How To Save 99% Of Your Income

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
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    I thought this would be a fun video, to go back to the basics and cover EVERY technique I’ve used that’s allowed me to save almost 100% of my income and essentially “Live For Free”.
    FIRST: LIVING FOR FREE
    This is when you buy a multi-family home - like a duplex, triplex, or fourplex…then LIVE in one of the units, and rent the others house to cover your cost. You could also buy a single family home with a detached guest house, or maybe with a basement that you rent out to cover your overhead. Typically, when done right…the rental income from the other units will cover your entire cost of owning the building - and when that happens - you’ve essentially got a free place to stay. VIDEO HERE: • How I Bought This Hous...
    SECOND: DRIVING FOR FREE
    There ARE cars out there that you can buy, under market value, at the bottom of their depreciation curve…that don’t lose much value during the time that you drive it. For example, MANY used cars reach this point after about 5 or 6 years where the depreciation levels off, allowing you to use it without costing you a lot of money. Then, at the very least - the only out of pocket cost would be insurance, maintenance, and gas…which, if you find yourself a reliable car, and don’t get speeding tickets…it shouldn’t be much money.
    THIRD: TRAVEL FOR FREE
    Credit card companies will offer incredible bonuses JUST for signing up for their credit card. People who understand the art of how the system works, can use this to their advantage by signing up for said credit card, meeting the minimum requirements to get the bonus...then GET the bonus, redeem that for all types of free travel, and then move on to the next card and repeat the process again.
    First, obviously, you should NEVER do this is you have no idea how to properly handle a credit card.
    Second, NEVER pay a SINGLE DIME IN INTEREST. So lets make it clear: you won’t owe ANY interest when you pay off the card in full, when it’s due.
    Third, DO NOT DO THIS if you’re about to get a loan for a house, or a car.
    But if you can follow the above few steps and do your research about the best credit card reward bonuses to get…doing this can be a fun hobby that’ll end up making you a LOT of money in free travel, rewards, and perks - and that’s how I’ve been able to cut my travel expenses down to $0.
    FOURTH: MAKE COFFEE AT HOME
    If making coffee at home means that you can save just $15 per week on coffee…that works out to be a savings of $780 per year. And if you JUST invested that money every year, instead, in an SP500 index fund within a Roth IRA, earning an average of a 7% interest rate with dividends re-invested…over 40 years, you will have accumulated over $178,295.54. Thanks to Trade Coffee for sponsoring this video :)
    FIFTH: EATING AT RESTAURANTS
    Instead of going out to eat somewhere…it’s REALLY simple to go to the grocery store, spend $7, and make a restaurant-quality meal yourself, at a fraction of the price.
    SIXTH: GET FREE PARKING
    I just don’t see the point in spending $5 to $10 to park in a parking lot, when I could park a block away - for free - and walk to where I’m going, instead. To me, that’s like I’m getting PAID just to get a little exercise…and it saves me money.
    SEVENTH: TRACK YOUR EXPENSES
    This is like the glue that holds everything together, because without knowing how much you spend…you won’t know how much money you’ll need to sustain your lifestyle, and you won’t be able to effectively cut back on the things that aren’t really bringing you much value. Doing this is really, really simple…I use the websites Mint.com and PersonalCapital.com, which automatically keep a thorough report of how much you make, how much you spend, and where you spend it.
    For business or one-on-one real estate investing/real estate agent consulting inquiries, you can reach me at GrahamStephanBusiness@gmail.com
    *Some of the links and other products that appear on this video are from companies which Graham Stephan will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Graham Stephan is part of an affiliate network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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  • @NickSkye
    @NickSkye 4 роки тому +4997

    The secret is to make so much money that 1% is still enough to live on lol

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +499

      Hah!

    • @INNANYCNYC
      @INNANYCNYC 4 роки тому +49

      Nick Skye Hoyt -- THATS what I tried to say in my comment lol

    • @NeonBearClaw
      @NeonBearClaw 4 роки тому +19

      Essentially.

    • @mrcarterfx885
      @mrcarterfx885 4 роки тому +135

      Make so much that 1% of your income still puts you in the 1%

    • @Je.rone_
      @Je.rone_ 4 роки тому +7

      True!!

  • @zachd.873
    @zachd.873 4 роки тому +927

    I stopped watching at 0:52 because thats all I needed to hear. I completely understood and moved back in with my mom. Thanks Graham.

    • @thaliagarcia964
      @thaliagarcia964 3 роки тому +16

      Lmfao

    • @alexismelendez3955
      @alexismelendez3955 3 роки тому +4

      Nice one

    • @MaximusMuleti
      @MaximusMuleti 3 роки тому +17

      I've considered living on the streets for a summer to save up enough money to have a down payment on a home, but my investments really have taken off, so now it's just about waiting. In fact, now it's not about the down payment, it's about getting the whole house in 1 shot. That way, I can re-save with having zero housing expense eating into my profits.

    • @dylanblum1417
      @dylanblum1417 3 роки тому

      same

    • @sasookarry
      @sasookarry 3 роки тому +4

      @@MaximusMuleti watch Graham’s video about 15 year mortgage vs. 30 year mortgage. It will help

  • @Nwakaego_
    @Nwakaego_ 4 роки тому +661

    My question is: does Graham’s tenants watch his channel, know they’re paying his mortgage and smash the like button as the rest of us do?

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +342

      Some of them do!

    • @jacobknight3787
      @jacobknight3787 4 роки тому +85

      That's why real estate is so lucrative. He gets his bills paid for taking the risk and having the money up front. They get to live without committing money/freedom to a location.

    • @ohaiderepeeps828
      @ohaiderepeeps828 4 роки тому +18

      @@jacobknight3787 The money goes to the patient, and the most productive.

    • @brettconstant2154
      @brettconstant2154 4 роки тому +33

      Lmfaoo I would honestly ...its not his fault I gotta live somewhere

    • @camamama81
      @camamama81 3 роки тому +5

      @@GrahamStephan holy cow it is graham himself!!!!

  • @wiles5659
    @wiles5659 4 роки тому +596

    Graham: Tells me not to spend money on coffe
    Also Graham: Tries to get me to buy coffee

  • @anonymoussquirrel6427
    @anonymoussquirrel6427 4 роки тому +1175

    People call me a frugal skeptic...
    But I'm not sure I buy that.

  • @Erika2
    @Erika2 4 роки тому +64

    I see a lot of comments on how $2mil a year is not relatable. I agree, but I think there's a bigger takeaway here that we can't sleep on. The takeaway is that the more you're able to save of your income (the larger your savings rate), the better off you are. Graham's savings rate is 99%, and the average US savings rate is 7.8%. Yes, 99% is going to be hard to attain for most, but strive to get as high up as you can (at least beat the average savings rate of 7.8%). Here's why: your savings rate determines the number of years it'll take to save up 1 years worth of expenses. So if you're saving the average (7.8%), it's going to take you 12.8 years to save you 1 years worth of expenses. The higher up your savings rate gets, the fewer years it takes to save up 1 years worth of expenses. See below. To me, that's the takeaway from this. 99% may be hard, but try to beat your current savings rate. Ideally, get up to a 50% savings rate.
    1. Savings Rate: 10%; Years to Save 1 Years Worth of Expenses: 10 years.
    2. 20%; 5 years
    3. 30%; 3.3 years
    4. 40%; 2.5 years
    5. 50%; 2 years
    6. 60%; 1.7 years
    7. 70%; 1.4 years
    8. 80%; 1.3 years
    9. 90%; 1.1 years
    10. 100%; 1 year

    • @littleretroship6403
      @littleretroship6403 2 роки тому

      Verified comment thats very useful and very long only has 14 like and 0 replies???? What the....

    • @levibingham9080
      @levibingham9080 2 роки тому +2

      Very good comment. One small correction I'd like to point out that may make the math more clear. You are saying how long it takes to save up one year's "expenses", when this math actually implies one year's salary. If you have a savings rate larger than 0% then your expenses do not equal your salary.
      Your point still stands though, savings rate is key. If you focus on it and improve it, your financial picture gets better!

    • @vitsadelhole
      @vitsadelhole 2 роки тому

      @@littleretroship6403 bc the math in the comment is completely wrong bc she didn't subtract savings from expenses refer to my other comment

  • @julieleon3169
    @julieleon3169 4 роки тому +229

    The closest parking in my university is $600. I paid $45 for the mile away parking and determined to walk that everyday carrying a laptop and textbooks.
    Persistence 💪

    • @calebharris4127
      @calebharris4127 4 роки тому +40

      Julie Leon personally id invest a lil into a bike!

    • @joelbruck66
      @joelbruck66 4 роки тому

      SOAMBITIOUSDOM I love sweatcoin!!

    • @studlypear05
      @studlypear05 4 роки тому +9

      Same. My University charged $300 a semester for parking pass BUT...their was a metro link transport station half a mile away from campus. I would park there and ride my bike on to campus everyday. Free parking. Saved $600 per year.

    • @knucleballfreedom
      @knucleballfreedom 3 роки тому +3

      People 1 mile is a 10 min walk.

    • @jinjaninjagaming5443
      @jinjaninjagaming5443 3 роки тому

      It’s $150 at my school but I Park a mile away at the grocery store for free

  • @lifeinretrospecs
    @lifeinretrospecs 4 роки тому +107

    I can’t live without specialty coffee. I started working at a coffee shop so I didn’t have to pay for it. coffee hacking.

  • @sagepavlak123
    @sagepavlak123 4 роки тому +660

    Graham is the definition of “live like most wont now, so you can live like most can’t later”

    • @AaronCrowder
      @AaronCrowder 4 роки тому +9

      amen amen

    • @SOAMBITIOUSDOM
      @SOAMBITIOUSDOM 4 роки тому +5

      sage great quote

    • @Qlicky
      @Qlicky 4 роки тому +12

      This kind of people rarely 'live' later. Its like a disease. By the time you realize you're slave to money its already too late.

    • @Pnasty1337
      @Pnasty1337 4 роки тому +13

      @@Qlicky Food for thought: "Living" means different things to different people. If the way he lives makes him happy, and rich.. Then more power to him. Peace & love!

    • @jenny01317
      @jenny01317 3 роки тому +6

      Sounds like some Dave Ramsay wisdom there

  • @RoyalCruiseNews
    @RoyalCruiseNews 4 роки тому +740

    It’s pretty easy to save 99% of your income when it’s over $2 million a year.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +149

      I mentioned it was 100% before, since I only spend rental income and save everything else. But the nuance was a little difficult to fully explain since that was technically income.

    • @RoyalCruiseNews
      @RoyalCruiseNews 4 роки тому +60

      Totally understand. You’re doing well for good reasons so I hope I speak for everyone when I say thanks for your advice, your dumb jokes and most importantly your ability to teach from real life examples.

    • @CuriosityUnchained
      @CuriosityUnchained 4 роки тому +80

      Lots of people who earn 2 million a year still spend it all. The trick is to be smart and disciplined like Graham

    • @nitishkannan2919
      @nitishkannan2919 4 роки тому +5

      Graham Stephan I’m kind of the same I have free private jets my Tesla is free supercharging my rent in LA is cheap. Wrote off all for business. Travel first class using miles and points and all the stuff is free and spend very little biggest expense is food and bills lol. So I don’t spend much at all and living rich. Without spending much at all

    • @kostaspiliopoulos1531
      @kostaspiliopoulos1531 4 роки тому +17

      I gross 40K a year in CT. I put 10% in 401K and 10% into Roth IRA. Plus I put $192.31 a week [10k a year] into a high yet savings account. I'm saving more than 50%.

  • @DanielleLaBarbera
    @DanielleLaBarbera 4 роки тому +863

    How to save 99% of your income: don’t have children

    • @anewcreature7
      @anewcreature7 4 роки тому +110

      And don’t get married.

    • @SOAMBITIOUSDOM
      @SOAMBITIOUSDOM 4 роки тому +10

      Danielle LaBarbera they can be costly haha

    • @shapeshfters
      @shapeshfters 4 роки тому +38

      It’s also good for the environment.

    • @GypsyBrokenwings
      @GypsyBrokenwings 4 роки тому +14

      Or a husband, or become disabled....

    • @AsamiyaMouchou
      @AsamiyaMouchou 4 роки тому +21

      Also live under a bridge and eat rocks.

  • @ResourceTalks
    @ResourceTalks 4 роки тому +33

    Next video: how I save 101% of my income.

    • @matthew8153
      @matthew8153 4 роки тому

      B.A.B.Y Investments
      Get the right tax credits

  • @NickPeitsch
    @NickPeitsch 4 роки тому +254

    After making the "$78 Tesla" video, I'm sure the ad revenue completely paid for the car itself!
    You got that car for FREE.

    • @JoeGarofaloII
      @JoeGarofaloII 4 роки тому +35

      Actually, he made a video on it a while ago and it paid for the car 3x... probably about 5x by now...

    • @ericworthington7299
      @ericworthington7299 4 роки тому +5

      Facts...

    • @littleretroship6403
      @littleretroship6403 2 роки тому

      No, he got paid to get the car. It was an investment

  • @simplyhomemaker7611
    @simplyhomemaker7611 4 роки тому +60

    I think it was Warren Buffet that said "don't save what is left after spending, spend what is left after saving" Invest in yourself and invest in your future because you are worth it!

    • @michaelcarelli1788
      @michaelcarelli1788 4 роки тому +3

      Essentially pay yourself first. I think Rich Dad Poor Dad goes over this topic.

    • @simplyhomemaker7611
      @simplyhomemaker7611 4 роки тому

      @@michaelcarelli1788 Yes you are right. I need to have another refresher read of that book thanks for the reminder.

    • @VioletIsBulletproof
      @VioletIsBulletproof 4 роки тому +2

      I started doing this 20% into savings right after getting paid ..after watching Graham. I was doing the reverse. saving what was left over...and boy..there was nothing left over (altho..in my defense most of the money went into student loans. Ive on purpose left some loans alone to pay off slowly to help build/keep high credit)...but yeah....i changed my tactic and ....everything is very different now.
      Now I just wanna figure some stuff out in life..then get into investing.

    • @simplyhomemaker7611
      @simplyhomemaker7611 4 роки тому

      VioletIsBulletproof that’s awesome! Actually just post a video on investing as we are at that point in our journey. It’s amazing what happens when you change your perspective a little

    • @VioletIsBulletproof
      @VioletIsBulletproof 4 роки тому

      @@simplyhomemaker7611 in all honesty i was an effing moron. If id played smart i could've gotten out of college with 40k in savings. U thinkkkk im joking. But im not. I get depressed every time i think of past mistakes lmao

  • @VintageCurrent
    @VintageCurrent 4 роки тому +54

    Even as someone with 2 kids, I can say you're spot on. I'm still working on getting to 100% ... but I'm close.
    While it does take more discipline, and more money when you have dependents, the lessons they learn from watching those habits are gold.
    The trick I'm finding is to be really transparent about what I'm doing and why so they don't take that level of success for granted.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +12

      🙌🏼

    • @ashleyjohnson9485
      @ashleyjohnson9485 3 роки тому +2

      @MARK SHAW agreed....what the hell does 100% savings even mean😂 I guess she means 100% of her salary and will use some other source of income for expenses or this is sarcasm that I didn't understand.

  • @corrySledd
    @corrySledd 9 місяців тому +142

    I find myself at a crossroads, uncertain whether to liquidate my $150,000 stock portfolio. I'm seeking advice on the best strategy to capitalize on this current market.

    • @sheltonPston
      @sheltonPston 9 місяців тому +1

      Quite true! You don't necessarily need to be a flawless investor; all you need to do is seek advice from an expert. I began investing in 2016 and pulled a profit of roughly $900k that same year despite having no prior investment knowledge.

    • @corrySledd
      @corrySledd 9 місяців тому +2

      How do I Find this Lady?

    • @sheltonPston
      @sheltonPston 9 місяців тому +5

    • @corrySledd
      @corrySledd 9 місяців тому +1

      I've come across a lot of recommendations but this one stands out. Nicole's resume is pretty sophisticated, and shows she was active during the last bear market, I also emailed her. Thanks for the info!

  • @abraamgirgis9564
    @abraamgirgis9564 4 роки тому +97

    Legend has it that if you comment early with "this comment is strictly for the UA-cam algorithm" You shall be hearted by Graham himself.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +32

      Done!

    • @abraamgirgis9564
      @abraamgirgis9564 4 роки тому +25

      @@GrahamStephan just want to say thanks for all you've done for your subscribers, I'm 18 and have been watching since 16 since then I've got a credit card with a 700 credit score, have 3 properties one I'm househacking while at Uni doing Pharmacy, while running my online buissness and will be set to be a millionaire by 26. Truly because of you. Thank you for your inspiration Graham.
      - Abraam

  • @RossCampoli
    @RossCampoli 4 роки тому +236

    Graham’s FIRE:
    Frugal iced coffee
    Inexpensive avocado toast
    Rebates on Teslas
    Everyone smashing the like button 👍
    😂

    • @worldbosspf1
      @worldbosspf1 4 роки тому +11

      Inexpensive girlfriend.

    • @RossCampoli
      @RossCampoli 4 роки тому +4

      worldbosspf1 hahaha that would definitely help!

    • @nw9801
      @nw9801 4 роки тому +2

      Ross Campoli - Leadership & Business Videos best comment

    • @RossCampoli
      @RossCampoli 4 роки тому +1

      N W 🙏🙏🙏

    • @cherrytung
      @cherrytung 4 роки тому +2

      Monetizing people around him? Girlfriend, dad, and Ramsey the cat?

  • @trsshup
    @trsshup 4 роки тому +84

    I thought my 92.3% savings rate was impressive...I guess I better stop slacking 😂

    • @merryberry6576
      @merryberry6576 4 роки тому +1

      Tristen Shuptrine how have you been doing it?

    • @putinsgaytwin4272
      @putinsgaytwin4272 3 роки тому +7

      @@merryberry6576 maybe he’s 16 and lives with parents

    • @SenorJuan2023
      @SenorJuan2023 3 роки тому

      Impressive. Most Impressive

    • @MushtaqAhmad-lx5gx
      @MushtaqAhmad-lx5gx 2 роки тому +1

      No that is impressive

    • @trsshup
      @trsshup 2 роки тому

      @@merryberry6576 Oh i was working out of town for about a year and the company i worked for had a mancamp that provided food and housing for the project. So i put my things in storage and really only had to pay for my personal cellphone, streaming services and any other entertainment.

  • @logank7909
    @logank7909 4 роки тому +23

    I love commenting for the UA-cam algorithm

  • @ZacharyLaid
    @ZacharyLaid 4 роки тому +114

    I've been driving for free all my life, literally every car I have owned I either sold for break-even years later or at a slight profit. What matters is the price you pay to buy, not sell.

    • @manictiger
      @manictiger 4 роки тому +1

      Agreed. There are pretty much 2 price ranges for cars I might be interested in:
      2000 - 4000: car that works
      200 - 400: car that doesn't work

    •  4 роки тому +22

      who paid for gas, insurance and maintenance?

    • @alexodonnell6555
      @alexodonnell6555 4 роки тому +1

      Same, I've always loved cars so have bought desirable ones and always gets me in and out with a fun ownership experience for much less than the depreciation cost of a new car!

    • @MetalBum
      @MetalBum 4 роки тому +3

      Zachary Laid Finding Freedom and gas is free? Repairs?

    • @ZacharyLaid
      @ZacharyLaid 4 роки тому +5

      @@reinen9006 frequency, first I never buy a car new, that'll depreciate so quick. second, typically anywhere from 1 month to 2 or 3 years longest I'll hold on to a car. And some cars I have owned actually APPRECIATED in value. Sports cars like Acura RSX type S and so on.

  • @BrokerBob
    @BrokerBob 4 роки тому +42

    Graham, please find a way to save 200% of your income.

    • @RealLifeMoney
      @RealLifeMoney 4 роки тому +1

      Broker Bob Oh he probably will don’t worry haha

    • @Ablazey10
      @Ablazey10 4 роки тому

      Broker Bob get to work

  • @damiennana5655
    @damiennana5655 4 роки тому +9

    That coffee ad was the most clever way to advertise something out of nowhere. Well done Graham

  • @mizzysparrots4874
    @mizzysparrots4874 4 роки тому +78

    I save money by extreme couponing. I pay almost nothing for things I need, like toilet paper, shampoo, soap, and toothpaste. I know so many people who blow money on this junk at the dollar store because they think its cheaper but in reality they are just getting cheap brands and wasting that money whereas I am spending almost nothing on name brands and good quality. I try to teach this to people on how to do it and they dont wanna learn. It's crazy how many people just dont actually make money/saving/discount shopping a priority when it really should be. I'm talking like I save about 95% off retail prices, not just a few cents or dollars. I just went to CVS the other day and bought 4 items that retailed for $28 but I only spent $3.98 lol and I got 3 bottles of pantene shampoo and 1 bottle of dove body wash!!!
    Edit : don't believe the show on tlc where they depict people spending like 8 hours a day looking through coupons. I have never done that, and I dont know anyone who has. It's easy to just go to the stores and buy the items you need that also give money back.

    • @ianscianablo8507
      @ianscianablo8507 3 роки тому +4

      How can I do this? I use only a handful of name brands every week. Which sites? Thanks!!! I love coupons but I don't buy the paper.

    • @RossLemon
      @RossLemon 3 роки тому +17

      That's good that you're saving money on toiletries but for me it's not so much saving money but saving time. I feel that I could accomplish much more with my time, doing something else, rather than sitting around couponing for several hours. Not saying that's a bad thing, it's just not for me.

    • @alexismelendez3955
      @alexismelendez3955 3 роки тому

      What sources helped you with coupons!

    • @DKM.23
      @DKM.23 3 роки тому +2

      @Luke Missirian-Parise whether you like or not money is kind of your god. It dictates how you live your life, you are a slave to it and becoming financially independent is becoming unshackled.
      As much as I think what graham does is potentially ott the mindset of saving like that is an intelligent one

    • @devonkeaveny7555
      @devonkeaveny7555 3 роки тому +3

      How much is your time worth?

  • @ZachWeiss
    @ZachWeiss 4 роки тому +221

    This video should be titled, "How I Hacked the World"

  • @GeraldOng
    @GeraldOng 4 роки тому +319

    Step 1 Destroy the like button - DONE!
    Step 2: Live for free in a duplex - IN PROGRESS 😃
    Step 3: Make over 2 million a year - hmmm 🤔

    • @Bgbadminton
      @Bgbadminton 4 роки тому +6

      I'm here because I make over 2 million a year and I'm trying to live off 1% of my income! Just kidding, I'm the reverse.. the 1% of UA-camrs that doesn't seem to be making 2 million a year hahaha!

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2 4 роки тому +6

      @@Bgbadminton Haha, same. I make $0 on UA-cam but I love doing it so it's worth it :)

    • @carlmartin8723
      @carlmartin8723 4 роки тому

      @@Erika2 Your videos are great. Well done. Keep going.

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2 4 роки тому +1

      @@carlmartin8723 Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that! Thanks for the sub :)

    • @WitchLuw
      @WitchLuw 4 роки тому

      @@Bgbadminton ya true. If i had to get cars i'd have like 5 cars max

  • @oregonhomeswithmariahcrawford
    @oregonhomeswithmariahcrawford 3 роки тому +2

    Love how you explained your reasoning behind doing all of this🙌🏼🙌🏼so good!!

  • @brandonwilcox7411
    @brandonwilcox7411 4 роки тому +5

    Love this channel! Could you possibly make a video for new grads or anybody who is basically starting from scratch with little to no savings? Going over stuff like budgeting and investing when you don’t have a ton of disposable income? Already smashed the like button! Keep up the good work!

  • @JoeGarofaloII
    @JoeGarofaloII 4 роки тому +428

    How to save 99% of your income:
    1. Earn $2,000,000 a year
    2. Yea stop kidding yourself, you didn't complete step 1 yet

    • @metzli_moon
      @metzli_moon 4 роки тому +12

      Joe Garofalo II he’s literally BEEN normal income like the rest of us. He worked at an aquarium for a long time, and then basically was a real estate lackey for like a year, before making his first sale.

    • @JoeGarofaloII
      @JoeGarofaloII 4 роки тому +24

      @@metzli_moon he worked at the aquarium when he was in highschool. He had another job for a few weeks and then yea he became a real estate agent and went about 10 months without selling a house. So? He worked really hard and started making really good money after his first year. He makes way more doing UA-cam full time and I'm happy for him. His hard work is paying off. Saving 99% of your income isn't feasible for most people unless they have a ridiculous income on top of saving as much as they can

    • @metzli_moon
      @metzli_moon 4 роки тому +4

      Oh yeah definitely. Saving 99% of one’s income isn’t feasible for almost anyone who is usual. I just wanted to insert that he started where we or most of the audience is right now.

    • @PenniesNotPerfection
      @PenniesNotPerfection 4 роки тому +2

      Joe Garofalo II hahah yesss

    • @JoeGarofaloII
      @JoeGarofaloII 4 роки тому +10

      @Tyler Durden nah, most people who won the lottery and a lot of athletes and celebrities don't know what to do

  • @KaiAndrew
    @KaiAndrew 4 роки тому +12

    Preach, Graham! Hacked my through my 20s and now saving 90-95% of my income. I felt the same way as a kid - more interested in turning a buck into two, rather than spending it. Hint: Live mortgage and debt free, stretch your dollar and bottom out your fixed expenses.

  • @ghofrane799
    @ghofrane799 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the summary!!

  • @maxineharris5264
    @maxineharris5264 3 роки тому

    Thank you for posting all of your camera equipment and the link-great idea for revenue stream!

  • @arkhamxdarkseid1249
    @arkhamxdarkseid1249 4 роки тому +12

    Since I've started watching your channel, I've been able to cut so much of my impulsive spending and now look forward to ways I can cut expenses. Keep up the good work homie!

  • @tyisamess
    @tyisamess 4 роки тому +94

    How I Save 99% of My Income
    Step 1: become a millionaire

  • @AvatarEnd777
    @AvatarEnd777 3 роки тому +1

    Dude, you are a man after my own heart. I already do all the things you talk about but like listening to you because hardly anyone I know does this so and listening to you makes me feel less alone.

  • @smhca
    @smhca 4 роки тому +5

    Graham. I really appreciate your free advice and not forcing us to buy any programs. You have changed my mindset completely and made investing & saving easier and more attainable. Also GG on the sponsor!!

  • @Jujub826
    @Jujub826 4 роки тому +57

    Now we need a “where my 99% income goes that I save”

    • @christopherorick8652
      @christopherorick8652 4 роки тому +5

      good juju into that Roth IRA, individual account, and more real estate.

    • @HearMeLearn
      @HearMeLearn 4 роки тому

      @@christopherorick8652 this, he's gonna have so many millions once he's old that he's not gonna even know what to spend it on

  • @bensonfinancial3945
    @bensonfinancial3945 4 роки тому +44

    I save 99% of my income too. I just don't spend anything!

  • @yuikuznetsov2276
    @yuikuznetsov2276 4 роки тому

    I love traveling and didn’t wanna step into opening credit card lines but you convinced me (all the advices you gave of course)! We will have immense money to spend for the house renovation so this will be a great way!

  • @IZylusI
    @IZylusI 4 роки тому +44

    I got so confused when he started yelling at his mom but thought in my head "well I mean living with your mom does cut down a lot of costs" and it lead to exactly that.

    • @chrisglaze1410
      @chrisglaze1410 4 роки тому

      Yeah

    • @spoyledbratt
      @spoyledbratt 3 роки тому

      Living with my parents helped me buy a home sooner.

    • @blackrain1999
      @blackrain1999 3 роки тому

      Y' all are some spoiled brats. Which poor parent lets themselves be exploited like that by fully grown- up, healthy and able-bodied kids without expecting anything back somehow someday? (Reminder: Don't get kids, that is exactly how they are going to turn nowadays).

  • @Bt2027
    @Bt2027 4 роки тому +14

    Hey Graham, I used to live pay check to pay check but after watching your videos and keeping track of my everyday spending so far I’ve saved 50% of my income all thanks to you.
    My goal is to save 80-90% of my income. Just wanted to say thank you for providing us financial education which I didn’t learn in school even though I graduated as a business major.
    Love from West Virginia 💕

    • @reynoldswells6192
      @reynoldswells6192 Рік тому +2

      I always had this kind of mind set, but as a WV native who also got a business degree it's amusing/concerning that we weren't taught any of this

  • @baylor_phillips
    @baylor_phillips 4 роки тому +14

    GRAHAM IS THE MAN! Thanks for inspiring me to create my own channel on COMMERCIAL real estate investing. Keep crushing it!

  • @TuTataElDaddy
    @TuTataElDaddy 4 роки тому

    Once again as always thanks for these tips & reminders!

  • @arsalanashraf4950
    @arsalanashraf4950 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Graham, your content helps a lot.

  • @kacperc747
    @kacperc747 4 роки тому +33

    I'm 15 years old and these videos are extremely interesting to me. I wanna get to the same point as Graham one day.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +10

      Awesome!!

    • @raymuench1793
      @raymuench1793 4 роки тому +7

      You couldn't have a better role model than Graham. He's ethical, crazy smart and a real innovator.

  • @Dimrain13
    @Dimrain13 4 роки тому +5

    Steps for success I have found.
    Step 1: Live in a place that isnt very pricey within a 30 min drive to at least 3 bigger cities. Michigan is a good place for this.
    Step 2: Buy a house that needs some repairs that are cheap so you get a good deal (even if you only have 5% down its worth the PMI long term)
    Step 3: Make the repairs YOURSELF. I got a house that only needed a new roof for a huge discount, and it only costs $1500-2000 in parts.
    Step 4: Live in the house for 2 years to avoid taxes
    Step 5: When you sell this house if you chose well.. You should be able to get somewhere between 20-100% of the purchase price in profit. (Im hitting 100% myself)
    Step 6: repeat step 1-5
    I'm on round 2 and plan to do this till I die.

  • @Falanu
    @Falanu 4 роки тому

    I love this video saved it so I can look through it again! These overhead costs always frustrated me

  • @mugustabjeonklei2613
    @mugustabjeonklei2613 4 роки тому +3

    About eating at restaurants, ask your cashier or waitress if there's a cheaper way to order.... This can happen if they're raising funds for a charity and give coupons to you after you donate.
    Example: Taco Bell gives you a coupon for a "free" taco when you donate 1$ (and there's no sales tax on donations). The exact same taco normally went for $1.39 when I worked there.

  • @OwolabbyAzeez
    @OwolabbyAzeez 4 роки тому +124

    Did y’all know it’s impossible to breathe while smiling?
    Kidding just wanted y’all to smile. If you’re reading this bruv (or bruvette), understand that you are amazing bro, have a blessed day and don’t let nobody ruin your day bro. Get ya bread and all the crumbs too. 🤧🙌🏾🔥

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +14

      :)

    • @nw9801
      @nw9801 4 роки тому +1

      Owolabby Azeez this was a wonderful comment. Thank you bruv!

    • @cherrytung
      @cherrytung 4 роки тому +1

      Owolabby Azeez awwww 💓

    • @kyawthwe9694
      @kyawthwe9694 4 роки тому +2

      I wasn’t planing to smile today, you got me there 😂👍🏼👍🏼

    • @ALXSSA
      @ALXSSA 4 роки тому

      you made me smile lol

  • @imgonzalez
    @imgonzalez 4 роки тому +36

    Next video: How i get paid to save my income

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +5

      😂

    • @cherrytung
      @cherrytung 4 роки тому +1

      Adrian Gonzalez also true 🙌

    • @matthew8153
      @matthew8153 4 роки тому

      Adrian Gonzalez
      I did that for a while. When my parents would give me an allowance when I was about 10 my grandmother would double it under the condition I’d put it all into a savings account.

  • @pjmcgovern3336
    @pjmcgovern3336 3 роки тому

    Love your financial creativeness

  • @TheDressageAddict
    @TheDressageAddict 4 роки тому +2

    After starting tracking spending with Mint last October, I've cut my food spending in half. Added perk is I'm eating healthier because I'm making food at home!

  • @ellisback6519
    @ellisback6519 4 роки тому +24

    Step 1: Make 100 million a year
    Step 2: Spend 1 million a year

  • @AutoTechWorld_DIY
    @AutoTechWorld_DIY 4 роки тому +32

    Jokes aside, I think you first tip was the best. Live in your parents basement and put your feet under their table 😂😂

  • @mignoncobra
    @mignoncobra 3 роки тому

    Stephan, thank you for leading the way!

  • @jonathandavid9957
    @jonathandavid9957 4 роки тому

    Love the video. All about living well beneath your income needs and treating money as a tool to be financially independent

  • @TheExcellentInvestor
    @TheExcellentInvestor 4 роки тому +75

    “Mom the meat loaf!”

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +20

      THE MEAT LOOOAFFFFF

    • @TheExcellentInvestor
      @TheExcellentInvestor 4 роки тому +3

      Graham Stephan You reminded me of that scene! Good video bro

    • @SilverFan21k
      @SilverFan21k 4 роки тому +1

      Josh A Berg i never know... what she’s doing... in there.... :x

    • @TheExcellentInvestor
      @TheExcellentInvestor 4 роки тому

      Griffin Brumley 😂 What a great classic!

  • @RossCampoli
    @RossCampoli 4 роки тому +14

    Graham teaching FIRE, meanwhile his videos have ALWAYS been 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ptnibin123456
    @ptnibin123456 4 роки тому +2

    I use the traditional kakeibo method of budgeting to track my expenses !! & i find it extremely helpful....

  • @rosenieauguste4492
    @rosenieauguste4492 2 роки тому

    Thank you Graham, great advices!

  • @davidmayer7030
    @davidmayer7030 4 роки тому +39

    “I said that all in one take” that gets a like 😂

  • @myrtlewyckoff3060
    @myrtlewyckoff3060 4 роки тому +3

    Talk about vacation and leisure spending. I always wondered what vacations are like for you and how you save money.

    • @vitsadelhole
      @vitsadelhole 2 роки тому +1

      Use points and earn status those are the best ways to save money traveling

  • @jacekgatkowski8869
    @jacekgatkowski8869 4 роки тому +1

    Thank God that I found your channel Gragam! Thx for all the advice. They are already making a difference. :)

  • @fatherleo4603
    @fatherleo4603 3 роки тому

    Its always great to go back to the basics by watching Grahams old videos

  • @traviswilliams1296
    @traviswilliams1296 4 роки тому +226

    Step 1. Make over a million a year..

    • @cherrytung
      @cherrytung 4 роки тому +6

      Travis Williams true story though

    • @adolpholiverbush5867
      @adolpholiverbush5867 4 роки тому +4

      2 million

    • @princesses2909
      @princesses2909 4 роки тому

      1.2 M after taxes

    • @kevinsmithfan37
      @kevinsmithfan37 4 роки тому +3

      Not really. Im looking to buy a place for 250-300k. If i buy a place for 250k the repayments work out to about 1k per month for 30 years.
      But if i was to save extra money and instead of paying my mortgage down i put it in the spm500 and say make 5%. Well once i clear 240k in savings i would be making 12k a year in interest.
      The more i pile money in the more it could cover other expenses like petrol, electric, phone/internet, car insurance, food.
      At some point as long as you just wanna live modest you would cover all your bills

    • @alecjoseph1313
      @alecjoseph1313 4 роки тому +3

      Or live frugile, takes sacrifice lol

  • @MissUnpossible
    @MissUnpossible 4 роки тому +5

    I really have to say how much I appreciate your channel cos I cut my expenses in HALF since I started watching you, and I have more leftover then ever even though I make less money (since I had to take low pay internship for my exam)...my only regret is that I haven't discovered you earlier =) cheers to you!!

  • @indigorose3514
    @indigorose3514 4 роки тому +1

    So glad I came across all of this great content! I'm just confused as to why the video keeps cutting back and forth between the two locations 😆

  • @adamulicny
    @adamulicny 4 роки тому

    Love the tips about saving money by cooking etc. I feel most people structure their lives around comfort and being able to pay for anything (like parking, food) just so they don´t have to do a couple extra steps.

  • @NeonBearClaw
    @NeonBearClaw 4 роки тому +8

    9:53 Such a smooth transition. Graham, you are too damn good at this. Keep up the good work!

    • @AaronCrowder
      @AaronCrowder 4 роки тому +1

      Motivated To Learn he’s a legend. trying to get where he’s at🙌🏼

    • @NeonBearClaw
      @NeonBearClaw 4 роки тому

      @@AaronCrowder You'll get there as long as you keep at it, and always focus on quality.

    • @AaronCrowder
      @AaronCrowder 4 роки тому +1

      Motivated To Learn i’m definitely working brotha! thanks for the motivation :)

  • @VicRoseOfficial
    @VicRoseOfficial 4 роки тому +6

    Lmao 😂 “Self Exposed” !!! I love it! Pure Genius! 🙏🏼

  • @bitehunter122
    @bitehunter122 4 роки тому

    Totally brilliant video! Excellent advice!

  • @carlineaugustin5489
    @carlineaugustin5489 3 роки тому

    One of your best video since I been watching you ! I learn so much from this

  • @jbmaynar1
    @jbmaynar1 4 роки тому +14

    Essentially a lot of these money saving tips is to have “will power”

    • @rpierrelouis071
      @rpierrelouis071 4 роки тому +1

      802Brew lol eventually I will have will power until then I’m balling!! 🤑🤑

    • @SOAMBITIOUSDOM
      @SOAMBITIOUSDOM 4 роки тому

      802Brew Yep and picking priorities

    • @waynemiller6070
      @waynemiller6070 4 роки тому

      Yes, discipline.

    • @da14a49
      @da14a49 4 роки тому

      You picked up on something clearly - 'think and grow rich' carries this message.

  • @skullkidn64
    @skullkidn64 4 роки тому +8

    Step 1: 20 cent iced coffee
    Step 2: 90 cent avocado toast
    Step 3: Save. Save. Save

  • @neutronstar23
    @neutronstar23 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for the great stuff on UA-cam. I don't know if you've covered this already, but if not, I would really appreciate how to go about choosing a good real estate agent as a prospective home buyer.

  • @adamdoes4757
    @adamdoes4757 4 роки тому +1

    The Mom joke at the beginning was perfect. Love your channel, Graham! You're a huge inspiration for me

  • @DividendGrowthInvesting
    @DividendGrowthInvesting 4 роки тому +5

    A video from Graham and Andrei on the same day.. Life is good.

  • @danf4447
    @danf4447 3 роки тому +5

    "house hacking " sounds so much cooler than running a boarding house like miss kitty on gun smoke 100 years ago...

  • @tranlam5383
    @tranlam5383 3 роки тому

    This is very helpful. Thank you, Graham!

  • @reginaedry6604
    @reginaedry6604 3 роки тому

    Doing all of this!! Thanks for the great video. 👍👍

  • @RobinVL
    @RobinVL 4 роки тому +24

    if i save 99% off my income im left with 18 euros, should be enough for a month of living expenses lol

  • @tobyknapik
    @tobyknapik 4 роки тому +11

    “... because QUITE LITERALLY, I am standing behind it”
    Graham, we are getting a much better ROI in the form of your jokes since this channel’s inception. I literally chuckled to that one.

  • @theflamingprofitsshow6090
    @theflamingprofitsshow6090 4 роки тому

    You are so inspiring Graham!

  • @mikeylorenzio2076
    @mikeylorenzio2076 3 роки тому

    Graham, I really appreciate you making these educational videos. Do you think it's possible for you to reduce the length of each video though?

  • @alexyogendran196
    @alexyogendran196 4 роки тому +24

    I always make a 20 cent ice coffee before watching you

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  4 роки тому +3

      :)

    • @Laffy1345
      @Laffy1345 4 роки тому +1

      You cheap..go to McDonalds. ..1 dollar or 55cent if your old...ok boomer..your old and your welcome.

    • @Laffy1345
      @Laffy1345 4 роки тому +1

      Oh, Black Rifle Coffee is the best. It supports the Soldiers who work there.

    • @alexyogendran196
      @alexyogendran196 4 роки тому +1

      Larry Williams im 15 years tho

    • @Laffy1345
      @Laffy1345 4 роки тому +1

      @@alexyogendran196 oh, tell them your 55, you just look 15

  • @jeffdorris5321
    @jeffdorris5321 4 роки тому +12

    House hacking is real I have done it 3 times.
    1. Time I was living with a roommate and we split expenses 50/50.
    2. I bought a four plex lived in one unit and rented the other 3 units out. Got approved with an FHA loan.
    3. I paid cash and bought a 3 bedroom house. That way no rent or mortgage, only need to pay property taxes.

  • @kerenrivera6196
    @kerenrivera6196 4 роки тому

    Great ideas Graham! Thanks to share them

  • @azimaslam6375
    @azimaslam6375 2 роки тому

    Thank you. Great tips man

  • @timotius
    @timotius 4 роки тому +12

    I agree though, living with your parents save lots of money 🤑🤑

  • @ukelaalred2575
    @ukelaalred2575 4 роки тому +15

    “But Graham!” 🤣😭

  • @justinwalsh3311
    @justinwalsh3311 2 місяці тому

    Have been a fan of watching your videos for a bit. But learning youre a car guy made me enjoy this video even more. Thank you!

  • @herminioamuniz
    @herminioamuniz 4 роки тому

    Honestly, thanks a lot for your advice. I listen and am trying to follow your advice. I'm about to be a dad so I really need to keep more of my expenses in check.

  • @Rtcmanga_YouTube_Channel
    @Rtcmanga_YouTube_Channel 4 роки тому +17

    The coffee ad was kind of a surprise!! :D American food choices in home cooking: Pizza or Hot Dogs!! :D :D

  • @hunszaszist
    @hunszaszist 4 роки тому +6

    Step 1: Increase earnings to 10000%
    Step 2: When you have your dream house and car, reduce spendings to whatever it was originally.

  • @tryagain5794
    @tryagain5794 4 роки тому

    Bless you Graham Stephan

  • @danielgerber7785
    @danielgerber7785 4 роки тому

    Hey Graham, can you do a video on the best budgeting apps? You mentioned some in this video but would be great if you can compare the best apps.

  • @GeoffreyJamesKing
    @GeoffreyJamesKing 4 роки тому +8

    FIRE
    FAIL
    I NEED MONEY
    REALLY WANT TO ENJOY WHAT I DO
    EVERYTHING IS EXPENSIVE

  • @riellg.e.m.b-112beatz4
    @riellg.e.m.b-112beatz4 4 роки тому +8

    “I’m making the money I didn’t spend “ - Brilliant mind shift

  • @Shashika
    @Shashika 4 роки тому +1

    Love u bro been following you for years 🔥❤🔥 So inspirational

    • @AaronCrowder
      @AaronCrowder 4 роки тому

      shashika. 2000 love it🙌🏼

  • @jamesohnbader1782
    @jamesohnbader1782 4 роки тому

    Could you make a video on how you file your taxes, especially how you do so with your stocks? I often feel like people who are young are often encouraged to invest in stocks, however, filing your taxes can seem extremely troublesome when you don't know how to do so with stocks.