Amid inflation and rising interest rates, traditional financial strategies are evolving. Dive in as Alan Franks, CFP®, CLU, CFBS, shares modern approaches to financial planning, investment strategies, and wealth-building in today's challenging market. Key takeaways to listen for [05:05] Biggest myths about passive income and why it’s not truly passive [09:45] Why rental properties aren’t the cash cows they used to be [14:45] How much you actually need to be financially free today [19:54] What to do with home equity and investment accounts [30:06] The hidden impact of inflation and why people underestimate it Resources mentioned in this episode [00:30] EmPowered Money by Alan Franks | Kindle and Paperback [16:53] The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel | Kindle , Paperback , and Hardcover [17:25] Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy | Kindle and Paperback [41:34] Get your FREE personalized 10-Minute Financial Plan! Complete EmPowered Money's quick questionnaire and take the first step toward financial clarity. Start now at https://www.empowered-money.com/ . About Alan Franks, CFP®, CLU, CFBS Alan Franks, CFP®, CLU, CFBS, is the founder of Empowered Money and the author of "EmPowered Money," a guide to financial planning. With a background in Economics and Entrepreneurial Management from Mercer University, Alan started his career in financial planning during the 2008 financial crisis. His firm, The Mill Financial Partners, focuses on helping individuals manage their finances to achieve a fulfilling life. Alan lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and two rescue dogs, sharing his expertise to empower others financially. Connect with Alan Website: EmPowered Money | The Mill Financial Partners Instagram: @frankly_financial LinkedIn: Alan Franks, CFP®, CLU, CFBS Follow Us On Social Media YouTube: Truly Passive Income TikTok: @trulypassiveincome Instagram: @truly_passive_income Facebook: Truly Passive Twitter: @trulypassive Download Our FREE Passive Investor Toolkit Everything you need to get started in passive investing - Download Here…