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This episode discusses Elon Musk's salary and its implications on understanding personal wealth and income.

Send us Fan Mail The richest man alive reportedly pays himself a salary of just $54,080 a year. It's true and almost everyone read it backwards. In this episode: Why "he only earns $54,080" is completely true and completely beside the pointIncome vs. wealth: the river and the reservoir, and why we were taught to watch the wrong oneHow the very wealthy actually fund their lives (and why it isn't a salary)Listen now! Support the show 🎓 Ready to take the first real step? Join our free Investing ...

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