Where Does Your Money Go in the First 72 Hours?

Where Does Your Money Go in the First 72 Hours?

From The Practical Wealth Show by Curtis May

May 14, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 381

About this episode

Curtis May discusses the reasons behind rapid money disappearance and offers strategies for better cashflow control.

Most people don't have an income problem. They have a cashflow control problem. In this episode, Curtis May breaks down why money disappears so quickly — even for high-income earners and business owners — and why budgeting alone usually fails. You'll learn: Why most people unknowingly operate from one financial bucket The hidden danger of unmanaged cashflow Why wealthy people use systems instead of budgets How "wealth transfers" quietly drain your income Why liquidity matters more than most people realize The difference between tracking money and controlling money How cashflow mapping creates financial clarity and control Curtis also introduces the concept of: "Tell your money where to go instead of asking where it went." This episode is especially important for: Business owners Families living paycheck-to-paycheck despite good income Professionals with debt and no liquidity Anyone frustrated by financial stress and disorganization If you want to stop reacting to money and start controlling it, this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned Money Organization Plan Cashflow Mapping Money4Life Blueprint Debt-Free for Life concepts Reservoir Account strategy Schedule a Strategy…

People in this episode

Host: Curtis May

Topics covered

  • cashflow control
  • budgeting
  • financial clarity
  • wealth management
  • money management

Keywords

  • cashflow
  • budgeting
  • financial systems
  • wealth transfers
  • liquidity
  • money tracking
  • financial stress

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Money Organization Plan, Cashflow Mapping, Money4Life Blueprint, Debt-Free for Life, Reservoir Account, Practical Wealth

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