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Building Your Money Machine

Mel H Abraham, CPA, CVA, ASA

Welcome to "Building Your Money Machine, hosted by Mel Abraham, CPA, a renowned financial expert and author of USA Today Bestseller, "Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!." On this podcast, Mel shares his insights and experiences from over 30 years in the field of wealth-building, entrepreneurship and mentorship to financial freedom. Each episode provides actionable strategies to master your money, remove financial stress, and live a life by

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19:08

40 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 40s

Building Your Money Machine ·

2025/08/28

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I'm laying out something I wish someone had handed to me decades ago: the real, unfiltered playbook to life—especially when it comes to money, work, health, and relationships. I’m Mel Abraham, and after 30+ years as a financial expert, entrepreneur, and mentor, I know that the harshest truths are the ones that ultimately set us free. And that’s what I’m putting on the table for you today. I’m sharing 40 harsh ...

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31:57

How to Build Your Financial Freedom Engine...

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2025/08/25

Welcome to a special episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m sharing something truly unique—a live keynote session I delivered to a room full of high-achieving entrepreneurs, each of whom invested over $10,000 to be there. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to build your Financial Freedom Engine, step-by-step, so your money works harder for you than you ever did for it. Let’s be real: true financial freedom isn’t about chasing raises or staying trapped on the ...

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30:56

Stop These 8 Habits to Quietly Build Wealth (I wish I...

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2025/08/21

Welcome to another great episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—saving, hustling, even dabbling in investing—but still not seeing your wealth build the way you’d hoped, you are absolutely not alone. Today, I’m flipping the script and sharing the eight habits you need to stop if you want to quietly and effectively build lasting wealth. Trust me, these aren’t the typical suspects you see in every personal finance blog; these a...

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21:27

ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Why Net Worth Skyrockets At $100k

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2025/08/18

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Have you ever wondered why building wealth feels like such a slow grind in the beginning, but then—almost out of nowhere—your net worth starts accelerating? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a tipping point that changes everything: hitting your first $100,000 of investable net worth. I know firsthand how discouraging it can feel to be saving, investing, and doing all the “right” things, only to ...

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30:05

My Honest Advice To Anyone Who Wants To Get Rich

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2025/08/14

Ever wonder why it feels like you’re working harder than ever but never seem to get ahead financially? You’re not failing because you’re lazy; you’re failing because you’re financially directionless. That’s the hard truth, and today, I’m bringing you the raw, no-fluff advice I wish someone had told me decades ago about what it really takes to get rich—and (spoiler alert) it’s NOT about grinding harder, hoarding cash, or chasing the next big promotion. In this episode, I walk you through the n...

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21:16

Why Dumb People Are Making More Money Than You

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2025/08/11

Welcome back to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a question that eats at almost everyone on their wealth journey: Why does it seem like people who aren’t any “smarter” than you are making more money—and living their dream lives—while you’re stuck meal-prepping, maxing out your Roth IRA, and still feeling… stuck? Let’s get real. We’ve all been told that if you’re smart, work hard, and follow the “rules,” wealth will follow. But aft...

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32:00

15 Things That Are a Complete Waste of Your Money

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2025/08/07

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this episode, I’m getting real and a little bit blunt as we tackle a question I know many of us have asked ourselves: “Where the heck is all my money going?” Maybe you haven’t splurged on a yacht, but if you’ve ever wondered why your bank account doesn’t reflect the hard work you’re putting in, you’re in the right place. I break down the 15 perfectly normal — but totally destructive — ways your wealth is secretly bleeding ...

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18:21

If The Dollar Is Collapsing - Is It Worth Saving Money?

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2025/08/04

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the questions I get asked the most: If the dollar keeps losing value, is saving money even worth it anymore? With all the media chatter about inflation and the dollar weakening, it’s easy to feel like putting money in a savings account is about as useful as trying to fill a leaky bucket. Cash feels safe, but it seems like it’s just quietly melting away right under us. Should you b...

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22:34

7 Smart Habits of Quiet Millionaires

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2025/07/31

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic I’ve seen play out over my decades as an entrepreneur, money mentor, and financial expert: the 7 smart habits of quiet millionaires. We’re talking about the folks who build real, lasting wealth—not with flashy cars or Instagram fame, but with purposeful, behind-the-scenes action that gives them true freedom and peace of mind. Ever wonder why some millionaires seem to live loud, b...

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29:12

7 Reasons Why The Wealthy NEVER Trade Time For Money

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2025/07/28

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m shining a light on a game-changing concept that separates the truly wealthy from everyone else: refusing to trade your time for money. If you’ve ever looked at your calendar and wondered if the hamster wheel of back-to-back meetings, errands, and calls is really the endgame, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the seven key reasons why the wealthy never play the time-for-dollars game—and how you can stop being the...

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24:54

The Truth About Net Worth: Are You Rich or Poor?

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2025/07/24

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic that most people either misunderstand or try desperately to ignore: your net worth. Are you actually middle class, or is your paycheck just telling you a comforting story while your bank account plays hide and seek? We’re cutting through the noise and numbers to uncover the truth about wealth in America — what it means to be lower, middle, or upper class, and, more crucially, how...

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19:14

The Financial Industry's Biggest Lie About Compound...

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2025/07/21

Welcome back to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest myths the financial industry loves to sell: the fantasy of compound interest as the ultimate, effortless path to wealth. We all hear that “compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and while it’s powerful, the way Wall Street sells it can leave you feeling like you were promised a yacht and handed a pool noodle with a dream. In this episode, I bust the ...

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34:26

1970s Money Habits Not Taught Today... That We Need...

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2025/07/17

Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m taking you on a trip down memory lane to the 1970s—a wild economic decade full of stagflation, sky-high interest rates, and mile-long gas lines. Yet, my parents and so many others made it work on a single income. They raised families, lived in modest homes, and managed to save, even with all the financial chaos swirling around them. I wanted to pull back the curtain on those 1970s money habits—the ones ...

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38:10

Accountant Debunks: The Most Controversial Topics in...

Building Your Money Machine ·

2025/07/14

Welcome back to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m rolling up my sleeves and getting honest about the most controversial topics in personal finance. You know the ones—those “hot takes” that get tossed around at barbecues, family gatherings, and across social media feeds, usually prefaced with something like, “Well, my buddy said...”—and before you know it, that spicy advice is burning a hole in your financial future. In this episode, I’m debunking some of the ...

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29:11

The WORST Investment Lies Told by Finance Gurus

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2025/07/10

Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this episode, we’re shining a light on the WORST investment lies that too many finance gurus still tell — and that may be keeping you stuck, stressed, and second-guessing your financial future. Have you ever noticed how those so-called experts make wealth building sound as easy as ordering takeout? Just click a button, sit back, and supposedly your net worth skyrockets overnight. Well, real investing isn’t full of fairy dust or secret f...

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26:02

8 Signs You're Doing Well Financially (Even If It...

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2025/07/07

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Ever scrolled through Instagram and wondered if you missed some secret wealth-building meeting where the yachts, private jets, and monster bank accounts were handed out? You’re not alone, trust me. It can feel like everyone else is crushing the money game while you’re just trying to keep your shopping cart (with the squeaky wheel, no less) on track at Target. But here’s the truth: even if you feel behind, chances are you’re d...

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33:36

Accountant Explains: The 4 Financial Freedom Zones -...

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2025/07/03

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Have you ever felt like your bank account is vanishing into thin air or like you’re working so hard just to stand still, financially? If so, trust me—you are not alone, and more importantly, you are not broken. Today, I’m here to flip the light switch on your financial journey and reveal exactly where you stand on the path to financial freedom. In this episode, I break down what I call The 4 Financial Freedom Zones—from the p...

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39:11

Master Financial Literacy in 32 mins: Everything They...

Building Your Money Machine ·

2025/06/30

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, we're cutting through the jargon and the shame to talk straight about financial literacy—everything they didn’t teach you in school but absolutely should have. If you've ever sat in a classroom wondering when you'd use all that stuff in real life, I’ve been there too. The truth is, nobody handed us a rulebook for money—they just tossed us in the deep end and figured we'd swim. I'm bringing you practical, actio...

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15:27

The One Choice That Will Determine Your Financial Future

Building Your Money Machine ·

2025/06/26

Welcome to another transformational episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m unpacking one of the biggest secrets standing between you and real financial freedom—and no, it’s not a “hack” or some secret stock tip. It’s about the most foundational, game-changing choice you will ever make on your journey to building wealth: your money identity. Ever wonder why some people seem to build wealth effortlessly while others struggle, no matter how hard they hustle? I’ve been there ...

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28:48

If You Knew This About Banks, You Would Think Twice...

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2025/06/23

Welcome to a revealing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what banks are really doing with your money—and why you might want to think twice before trusting them with your hard-earned cash. Ever wondered why your savings account seems to earn pocket change while your bank flaunts shiny new office towers and charges you fees left and right? It’s not by accident, and in this episode, I break down exactly how the system is stacked in the bank’s...

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