Welcome to 'Building Your Money Machine, hosted by Mel Abraham, CPA, a renowned financial expert and author of USA Today Bestseller, 'Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!.' On this podcast, Mel shares his insights and experiences from over 30 years in the field of wealth-building, entrepreneurship and mentorship to financial freedom. Each episode provides actionable strategies to master your money, remove financial stress, and live a ...
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When You Get RICH, Tell NO ONE (Act Like You're Poor)
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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m shedding light on one of the most misunderstood secrets in wealth-building—why the truly rich keep their wealth quiet and what that means for living a life of freedom, choice, and peace of mind. If you’ve ever thought that being rich means showing off the fancy car, watc…
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12 Signs That Predict You'll Be a Multi Millionaire
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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show, where we break down exactly what it takes to master your money, eliminate financial stress, and build a life of choice. In today's episode, I’m diving into the 12 wealth signals that can predict whether you’re on the millionaire track long before your bank account proves it. That’s…
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Why Keeping Over THIS AMOUNT In Cash Is a Huge Mistake
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Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m busting one of the biggest financial myths out there—and it’s something I see trip people up over and over again: the idea that the more cash you keep in the bank, the safer and wealthier you’ll be. In reality, sitting on too much cash might just be one of the riskiest moves for your …
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35 Years of Investing Lessons in 21 Minutes (From a CPA)
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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on my 35+ years of investing experience—real-world, in-the-trenches lessons learned as a CPA, entrepreneur, and investor who’s seen it all. Forget the hype about AI stocks, crypto, and so-called secret get-rich-quick strategies. In this episode, …
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9 Subtle Signs You’re Building REAL Wealth
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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what REAL wealth looks like. If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through Instagram, dazzled by flashy cars, luxury homes, and rooftop cocktails—this is your wake-up call. Because let’s be honest: most of what people call …
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9 Things Rich People Don’t Waste Money On
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Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! I’m Mel Abraham, and today we’re tearing down the myths that social media, Instagram, and pop culture sell about wealth—the fancy cars, designer wardrobes, and mega-mansions. Real wealth isn’t about showing off; it’s about saying “no” to the things that drain your poten…
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How to Have Better Finances Than 95% of People (in 3 Months)
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Welcome to another action-packed episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we’re diving into a game plan that can completely transform your finances in just 90 days. I know—big promise. But after 30-plus years as a CPA, entrepreneur, and coach, I’ve seen what keeps people stuck, stressed, and feeling left behind. It isn’t laziness or …
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Welcome to another value-packed episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a side of wealth that’s rarely talked about — the subtle, quiet signals that reveal true financial freedom. Ever wondered how someone can fly first class in Costco jeans, or why the flashiest person at the valet isn't always the w…
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Wealth Explodes after $100K But Only If You Avoid These Traps!
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Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most pivotal milestones on your wealth-building journey—the $100,000 mark. Maybe you’ve already reached it in your savings, investments, or revenue, or maybe you’re well on your way. Either way, hitting that first hundred grand isn’t the finish l…
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ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Every Level of Wealth in 37 mins
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Welcome to another empowering episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! I’m Mel Abraham, your host, and today I’m pulling back the curtain on something I’ve learned after decades as a CPA and money mentor: wealth is not just predictable, it’s climbable. After staring at more spreadsheets and tax returns than I care to admit, I can confidentl…
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Never Make These 12 Mistakes if You Want to Retire
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Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on why so many hardworking people spend 40 years saving faithfully, only to find themselves broke or stressed out in retirement. Let me assure you—it’s not because you didn’t work hard enough. It’s because you might have fallen for certa…
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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic that’s everywhere on your social feeds, but rarely talked about honestly: The Real Cost of Pretending to be Rich. If you’ve ever felt that pressure to keep up with the Joneses—posting exotic vacations, driving luxury cars, sporting des…
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Why Buying a Home is NOT the American Dream
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Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a financial “truth” we’ve all been sold: that buying a home is the ultimate American Dream. If you’ve ever felt pressure to own a house—or worried that renting means you’re “throwing money away”—this episode is for you. Let’s get r…
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Why Most Americans Never Escape the Middle Class Trap
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Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m bringing you a replay of a live session that hit so hard, it blew up my inbox with requests. So, you asked—I delivered. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things—holding down a good job, maybe even bought the house and putting money away—yet y…
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Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most popular and controversial trends in personal finance today: the FIRE movement — Financial Independence, Retire Early. After more than 30 years as a CPA, entrepreneur, and financial educator, I've witnessed countless people chase th…
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If You Don't Understand Bonds, You Don't Understand Money
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Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a market that quietly runs the show behind the scenes—one that most people don’t truly understand: the bond market. You may have heard that bonds are “boring,” reserved for your grandma’s retirement or a dusty corner of finance. We…
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Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m sharing the seven things I wish I knew before I retired—and let me tell you, making the leap from building wealth to living off it is a much bigger mental switch than I ever imagined. We’ll dig into the psychological shift from the accumulation phase (saving, in…
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8 Signs You're NOT Ready For The Upcoming Recession
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Welcome to another impactful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m taking a practical look at a question on everyone’s mind: Are you really ready for the next recession? There’s a lot of noise out there about the stock market, scary headlines, and economic forecasts. But let me set the record straight—recessions aren’t about t…
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Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I'm laying out something I wish someone had handed to me decades ago: the real, unfiltered playbook to life—especially when it comes to money, work, health, and relationships. I’m Mel Abraham, and after 30+ years as a financial expert, entrepreneur, and mentor, I kn…
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How to Build Your Financial Freedom Engine (Step-by-Step)
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Welcome to a special episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m sharing something truly unique—a live keynote session I delivered to a room full of high-achieving entrepreneurs, each of whom invested over $10,000 to be there. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to build your Financial Freedom Engine, step-by-step, so yo…
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Stop These 8 Habits to Quietly Build Wealth (I wish I knew this sooner)
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Welcome to another great episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—saving, hustling, even dabbling in investing—but still not seeing your wealth build the way you’d hoped, you are absolutely not alone. Today, I’m flipping the script and sharing the eight habits you need to stop if yo…
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ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Why Net Worth Skyrockets At $100k
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Have you ever wondered why building wealth feels like such a slow grind in the beginning, but then—almost out of nowhere—your net worth starts accelerating? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a tipping point that changes everything: hitting your first …
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My Honest Advice To Anyone Who Wants To Get Rich
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Ever wonder why it feels like you’re working harder than ever but never seem to get ahead financially? You’re not failing because you’re lazy; you’re failing because you’re financially directionless. That’s the hard truth, and today, I’m bringing you the raw, no-fluff advice I wish someone had told me decades ago about what it really takes to get r…
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Why Dumb People Are Making More Money Than You
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Welcome back to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a question that eats at almost everyone on their wealth journey: Why does it seem like people who aren’t any “smarter” than you are making more money—and living their dream lives—while you’re stuck meal-prepping, maxing out your Roth IRA,…
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15 Things That Are a Complete Waste of Your Money
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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this episode, I’m getting real and a little bit blunt as we tackle a question I know many of us have asked ourselves: “Where the heck is all my money going?” Maybe you haven’t splurged on a yacht, but if you’ve ever wondered why your bank account doesn’t reflect the hard work yo…
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