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From $26K to Millionaire: Dr. Annie Cole’s Blueprint for Financial Freedom
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From $26K to Millionaire: Dr. Annie Cole’s Blueprint for Financial Freedom

In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Annie Cole, a financial educator and expert money coach dedicated to helping women take charge of their finances. Founder of Money Essentials for Women and author of 101 Ways to Build Wealth in Your Thirties, Annie shares her incredible journey from a $26,000-a-year social worker to a self-made millionaire by her 30s.

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Want to Retire Early? Here are Five Ways to Make it Happen
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Want to Retire Early? Here are Five Ways to Make it Happen

Most people grow up, get a job, get handed a retirement account, and meet with their retirement rep about once a year. And, they go to work wishing for an early retirement, but never actually knowing HOW to make it happen. Well, I'm here to tell you that early retirement is possible! You just need the right strategy to get you there.

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How Much Do I Need to Invest to Retire Early?
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How Much Do I Need to Invest to Retire Early?

Here's something that you might not know: It only takes $500 a month to retire a millionaire (and that's if you started from scratch at age 35!). If you started even sooner? It will take less than that to reach millionaire status by the time you retire. But is $1 million enough to cover your expenses for all of your retirement? Just how much does it take to not only cover your retirement, but cover early retirement? 

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