Lottery Episode

About this episode

The episode explores the difference between being rich and being wealthy, particularly in the context of professional firefighters dreaming about winning the lottery.

Welcome to The Fiscal Firehouse, a podcast dedicated to improving the finances of professional firefighters. Today we’re diving into the fantasy we’ve all had — hitting the lottery. But before you start spending your millions, we’ll explore the real question: what’s the difference between being rich and being wealthy ? Because in the fire service and in life, it’s not just about how much you make — it’s about how long it lasts.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jon Beattie, Louie Barela

Topics covered

• lottery
• wealth
• rich vs wealthy
• fire service finances
• financial planning

Keywords

• lottery
• wealth
• rich
• financial planning
• firefighters

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