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EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 29 MIN

12 Things I Don't Waste Money On (As a 64 Yr Old Millionaire)

from Building Your Money Machine · host Mel H Abraham, CPA, CVA, ASA

Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m sharing the 12 things I DON’T waste my money on as a 64-year-old millionaire. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to cut out coffee or deprive yourself to achieve financial freedom, let me tell you — that’s not the secret. True wealth is about living consciously, and making sure every dollar multiplies your joy, not your regret.I’ll break down the biggest financial pitfalls I’ve seen over decades as a CPA, entrepreneur, and mentor. These aren’t just theoretical — I’ve made these mistakes myself, and learned how to dodge them to build lasting financial freedom. From subscription creep to “joy purchases” disguised as progress, chasing rewards and fads, buying for the future you, and more, I want you to be intentional about every decision.Building your money machine isn’t about deprivation. It’s about being smart — celebrating your successes, understanding where your dollars go, and making choices that feed your future wealth and peace. So if you want to know what really robs people of their freedom, you’re in the right place!IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:The real killers of financial freedomWhy lifestyle inflation keeps you stuck on the hamster wheelHow subscriptions eat away at your wealthGambling in the stock market vs. anchoring your wealth in boringThe cost of financial complexity, and why simplicity always winsWhen DIY projects cost more than hiring a proBuying for the future you, instead of living and investing for todayRECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/When You Get RICH, Tell NO ONE (Act Like You're Poor)12 Signs That Predict You'll Be a Multi MillionaireWhy Keeping Over THIS AMOUNT In Cash Is a Huge Mistake35 Years of Investing Lessons in 21 Minutes (From a CPA)9 Subtle Signs You’re Building REAL WealthRECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:When You Get RICH, Tell NO ONE (Act Like You're Poor): https://youtu.be/FailzpHkJBc12 Signs That Predict You'll Be a Multi Millionaire: https://youtu.be/ITi-nvwJPVwWhy Keeping Over THIS AMOUNT In Cash Is a Huge Mistake: https://youtu.be/P8vdriqlP-035 Years of Investing Lessons in 21 Minutes (From a CPA): https://youtu.be/uGmn1VppXSgORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that’s no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.When you do you’ll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM QUIZ:Take this free quiz to see where you are on the path to financial freedom and what your next steps are to move you to a new financial destiny at http://www.YourFinancialFreedomQuiz.com

Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m sharing the 12 things I DON’T waste my money on as a 64-year-old millionaire. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to cut out coffee or deprive yourself to achieve financial freedom, let me tell you — that’s not the secret. True wealth is about living consciously, and making sure every dollar multiplies your joy, not your regret. I’ll break down the biggest financial pitfalls I’ve seen over decades as a CPA...

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