Live Below Your Means: The Key to Lasting Wealth

In this insightful clip from Money Moves, hosts Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Ian Dunlap break down why living below your means is the ultimate wealth strategy—and why modesty might be your greatest financial asset. They discuss money traps that can derail your financial progress, the true cost of home ownership, and why that flashy car or expensive watch may not be worth the investment.

Rashad revisits the importance of financial organization and planning for your family’s future, urging us all to consider what would happen if the unexpected occurred. The trio doesn’t hold back as they share personal stories, from passing up on luxury cars, to resisting peer pressure to “flex,” and putting family first with smart estate planning.

Ian talks about the discipline it takes to maintain a modest lifestyle, even when tempted by the trappings of wealth, and Troy emphasizes building a solid financial legacy over superficial purchases. The hosts also challenge common financial myths—like always buying, not leasing, a car—and share their honest takes on what truly matters for financial security.

If you’re looking to build real wealth, avoid costly mistakes, and invest in your future, this clip is packed with practical tips and authentic conversation you won’t want to miss.

**Key Takeaways:**

- The importance of living BELOW your means and what it actually looks like in practice

- Why modesty can be a financial superpower, from homes to cars to jewelry

- How resisting societal pressures builds wealth over time

- Personal stories about maintaining discipline and ensuring your family’s financial safety

- Debunking myths around homeownership, big purchases, and “buying vs leasing”

- How to organize your finances and plan ahead with estate strategies

If you’re serious about securing your financial future and creating real generational wealth, make sure to watch, like, and subscribe for more practical money advice from the Money Moves crew!

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