Why Your 40s is the Best Decade to Build Wealth
56K views · Jul 20, 2026 · Howto & Style
Comments · 213
@David-mw3th · 2 months ago
I didn't start making any extra money until i was 42.
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@ShreeVivekAgrawal · 2 months ago
I went from 0 at 42 to unimaginable financially security by 48. So yes its true.
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@Ryanpaevey-n7f · 2 months ago
😊 Unfortunately, not all of us were financially literate early in life. I was 45 when I finally took the time to educate myself and start making real changes. At that point, I was $97,000 in debt with zero savings or retirement. Fast forward just two years-I'm now completely debt-free with a net worth a of over $870k.That may not sound like a huge number to some, but to me, it's something I'm incredibly proud of. I'm currently fast-tracking my wealth-building journey, already investing $550,000 and owing absolutely nothing to anyone. Since I joined this channel three year ago, my mindset and financial habits have transformed. It's a good feeling. I managed to grow a Portfolio of around 5 bitcoins in the space of a few months.Thanks again, Valerie Peyson, for the regular updates
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@5canwalk · 2 months ago (edited)
Just want to say that even though I m from Singapore, 54, single, male, your advice is sound.
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@Marvelous-Marvi-Marv-Marv · 2 months ago
In my 40’s my kids are out the house and I’m socking away $5K-$6K/month! LFG!!!
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@WatchStoryReel · 2 months ago
I thought getting rich in my 40s was too late. Then I looked at my spending habits from my 20s and realized the delay was completely understandable. Even my wallet said, "Now we're ready."
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@kirisolo · 2 months ago
Thank you!!! That was exactly what I needed to hear!
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@cordock85 · 1 month ago
41 and relate to most of this. Early 20s first home and broke with child, 30s second child and financially happy, 41 and mortgage paid off in approx 3 years.
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@gregb2 · 2 months ago
nailed it, no one but this guy talks about the money struggle + lack of knowledge of investing when you are young. thank you
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@fkillah · 3 weeks ago
This hits home. I only wish I started earlier but it’s not too late. I started to hit peak earnings in my 40s and started investing heavily and consistently and it’s already paid off.
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@vincentprice-o9f · 1 month ago
I did not start saving money until i was in my late 30s ..
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@angolinchos · 2 months ago
Great message and well delivered! Thanks!
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