From $1,600 to Millionaire Before 40 with Laurie Itkin
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- Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen
- Published
- Fri 13 Jun 2025
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What if the key to financial independence and peace of mind was simply knowing where your money goes every month?
In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Laurie Itkin, a financial advisor and certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA). She is also the author of the Amazon best-seller, Every Woman Should Know Her Options: Invest Your Way to Financial Empowerment. Investopedia named Ms. Itkin one of the top 100 most influential financial advisors in the country. Laurie’s not just an expert, she’s lived the journey herself, becoming a millionaire before 40 and writing a book about it.
Laurie shares her personal story growing up with a single mom who depended financially on others, and how that shaped her fierce commitment to financial independence. She dives deep into the common financial pitfalls women face, especially around divorce, and why budgeting and investing aren’t just smart, they’re mandatory steps for every woman’s future security.
You’ll get Laurie’s no-nonsense, “cold shower” advice on spending less than you earn, making investing a budget priority, and why even high earners can’t afford to ignore where their money is going. Plus, she breaks down why prenups matter and the financial realities of marriage and divorce across different states.
00:32 The Importance of Prenups in Modern Marriages
01:15 Financial Conversations Before Marriage
02:30 Normalizing Prenups and Financial Transparency
04:58 Introducing Laurie
05:50 Laurie's Background
08:03 The Reality of Financial Independence for Women
14:28 Laurie's Smart Investment at 24
18:07 Understanding Stock Dividends and Covered Calls
18:55 Secrets to Becoming a Millionaire
19:27 The Importance of Budgeting and Investing
20:41 Overcoming the Fear of Investing
22:27 Navigating Divorce Financially
33:26 Defining Financial Freedom
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