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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 24 MIN

Every Financial Mistake You’ll Make As Your Net Worth Grows

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

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m ripping the Band-Aid off and getting real about every financial mistake you’ll make as your net worth grows. Here’s the kicker: you’re probably making some of them right now and they don’t even feel like mistakes. That’s the danger.Most financial advice out there talks about what to do to build wealth, but almost nobody warns you about the traps that sneak up on you when your wealth actually starts showing up. These aren’t just money mistakes...they’re behavioral and life mistakes that can sideline your freedom, confidence, and choices.Whether you’re on your first six figures or cruising in seven, these lessons come from my own hard-won experience (including getting caught in a Ponzi scheme and buying a car for all the wrong reasons). I’m laying out the top ways people blow it as their net worth rises, so you can see these mistakes in yourself, dodge them early, and actually build a life you want to live.IN THIS EPISODE, I HIT:Why confusing your net worth with true financial freedom will mess you upThe silent danger of being “asset rich but cash poor” and how to make sure you’re never caught frozenHow letting your emotions and outside expectations hijack your financial decisions can cost you big-timeThe problem with chasing sexy, complex investments before you’ve mastered the basics (trust me, I’ve been burned)Why building wealth is never a solo sport and how to prep your family to carry the torchTime to cut through the BS, see what’s really in your blind spot. Hit play now.RECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day JobI'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with MoneyEvery Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into ExplainedRich People Don’t Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 ThingsPsychology of Families Who Stay Rich For GenerationsRECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day Job: https://youtu.be/bRyW3hxzRac I'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with Money: https://youtu.be/tEJ89xF2ZZ0 Every Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into Explained: https://youtu.be/kn5nCbd5FOU Rich People Don’t Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 Things: https://youtu.be/clc7oX7VJUQ Psychology of Families Who Stay Rich For Generations: https://youtu.be/phB_2VcYPbA ORDER 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 episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m ripping the Band-Aid off and getting real about every financial mistake you’ll make as your net worth grows. Here’s the kicker: you’re probably making some of them right now and they don’t even feel like mistakes. That’s the danger. Most financial advice out there talks about what to do to build wealth, but almost nobody warns you about the traps that sneak up on you when your wealth actually starts showing up. The...

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