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#328 - The 10 Dumbest Things I’ve Seen People Do With Money

#328 - The 10 Dumbest Things I’ve Seen People Do With Money

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Most people do not lose wealth from market crashes, they lose it from everyday decisions that quietly compound against them. In this episode, Lloyd breaks down the ten money mistakes he sees most often, the ones that feel harmless in the moment but cost people years of progress.

◼️ How lifestyle creep drains every pay rise without people noticing

◼️ Why new car debt and home equity spending quietly destroy wealth

◼️ The panic selling pattern that wipes out compounding

◼️ The hidden fees, bad advice and misunderstood investments that erode returns

◼️ Why high net worth does not equal real wealth if there is no cashflow

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:41 - Lifestyle Inflation: The Silent Wealth Killer

00:01:22 - Buying a Brand New Car with Debt

00:03:06 - Using Home Equity Like an ATM

00:04:08 - Panic Selling During Downturns

00:05:01 - Using SMSF to Buy Lifestyle Assets

00:05:21 - Investing in Things You Don't Understand

00:06:03 - Paying High Fees to Financial Advisors

00:08:00 - Keeping Savings in Low-Interest Accounts

00:09:16 - Going Guarantor on Someone Else's Loan

00:10:19 - Confusing Net Worth with Wealth

00:12:25 - Conclusion: Avoiding Financial Mistakes

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This content is for educational and informational purposes only. This is not financial, investment, or legal advice. Investing carries inherent risks including potential loss of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct thorough research and consult with qualified financial advisors before making investment decisions. Individual results vary based on market conditions, personal circumstances, and investment strategy.

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