{"id":923,"date":"2026-08-05T18:40:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartmoneymaps.com\/?p=923"},"modified":"2026-08-05T18:40:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:40:38","slug":"the-5-numbers-you-need-to-know-to-build-wealth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartmoneymaps.com\/?p=923","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Numbers You Need to Know to Build Wealth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YXy2sHoAQYk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Want to build wealth but aren&#8217;t sure which financial metrics actually matter? In this episode, Bo breaks down the five numbers everyone should know to build wealth: income, expenses, margin, savings rate, and net worth. Learn how these simple personal finance metrics reveal whether you&#8217;re making real financial progress, how close you are to financial independence, and where you can improve. Whether you&#8217;re just starting your investing journey or optimizing your retirement strategy, tracking these numbers can transform the way you manage money. If you&#8217;ve ever searched for how to build wealth, how much you should save, how to calculate net worth, or how to reach financial independence faster, this video is for you.<\/p>\n<p>Timestamps<br \/>\n00:00:00 Introduction: The 5 Numbers That Build Wealth<br \/>\n00:00:35 Number 1: Income \u2014 Your Greatest Wealth-Building Tool<br \/>\n00:01:53 Number 2: Expenses \u2014 Where Your Money Really Goes<br \/>\n00:03:08 Number 3: Margin \u2014 The Secret to Building Wealth Faster<br \/>\n00:04:31 Number 4: Savings Rate \u2014 Are You Saving Enough?<br \/>\n00:05:37 Number 5: Net Worth \u2014 Your Ultimate Financial Scorecard<br \/>\n00:07:00 Next Step: Where to Invest Using the Financial Order of Operations<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 How Much Should You Save? \u2192 https:\/\/moneyguy.com\/resource\/how-much-to-save\/<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd17 Net Worth Template \u2192 https:\/\/moneyguy.com\/resource\/net-worth-template\/<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd17 Budgeting Ultimate Guide \u2192 https:\/\/moneyguy.com\/guide\/budgeting\/<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd17 Financial Order of Operations \u2192 https:\/\/moneyguy.com\/guide\/foo\/<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd17 Wealth Multiplier Guide \u2192 https:\/\/moneyguy.com\/guide\/wealth-multiplier\/<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf93  Brian Preston (CFP\u00ae, CPA) and Bo Hanson (CFA\u00ae, CFP\u00ae) share professional insights to help you own your financial future.<\/p>\n<p>Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources: https:\/\/moneyguy.com\/resources\/<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/MoneyGuyShow?sub_confirmation=1<\/p>\n<p>Connect with us on social media for more content: https:\/\/moneyguy.com\/link-in-bio\/<\/p>\n<p>Take the relationship to the next level and become a client: https:\/\/moneyguy.com\/become-a-client\/<\/p>\n<p>#WealthBuilding #PersonalFinance2026 #RetirementPlanning #FinancialFreedom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to build wealth but aren&#8217;t sure which financial metrics actually matter? 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