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![Budgetdog_ Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::342811359.png) Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA [@Budgetdog_](/creator/twitter/Budgetdog_) on x 161.3K followers
Created: 2025-07-13 16:54:54 UTC

Don't forget about the basics:

1) Kill any debt over X%
2) Max your 401k and Roth IRA
3) Set up automated investments
4) Build a 3-6 mo emergency fund

This should be the bare minimum before any "alternative" investments.


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