How I’m Building Wealth From $0 — My Simple Strategy
💬 Introduction
When you don’t come from money, building wealth can feel impossible. I know the feeling — I started at $0, juggling two jobs, trying to save and invest while still paying bills.
But here’s the truth: you don’t need to be rich to start building wealth. You need a plan.
This post breaks down the exact steps I’m taking — real moves, no fluff — to grow my money and build freedom over time.
🧮 Step 1: I Tracked Every Dollar
Before anything else, I had to understand where my money was going. I started tracking:
- Every paycheck
- Every bill
- Every random $6 coffee or $10 fast food run
Tool I used: Notion + Excel
(I’m working on a free budget tracker template — coming soon!)
This helped me build a realistic budget and cut down on things I didn’t need.
💸 Step 2: I Invested What I Could
Even with limited income, I started investing small amounts. I opened a Robinhood account and put $50/month into ETFs.
What I bought:
- SCHD (dividend income)
- VOO (broad S&P 500 exposure)
- QQQ (tech growth)
- JEPI (income-focused ETF)
It wasn’t about timing the market. It was about getting in and staying consistent.
🔥 Step 3: I Found Ways to Earn More
Budgeting only goes so far. So I looked at ways to increase my income.
- I kept my full-time jobs
- I launched The Rich Guy Math blog
- I’m building a system that will generate online income over time
This blog is my blueprint — for myself and for you.
📈 Step 4: I Stay Consistent
Wealth isn’t built overnight. I stick to the plan:
- Automatic investments every month
- I read books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Atomic Habits, and The Psychology of Money
- I avoid hype and focus on long-term habits
💭 Final Thoughts
If you’ve ever felt like you’re too broke to start building wealth — I’m living proof that’s not true.
You don’t need a six-figure salary. You need a system, discipline, and a vision.
And now you’ve got The Rich Guy Math to help.
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