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David Bach: Why automation beats discipline for getting rich

How automatic saving outperforms discipline for most Americans; pay your first hour of income into an index fund and let homeowner wealth do the rest.

David BachguestSteven Bartletthost
Jan 29, 20261h 49mWatch on YouTube ↗

CHAPTERS

  1. 0:00 – 2:45

    Intro

  2. 2:45 – 4:48

    How I Helped Millions Become Millionaires

  3. 4:48 – 9:40

    How My Grandma Became a Millionaire With an Average Job

  4. 9:40 – 12:36

    Why Smart Women Finish Rich And What They Know That Others Don’t

  5. 12:36 – 16:17

    Why Boring Investments Build the Most Wealth

  6. 16:17 – 19:43

    Why 50% Stay Broke And How One Hour a Day Can Change Everything

  7. 19:43 – 22:36

    The 70/30 Rule That Separates Millionaires From Everyone Else

  8. 22:36 – 27:38

    Are Homeowners Actually Wealthier? Here's the Surprising Truth

  9. 27:38 – 31:24

    Stocks vs. Real Estate: Which Grows Wealth Faster?

  10. 31:24 – 34:54

    What Buying a House Really Costs (And If It’s Still Worth It)

  11. 34:54 – 36:41

    Should You Invest in the S&P 500 or Buy a Home?

  12. 36:41 – 41:06

    Will Buying a House Limit Your Career Opportunities?

  13. 41:06 – 42:55

    A Simple Framework to Break Free From Debt

  14. 42:55 – 43:59

    How the Average Person Wastes $10,000 a Year Without Noticing

  15. 43:59 – 52:02

    How Much You Should Save Daily to Become a Millionaire

  16. 52:02 – 54:14

    How to Save Tens of Thousands Without Changing Your Lifestyle

  17. 54:14 – 55:18

    Ad Break

  18. 55:18 – 59:50

    The Hidden Dangers of Debt—And How to Escape Them

  19. 59:50 – 1:03:09

    The Easiest Way to Boost Your Income Starting Today

  20. 1:03:09 – 1:05:35

    Is Making Money Just a Mindset Game? Here's What the Data Says

  21. 1:05:35 – 1:10:32

    How to Grow Your Savings Without Even Noticing

  22. 1:10:32 – 1:13:40

    This Phone Hack Could Save You Hundreds Every Month

  23. 1:13:40 – 1:20:37

    Should You Be Investing in Tech Funds Right Now?

  24. 1:20:37 – 1:22:33

    Ad Break

  25. 1:22:33 – 1:30:39

    6 Costly Money Mistakes Most Couples Make

  26. 1:30:39 – 1:33:56

    Why Knowing Your Partner’s Finances Could Save Your Relationship

  27. 1:33:56 – 1:36:25

    Why the Next Decade Is the Biggest Wealth Opportunity of Our Lifetime

  28. 1:36:25 – 1:49:37

    Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest the Difference?

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