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Building Your Money Machine
Welcome to 'Building Your Money Machine, hosted by Mel Abraham, CPA, a renowned financial expert and author of USA Today Bestseller, 'Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!.' On this podcast, Mel shares his insights and experiences from over 30 years in the field of wealth-building, entrepreneurship and mentorship to financial freedom. Each episode provides actionable strategies to master your money, remove financial stress, and live a life by choice, not chance. Whether you work for a company, are a seasoned entrepreneur or someone just starting out on your financial journey, this podcast offers the tools, actionable frameworks and knowledge you need to create your own money machine and secure your financial future. Tune in weekly for expert advice, inspiring guest interviews, and the practical wisdom that will help you take control of your financial destiny. Subscribe now and start building the life you’ve always dreamed of.
Episodes
511 episodes
What Every Level of Wealth ACTUALLY Feels Like
Welcome to another real-talk episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! I’m cutting through the Instagram gloss to break down what every level of wealth ACTUALLY feels like—not what it looks like, but the true emotions, stress, and choice...
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Episode 414
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24:32
7 Signs Someone is Fake Rich
Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m breaking down the 7 signs that someone is “fake rich” — and why it’s so easy to unintentionally build a life that looks impressive on the outside, yet fe...
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The Psychology of Families Who Stay Rich For Generations
Welcome to another impactful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this episode, I pull back the curtain on a topic that’s rarely talked about honestly...the psychology of families who stay rich for generations. Did you know that ...
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Episode 412
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28:58
Rich People Don’t Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 Things
Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! This time, I’m peeling back the curtain on what rich people really buy - and it’s not flashy cars or designer labels. If you think luxury means freedom, think again. I...
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Episode 411
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24:43
Every Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into Explained
Welcome to the Building Your Money Machine Show, where we strip away the myths and breakdown the real traps that keep hardworking, smart people stuck in the middle class—just like I was at one point. In this episode, I’m exposing the sneaky fin...
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Episode 410
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26:49
Ranking Every Asset Class in a Financial Crisis
Today, I’m tackling a question that keeps a lot of people up at night: What assets actually hold their value if we ever face a currency reset—and why? If your whole financial plan depends on the dollar behaving forever, you may need to rethink ...
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Episode 409
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I'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with Money
Ever feel like money is controlling more of your life than you’d like? You’re not alone—and today, I’m politely begging you to get good with money, starting now! In this episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show, I break down the exact re...
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Episode 408
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23:38
10 Frugal Spending Habits That Will Save You Serious Money in 2026
Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 10 frugal spending habits that can save you serious money in 2026 and beyond. If you think frugality is all about sacrifice or living like a miser, think again. This episode is about reclaimin...
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Episode 407
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24:25
The Psychology of People Who Grew Up Poor
In this episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show, I dive into the psychology behind people who grew up poor and why simply earning more doesn’t fix financial stress. If you’ve ever felt poor, even when the income is coming in...
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Episode 406
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25:15
9 SIGNS You’re Secretly Getting RICH Even if You Don’t Feel It
In today’s episode, I break down the 9 signs you’re secretly getting rich—even if you don’t feel it yet. I know this topic will challenge so many of the common beliefs out there about what wealth really looks and feels like-because real ...
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Episode 405
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21:37
When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day Job?
In this episode, I share the insight that changed my own life and financial journey. After decades as a CPA, entrepreneur, and money mentor, I know the sting of missing the moment when your financial engine takes over. I break down why investme...
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Episode 404
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23:04
Why wealth EXPLODES after owning 1 rental property... But Only If You Do This
Here’s what you’ll walk away with: a clear understanding of how owning a rental property—structured properly—becomes one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available. I cut through the confusion, myths, and “magic” sometimes associated ...
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Episode 403
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21:49
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How To Invest In Alternative Asset Classes (Like Gold & Silver)
Today, I’m breaking down how to invest in alternative asset classes like gold and silver—and more importantly, how to think about them the right way, so they actually support your wealth instead of quietly sabotaging it.I get it: there’s...
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Episode 402
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The Japanese Philosophy That Made Me Rich
Today, I’m sharing the Japanese philosophy that fundamentally changed my approach to wealth—and ultimately, made me rich. If you’ve ever felt that your financial life is fragile, like a single surprise could wipe it all out, you’re not alone.&n...
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Episode 401
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You'll Never Feel Rich, Here's Why
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m shining a spotlight on a reality most people don’t want to talk about: the fact that earning more money doesn’t automatically make you feel rich or...
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Episode 400
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24:21
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The Real Number That Predicts Your Wealth (It's Not Your Net Worth)
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. In this episode, I’m tackling one of the biggest misconceptions in personal finance: that net worth is the best predictor of wealth and financial freedom. Spo...
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Episode 399
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9 Subtle Behaviors That Quietly Signal You're Upper Class
Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic that goes far beyond just dollars in the bank. We’re talking about 9 subtle behaviors that quietly signal you’re upper class — an...
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Episode 398
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The Psychology of People Who Have $1M Net Worth
Welcome to another power-packed episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what truly separates those who actually cross the million-dollar net worth line from those who just spin their wheels — and ...
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Episode 397
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23:09
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The Silent Rules of the Financial System That Keep You Poor
Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on the silent rules of the financial system—the unwritten games that keep so many smart, hardworking people stuck on the treadmi...
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Episode 396
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26:09
7 Assets Rich People Never Buy And The Poor Always Do
Welcome to another actionable episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic that quietly separates the wealthy from everyone else: the assets you choose not to buy. We’ve all been taugh...
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Episode 395
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25:12
How Much Money Do You Actually Need to Be Rich in 2026
Welcome to another transformative episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. In today’s solo conversation, I’m challenging what it really means to be “rich” in America — and why chasing after the top 1% might not bring you the fulfillment...
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Episode 394
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23:27
Psychology of People Who Act Poor When They're Rich
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m getting real about a topic that may surprise you: the psychology of people who act poor—even when they’re actually rich. After more than 30 years w...
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Episode 393
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21:37
I Met 400+ Millionaires - This is what I LEARNED
Welcome to a game-changing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! I’m Mel Abraham, and today I’m pulling back the curtain on the habits and behaviors I learned first-hand from sitting in rooms with over 400+ millionaires. Trust me whe...
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Episode 392
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25:18
Once You Get Rich, Change These 6 Things Immediately
Welcome to another transformative episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m tearing back the curtain on what really needs to change once you start building serious wealth—and the handful of things you must never change, no mat...
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Episode 391
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12 Unsexy Habits That Made Me Serious Money
Welcome back to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on the habits that don’t get much hype — the “unsexy” routines that quietly made me and my clients serious money and, more importantly,...
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Episode 390
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