Life Changing Wealth, By James D Baldwin

The Five Jobs of Money

Most people obsess over one. You need all five to win.

Jul 5 • James D Baldwin

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June 2026

Three alternatives to cash for your house fund. The real rewards and risks.

The rule holds if you know when you'll buy. Many people don't, so I ran the numbers.

Jun 20 • James D Baldwin

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Most high earners park cash in the wrong place.

This is a follow-up to “Most People Park Cash in the Wrong Place,” which applied to most savers. This follow up is for high earners or people who live…

Jun 7 • James D Baldwin

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May 2026

I've tried 50+ money tools. You need about 5.

Cash, housing, investing, social security, and knowing when you can walk away. One tool each.

May 24 • James D Baldwin

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How much you need to retire. Finally a simple answer.

Figure out the one number you need to be financially independent. It takes less than 1 minute.

May 9 • James D Baldwin

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April 2026

How to dodge more taxes with a Traditional 401k.

Roth could be costing you $85,000+. (Calculator included)

Apr 25 • James D Baldwin

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How to avoid a disaster investing in rental property. And what I did instead.

The math of a bullet dodged: Real estate investing vs. the stock market

Apr 8 • James D Baldwin

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March 2026

Whether you have $1 or $1M invested, you need to answer these 3 questions.

Part of an ongoing series on Managing Your Investments: How to optimize without obsessing.

Mar 29 • James D Baldwin

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If I Started Investing In 2026, This Is What I Would Do (Guide)

Skip the stock-picking stress and learn the exact 5 steps I would take to go from zero to a fully automated, tax-advantaged investment portfolio.

Mar 18 • James D Baldwin

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How To Fund a Six-month Career Break Without Derailing Retirement.

Most people overestimate the cost by 2x. Here's how to calculate yours.

Mar 8 • James D Baldwin

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February 2026

Avoid These 12 Common Investing Mistakes to Grow Richer

The small investing mistakes that delay financial independence and the simple systems that fix them permanently.

Feb 25 • James D Baldwin

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The $400,000 Mortgage Mistake Most People Make

Pay off your mortgage or invest? A wealth building framework that gives you more options.

Feb 15 • James D Baldwin

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