EP: 2074•15 May 2025

Do this every time you get paid (Economist’s Routine)⎥Ep. 2074

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss what to do every time you get paid — and how to create a simple system that helps you grow wealth without overthinking it.

You’ll learn:

Why budgeting doesn’t work (and what to do instead)
How to set up the 4-bank-account system used by Ed and Andrew
And how to build your “silent salary” — income that grows while you sleep
Want to know what it’ll cost to invest in your first property? Use our free property investment calculator to see how much you’ll need to top it up each week.

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