How to Build a Vacation Fund That Pays You For Life + (Money Q&A)

Most people save for vacations one trip at a time and start over from zero every year. There is a version where you build the fund once and it keeps paying for your trips forever, and $100 a month is enough to start.  👉 Want personalized help from Andrew? Join Master Money Academy at https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/about  👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginner’s Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar\_id=21  👉 Live Call Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIw5xncfn5tZbGG\U22iZ3BUmyHe9fPvBQaC1vW\x1D7bJA/viewform  **What You'll Learn in This Episode** - How to build a vacation portfolio that funds your trips for life - The exact monthly number to start with, even if it's $100 - Why a taxable brokerage beats a savings account for 10-plus year goals - How to use travel hacking to cover trips while your portfolio compounds - How to earmark funds inside one brokerage account without opening five new ones - Why pulling from your 401(k) to kill your mortgage is usually the wrong move - How to buy a car with cash and spot a lemon before you hand over the money - The gift card scam draining balances before the card is ever opened - The best account to set your kids up for their first home **Start Here**  Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom.   👉 Try **Master Money Academy FREE** for 7 days today! https://mastermoney.co/join/ 👉 Join Andrew’s **FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass** https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar\_id=21 👉 Join The **Master Money Newsletter** where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week **Here**! https://expert-hustler-605.ck.page/6aa7bb9a79 **Partner Deals**   - Indeed → Get a $75 sponsored job credit http://Indeed.com/personalfinance - Wayfair → Up to  60% off | MEMORIAL DAY WAREHOUSE CLEAROUT http://wayfair.com - Chime → Get more rewarding fee-free banking at https://www.chime.com/PFP - Monarch Money → The all-in-one financial tool + Get 50% Off at http://www.monarch.com/PFP - Gelt - Get 10% off your first year by mentioning “Personal Finance Pod” on the intake form; the CTA is to book a free discovery call at joingelt.com - DeleteMe → 20% off with code PFP https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ **Resource/s**  - Car Insurance https://secure.money.com/pr/gc43ce394da5 - Best HYSA https://secure.money.com/pr/r453ecf4d190 - Stock  Brokerage Accounts https://secure.money.com/pr/v8d06f8de92c - Best IRAs https://secure.money.com/pr/oe09b73d1952 - Favorite Travel Credit Cards https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=mastermoney **Tool/s Mentioned**  - Index Fund & ETF Cheatsheet https://mastermoneyresources.com/index-fund-cheatsheet - Compound Interest Calculator https://expert-hustler-605.kit.com/aefaaad27e **Episode/s Mentioned**  - The System to Pay Cash For Cars (and NEVER Have a Payment Again!) https://youtu.be/kgmjjQEN3Xs - He Built A BILLION DOLLAR Real Estate Portfolio (Here's How!) with Brandon Turner https://youtu.be/\960B\GIGSo - How to RETIRE BY 30! (With Cody Berman) https://youtu.be/ffKv6M69SRI **Watch Next** - Hit This Number and You Can STOP SAVING! (Even When You are Young) https://youtu.be/R2ebV44XaAY - Why Franchises Might Be the Best Kept Wealth Building Secret with Alex Smereczniak https://youtu.be/3lXtpxTwrQI - Why a Mini Retirement Can Change Your Life https://youtu.be/o5HIfbIwfjI - Roth vs. Traditional, Dividend ETFs, and Catching Up in Your 40s (Money Q&A) https://youtu.be/jtITtSd6vjI - 5 Side Hustles That Can Turn Into a Full Time Income (Part 4) https://youtu.be/DPQwY\_U3lKY **Connect with Andrew** - Instagram → https://bit.ly/Skool-Instagram - TikTok → https://bit.ly/Skool-TikTok - Facebook → https://bit.ly/Skool-Facebook - Podcast → https://bit.ly/Skool-Podcast - Youtube → bit.ly/Skool-Youtube - Newsletter → https://bit.ly/Skool-Newsletter - Website →⁠ https://mastermoney.co ⁠ - X → ⁠https://x.com/mastermoneyco - LinkedIn →⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-giancola-45027b340 ⁠ **Question for you:** How much do you actually spend on vacations in a year? Post the number and see how it compares.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices