Broke at Forty

Evan exposes the finances of Steve In Dallas, a young man with a bright future as a talented artist and a strong commitment to “Becoming Stephen”. Today’s episode is inspired by Mrs. Frugalwoods. Check out her blog at Frugalwoods.com Be sure to send questions for an upcoming “Ask Evan Anything” in late October. EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan talks through two mindsets and asks listeners to think about living in a reality-based world most of the time while never letting go of your fantasy- based self. Should you shoot for 70% of one and 30% of another? Put in you earbuds and walk with me to wealth to find out! Be sure to send questions to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan gives an overview of four critical areas of Keeping It Simple, Saver! This includes Living Spaces, Transportation, Relationships, and Finances = LTRF. And related to money, we have it made In today’s Day and Age. Not quite as well for those born at the beginning of the last century. Continue with your questions! I’m working on a “Ask Evan Anything” episode for early October. EvanThomasBroke@y...

Evan gives a short review of his Operating Budget halfway through his fiscal year and encourages you to do the same. Be sure revisit his “Build-A-Budget” episode #4 as a prerequisite to this podcast. And continue to send questions for an upcoming “Ask Evan Anything” episode. EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan introduces a new series called “Ask Yourself This” designed to make you think about an interesting financial topic. And today, it’s a question about receiving a windfall of money and how it can benefit you in years to come. He also gives a preview of upcoming episodes while walking this morning after having way too much caffeine! Remember, keep the questions coming: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan exposes the finances of Paul and Atalia from Miami, a couple determined to retire to Atalia’s home country of Panama. With lower than substantial retirement funds, what will Evan say? Will they be brilliant enough to make it a reality? This episode is inspired by Jim from Route to Retire. Visit Jim’s website: RouteToRetire.com. And don’t forget to email Evan at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com with...

Evan blends 20% knowledge with your future physical and financial self. How will you look in 30 years? Blooper alert: Apparently Evan can’t add very well. He meant to say he invests $7000 per year into His Roth! Be sure and email your questions to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan wraps up Season One by doing a short recap before diving into the first episode of Season Two, which is dedicated to walking through the concept of an athlete’s personal best. How can you apply this to your financial life? And what is the circle of concern as it relates to one’s ability to retire? Would you be better waiting until age 65 for Medicare to kick in? Would you also need to collect...

Evan continues with his “Money Meditation Moment” series as it’s one of the most played episodes to date. A listener offers a suggestion to anchor the meditation to reinforcing recent episode topics. Done! Please enjoy this Jenny from Dallas :) Evan Thomas

Evan declares August 8, 2020 a special day. And you should do the same with each and every milestone...Pat yourself on the back at $100,000, $200,000 and onward. Know that It’s not about the money. It’s about your ability to sustain yourself from with what you (and you alone) created. And to know that it came from within is the greatest gift you could ever give yourself and your family. Walk with...

Evan gives his point of view of walking and the multiple health benefits related to Biometrics. He coined the term “Fiometrics” as wealth indicators, and discusses the five (5) characteristics of working towards Financial Independence. Want to be on the show? Email me: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

We’re keeping it real on the podcast today. Evan talks through how to start with $20,000 in Year One. Come On, if you’re 40 years old with an average income, you can do this! Want to be a guest on the show? Email me at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan talks about your career and how it is critical to build wealth. The Value Journey, although most feel is about that which you give your company, is actually with proper investing, the value you create for yourself. Think this way, and you’ll generate the drive to change your financial destiny.

Evan introduces the first in a series of Money Meditation Moments. This episode is titled “Be In The Now”. Lay down at the end of a long day, close your eyes, and be present with having no thoughts at all. If you have an topic idea for a Money Meditation Moment, email me: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan gives Amy and David, (both age 37) with two children, a plan to go from Broke To Brilliant in 15 years. Their current net worth is $173,500 and they have $85,000 in credit card debt. What will I tell them? Put in your earbuds and walk with me to wealth to find out! Want to be a guest on the show? Email me at EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com.

Evan talks about an upcoming recession and how that could be really good for anyone that wants to build wealth later in life. “Put on your walking shoes right now and walk with me through this episode”. Evan Thomas. EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan has a brief discussion about getting to a point in your Financial Independent Journey where you could have an income that could equal the average amount of net worth you gain each and every year. And of course he had to tell you while walking early one morning!

Evan goes back eight years to give two examples of applying a “one and done” mindset that had a large impact on being true to his values about life and money.

Evan encourages listeners to reverse engineer your money for January through June. Are you OK with what you see? Would you need to adjust your Operating Budget to make up a differential? Email into the show: EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com with any money questions you may have. Thank you for listening!

Evan comes up with a list of several items to bring yourself from a broken to brilliant mindset. it’s OK to be broke, we’ve all been there. Automate your 20% and work hard to positively impact your 80%. You can do this!

Evan discovers what has been motivating him to become a millionaire over the last 14 years. Yes, for financial independence, hands down. But is there more?

Evan Talks through a portion of Hal Elrod’s book “Miracle Morning “ and how knowing the concepts of SAVERS can apply to your ability to stay committed to be becoming a millionaire. Want to be featured as a case study on the show? Write in to EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan talks through the concept of having “golden handcuffs” and how you can free yourself from living a life of restricted confinement. Email us to be on an upcoming episode! EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com

Evan talks through not only the basics of personal finance, but five important traits of successful people.

Evan talks about the categories of a traditional budget and challenges the “normal” percentages. Why not expedite your ability to achieve a million dollar net worth? Be sure to write in to the show...EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com and I’ll share your story with our listeners in an upcoming episode!