Living On $75K A Year In Los Angeles | Millennial Money
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2021
- Isaac Diaz, 40, lives in Los Angeles, California, and earns $75,000 a year as a video producer. He grew up without much guidance on money management, teaching himself as he matured. He's since learned how to balance spending vs saving, and manage previous debt he accrued.
This is an installment of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how they earn, spend and save their money.
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Isaac Diaz turned 40 last month, but his big birthday getaway didn’t exactly go as planned. That was OK - Diaz is no stranger to making the best of any situation.
Diaz took time off from his busy job as a video producer to relax and unwind in Puerto Rico. But when he broke up with his girlfriend mid-trip, he spent the majority of his birthday flying home to Los Angeles. His birthday dinner was a beer and an overpriced chicken club sandwich.
“I was just sitting there thinking, ‘This was not what I envisioned turning 40 would be,’” he says with a laugh.
A few days later, his family and friends threw him a big backyard bash, which he says just goes to show that there are positives in every situation.
Finding those silver linings has been an important lesson for Diaz, who spent years hustling at freelance gigs. He didn’t land a stable, full-time staff position that he genuinely loved until 2019. Now Diaz earns about $70,000 a year from his job as a video producer at a television network, as well as about $5,000 a year from side projects and freelance gigs.
“It isn’t a ton of money, but it’s enough to not be broke,” he says.
Though he thought he’d be married with kids and own a home by now, Diaz has made his peace with where he is. And that extends to his finances, which he says aren’t perfect. Although Diaz contributes to his 401(k) and saves $175 from every paycheck, he still feels behind, in part, because he spent years paying off credit card debt that he racked up starting in college.
“I feel like I should have things together, but I don’t have it all together and I’m learning that that’s OK. Being 40 doesn’t mean that you have to be perfect. Being 40 doesn’t mean that you have to have all those things that you thought you needed together,” he says.
How he makes his monthly budget work
While his income is pretty steady these days, Diaz’s expenses are currently in flux, thanks to the recent breakup. He lived with his ex, so he’s planning to stay with family and friends this summer while he looks for a new place.
To show how Diaz typically spends his money, here’s a look at his expenses as of April 2021:
Rent and utilities: $1,528 (includes Wi-Fi and utilities)
Car expenses: $664 ($371 for car payment, $191 for gas and $26 for DMV costs)
Savings and investments: $619
Food: $513 ($167 for groceries, $346 for dining out)
Insurance and therapy: $220 (includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as monthly therapy sessions)
Household expenses: $91
Monthly cost of his season tickets for the L.A. Chargers: $75
Student loans: $69 (He has about $6,300 total left to pay.)
Subscriptions: $45 (includes Amazon Prime, Costco, Hulu, Netflix, SiriusXM and Tidal)
Gym: $31
Phone: $30 (Diaz is on a family plan.)
After working to pay down credit card debt when he was younger, Diaz says he now makes it a priority to keep his monthly expenses under control. He currently has no credit card debt and is in the midst of paying off the loan for his 2013 Acura TSX, which has about a $4,999 balance remaining as of April.
Although Diaz lives within his means, he makes room to spend on experiences, including food and travel. (He put most of his travel plans on hold during the pandemic but expects to plan a trip soon.) Over the years, he’s traveled to European cities such as London and Paris, as well as countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Thailand.
Diaz is also a lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Chargers. He splits the annual $2,704 cost of season tickets, as well as the cost of traveling to a few away games, with two of his friends. “It’s definitely a priority for me,” Diaz says. “We have such a great time, we make amazing memories and we travel the country to see other football stadiums.”
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Living On $75K A Year In Los Angeles | Millennial Money
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How can I be interviewed???
Love to see an executive assistant in nyc interviewed
Can we see some people not in big cities maybe in some small towns or something
Edit: they don’t have to be small towns but maybe small cities that aren’t that well known like Amarillo tx, Gainesville fl, Portland Maine, Little Rock Arkansas, etc
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because of former google and yahoo developers
Love that you guys are featuring a man who doesn't have a six figure salary, is living in an expensive city, and has had some trials and tribulations in his career! Refreshing to see this in contrast to the other videos with all highly successful people!
He needs to get out of LA. Too expensive.
@@mesalouis8976 Agreed!
@10m30 it’s too expensive, so..
@10m30 Exactly. If he wants to really make headway in his career LA is where he should be.
I agree. California is very expensive. As a person of color, we are not engrained with financial planning for the golden years. I could not imagine of getting older until age catches up with you.
His story probably represents a big majority of people out there. Glad to see him taking everything in stride and keeping his head up. Wish him all the best.
Finally, a real person working on building his financial portfolio
Exactly...all these "look at me, look at me" videos was getting stale
@@flawns yes! all the YTers or people with something to sell were getting tiresome
I know ! not everyone is born with a silver spoon
@@flawns We got some real folk over here, trying to share their financial journey with the people! You can watch us on my podcast From the Bottom, every week we discuss entrepreneurship and mindset development.
@@stoneyjosephine LOL
This is by far one of my most favorite episodes. I love his honesty and transparency.
Get lost Todd
Anna Jones why the hate?
@@TruthSayer808 Todd joke..he is on all these videos..in friendly way.
He seem like he is doing good.. that is because he isn't married yet
As an older millennial, I really appreciate seeing someone is not 23 and making 6 figures. Isaac is super relatable, it is so important for millennials and POC's to learn more about investing!
What’s crazy is I’m a older millennial as well (33) and where I am from/ live it’s more common to see ppl of that age making 6 figure. It’s the norm. I can honestly say I don’t know many ppl (or any) in general making under 6 figures.
This is the first one of these that has literally made me cry. This dude is so genuine and accepting of his own path seemingly without shame or regrets. When he talked about his mom encouraging him and then losing her I was fully 😭. I’m just getting my head around saving for retirement at 52, and I’m a freelancer, and I feel like I am playing catch up to the max. I wanna incorporate some of this guys energy. It’s so much easier to move forward when I am not feeling paralyzed by wishing I had started earlier. Thanks for this one.
Similar circumstances and age here, when I started saving toward retirement. I did a mix of conservative and aggressive investing by opening an IRA first and maxing that out, then buying cryptocurrencies. I did a ridiculous amount of research on each before moving forward, but this approach seems to be paying off four years later. No, I'm not expecting to get rich, but I do feel like I can avoid being really poor at 70.
I think the trick is not in tying to incorporate somebody else's energy, but to establish your goals. Concretize them by writing them down. And do the homework. You also have to be honest and realistic with yourself about how much you can invest (and realistic about your growth timeline). But mostly, you have to START. A little at a time is cool. Get your feet wet.
Hope this helps.
Same here! I really enjoyed his story and I can definitely relate ☺️👏🏾
Love his honesty. This is one realistic episode that shows that life doesn't always go as planned. The important thing is he's heading in the right direction. Wishing him all the best!
This was super inspiring. Can we get more stories like this, please? His positive attitude and resilience to reach financial stability and success is admirable.
I wanna live in a sunny place like Los Angeles, San Francisco, or in Arizona, but... there is also something called payments.
@@0.705 Trust me, you don't want to live in LA or SF.
100% agree. So realistic.
I love that CNBC is making videos on people who don’t make a 6-figure salary or growing a real estate empire. This man is very confident with his money and he has a clear vision with his future. He is unknowingly inspiring people and me to become successful, be responsible, and have a spending/savings plan.
They've always been making videos with average incomes as well. Everyone just addresses the higher income videos like it's an insult to their personal lives. Lol
@THAT_ONE_KID very original, little loser
Yes, more of these types of stories please! Not saying having a business owner/youtuber who makes 50k a month isn't fun to watch but i want to someone i can relate to more.
I like this guy! Life isn’t a straight line. Thanks for sharing his story
Man he spoke the gospel truth. *Thinking you'll be an adult and be set but you're literally flapping & trying to figure things out.* Geez 🥴
I am so happy this guy was featured. Too many of these millennial money stories feature people with unrealistic (sometimes inspiring) lifestyles. This guy kept it real, he has challenges, struggles and is still at it working towards his goals. Good for you!
Wow, this video couldn't have come at a better time. I've been freelancing for 16 years and I just turned 36 and my work has dried up, I'm a freelance copywriter and editor. His story about just pushing on is something I needed to hear. Thank you, Isaac!
I'm going to recommend working for a content mill or on Fiverr. I see copywriter jobs daily on Indeed. If you've already tried these, my apologies.
@@palmshoot All day every day I'm on indeed and glassdoor and yeah fiver isn't for me. People want something for peanuts. thanks for the comment!!!!!
I have freelanced for 7 years i am 26 years now..academic writer and creative writer.. lost my freelancing gigs some months ago been tough..bt seeing this video i know ill make savvy financial decisions.
This is as honest as it gets. Love the transparency. This definitely motivates me to take action on specific areas of my life
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There's no shame in moving back home in times when you need desperate help. You go back to where you can get reliable help to get back on his feet, and he did just that. The recent break up will be tough too but stay strong man. You'll get it. All the best!!
thats right, im currently investing in stocks and crypto, look if you throw in $10 weekly into stocks or crypto you'd be a millionaire in a year.
@@misterlabourse1389 Not even close, but ok.
Finally someone I can actually relate to
This is so different from social media, it's honest. This is how most people actually live. The fake Instagram, CZcamsrs, etc. that portray the perfect life of happiness and wealth actually still live like this or worse off.
This is a lot of people's story right now.. I commend him for keeping at it!
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Finally something relatable. I am back to living with my parents and starting over after a divorce. This spoke to my heart.
I was there almost 2 years ago. Life is much better now. Just stay humble and have forgiveness for yourself and others. Bitterness can reside on both sides whether you initiated the divorce or got blindsided. But harboring that bitterness doesn’t help. Love and forgive. Hoping the best for you.
@@rikki1901 I'm glad to hear you are in a better place now, Rikki R. This has humbled me in so many ways. And I am happy to be out of that relationship. We are still friends. It's not his fault or mine. We gave it our all. And it just didn't work out and it's completely ok.
Being back home has allowed me to pay off my debt. Very fortunate I have the luxury of moving back with my parents.
@@samadhi1414
Parents are a blessing.
Cherish this unexpected time you have been given.
❤❤
@@samadhi1414 How did you know when it was time to call it when you both put in the work. I feel it’s a struggle to see
Easily one of my favorite episodes. I appreciate that dude is keeping his head up in spite of some challenging situations. His resilience is going to take him very far, that’s clear to me.
He has a good attitude and seems committed to improving himself, that will serve him well.
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
I love the fact that he's so honest. Its such as breath of fresh air. Alot of the ppl featured on this series are super duper ahead, millionaires and the like. But this is a normal guy trying to make it. Love it. Best of luck to him
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
Once you present them with opportunities they forget about the freedom they've lost, most people get too addicted to their paychecks they fear without it securities they wouldn't. And that's when financial freedom becomes difficult to attain
Aimlessness seems to be more common among people rather than purposeful things, many folks would prefer to lavish their money instead of rejuvenating their wallets and that's a very bad way to build wealth. Thanks to this channel I've grown an addiction for passive incomes, and I've figured that 100% reliance on salary alone isn't lucrative enough to attain wealth
It sounds even more reaffirming knowing that I'm earning fat profits from my investments in stocks, crypto, real estates and the foreign exchange markets, I'm planning to retire in the month of December at 40 and already I've been able to build a 6figure portfolio from compounded gains in the financjal markets, currently I'm passively earning about $55k monthly over long term investments, in general knowledge an investments truly pays the best interest
^^Lol shut up spam bots!!
@@alecgates8907 You're cheating people for a living, fraudster!!
@@barbborstein7640 It's really crazy seeing testimonials from fellow investors who're benefiting hugely from the markets, knowing fully well that I'm still finding it very difficult to do so myself. Recently my colleague at work just got his first building and it was totally funded from the maturity of his bonds and couple of etfs in the stock sectors, it's astounding how you're able to balance work while still handling and having a prosperous investments journey.
Good for him for changing his financial outlook and sorry that his mom passed away. My suggestion would be to try and maxed out the IRA and to knock out the car payment.
With inflation rates being high, I wouldn't rush to pay off low interest loans like a car or student loans. Especially at those balances. He is better off maxing out an IRA and saving up for a apt.
He would make more money investing in cryptocurrencies than a IRA or 401k
I love his attitude. He's been through ups and downs, but he's taking it one step at a time and working to better himself instead of compare against others, great video and story!
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Good luck with your financial goals, dating, and life in general man. You seem like a real positive guy. Enjoy life, learn from your past, and move on and continue to do better. All the best to you.
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine. Successful people do daily what the unsuccessful only do occasionally!
Assets that can make one successful in life
I.Crypto"
2.Stocks
3.Shores
@@leahwhite6581 You're right sir
But most people don't invest due to ignorance.
@@alexjones9449 You're right Investing in crypto currency now is the best thing to do especially with the current rise in the market
Isaac is super cool. Really enjoyed this video and all the lessons. Wishing him the best.
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Love the fact that he said, "I feel like I should have the things together, but I don't have it all together. But, that's ok." He just released a lot of pressure for a lot of people; and he looks great for his age! Would not have thought he is 40.
The fact that he had a family he could go home to when sh*t hit the fan puts him 100000% ahead of people who don't have family. He is lucky.
Isaac from this video here! I wanted to say thank you for watching and the (mostly) kind comments. My journey isn't perfect, but whose is? I hope that watching a piece of my journey encourages you on your journey. We're all out here trying to make sure we make the best of where our journeys take us.
Wow!! I never expected to see you comment on here but there you are. Honestly, I really appreciate seeing your story being put out here, as it's a breath of fresh air. I feel like this channel has been really saturated with millionaires or folks making six figures, so thank you for keeping it real.
Glad to see this story. This guy is enjoying his life and trying to make it better everyday and learning lessons on the way. Keep it up Isaac!
This is one of the most real episodes yet! Thank you, Isaac! For being transparent with your journey.
If you like transparency then you'll like my podcast From the Bottom, every week we discuss entrepreneurship and mindset development. It showcases a group of young people trying to figure out their finances before they're too far along on their journey of life.
I feel more people can relate to this episode than most. Struggles are real in life just gotta roll with the punches
Very shocked no one is talking about how young he looks. We all saw that FIRE couple who is allegedly younger than him but look old enough to be his parents....
With 1k in an IRA & saving $350 a month @ 40 he won't be part of FIRE anytime soon.
This comment seems unnecessary. Yes he looks very young and that’s a compliment and you could’ve stopped there but instead you had to knock down the FIRE couple for no reason.
@@ellikaplan322 It's true though. I wonder why you're mad about it.💀
@@ellikaplan322 nah they deserve to be called out
I look older than him and im not even 30 lol
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I wish him the absolute best. Loved the honestly and transparency of this episode. I needed this today.
Isaac is so relatable, down to earth and honest. This was one of the best episodes ever.
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
A real Los Angeles living episodes this is most of Los Angeles unfortunately
Peter Pan syndrome is real there. I’m 34 and still figuring things out in LA.
It doesn’t have to be that way for him. He makes decent money ($75k) and if he cuts more of his expenses like the car payment he will have $7k a year after he finishes paying it off. If you add that with the other $7k that he saves every year, that’s $14k in one year! In 5 years he will have saved $70k!
If he did this sooner he would’ve had at least one multi family property in the City he grew up in! I know plenty of people who did what he wants to do with less money, and in his age group. But much respect to him!
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Your mom is beautiful, keep going Isaac. This was a great segment, very relatable and refreshing to see other age groups featured.
This was a great video! I feel less nervous regarding turning 30 and constantly comparing myself to other people my age. Sh*t happens in life, as long as you keep pushing forward like Isaac, you'll be fine.
Wow thank you for being so vulnerable with us. You are already winning for sharing your lowest lows with us but that’s exactly what life is. It ebs and flows. Definitely rooting for you!
I love these videos so much!!! Gives me perspective and hope.
Isaac, you are great!! Thank you for sharing your story with us 🙏🏽
Isaac, you have the right attitude. Keep pressing on!
I don't mean this in a bad way but it's nice to see an episode with someone that has some real struggles. This guy will be successful because he has the right outlook and has learned from his past. This was actually one of my favorites
This is the most realistic/relatable one yet. Best of luck on your journey (and more content like this, please!!) 🙏🏾💛
Good episode. Very different from the usual millennial money episodes I normally see on this channel. A lot of us can relate to some of the stuff he was talking about and the lessons he has learnt along the way. There is no shame in pressing the reset button in life when the need arises.
thats true mate, very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
Not sure what it is, but there's just something about this guy that makes you root for him!
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT BOT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
i love how honest this video is. good for u bro!
Appreciate how real this episode is! Thank you for sharing your story!
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT BOT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
I really liked this video. Isaac is super honest, transparent, and very realistic to a lot of people.
Isaac's gaining traction with his financial goals each month with his savings and continued investments; he's also still enjoying life without guilt. Daily peace is where it's at, and he's got this.
My favorite make it video so far. Real people, especially being Latino, I can relate. Thanks for the video!
This is how you make it! Love how realistic this episode is. Keep pushing!!
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT BOT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
man is on that grind! he kept it real 💯. he is most of us, I turned 40 this year and just figuring things out as well. thank you for sharing his story!
Even though this was one of the sadder episodes I think it may be one of the most inspiring. LOVED his mindset.
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
Amazing life journey man, working hard to figure things out 💪🏾. I love this episode it really spoke to me. Isaac I'm routing for you man, don't stop pushing you're just getting started.
Love the transparency! It’s never too late to start as long as you’re willing to do what it takes! As the saying goes, “The best time to start was yesterday, the next best time is today”. Great content overall!! ☺️
It’s rough living in LA making anything less than $100K. Rents for a 1BR are easily $2K/month even in bad neighborhoods. Taxes and gas prices are also ridiculously high.
I agree it is rough here in the LA area even Southern California if you don't make at least $100k a year or fortunate to have somewhere cheap to live i.e. family, roommates or rent controlled apartments then its hard to live.
And even if you do make $100k you will barely make it, its insanely expensive
If I were to consider LA, my income has got be at least $125K+!!!
@@kevinb8881 don’t believe that. If you are willing to sacrifice you $8 Starbucks run everyday and a couple of other luxuries for a year or 2 you will be fine. People make the mistake of moving here and spend a lot of money trying to look like they’re doing better than they are (cars, clothes, living arrangements, going out, etc).
@@Cmorrison626 Ok, ok, maybe $115K in LA, lol, but definitely $125K in San Francisco, or Vancouver, BC, Canada, you know, the peninsula cities, where we ALL know cost of living is much higher in both these cities!!!
Omg he is me!! This episode is so relatable, I went through a lot of his similar circumstances. Us old Millennials didn't get the financial education like these young ppl, thank you for giving us the real.
I love how real this is !!!! keep them coming xo
Love that this is a real budget and life situation, not some fantasy land that you usually see on YT.
Love your attitude Isaac!
Go Isaac! Things are looking positive and he's making great decisions NOW. We can only control the NOW and the FUTURE.
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
Best one of these yet. Love his honestly and positive outlook. 🙌
More of these stories/people please! Felt so real and relatable! Awesome 👍
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
I liked this episode because it was more “real”! I’m 36 and I make about the same as him, this is middle-class America 🇺🇸 good attitude!!
I agree and I like the guy. But I don’t think he’s middle class he’s definitely working class because he doesn’t have his own place. I wish him luck
Ok I mean I don’t have my own place either. Do you know how expensive it is to live in San Francisco and Los Angeles? Rent here is $2,000 a month minimum. I’m a marketing manager at a tech company and I can’t even afford my own apartment. I have roommates. I consider myself middle class, working class maybe but the cost of living is high in SF & LA
@@Audreylin29 yes that’s basically my point. Adjusted for cost of living he’s working class. He is not building much wealth. I love LA and the guy is super likable but financially he can’t really afford where he lives with what he makes
This has to be one of my favorite episodes. ❤️
Most realistic and inspirational story. Thanks for sharing!
This story is so real, much appreciate Isaac sharing his story. I'm sure he'll continue his progress as long as he continues keeping the positive attitude up!
Love the perseverance of this man👏🏼
Refreshing to see someone who is „one of us“ or at least,in kind of a same position in his life as many of us, I assume. He seems to be someone who has learned from his „mistakes“ (lessons) and can learn through pain (break-ups, losses). That is a VERY IMPORTANT SKILL. Not everyone is able to reflect! He is on his way to be a better, healthier, richer human being. I love the fact that he has a great supporting system (family, friends) So he is already very „rich“ :) The best time to invest is NOW! No matter how old you are. And 40 is still VERY YOUNG! Can we catch up with him in a few years?? It would be interesting to see what happened and how he developed. I wish him all the best! Great episode! Very real!
Thank you Issac for your transparency and honesty. This helped me out and not feel out of place. People can see themselves in you!
This was the best one so far 👏🏼
I love the honesty and transparency especially from someone living in the same city that I do
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT BOT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
He seems like such a nice and cool man
best one of the series
power to you homie
I can appreciate Isac's story. He had some setbacks and lessons in life and is now trying to do better going forward. I wish him all the best!
Seems like a genuinely nice guy. I hope he’s blessed with everything he wants out of life 🤗🤗
This guy took so many Ls but the important part is to always get back up!
Humble and relatable guy, nice episode!
His story is so relatable. Love that you highlighted his trials and tribulations in life and career.
God bless him. I'm glad to see therapy is part of his monthly expenses. He is proof that we all are trying our best at this life thing and it ain't all glitter and unicorns. i wish him well. thanks for sharing your story!
This Guy is so inspirational, love his attitude we all have the FOMO, but he showing that learn from your mistakes and move on, your time will come
Very honest and informative video. Big respect for Isaac Diaz for sharing part of his life and finances.
Best episode so far! This guy is genuine. Proves that it doesn't matter how fast or slow your journey is, as long as you are moving forward, that's the most important thing is.
I really like his outlook on life. Yeah he might be playing catchup some might say, but he's on the right track
More people can relate to this episode. More episodes like this please🙏🏼
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT BOT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
Man this guy is a great reminder that whatever age you are, life keeps moving. That means you should too. Keep grinding and deal with what you have while remembering to live a little.
Finally starting to get good videos on this series
He actually looks really young for being 40. Hoping I look the same in about 6 years time haha.
He is aging beautifully!
All everyone really needs is financial stability, good thing is people are getting to know Cash is pretty much trash at this point, it
is designated to fail eventually, 3 BEST and surprisingly easy ways to double or hold your
funds in 2021; Real Estate, Gold, Who can guess the 3rd??
Has to be stock trading, made my first million through it earlier this year as a newbie after I met a professional from a reputable firm, retiring next year with absolutely no fears
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Congratulations in advance on your retirement, That's impressive big bucks, personally tried doing that on my own with no luck for sometime now .Who is this professional you worked with please?
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"Alisan P Martin" she was in the news when she revived Grumac company in 2018. You can look her up on the web to get more info on her
stripping? onlyfans?? I could go on and on lol
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lol small world, met her once at a fund raiser for at risk kids in Dallas, great speaker
Isaac, you are moving in the right direction, keep going!
Wow so honest and positive keep your head up bro!
No disrespect to this guy at all, I can see he's trying and has shown us an honest account of how hard life can be. But, it definitely does make me feel alot better about where I'm at at 32 and thankful that I learned about finances in my early 20s. Just another example of why parents and schools really need to start teaching kids these financial lessons before they have to learn it themselves later on.
Yup, i could have been a millionaire by now if I knew basic investing and financial ideas at 18. My parents idea of raising was "Just get a degree, doesn't matter how much or in what." Yeah, that bad
Depends on the country you live in too. If you live in a country where poverty is the norm, it would be difficult for anyone to get out. The Phillipines as an example. My sister in law came to America to be “successful” with a high paying job. She sends money, clothes, and food every few months back home. I know other Filipinos that do the same. It’s a normal environment for the Phillipines. Only a few countries like the “western” countries, US, England, Russia are able to sustain a viable economy so that anyone in poverty can rise above their environment much easier than poor countries.
@@taoist32 true, but all these videos and most of the viewers are US/Canada, we all have the opportunity to be financially independent. However, how to achieve that is usually glossed over or not even mentioned early on in life, which is a shame because a kid fresh out of highschool with that knowledge has alot better chance of setting themselves and their family up for life. Starting early is one of the most important factors and most people don't learn until they are 30+ and have already dug themselves into a hole.
Parents can’t teach what they don’t know. Millennials have all of the information they need a click or two away.
Great job, Isaac! Keep it up!!
very true, i had almost the same background story, when i got a job at MacDonald i began to invest in Stocks and crypto with every pay check, today im a millionaire, crypto did the magic, tho i didnt know how to trade, i started using an automated HFT BOT for trading and i get daily 2.5%. i began accumulating till date.
This is probably one of the most honest and relatable episodes.