💰 How can you build wealth, prepare for retirement, and make your money work for you?
In Episode 115 of the Serving Seniors Podcast, host Matt Helton welcomes Michael Manahan, author, financial strategist, consultant, and professor of finance and accounting at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Michael shares practical lessons from his career, personal investing experience, and book, You Too Can Retire Rich, to help people make smarter financial decisions and prepare for a more secure retirement.
Discover why building wealth starts with the right mindset, consistent habits, and a clear financial strategy. Michael explains how automating investments, controlling spending, and exploring income-producing real estate can help people build wealth over time.
🏡 For seniors already in retirement, Michael also discusses difficult but important financial decisions, including managing expenses, reconsidering housing costs, using home equity strategically, and making retirement assets work harder to support everyday living.
🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn:
✅ How to build wealth through consistent saving and investing habits
✅ Why financial discipline and automated investing can make a difference
✅ How real estate investments can generate recurring retirement income
✅ What retirees can consider when their savings fall short
✅ How downsizing or relocating may help reduce retirement expenses
✅ How home equity and reverse mortgages may support aging in place
✅ Why understanding healthcare costs and making informed financial decisions matters
Whether you're planning for retirement, approaching your golden years, or already retired, this conversation offers practical ideas to help you take greater control of your financial future.
👤 ABOUT THE GUEST: MICHAEL MANAHAN
Michael Manahan is an author, financial strategist, consultant, and professor of finance and accounting at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He has served as CFO for three publicly traded companies, founded seven small businesses, and advised more than 150 management teams. His mission is to help people make informed financial decisions and build long-term wealth.
📚 Learn more and connect with Michael:
🌐 Website: https://bizrapco.com/
📧 Email: bizrapco@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 213-675-6157
🏢 Company: The Biz Rap Group
🎙️ ABOUT THE SERVING SENIORS PODCAST
The Serving Seniors Podcast helps seniors, retirees, caregivers, and families navigate retirement, senior health, finances, housing, estate planning, aging in place, and independent living.
Our mission: Help seniors not just survive retirement—but thrive in retirement.
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⚕️ HEALTH NOTICE
The guest’s experiences and information are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual healthcare needs.
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