How I Manage My Finances As A Millionaire

[@flavaogm]

5 years without credit card or any kind of credit, 3 years debt free, money saved, good sleep.. Best life... Thanks Dave and George..

[@GeorgeKamel]

Heck yeah! Proud of you!

[@good_guy_of_guit]

My dream..But I’m so far 😔

[@hellosaysandrew]

Way to go!

[@vaughnthomas5933]

@@good_guy_of_guitkeep going good to have a goal. Whatever you do, don’t stop working towards the goal.

[@jaybah836]

​@@GeorgeKamelI'm trying to seriously get like you

[@mariacorretge6615]

To do list "Sell horse"! LOL That is MY favourite episode...

[@samantha200]

Neh! So funny!!

[@tomaszp2027]

Sell the dogs George :D

[@mikebankowski821]

SAME😂😂😂😂

[@KLC777]

Goals! I love how you reiterate that this type of lifestyle took 11 years. Also appreciate the transparency with your budget. Excellent video. Lord willing, I'll be on BS #4/5/6 in February!

[@finurra3905]

I loooove seeing people's budgets, more folks need to see this!

[@gabevilla8578]

8:24 "live like a king 🤴🏽 save like a Kamel 🐫

[@Tashas_Travels]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@JustenHarden]

Just when I thought George couldn’t get any better.. Respect the transparency!

[@tcgtpl]

Budgeting & automatic investing are essential for long term financial freedom. Knowing that you already have the essentials & are building your nest egg, you can enjoy life a whole lot more. My anxiety about taking a vacation, going on a weekend road trip, or even just going out to eat an extra once or twice a week is near zero because of that.

[@samantha200]

George, you killed me with the "using your old pokemon binders for savings challenges!" I love your videos and will be moving my money from my arts and craft binder to a HYSA. Thank you!

[@stmtpls1481]

Props for honesty, that was helpful. Good one George!

[@alanlowe1362]

Hey George! You forgot the most important thing, where's your haircut fund? 🤣

[@retnuh1262]

I love that George used his own promo code.

[@LifeOfCole]

The emoji flex after "mortgage $0". LETS GO George! We all want to be in that position one day.

[@khavyvath22]

The budget is so hard to do. I just get what I need and live below my means

[@alexg.8863]

I just paid off all my student loans. It’s nice to look at my debt listed with a strikethrough. Onwards to Baby Step 3 😁

[@Juslovdisney]

🎉 congratulations!

[@CrazyMedic220]

I work 60 days on and am off for 60 days. I save vigorously when I’m working and build an “off the ship” budget. That’s where I take my average at home expense and put money aside so I never dip into my emergency fund, never take out of savings, and NEVER take out of retirement. You just need to budget for a longer period than a month.

[@rvog6584]

how much longer do u plan 2 sail? is it is tedious as its depicited?

[@CrazyMedic220]

@ currently been at it since 2017. I figure I get my unlimited tonnage captains license and sail on it a couple times then call it. Retire from sailing probably around 40-45.

[@CrazyMedic220]

@@rvog6584 and it can be tedious and boring but that all depends on the ship you’re on

[@nourishedheiress]

You’re a great husband and Christian!!! This is so inspiring 🥹💛

[@niebieskimotyl3308]

That's a good example of managing budget when there are no longer expenses like mortgage. Thank you 😄 I used to think I need to earn more to spend more. Now I want to earn to save and that changed whole dynamic

[@lawandahilaire5057]

Thank you for this video George! Where would you budget kids after school activities? Like swimming, art, music classes? Lifestyle? Or are they planned as sinking funds?

[@rvog6584]

iirc, Rachel and Winston do place them under lifestyle ...

[@chelsealewis8415]

Can't wait for my Debt section of my Every Dollar app to also be empty!

[@GeorgeKamel]

Woo hoo! Keep going!!

[@Nick-hx9ym]

Great video George!

[@casemeisterT900]

Our Misc category has come in clutch countless times for my wife and me.

[@williammckee5273]

We love you George!

[@chrisforker7487]

I want your taxes and insurance for my house! Ours is more than double, just for those two expenses. Tennessee must be cheaper to live than VA!

[@rvog6584]

yea, TN is 1 of those sweet spot states w/ decent governance & reasonable cost of livin [!] wot r there, 15 total? maybe?

[@ryanmcilquham]

Curious: With no mortgage and still budgeting for homeowners insurance and taxes, why not make those funds in your budget to make sure you always stay on track? That is one of my favorite features of the Every Dollar App. I love watching the funds grow. Gives peace of mind.

[@charmin78]

Yes on the car wash subscription. A Clean car is my small luxury.

[@roburb73]

Yes, my favorite saying! I don't care what you think about how I live my life! 🤣

[@matthamer5543]

Will this App ever come to countries outside of the US, like the UK?

[@kelms799]

It would be really cool if the every dollar app had a bi-weekly option, I still use it, but it’s hard for me to follow, I feel like a bi-weekly budget would be way better. Maybe talk to Dave for me George 🥺 Great video though!

[@cheldog9356]

Is that because you get paid biweekly? I think everydollar has a paycheck budgeting option

[@annelisedankworth7619]

Yes I also get paid bi-weekly and the paycheck planning tool which scan only be used on any device besides a phone helps me out a lot

[@kelms799]

@@cheldog9356 yea, it’s easier to change it per pay check and such, but I only have a phone, I’m living on a poor man’s budget lol

[@daray7674]

Hey George, thanks for sharing this. I really like this! This helps a lot. Hopefully more content like this. Also no budgeting for December yet? lol

[@rstar19]

You could probably save more if you pay your insurance in a lump sum. We save it all in a sinking fund and pay the premium in full when due.

[@GeorgeKamel]

That’s exactly what I do! Hence the insurance related sinking fund line items.

[@jackverstraate]

Hey George, I just turned 20 and started playing the credit card game. Can you share your thoughts on avoiding credit? I personally budget well, save 30% and tithe 10% of my income, and carefully consider purchases. I never buy on impulse and only charge what I can afford. What's the issue with that? Especially considering that if you play the game right you could make back hundreds of dollars per year and your cash is more secure since the card isn't directly linked to your checking account.

[@GeorgeKamel]

Read the Credit Cards chapter of my book. I think it’ll change your mind.

[@russlea6383]

Well done, George. Can you shoot a comparison video of your budget 11 years ago?

[@rvog6584]

even ~6 yrs. ago [!]

[@joeriveracomedy]

Lawns just became my side hustle thanks to the Patriots. Fillin' that niche🇺🇲

[@Tialian]

Seems like a reasonable budget. Definitely spotted some luxuries in there and some places to possibly save, but nothing too extreme.

[@betsyradford9268]

So you don't have sinking funds for Christmas, birthdays, clothing or home maintenance? Just curious. Those are line items we have. Wondering how you pay for them when they come up.

[@77Redleader]

It's crazy that now a days, food which is a necessity, cost more than utilities. Great video

[@briankowald6465]

Charity starts at home😊

[@MansonMachineWorks]

George maybe I missed it but you don’t have a sinking fund for car replacement?

[@austinhawker4152]

Always knew George was the kind of guy to pay for HOA, cleaning, lawn care and other unnecessary costs. Probably gives the argument his time is more valuable than mowing the lawn himself.

[@rvog6584]

or perhaps Whitney is like my wife -- 'not dealin w/ that stuf!' :-) /also, thats a lower hoa payment than i had w/ my 1st eva condo. -- 25+ yrs. ago [!]

[@alexm260]

The point of doing well in life isn’t to save every cent you can forever, it’s to live how YOU want to.

[@austinhawker4152]

@ that is a great point.

[@ks986]

Thx George! Love this

[@XeRo333]

So, with Tello are you buying your phones upfront and only paying for the plan and only pay the plan?

[@GeorgeKamel]

Exactly!

[@Missfoxtooyou]

Yes, or if you already own an unlocked phone.

[@jenniferwatleyj]

My spouse and I are adding a variety of stocks/ETF to my present holdings for the long term, We've set aside $250k to start following inflation-indexed bonds and stocks of companies with solid cash flows, I believe it is a good time to capitalize on the market for long-term gains, but it wouldn't hurt to know means of actualizing short term profit

[@danielquinn2]

Several individuals minimize the importance of counsel until their own feelings become overwhelming. A few summers ago, following a protracted divorce, I needed a significant push to keep my firm afloat. I looked for licensed advisor and found someone with the highest qualifications. He has contributed to my reserve increasing from $275k to $850k despite inflation

[@jenniferwatleyj]

Please can you leave the info of your investment advisor here? I’m in dire need of one

[@danielquinn2]

Credits goes to Gabriel Alberto William one of the finest portfolio managers in the field. He's widely recognized; you should take a look at his work by researching his name

[@jenniferwatleyj]

I just looked him up on the web with his full name and I would say he really has an impressive background in investing. I will write him an email shortly

[@AcuraTLBuilder]

..Till' the market tanks, then its all that. Just in reverse.

[@moneywithjustliving5258]

"Save it Bucco", classic George!

[@smilybacon7179]

Wouldn’t the HSA contribution considered a tax deduction like the Roth 401k? Why include HSA and not the Roth 401k?

[@GeorgeKamel]

Starting in 2025, it will automatically come out of my check. I had been contributing on my own as the year went on prior to that.

[@jeffreysirkin7120]

Roth 401k isn’t a tax deduction. I guess people truly are dumb in America.

[@marttilaine6778]

​@@jeffreysirkin7120 I think they probably meant a paycheck deduction not a tax deduction. The point of their question was to find out why that line item was showing up here instead of being excluded along with the 401k. No need to call Americans dumb when you can't infer what they are actually trying to ask which George seemed to have no problems doing lol

[@kymberlymcfadden156]

Hey George! I find we have kids friends birthdays all the time with 4 kids! Not to mention weddings and baby showers to buy gifts for. What group/category does that go under? Lifestyle? Shopping? Giving?

[@GeorgeKamel]

I would add up what you spent last year on these types of things, then divide by 12 and create a sinking fund line item in your budget with that amount called “Gifts”.

[@kymberlymcfadden156]

@GeorgeKamel thanks. Would it go under lifestyle or giving?

[@GeorgeKamel]

Lifestyle.

[@Radial-racer]

We learned this year need a sinking fund for Christmas. November and December is no eating out this time around🤦‍♂️

[@Scarface_445]

Ngl, I do wish every dollar had charts or graphs. I loved excel budgeting because it first opened my eyes to see 20% of my income going to eating out. Have even dabbled leaving every dollar because it feels to simple now. Any chance that is feature we will get?

[@denisemchaney4080]

Hello, Scarface_445, Every Dollar has a feature called Insights. It's one of the gray buttons at the bottom of the screen. HTH

[@hunnybunny4306]

I never had a budget until recently, but my spending hasn’t changed because I was already spending enough to have a fulfilling life and saving 30% of my income. Is there any reason for me to keep following a budget?

[@niebieskimotyl3308]

Even more savings? Better management? Clarity?

[@hunnybunny4306]

@ I don’t want to save more since I already have plenty saved and I see no need for better clarity or management since I was already spending an ideal amount without budgeting.

[@Tialian]

For us we do finances monthly to track where assets and debt stands so we can monitor net worth, but we don't budget. Instead we just have an awareness of what our regular monthly expenses are and if we are getting the full value from them, and if there are ways we can cut or save. I feel like budgets aren't really useful for those that already do a good job of living below their means because they already have a thrift mentality, meaning every purchase that is out of the ordinary is getting scrutinized through a value lense. It also helps to have a partner where both are on the same page when it comes to finances and they bounce purchase ideas off each other so any unforeseen issues can be brought up and considered before pulling the trigger.

[@markvaughn392]

Hey @George, do you put money aside regularly for future cars?

[@GeorgeKamel]

We upgraded cars in the last few years. We drive our cars for a while. So I’ll start up a new sinking fund in the next few years.

[@KR-xv3ko]

Recently bought a pet ramp for our elderly dog, so this cracked me up 😂

[@rvog6584]

did u feel it was expensive [but surely worth it .. ]?

[@KhannaEdwar]

Great content, as always! Just a quick off-topic question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[@VictoriaFirmstone]

I'm so happy I made the best decisions by having a good investment, Recently I was able to acquire my second house even as a single mom at 42 and I believe if things keep going well I would retire early..,,..

[@BryonyClarke-e4v]

Congratulations dear. You're doing well for yourself, I'm 48 and my financial life is in a mess. Any great tips would go a long way in shaping my life. I want to buy my own house, that's a big flex

[@VictoriaFirmstone]

I will be forever grateful to you, you changed my whole life and I will continue to preach on your behalf for the whole world to hear that you saved me from huge financial debt with just a small investment, thank you Jihan Wu you're such a lifesaver

[@StevenHackers]

As a learner in this, you need to have a mentor to keep you accountable. MrJihan Wu is also my invest analyst, he has guided me to identify key market trends, pinpointed strategic entry points, and provided risk assessments, ensuring my investment decisions align with market dynamics for optimal returns.

[@GregFunnell-q9f]

Jihan Wu Services has set the standard for others to follow, we love him here in Canada 🇨🇦 as he has been really helpful and changed lots of lives

[@IvanWilson-c5k]

His guidance allowed me to restructure my retirement plan, resulting in an estimated $700,000 more by the time I retire.

[@annelisedankworth7619]

How do we learn to use the app? I mean I have mine but I have no idea what the pigs mean or how to utilize the app more

[@kimberlywiezcorek6313]

Great video ty

[@lukefuller284]

“We don’t pay state income tax in Tennessee-“ _record scratch_ brother I’m moving to Tennessee

[@trippij1]

Tennessee is full. Just like South Carolina. Don't come😂

[@CraigHannahRoe]

Does the other investing category only appear in the premium version?

[@denisemchaney4080]

Like MansonMachineWorks, I'm curious, George, about a sinking fund for your next vehicles. It occured to me that, perhaps, you already have that amount saved somewhere. If that is not the case, could you share when, after current cars are paid for, you would recommend someone begin to save for them?

[@GeorgeKamel]

We’ve upgraded cars in the last few years. So we’re good for a while. I’ll likely restart a car sinking fund next year.

[@markmurrell1894]

You know George, someone could just reverse engineer your numbers and figure out your take home pay. 😂 it’s not a big deal to just share what you make. My wife’s and I income is 154k/ year, see no one cares.

[@BlaqpantherMelanistic]

My 10% goes to my mother..

[@Paracorder]

0:33 not sell horse 😂

[@lukescapee1234]

George where is a good website to open a Roth IRA?

[@BetweentheBeans]

Vanguard, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab are all good options.

[@SonnyChanhvongsak]

Vanguard

[@CarolinaCoalition]

Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard

[@Tialian]

We opened ours with Charles Schwab some years ago. I don't know if there is a "best" out there but the main thing is to make sure to actually invest the funds after you transfer them. One year we transferred, saw the funds were there and just assumed they were invested only to realize the following year the money was just sitting there doing nothing.

[@ssdskully]

Charge your phone Geroge lol

[@alexg.8863]

Now we know who’s been hoarding all the Kendamil organic formula. jk lol

[@g-mimikyu]

Thanks Dave 😂😂😂

[@rachelcrossen8136]

I’m surprised you don’t have a Christmas sinking fund

[@Floatwarehouse]

Why is my every dollar app missing sinking fund section?

[@Floatwarehouse]

Oh I see you can rename and add categories on desktop version only

[@GeorgeKamel]

Correct!

[@donnahampton3632]

You can add as many line items as you want. You can make any line item a fund. It's awesome!

[@BitOfSaltAndPepper]

Kamel Kamel Kamel!!!

[@GeorgeKamel]

Pepper pepper pepper!

[@thetruth5635]

Lmaoo i did win a few times on a scratch off 😃

[@mrs.bdaycare5530]

My car will be paid off by March 2025 then debt free 🎉

[@steffiejoe]

Congratulations!! Major accomplishment!

[@ses-ei7oc]

That's awesome!

[@joanclement6671]

George, you’re weird, but I love you!😂

[@zacharypoorman1067]

George, charge your phone!

[@GeorgeKamel]

Story of my life

[@MrBalll]

Find it so interesting how closely you follow the baby steps. Good for you. I'm really surprised you don't have an IRA or even a taxable account for extra retirement savings. Or if you do you didn't list it in the budget examples. I enjoy this app a lot. If only my paychecks didn't vary by around $1,000 a month from OT. Makes it harder to deal with.

[@theanswer1993]

Every time I watch these I laugh how much money is spent on giving 😅 With that amount you could be paying a mortgage or go to a nice spa retreat every month.

[@rvog6584]

diff. folks hav diff. priorities

[@JulieannSelden]

Do you contribute monthly to an IRA?

[@karihosny9420]

Why is your internet bill so expensive???

[@GeorgeKamel]

Gigabit is $80-90 in my area.

[@Tialian]

​@@GeorgeKamelgigabit is a fun buzz word but overkill for most people. These days you can get the lowest speed broadband for half the price and still have more than enough bandwidth.

[@emoney1231]

If George is putting 15% in a Roth 401k and the limit is $23000, that would mean an annual income of about $150k or less.

[@Nickevans-f7h]

I think it showed life insurance listed as $49, $50 typically gets about $1million of cover for a 30yo male with 20 year term so at 10x income its probably closer to the $100k mark

[@theryster77]

Realisitcally, he is probably doing a traditional 401k and doing backdoor roth conversions, he is just simplifying it for the video. He probably has 3-4 income streams from Ramsey, the books, the youtube, etc. Even with Whitney being a SAHM, im sure he is over the income limits for roth accounts

[@theryster77]

@@Nickevans-f7h he literally said its a sample budget. Same percentages but im sure his income is wildly more

[@jeffreysirkin7120]

no that’s not how a Roth 401k works..anyone can contribute..there’s no income limitation. What the heck are you making up? Roth IRA has limits, but it’s higher than $150k for MFJ.

[@Cheesus-Sliced]

6750x12=87000. You don't need a massive income to be wealthy.

[@tialemon26]

Now, who added up his expenses to approx monthly income

[@Nilfirith]

The sound doesn't line up with the video 🙃

[@stevenjumper5781]

George, please charge your phone. Doing a video with your phone under 20% seems irresponsible.

[@rvog6584]

maybe it was on the charger when he did the screne shots [!]

[@alisharaza5907]

Can you please make a video for Halal Shariah Compliant investing for muslims?

[@TheRoyFoley]

I can’t believe you spend that much on Sour Patch Kids every month 😮

[@agreen4243]

I can't help but notice there isn't a line item for the Every Dollar Premium 😏 what's a Kamel-lite kid like me gotta do to get a free subscription of Every Dollar Premium? 😅 and no, I don't have a horse to sell for it lol

[@thomas12690]

the dog gets 5x what george gets in fun money lol

[@GeorgeKamel]

The dogs are my fun. Boom.

[@thomas12690]

@@GeorgeKamel faccs

[@JohnsonCityTennesseeRealestate]

Bro charge your phone

[@connorpena373]

You SURE it’s not crypto??

[@ivanvukovic8614]

See Rock City 😂

[@vintagecrazyjay4970]

Making people angry is the easiest thing on your to do list. Just state your opinion on the internet...and wait. Cheers!

[@CalmerThanYouAre1]

Turns out, yes it was crypto. 😂

[@PanhandlerRanch]

Sell the dogs!

[@matthewmidea4754]

How is your hoa fee only $85???

[@GeorgeKamel]

Not a ton of amenities and a very large neighborhood

[@Juslovdisney]

To do list ….. 😂

[@majorwvufan]

I feel like this is a fake budget, but if it's real, you're being underpaid, George! ....and you can tell Dave i said so

[@catalintopala5867]

He said it is fake.

[@GeorgeKamel]

I said this budget does not have my real income, but it does have real expenses. We live on less than we make. So we take home more than this.

[@goldenknightsfanatic]

what color yacht are you buying now that stonks are up?

[@danielnelson-2121]

Do you deduct the charitable giving on your taxes?

[@sophiasavanna1329]

🐪

[@rafiqulalam-bp7bv]

Better try to reduce monthly dogs or pets related costs and invest in S&P500 for kids' education and your safe retirement.

[@GeorgeKamel]

My kids and retirement will be just fine. You worry about you.

[@DavidKnicks]

Do you have short term disability and long term disablity with your job?

[@GeorgeKamel]

Long term disability comes out of paycheck before it hits my bank.

[@DavidKnicks]

@GeorgeKamel do you do only long term or short term as well? My job is offering short term for $19 a paycheck every two weeks and long term for $9 a paycheck every 2 weeks. Would you recommend both or just one? Also they offer critical illness and accidental death and dismemberment for like 7 bucks or so each. Should I have all of that? I'm in my early 40's.

[@GeorgeKamel]

Get term life insurance in place outside of your employer. 10-12x annual income. No need for gimmicky life insurance at that point. And a fully funded emergency fund would take the place of short term disability insurance.

[@DavidKnicks]

@@GeorgeKamel my job offers basic life insurance which covers for $20,000 for only 1 dollar a paycheck and supplemental life insurance which the price can vary depending on how much I want coverage for. $335000 is $15 a paycheck. $150000 is $5.50 a paycheck . Would term life be cheaper elsewhere for the same or more coverage?

[@machinesnmetal]

The secret is working for Ramsey

[@NickDanger-el2nt]

Does your millionaire net worth include your house, or are you a millionaire based solely on investments and savings? Just curious.

[@donnahampton3632]

Everything you own minus everything you owe.

[@Ezz-k836x]

He's counting his house

[@Arnold001-1]

$400 In groceries for the month….you dont even believe that

[@GeorgeKamel]

I mentioned we have a separate line item for Costco, which includes more groceries. But yes, we eat pretty frugally as two small people with one baby.

[@rachelcrossen8136]

They also have a large eating out fund and George eats at work every day

[@chrisforker7487]

@@GeorgeKamelour Costco budget is three times our grocery store spending! Most of our groceries do come from Costco.

[@laundrygoddess4]

Family of three here in Canada where groceries are more expensive. I spend 650 a month with no Costco and not 500 in eating out. It's very possible to feed a couple for 500 a month.

[@brianthomas3451]

I spend that much money in sour patch kids…

[@rachelharrison7961]

I find it hard to believe that a competent tax pro is only charging $300 ($25/month) for a tax return that includes book royalties.

[@GeorgeKamel]

I’m a W2 employee, and I take standard deduction. Royalties are part of my W2 income listed as commission in my paycheck.

[@rachelharrison7961]

@ That sounds incorrect. The IRS says that royalties should be reported on Form 1099-MISC.

[@jeffreysirkin7120]

@@rachelharrison7961it is semantics. he’s saying that the residual royalties that the publisher ie Ramsey Press is getting from the books gets paid to him in the form of commissions.