Bills first, savings with whatever is left. That is how almost everyone runs their money, and it is supposed to be backwards. Andrew flips the whole sequence and automates every step of it. 

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What You'll Learn in This Episode

The eight-step order every paycheck runs through, and why investing comes first

Why your checking account should only ever be a pass-through

How to cluster your bills so cash flow stops surprising you

The weekly credit card habit that kills revolving balances

Which savings buckets to build once the emergency fund is done

What the whole system looks like on a $6,000 paycheck

Whether an emergency fund belongs in cash or a brokerage account

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Tool/s Mentioned 

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Episode/s Mentioned 

Type A vs. Type B Money Personality: Which one are you? https://youtu.be/ZoyLEwBMQdQ 

How to Build a Vacation Fund That Pays You For Life + (Money Q&A) https://youtu.be/SMDRQkqnA74 

Watch Next

The 7 Habits of Great Investors https://youtu.be/TxI_S5rP9X4 

How to Reach Financial Independence Without Putting Your Life on Hold with Justin Peters https://youtu.be/UuY_c3OuQ6I 

5 Signs You’re Overthinking Investing! (Plus Money Q&A!) https://youtu.be/amtxpMBllmc 

The 5 Levels of FIRE (Coast, Lean, FI, Chubby, Fat) https://youtu.be/cpZCevuXW1U 

Type A vs. Type B Money Personality: Which one are you? https://youtu.be/ZoyLEwBMQdQ 

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Question for you:

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