Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming — but what if a single smart move today could set you up for decades of financial freedom? Believe it or not, spending around $30,000 the right way now could make all the difference in retiring comfortably, maybe even like a millionaire.
There’s a type of language that keeps people stuck, and most don’t even realize they’re using it. It doesn’t sound extreme or obviously wrong. In fact, it sounds normal. It feels reasonable. Other people agree with it. That’s why it slips by unnoticed. But once you start paying attention to how it shows up in everyday thinking, you begin to understand why so many people stay in the same place for years.
Many people believe that being wealthy means having a nice house, a late-model car, and a summer cottage, but the kind of money possessed by the wealthiest 1% of the world’s households dwarfs that concept.
Mark Tilbury, who runs a multi-million-dollar business and has "grossed over 50 million", invited aspiring millionaires to grab a pen and paper as he shared the "simple" method
If you've acquired assets over time, even just a home and some savings, you have an estate. That means you need a plan for that estate for your beneficiaries.
If being a millionaire used to mean yacht parties and champagne toasts, someone forgot to tell today's millionaires. Turns out, having seven figures in the bank doesn't always come with a sense of financial comfort—or even confidence. According to the 2025 Planning & Progress Study by Northwestern Mutual, only 36% of U.S. adults with at least $1 million in investable assets actually consider themselves "wealthy." That means 64%—despite their millionaire status—feel like they're still chasing
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming — but what if a single smart move today could set you up for decades of financial freedom? Believe it or not, spending around $30,000 the right way now could make all the difference in retiring comfortably, maybe even like a millionaire.
Enzo is the CEO of Lugen Family Office, CEO of Medici Family Office, a best selling author, and a social entrepreneur. Enzo is the most trusted Consigliere to several UHNW families and a sought after speaker.
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