The Financial Freedom Faster Podcast

Steve Chen
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Money doesn’t have to be confusing—and building wealth doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your whole life to do it. I’m Steve, a former public school teacher who hit financial freedom in my 30s, and now I’m here to help you do the same. On this podcast, we talk real strategies for making money, growing it, and keeping it—through investing, side hustles, smart money habits, and the occasional tough love. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start building the life that you want… this is your Call to Leap.

  1. 1D AGO

    2025-12-10 - The Only 3 Investments You Need to Build Real Wealth - V1 (PODCAST)

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the “best investment” advice online, this episode will calm the noise. Steve breaks down the only three types of investments you actually need to build real long-term wealth — the same framework he uses in his own portfolio.

    13 min

  2. 1D AGO

    How I Would Invest $100K At 40 in 2026

    ➡️ Apply for my 1:1 mentorship program (If you have more than $100K+ sitting in a low-interest bank and want to invest): https://bit.ly/48XkN0MIn this episode, I break down exactly how I’d invest a $100,000 lump sum step by step—without a financial advisor, high fees, or complicated strategies. You’ll learn how to use a brokerage account, Roth IRA, and taxable account, which ETFs I’d choose for growth and income, and how to invest confidently using dollar-cost averaging.

    14 min

  3. 12/21/2025

    If I Started Investing in 2026, This Is What I’d Do

    Sign up for my beginners investing master class here -> https://bit.ly/44xS9lg If I woke up in 2026 with no money and had to start investing from zero, this is exactly how I’d do it. In this episode, I break down the strategy I’d use to invest my first $1,200, the ETFs I’d pick, how I’d avoid my old mistakes, and the habits that actually build long-term wealth.

    14 min

  4. 12/21/2025

    Ranking Every Credit Card in 2025 - Here’s What’s Good

    ➡️ Get my FAVORITE credit cards and get potential sign up bonuses with my link: https://bit.ly/3U5kM2b Overwhelmed by credit card comparisons? In this video, I break down a smarter, simpler way to choose the right credit card based on your actual goal, not flashy perks. Whether you want cashback, travel rewards, a business card, help paying down debt, or to build your credit from scratch, I’ll walk you through how to think about credit cards the right way and share the cards I personally use!

    13 min

  5. 12/14/2025

    $150,000 is Considered Middle Class in 2025

    Sign up here: https://bit.ly/44xS9lg The middle class is shrinking — and even a $150,000 salary doesn’t go as far as it used to. In this episode, I break down why six-figure earners are still struggling in 2025 and what you can do to protect your finances and build real wealth. We’ll look at how the middle class changed since the 1970s, why the income ranges keep shifting, and the 4 actionable steps anyone can take to move up financially — no matter where you live or what you earn.

    12 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    The One Simple Budgeting Method That Changed My Life

    ➡️ Join my FREE Beginner's Investing Master Class: https://bit.ly/3zUS9hI➡️ FREE "Financial Freedom Faster" eBook & Money Cheat Sheet:https://bit.ly/3W1ececIf budgeting has ever stressed you out or made you feel like you’re “bad with money,” this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. I’m walking you through the ONE method that completely changed how I manage my money.I’ve used this approach for almost a decade, and honestly… it’s the reason I always end the month with extra money to save or invest.

    10 min

  7. 12/07/2025

    How Much You Should Save In Your 401K By Age

    Join my free investing class: https://bit.ly/44xS9lg How much should you have saved in your 401(k) by each age? In this episode, I break down simple retirement savings goals — from your 20s to your 60s — and how to figure out your own target based on when you want to retire and the lifestyle you’re aiming for.

    11 min

  8. 12/07/2025

    How to Build a Dividend Portfolio

    Sign up for my FREE beginners investing class: https://bit.ly/44xS9lg Want to get paid just for investing? In this episode, I’ll talk about how to build a beginner-friendly dividend portfolio using 3 proven dividend ETFs—SPYD, VYM, and SCHD. You’ll learn how dividends work, how to research high-quality ETFs, and how much you’d need to earn $500/month in dividend income.

    16 min
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Money doesn’t have to be confusing—and building wealth doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your whole life to do it. I’m Steve, a former public school teacher who hit financial freedom in my 30s, and now I’m here to help you do the same. On this podcast, we talk real strategies for making money, growing it, and keeping it—through investing, side hustles, smart money habits, and the occasional tough love. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start building the life that you want… this is your Call to Leap.

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