
My Dad Went Bankrupt, It Changed How I Think About Money
From Making Money by Damien Jordan & Timeyin Akerele from Most
May 4, 2026 · 1h 5m
About this episode
Chris Budd discusses how his father's bankruptcy influenced his views on wealth and financial planning.
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People in this episode
Hosts: Damien Jordan, Timeyin Akerele
Guest: Chris Budd
Topics covered
- wealth building
- financial planning
- money mindset
- bankruptcy impact
- personal finance
Keywords
- bankruptcy
- financial advice
- wealth
- money management
- investing
Sponsors
Vanta, Xero
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