EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 21 MIN
7 Money Moves to Make When You Get Into IT
from Debt Free In IT w/ Mike · host Michael Bowden
Send us Fan MailThe financial and career moves that build a real foundation early in an IT career — hard-earned hindsight on what to prioritize once you land that first job.The 7 moves:1️⃣ Negotiate — even early on, always ask2️⃣ Get your retirement match — free money from day one3️⃣ Build an emergency fund — your safety net4️⃣ Open a Roth IRA — start compounding early5️⃣ Watch lifestyle creep — protect your raises6️⃣ Track your wins — build leverage for next time7️⃣ Consider job hopping — cash in that leverage⸻🛒 My Amazon Store:Books + gear to level up in tech:👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/debtfreeinitwmike📬 The Log Files Newsletter:Real tips to break into IT.👉 https://thelogfiles.beehiiv.com/subscribe⸻#CCNA #NetworkingLabs #CiscoLabs #ITCareer #debtfreeinit 💡 Have a question or a topic suggestion? Drop it in the comments or email me at [email protected]!🌐 Connect with me:📸 Instagram | 🎥 TikTok | 👍 Facebook: @DebtFreeInIT🔗 Website: http://debtfreeinitwithmike.com📌 If this helped you, drop a comment and let me know — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone trying to break into tech 💻Support the Channel: cash.app/$DebtFreeinIT*This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission*****************************************Listen to Debt Free in IT w/ Mike******************************************Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: Debt Free In IT w/ MikeGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Website: www.debtfreeinitwithmike.comFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email [email protected] provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/vi35vlFollow me on Social Media (When you add me, inbox me and say What's Up!)IG: @debtfreeinitTikTok: @debtfreeinitLinkedin: Michael BowdenSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail The financial and career moves that build a real foundation early in an IT career — hard-earned hindsight on what to prioritize once you land that first job. The 7 moves: 1️⃣ Negotiate — even early on, always ask 2️⃣ Get your retirement match — free money from day one 3️⃣ Build an emergency fund — your safety net 4️⃣ Open a Roth IRA — start compounding early 5️⃣ Watch lifestyle creep — protect your raises 6️⃣ Track your wins — build leverage for next time 7️⃣ Consider job ho...
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