Episode 470- Why Doing Nothing Is the Most Expensive Decision You'll Ever Make with Amanda Holden

About this episode

Amanda Holden discusses the importance of taking action in investing and building wealth, emphasizing that doing nothing is the most expensive decision one can make.

In this episode, I'm joined by Amanda Holden, who has built a powerful platform making investing feel truly accessible. She's now bringing that same approach to her new book, How to Be a Rich Old Lady . We dive into what it really takes to build wealth, why so many people get stuck before they even get started, and how investing isn't about being perfect, it's about taking action. Here's what we discuss: What financial independence really looks like beyond a number and how it gives you the freedom to choose how you live and work + more Why choosing between a 401(k) and a Roth IRA matters less than actually getting started and investing consistently How to think about investing while in debt and when to prioritize paying it off vs. building wealth The mindset shift needed to start investing even if you feel late or unsure, and why doing nothing guarantees staying stuck What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and Uncertainty A book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action steps Updated corrections from the original hardcover…

People in this episode

Host: Jamila Souffrant

Guest: Amanda Holden

Topics covered

• investing
• financial independence
• wealth building
• mindset shift
• debt management

Keywords

• investing
• financial independence
• wealth
• 401(k)
• Roth IRA
• debt
• mindset
• action

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: How to Be a Rich Old Lady, Your Journey to Financial Freedom

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