$700k Net Worth at 29 in Michigan | Chris Leigh

Chris Leigh and his wife have grown their net worth to $700,000 by age 29, all while building careers as public school teachers.

In this episode, we talk with Chris, the personal finance educator behind Everyday Finance 101, about the habits and decisions that helped his family build wealth at a young age. Chris shares how he and his wife grew their combined income from around $100,000 to roughly $180,000, paid off student loans and car debt, invested consistently, and built nearly $1 million in assets.

We also discuss building wealth as a married couple, increasing your income as a teacher, investing for early retirement, and why tracking your spending may be even more important than choosing the perfect investment.

If you're working toward your first $100,000, $500,000, or $1 million net worth milestone, Chris's story is a great reminder that starting early, communicating with your spouse, and consistently managing your money can make a huge difference over time.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

How Chris and his wife built a $700,000 net worth by age 29

How two teachers grew their combined income to around $180,000

Why getting on the same financial page with your spouse matters

How they paid off student loans and car debt

Why Chris uses Roth IRAs, 457 plans, a brokerage account, and an HSA

How 457 plans can help teachers pursuing early retirement