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Building wealth through real estate as a single mom | Sarah King

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About Sarah King

Sarah King is the owner & founder of Nerds Guide to FI, a brand centered around teaching people about using real estate to accelerate their path to financial independence. Sarah’s roots in the world of personal finance began with Dave Ramsey— waitressing out of $118k debt with her now ex husband. After paying off that debt, acquiring 5 properties, and having a baby— Sarah’s life took an unexpected turn.

Her marriage crumbled due to drug addiction. Determined to provide a stable future for her daughter, Sarah purchased her first house hack on her daughter’s first birthday. She learned how to no only manage renovations, but also the power of raising private capital. Since 2020, Sarah has acquired 15 units and has furnished 6 midterm rentals, all while working a full time W2 job. By day, Sarah works in the field of genetics as a medical science liaison. When Sarah isn’t spending time with her daughter or golden-doodle named Arthur, she loves spending knowledge about real estate on IG, @nerdsguidetofi.

What You’ll Learn

In this episode we talk about:

  • Starting a financial Instagram account
  • Why Sarah turned to real estate to help her work toward financial independence faster
  • Scaling past a couple of properties
  • Why an LLC can help gain access to commercial loans
  • What Sarah looks for when investing in properties
  • Using other people’s self-directed IRAs for private party investing

Resources

Sarah’s IG: @nerdsguidetofi

Sarah’s Website

Whitney’s IG: @whitney_hansen_co

Watch the video version of this podcast on Youtube!

*Revisit* Improving Your Self-Talk + Self-Confidence | Natalie Bacon

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If you’ve ever wondered how to improve your self-talk and confidence, this revisited episode is for you.

This was a fun episode that made me reflect on some of my personal beliefs and I thought you would get some value from it too.

Enjoy!

Rethinking Self Care

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If you’ve ever thought self-care means bubble baths or treating yourself , this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down everything I’ve learned about self-care and a framework for reinventing the way to self-soothe.

Enjoy!

Get social with me:

Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co

Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10

5 Financial Fallacies

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This episode of The Money Nerds podcast explores common financial fallacies that can lead to poor financial decisions and missed opportunities for building wealth and financial security.

What You’ll Learn

  • The fallacies discussed include:
  • the belief that money will make you happy
  • the idea that all debt is bad
  • the misconception that saving can wait
  • the notion that budgeting is unnecessary, and the tendency to put off investing.

By understanding these fallacies and avoiding them, listeners can make more informed decisions when it comes to their finances and work towards their financial goals.

Enjoy!

How to Grow Your Money

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A financial nerd and host of the Money Nerds podcast, Whitney Hansen guides listeners through the complex world of investing and provides a blueprint to financial success, showing how they can use compounding interest to make their money work for them and reach the goal of early retirement.

What You’ll Learn

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Unlock the potential of earned, investment, and business income streams to accelerate financial growth.
  • Tap into the power of compound interest and the rule of 25 for strategic retirement planning.
  • Unleash the full potential of 401(k) and IRA investments through savvy employer matching tactics.
  • Make informed decisions choosing between actively and passively managed funds while keeping fees at bay.
  • Boost your earning potential by mastering salary negotiation techniques and exploring lucrative side hustles.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

  • Learn about the growth phase of your finances and focus on earned income, business income, and investment income.
  • Aim to make your money work for you by investing consistently and for the long term.
  • Understand the rule of 25 to determine how much of a nest egg you might need for retirement.
  • Familiarize yourself with the concept of compound interest and how it can significantly grow your investments over time.
  • Start investing as early as possible to maximize the power of compound interest.
  • Remember that it’s not about timing the market, but time in the market that counts most.
  • Take advantage of employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, to get free money.
  • Invest enough in your 401(k) to get the maximum employer match, then move on to IRAs (traditional or Roth) for further retirement savings.
  • If self-employed, consult with a CPA to determine the best retirement plan for your situation.
  • Continue educating yourself on personal finance and investing strategies to ensure you’re making the best decisions for your financial future.

Get social with me

  • https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/whitneyhansenco
  • whitneyhansen.com
  • https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/thewhitneyhansen
  • https://instagram.com/whitney_hansen_co
  • https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/whitneyhansenco

*Revisit* Organization Tips for Your Home and Life

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I had to dust off this episode of The Money Nerds Podcast because, this one is so fun and timely– since spring cleaning is on all of our brains.

I hope you enjoy this revisited episode!

Enjoy!

So what is the “secret” to financial success?

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If you’ve been following along all the way to the end of the podcast episodes, you already know I ask every guest, “what is the secret to financial success?”

I love the answers! They are always so poignant.

Today, I’m revisiting some of the recent guest’s answers to this question.

Enjoy!

10 Most Frequently Asked Financial Questions

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I researched the top 10 most frequently asked financial questions and answered them.

Questions covered in this episode:

  1. How do I create a budget and stick to it?
  2. How can I improve my credit score?
  3. What are the best ways to save money?
  4. How do I invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?
  5. What is the difference between a Roth and Traditional IRA?
  6. How do I pay off my debts quickly and efficiently?
  7. How can I protect my assets and investments?
  8. What is the best way to plan for retirement?
  9. How do I manage my taxes effectively?
  10. How can I create a financial plan that works for me?

Enjoy!

Episode Mentioned on Estate Planning:

Scott Learned

Come hang out with me on Instagram! @whitney_hansen_co

Feeling Unmotivated? Try these tips to help you get back on track!

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We all get unmotivated from time to time- this is pretty normal. These tips will help you get back on track.

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My Incredibly Expensive Flower Pot House *Update*

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If you’ve been following along, you probably know that last year I was one of 100 winners of the Airbnb OMG Fund and we are building a giant flower pot in Idaho. It’s weird. It’s quirky. And it’s going to be very expensive! 😅

Here’s a quick update on what we’ve been working on.

Idaho Flower Pot Instagram (@idahoflowerpot)

Whitney’s Instagram (@whitney_hansen_co)