Beware of "Influencer Advisors" who are individuals in the professional services industry who post with the goal of convincing their audience that you can't build wealth without their advanced strategies.

Matt argues that you should get the basics right before consulting with a professional on an advanced tax or financial strategy. Paying a CPA for advanced tax strategies before getting your spending in order is like paying a roofer before you've built the foundation.

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In our debut episode, Matt discusses the best ways to "pay yourself first." This is the personal financial order of operations.

1. Contribute to your company 401(k) up to the match (if this is offered)
2. Get a plan to get out of debt
3. Max out your roth IRA (if you are eligible)
4. From there, determine your investing priorities and continue building wealth

In future episodes, we will discuss managing expenses & the business financial order of operations.

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