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Ideal Life & Money Academy

Ideal Life & Money Academy

Hosted by: Mike Staunton & Jason Lam

What if you could start living your Ideal Life today, and have a plan to reach Financial Freedom years earlier? We believe everyone can live their Ideal Life. We've created this podcast to make reaching Financial...

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What happens when you cut up a credit card?

βœ… What happens when you cut up one or all of your credit cards? πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ @IdealLifeMoneyAcademy πŸ™πŸ™ Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧑 πŸ’  Coach Mike doesn't have a credit card and...
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4 Steps to Lasting Change

βœ… Most people want change, but don't know how to create LASTING CHANGE There are 4 key steps to creating change in any area of your life πŸ’  1) Create a Clear & Compelling VisionΒ  πŸ’  2) Have a big enough "WHY"Β  πŸ’  3)...
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Dollar Cost Averaging Pros & Cons

βœ… Is it better to put money into investments in a lump sum, or over time? What about when you take money out in retirement? πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ @IdealLifeMoneyAcademy πŸ™πŸ™ Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment,...
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2026 Tax Brackets explained - jumping tax brackets is NOT scary

βœ… Are you afraid to make more money because of taxes? πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ @IdealLifeMoneyAcademy πŸ™πŸ™ Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧑 πŸ’  Filing as a single person you will pay 10% on the...
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Is your life falling apart because it's too full?

What to do if your life feels too full....Β  Decide what you want your life to look like. Is this 80 hours a week with the big pay check OR 40 hours a week with less money OR 20 hours a week with even less...
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Investing while self employed

Can you invest into retirement while being self employed???Β YES!Β  In the US, you need to opt in to the retirement options. Example, IRA or 401(k) options.Β  In Australia, the retirement plan is Superannuation. You can...
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Nobody wants to be told how to handle money

We don't like being told what to do. Even if it's correct. Especially when it comes to money.Β Β  We want to guide you. We want to share what has worked for us and we know it will work for you as well.Β Β  Being open to...
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We haven't worked in weeks and our income hasn't gone down (being self employed)

It is possible! Money can still come in while self employed. Similar to being an employee and having paid time off (PTO), you can set up your life/business up to have income come in while you take time off.Β Β  Coach...
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Renting a car without a credit card and frozen credit

Have you ever struggled or been scared that you can't rent a car with a debit card? AKA using a credit card only. Ever heard, it's impossible? Well, it's just not true. You CAN rent a car with a debit card. May need...
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Why you can't seem to save money, even if you earn over $100k per year!

Do you earn $50k/year? $100k/year? or even $500,000 per year!!!???Β Β AND you still can't seem to get ahead. Feel like you make too much money to be broke....Β Β  It's all about mindset and your behaviour. Money is 20%...
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Top 4 Investing Principles

Don't invest your money without these principles! This is a sneak peek at one of our lessons inside the ILMA Investing Course. If you are interested in saving and investing for your future, check out the course here:...
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How to Vacation or Holiday while getting out of debt or with little to no money?!?

Whether you take vacations or holidays, this is for you!Β Β  Coach Mike & his wife (Elle) have been traveling for over 8 years. Started in a 4WD in Australia, then needed a break and headed to South East Asia...
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