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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 21 MIN

From Rent to Wealth: Key Strategies for Homebuyers - EP 43

from Mortgage on My Mind · host Natalie Salins

🚀 In this powerful episode of Mortgage On My Mind, host Natalie Salins sits down with Mike Milligan, CFP®, Founder and CEO of One Oak Financial, to break down how real wealth is built in America. From the rent vs. buy debate to retirement strategies and Roth IRAs, Mike shares practical financial wisdom to help first-time homebuyers and future retirees take control of their financial future. If you want to understand how ownership builds wealth and why taxes matter more than you think, this episode is a must-watch!🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins👤 Guest:🏡 Mike Milligan, CFP® – Founder & CEO of One Oak FinancialMike Milligan, CFP® is the founder and CEO of 1 Oak Financial, a financial planning firm he built to redefine retirement and legacy planning with a client-first approach. He brings over 26 years of experience in financial planning, is a published author, podcast and radio show host, and serves as a university lecturer, helping individuals and advisors retire with clarity and build lasting financial legacies.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why homeownership is one of the primary ways Americans build wealth✔️ The powerful math behind renting vs. buying✔️ How refinancing can create long-term financial leverage✔️ Why Roth IRAs may be one of the smartest retirement tools today✔️ How taxes impact your future wealth and retirement strategy🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Mike Milligan:🌐 Website → https://1oakfinancial.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/1oakfinancial/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemilligancfp/🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind:🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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