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37. Saving or Investing - What Actually Makes You Rich?

In this episode, I’m unpacking an often debated topic - is it more important to focus on saving or investing? More importantly, which one will actually move you towards freedom the fastest - and at which times is one more important than the other?


Read the article version here. And the reader interview I mentioned is here.


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