Ep. 46 – Should I “Die with Zero?”
In this episode, Kevin Lao discusses the key takeaways from the book ‘Die with Zero’ by Bill Perkins.
He emphasizes the importance of using money as a resource and not hoarding it. He also talks about the concept of return on experiences and the different life phases for different experiences.
Kevin highlights the significance of investing in one’s health and giving with a warm hand instead of a cold one.
He also mentions the Life Cycle Hypothesis and the importance of insurance products in mitigating financial risks.
Lastly, he discusses the potential drawbacks of enabling children and the importance of open communication when giving money.
Takeaways
- Money should be used as a resource and not hoarded.
- Invest in experiences and prioritize return on experiences.
- Consider the different life phases for different experiences.
- Invest in your health to enjoy retirement fully.
- Give with a warm hand instead of a cold one and consider the impact of timing.
- Evaluate insurance products to mitigate financial risks.
- Be cautious about enabling children and have open communication about money.
- Customize your financial plan based on your unique circumstances and objectives.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Mission of the Podcast
- 02:26 Recommendation of the Book ‘Die with Zero’
- 04:29 Using Money as a Resource
- 07:43 Prioritizing Return on Experiences
- 11:10 Different Life Phases for Different Experiences
- 14:01 Investing in Your Health
- 16:14 Giving with a Warm Hand
- 26:49 The Role of Insurance Products in Retirement Planning
Links
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Living to 100: https://www.livingto100.com/
Die With Zero book: https://www.diewithzerobook.com/welcome
