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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2025 · 25 MIN

Are You Saving Money in the Right Order?

from Real Personal Finance · host Scott Frank

We all know we should probably save some more, but when we pass the piggy bank phase and have larger amounts of money, things get a little more complicated than just dropping some coins every once in a while. In this episode of Real Personal Finance, Scott and Nick get into a little detail that most people skip: “where” and “how” matter as much as “how much” when it comes to saving.Key takeaways:The emergency fund is not optional; it’s the foundation of savingThe 401K match is free money you shouldn't leave behindSequence matters: there’s a smart way to allocate moneyReady to learn more? Scott Frank on LinkedIn Stone Steps Financial Nick Covyeau on LinkedInSwell Financial PartnersLeave us a question! Money can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. When you’re able to understand the complexities, you can make better decisions to improve your daily life. Connect with us at Stone Steps Financial or Swell Financial Partners.

We all know we should probably save some more, but when we pass the piggy bank phase and have larger amounts of money, things get a little more complicated than just dropping some coins every once in a while. In this episode of Real Personal Finance, Scott and Nick get into a little detail that most people skip: “where” and “how” matter as much as “how much” when it comes to saving. Key takeaways: The emergency fund is not optional; it’s the foundation of savingThe 401K match is free money yo...

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