forget. Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan walks with you to wealth today and summarizes Brian Preston and Bo Hanson episode, "Why High Paid Americans are Broke" that aired in March of 2021 on The Money Guy show. Evan knows you have special needs as "late-in-life savers", so he wanted to bring you this information. And stay tuned to near the end of of today's episode where Evan not only gives his personal savings rate, but shows you how to calculate yours accurately. Remember: Your Savings Rate is your number one wealth-building tool, especially for late-in-life savers! Be sure to check out the Money Guys podcast and YouTube channel today! Want to be a guest on the show to share your financial independence journey and/or apply to be on a Case Study segment? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Join Evan for a special three-part ASMR-style money coaching series in the month of April dropping on Wednesdays. In these role plays, YOU assume the role of the person with money issues. Let's face it. We could all use some coaching from time to time. if you're struggling with money, maybe you'll relate to this episode, or if you're like Evan, you know it was a large part of his financial past and something he never wants to forget. Stay tuned to Part 2 TODAY and especially Part 3, while Evan explores some discrepancies in your credit card payments as you enter into your financial journey and "Search for Tomorrow". Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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To celebrate one year of producing the Broke at 40 podcast, Evan takes a deep dive into his past and shares some personal insights into how he's lived in two distinctively different mindsets about how he feels about the value of money. From the first 15 year window of personal bankruptcy and simply surviving to the second 15 year window of making the right decisions, he'll share with you several experiences of how he went from broke to brilliant. And as always. Anyone. Can. Do. This. You can find your own personal financial best, whatever that may be. Want to be on the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Walk with Evan today and learn about how and why you should be checking your credit reports. You can do this for free! We've all heard of Identity Theft, and you don't want this to happen to you. Broke or not, everyone should be on top of their credit in the eyes of lenders. Also, stay tuned to the end of the episode where Evan will reveal his very own score. Does a score continue to go up even with excellent reporting? Let's find out, on today's episode. Want to be a guest on the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Join Evan for a special three-part ASMR-style money coaching series in the month of April dropping on Wednesdays. In these role plays, YOU assume the role of the person with money issues. Let's face it. We could all use some coaching from time to time. if you're struggling with money, maybe you'll relate to this episode, or if you're like Evan, you know it was a large part of his financial past and something he never wants to forget. Stay tuned to Part 2 and especially Part 3, while Evan explores some discrepancies in your credit card payments as you enter into your financial journey and "Search for Tomorrow". Want to be on the show to share your money story? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan walks through the four (4) ways to manage your money so it doesn't manage you. No matter what age you are, it's never too late to think about getting a solid handle on your finances so they don't get a handle on you. Enjoy! And stay tuned to the end of the episode where Evan will share some great news with you. Want to be on the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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In this ASMR-style Role Play setting, Evan assumes the role of a money coach to look at the early finances of a young man just beginning his career as an electrical engineer. At age 25, Conner recently graduated with honors from Ohio State University and has realized the value of working with mentors and coaches. Join us as we explore what's possible for Conner financially-speaking, in the next 15 to 30 years. Today’s episode is inspired by Ramit Sethi’s book, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a 6-Week Program That Works. Be sure to check out his book on Amazon today! https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich/dp/0761147489 Want to be on the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Put in your earbuds and walk with Evan as he talks through a recent nightmare that brought back feelings of when he was still eleven years PRIOR to being broke at 40 with a negative net worth. More importantly, hear what he has to say about why you never want to forget your troubled financial years. And, teaser alert: Stay tuned tomorrow for his first Role Play ASMR episode! Want to be on the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through the simple principles he's learned over the years of an acronym PFGG. In recent weeks we've talked about the more infamous SAVERS acronym, but why not come up with one of your own? Thanks for listening! Want to be on the show? Email us at: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan walks through a return to basics as he prepares for next week's case study. Knowing that broke people have special needs, it occurred to him while walking his way to wealth today, that getting back to the basics of personal finance may be exactly what some of you may need to hear. Want to be on the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan is InspirED by JD Roth on a recent Afford Anything podcast. What will he say about JD Roth that inspired him most? Listen is as Evan walks through the final stages of achieving financial independence, according to JD Roth, and how it relates to those starting later in life. Want to be on the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com JD Roth’s Course: https://www.amazon.com/Achieve-Financial-Independence-Retire-Early/dp/B08VWXJ8ML/ref=nodl_
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Evan takes a look back to Season One, Episode #3, titled "The Survival Years", and anchors it to Elizabeth White's book and Ted Talk titled "55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal". As you walk your way to wealth with Evan, always remember, you don't want to find yourself landing where many do. Broke at 55, and coming out of the shadows in the final hour to plan your financial future. You can change your Financial Destiny, and you can change it now. Want to be on the show? Email us at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through the five (5) important components of believing in your Net Effect over time, as it relates to finance as well as fitness. Want to be on the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Join Evan after being away for a short hiatus! Walk with him to wealth today as he explores the concept of your number one wealth building tool, your ability to keep up with your budget spreadsheet, and the meaning of small brown desk to a young couple just starting out with their first apartment. Want to be on the show? Email Evan: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan wants you to remember the basics of building wealth and to ignore what you hear about the stock market. Stay the course! Although not spoken at the end of today’s episode, he wants you to make it your mission to walk with him to wealth. He appreciates you. He believes in you. And he congratulates you for every step of the way. Want to be on the show? Email us at: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through four (4) basic concepts of Steve Chandler's book titled "Wealth Warrior" and applies them to his own financial journey over the last fifteen (15) years. He also talks though the concept of how "Just In Time Knowledge" is favored over knowing "Everything all at Once”. Want to be on the show in a Case Study or Success Story? Email us today: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Today's episode begins with a correction from last week. I hope you'll find it "interesting!". But the majority of today's content is inspired in part by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung's book "Quit Like A Millionaire" where they discuss the mindsets of Hustler, Investor, or Optimizer. Which one are you? Want to be on the show? Email me: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Let's kick off the New Year with Season 3! Today, Evan shares with listeners that for over twenty years, he has taken the time to pause and look at the previous twelve months with a fine tooth comb. Did he meet his financial goals? And if so, what does that mean? Let's talk real dollars. How did your portfolio do in 2020? What was the beginning dollar amount? The closing amount? Only when you look at DOLLARS will you begin to learn the value of them. Want to be on the show? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan takes you back to the early 1900's where a simple man writes one of the greatest stories ever told during the holiday season. After many years of trying to sell his story to publisher's across the country, his dream finally comes to reality. Phillip never gave up on his story and the success of his idea. What can we learn from people like Phillip? Join me today to find out! Want to be on the show? EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through the concepts of Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". Which one's apply to his own financial independence journey? Which one's do not? Join us today as Evan breaks it down and helps listeners understand that we really need to raise ourselves up to 40,000 feet and look down on anything we learn so we can decide for ourselves what is important to us. “The single most powerful asset we all have is our mind. If it's trained well, it can create enormous wealth". Very well said, Mr. Kiyosaki! Want to be on the show"? Email us: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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As we approach the holiday season, too many of us find ourselves spending MORE than we had anticipated. Listen as Evan walks you through his own experience years ago in the out-of-control years in the early nineties that lead to a personal bankruptcy at age 29. Want to be on the show? Email Evan at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through five (5) key concepts he believes were the single most important indicators and behaviors that changed his financial future. Want to be on the show? Email us now to learn how! EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan takes a look at the finances of a mid-forty year old couple in Portland, Oregon. Stay tuned to learn about a unique and inspiring financial strategy they thought up while sitting around the dining room table one evening over fifteen (15) years ago. Want to be on the show? Email Evan at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Walk with Evan as he takes you back to the Great Depression era. What if he was an actor on a daytime radio serial? Join present day Evan to find out what happened when he had a nightmare this past week that brought this thought to his reality. Want to be on the show? EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Join Evan as he learns some NEW financial predictions brought to him by Sam at the Financial Samurai. Want to know more about what this lightbulb moment is all about? Then put on your shoes, put in your earbuds, and walk with him to wealth! Walking is free everyone! Be sure to send comments or questions to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan reminds listeners that only two months remain to Build Your Budget for 2021. Join us as he reviews each step while giving his OWN numbers and reminding listeners to continue to cross check until January 1. Does going through these five (5) steps reveal that you're in the Surviving Stage? Or does it reveal you're in the Thriving Stage? Be sure to send in your questions to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan reviews the finances of a recently divorced woman that doesn’t have experience with managing her own money. He gives her an initial several point plan to shift her thoughts to a more brilliant mindset. Be sure to send questions or comments to: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through random money topics related to the “Ask Evan Anything” episode. And for the main event he highlights the new book titled “The Psychology of Money”, by Morgan Housel. Be sure to send questions to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan celebrates six months of producing the Broke at 40 podcast by answering listener questions. But more importantly, he thanks his loyal listeners for their support as he’s experimented with various formats along the way.
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Evan revisits last weeks’ episode and dives deeper into Bucket #3 helping listeners understand that even though they may be starting late in life to build wealth, there's more time than they may imagine. Investments grow to “future dollars” in a BIG way. Be sure to send questions to: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com and stay tuned for a special Six Month Anniversary episode dropping Monday October 19. Enjoy!
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Evan’s gettin’ in his steps and sharing his strategies for a Health Savings Account (HSA), Keeping it Simple, Saver (KISS) and most importantly strategies to obtain 1.3 million dollars in investments in the next five years. Don’t forget to keep your questions coming: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through one of the most pivotal moments in his financial journey when he spent a good part of the day visiting the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington. This episode is inspired in part by “Outliers”, a book written by Malcom Gladwell. Be sure to send your questions for an upcoming episode of “Ask Evan Anything”, to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan exposes the finances of Steve In Dallas, a young man with a bright future as a talented artist and a strong commitment to “Becoming Stephen”. Today’s episode is inspired by Mrs. Frugalwoods. Check out her blog at Frugalwoods.com Be sure to send questions for an upcoming “Ask Evan Anything” in late October. EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through two mindsets and asks listeners to think about living in a reality-based world most of the time while never letting go of your fantasy- based self. Should you shoot for 70% of one and 30% of another? Put in you earbuds and walk with me to wealth to find out! Be sure to send questions to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan gives an overview of four critical areas of Keeping It Simple, Saver! This includes Living Spaces, Transportation, Relationships, and Finances = LTRF. And related to money, we have it made In today’s Day and Age. Not quite as well for those born at the beginning of the last century. Continue with your questions! I’m working on a “Ask Evan Anything” episode for early October. EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan gives a short review of his Operating Budget halfway through his fiscal year and encourages you to do the same. Be sure revisit his “Build-A-Budget” episode #4 as a prerequisite to this podcast. And continue to send questions for an upcoming “Ask Evan Anything” episode. EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan introduces a new series called “Ask Yourself This” designed to make you think about an interesting financial topic. And today, it’s a question about receiving a windfall of money and how it can benefit you in years to come. He also gives a preview of upcoming episodes while walking this morning after having way too much caffeine! Remember, keep the questions coming: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan exposes the finances of Paul and Atalia from Miami, a couple determined to retire to Atalia’s home country of Panama. With lower than substantial retirement funds, what will Evan say? Will they be brilliant enough to make it a reality? This episode is inspired by Jim from Route to Retire. Visit Jim’s website: RouteToRetire.com. And don’t forget to email Evan at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com with your thoughts or questions!
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Evan blends 20% knowledge with your future physical and financial self. How will you look in 30 years? Blooper alert: Apparently Evan can’t add very well. He meant to say he invests $7000 per year into His Roth! Be sure and email your questions to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan wraps up Season One by doing a short recap before diving into the first episode of Season Two, which is dedicated to walking through the concept of an athlete’s personal best. How can you apply this to your financial life? And what is the circle of concern as it relates to one’s ability to retire? Would you be better waiting until age 65 for Medicare to kick in? Would you also need to collect social security to help subsidize your income? We will discuss all of these concepts on today’s episode. Thank you for listening! And if you have a money question, please send an email to: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan continues with his “Money Meditation Moment” series as it’s one of the most played episodes to date. A listener offers a suggestion to anchor the meditation to reinforcing recent episode topics. Done! Please enjoy this Jenny from Dallas :) Evan Thomas
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Evan declares August 8, 2020 a special day. And you should do the same with each and every milestone...Pat yourself on the back at $100,000, $200,000 and onward. Know that It’s not about the money. It’s about your ability to sustain yourself from with what you (and you alone) created. And to know that it came from within is the greatest gift you could ever give yourself and your family. Walk with me on your journey to Financial Independence. Evan Thomas EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan gives his point of view of walking and the multiple health benefits related to Biometrics. He coined the term “Fiometrics” as wealth indicators, and discusses the five (5) characteristics of working towards Financial Independence. Want to be on the show? Email me: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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We’re keeping it real on the podcast today. Evan talks through how to start with $20,000 in Year One. Come On, if you’re 40 years old with an average income, you can do this! Want to be a guest on the show? Email me at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks about your career and how it is critical to build wealth. The Value Journey, although most feel is about that which you give your company, is actually with proper investing, the value you create for yourself. Think this way, and you’ll generate the drive to change your financial destiny.
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Evan introduces the first in a series of Money Meditation Moments. This episode is titled “Be In The Now”. Lay down at the end of a long day, close your eyes, and be present with having no thoughts at all. If you have an topic idea for a Money Meditation Moment, email me: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan gives Amy and David, (both age 37) with two children, a plan to go from Broke To Brilliant in 15 years. Their current net worth is $173,500 and they have $85,000 in credit card debt. What will I tell them? Put in your earbuds and walk with me to wealth to find out! Want to be a guest on the show? Email me at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com.
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Evan talks about an upcoming recession and how that could be really good for anyone that wants to build wealth later in life. “Put on your walking shoes right now and walk with me through this episode”. Evan Thomas. EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan has a brief discussion about getting to a point in your Financial Independent Journey where you could have an income that could equal the average amount of net worth you gain each and every year. And of course he had to tell you while walking early one morning!
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Evan goes back eight years to give two examples of applying a “one and done” mindset that had a large impact on being true to his values about life and money.
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Evan encourages listeners to reverse engineer your money for January through June. Are you OK with what you see? Would you need to adjust your Operating Budget to make up a differential? Email into the show: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com with any money questions you may have. Thank you for listening!
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Evan comes up with a list of several items to bring yourself from a broken to brilliant mindset. it’s OK to be broke, we’ve all been there. Automate your 20% and work hard to positively impact your 80%. You can do this!
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Evan discovers what has been motivating him to become a millionaire over the last 14 years. Yes, for financial independence, hands down. But is there more?
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Evan Talks through a portion of Hal Elrod’s book “Miracle Morning “ and how knowing the concepts of SAVERS can apply to your ability to stay committed to be becoming a millionaire. Want to be featured as a case study on the show? Write in to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through the concept of having “golden handcuffs” and how you can free yourself from living a life of restricted confinement. Email us to be on an upcoming episode! EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Evan talks through not only the basics of personal finance, but five important traits of successful people.
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Evan talks about the categories of a traditional budget and challenges the “normal” percentages. Why not expedite your ability to achieve a million dollar net worth? Be sure to write in to the show...EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com and I’ll share your story with our listeners in an upcoming episode!
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Evan continues his conversation on how to think critically in your journey towards financial independence.
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Evan believes that thinking critically involves two important concepts: Cross Checking and Reverse Engineering. Join him as he talks through these two important wealth-building ideas
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Evan discusses how one of the most important behaviors of building wealth is to delay gratification, and something we should all practice during this health crisis to save lives.
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Evan Thomas talks about Thomas Stanley’s classic book “The Millionaire Next Door”, and how you can achieve Financial Independence through changing just a few key behaviors.
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Evan talks through the recent market volatility over the past three months. Are we really nearing an all-time high in the stock market?
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Evan discuses where his $800,000 in investments lives and how it took 14 years to achieve. He also shares his new email address: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com. He welcomes listeners to write in with stories where he can share with listeners. Make up a name and share your vision to reach Financial Independence!
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Evan gives a detailed description of what it means to be truly financially independent and why this should be a goal for everyone at any age
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Evan gives an in-depth look at the concept of building your Financial Vision for the Year, long before it arrives. In his opinion, it’s going from Surviving to Thriving that far exceeds what investments you choose.
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Evan Thomas talks about the lessons he learned during the survival years and how that concept sealed his fate once the thriving years came.
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Evan takes you back to when he was 29 and claimed bankruptcy and how that experience alone changed his destiny
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Evan Thomas discusses the intent of the Broke at 40 Podcast. From upcoming episodes on my journey to Financial Independence so far, to favorite financial book reviews, Evan gives an overview of his podcast in the months ahead.
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