Red Envelopes to Retirement (RETR)

This episode is a little more serious as I talk about a recent teen suicide that has saddened my town. Persistent Sadness: Roughly 40% of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year. Ideation: Approximately 20% (1 in 5) report having seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. Planning: Around 15% to 17% report having made a specific su...

Episode 22 I talk about the percentage of people who don't spend the money in their retirement, those who actually have retirement accounts that grow bigger while in retirement. Points of Reference: - https://www.tylergardner.com/ - Employee Benefits Research Instiatution - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/retirement-risk-underspending.html - Shawshank Redemption - Red - https://www.youtube.com...

How much do families spend on extracurricular activities? The numbers are crazy. So why do we do it? I talk about the things I spend and what I expect out of it. What I hope my kids gain out of it . Vivian Tu | Your Rich BFF on Instagram8,710 likes: "Comment DOLLY and I’ll send you the link to download m...www.instagram.com Patrick Bet-David - If your children have to learn every lesson the h...

Coming off the Labor Day weekend taking my kids to watch Gabriel Iglesias @ Foxwoods . How do I see entertainment vs. when I was a kid? How do asians see entertainment. Do we do things differently?

Back to school!! Both my boys will have their first day today and I can't wait to hear how it went. Additionally, I just got back from an amazing vacation with my family. I also dig into the money anxiety that I have and half of the American population. We are reluctant to spend money in fear that we will run out. The Constant Financial Worry: 56% of adults say they always worry about money—ev...

This episode I talk about my Bucket List and the perspect of Asian parents. Some things I reference in this episode below: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/more-dads-are-scaling-back-at-the-office-for-kids-and-housework-da490048 https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/more-dads-are-scaling-back-at-the-office-for-kids-and-housework-da490048

I came up with a simple top 10 list of things I expect for my kids. This includes health, nutrition, finance, education, manners and all around guidelines I expect of them. Let's hope they follow and learn. I also talk about an investment game my oldest shared with me. www.investopedia.com great game and hope you all enjoy!

This episode I speak about why we are so conscious about our finances more than our time. As someone who is in his late 40's, I aim to value my time more than my money. I reference a few books that I'm reading: Die with Zero - Bill Perkins The Blue Zone of Happiness - Dan Buettner

This episode i talk about this HALE measurement I just learned about. Our Health Adjusted Life Expectancy is 63.5 years. Asians, it is a little more at 71-73. Regardless, I only have 15 years of good health left. Wow. I'm shocked and need to start living my life. What are you doing to extend this HALE number?

This episode I speak about net worth, income and correlation to happiness. What we chase, what we do and what is the leveled playing field we all live by, time.

It is summertime and can be costly for folks. Camps, activities, vacations. I talk about some cost savings activities and the benefits of boredom. Enjoy the time with your family and friends. Not too many of these summers left if you're mid-life like me.

Episode 12, I'm talking about two recent cases involving young kids. Sad situations where kids died. The response of the communities around these instances and how I educate my kids and treat these situations.

Got the episode count wrong in the podcast but probably no one is even noticing. This episode I talk about how sports are/were for me as a kid in an Asian household. Furthermore, how I treat sports for my family. Toss in some stats. Enjoy

Just sharing some of the apps & websites I use to hunt for great deals: https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us steepandcheap.com www.dealnews.com www.slickdeals.com www.bensbargains.net www.camelcamelcamel.com https://www.ebay.com/str/adidas https://www.ebay.com/usr/officialpumastore

Vacation season is here! This is how I think of vacations and how being raised in an Asian household has me thinking of vacationing.

Thanks to all the friends liking & subscribing. I appreciate it. This episode I talk about some of the goofy things I thought were good investments when I was a kid and what I learned from it. Furthermore, how I approach teaching my kids about these off the rail investments.

Shout out to Zack. Thanks for making my day Sunday and complimenting my episode. I appreciate you. This episode dives into health as an investment. Why don't people look at health as an investment? In turn, why don't people treat food addiction as the same stigma as other addictions or health issues. Social acceptability is the problem.

It is prom season and the viral lavish videos had me thinking on this. I applied some economic numbers to this and it surely didn't make sense. However, I'm not against these events. Enjoy folks! Article References: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article288918416.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/28/prom-dresses-suits-costs-budget/ https://nypost.com...

This is a continuation of my topic on skimping and splurging with a list of things I am will and not willing to spend on. Shout out to my family for giving me these examples, my buddy Paul and Iron Mike Tyson. This is the YouTube channel for clothing quality I spoke about: https://www.youtube.com/@shiftfashiongroup

Skimp and Splurge. The things I skimp on and the things I splurge on. A recent Wall St. Journal article highlights how the high earners of the U.S. are decreasing their grocery spend by 2% annually by alternating the spend from high end stores like Whole Foods to more price conscious alternatives like Aldi's and the Dollar Store. https://www.wsj.com/economy/skimp-on-yogurt-splurge-on-skydiving-the...

Episode 3 of the Red Envelopes to Retirement podcast titled: Are you out of your mind? How much are people spending vs. their income. This just shows that earning isn't the problem but the amount of spending is .

1991 was the time and the great Dee Brown won the NBA dunk contest. I needed those Reebok pumps. I talk about how I got them, the appreciation I had for them but my soon regret on getting them and the lesson surrounding buying things and the novelty around it.

In the debut episode of "Red Envelopes to Retirement," host Wil introduces himself as a middle-aged Chinese American from Boston, raised by immigrant parents in a modest household. He explains the podcast's mission: exploring financial habits, investing, and money management through an Asian cultural perspective. Drawing on personal experiences—from receiving red envelopes during Lun...