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Midweek Short: Creating Iyia Liu's Financial Plan | Episode 301

We spotlight the best bits from our deep dive into Iyia Liu’s financial planning journey. From managing unpredictable income to navigating the challenges of self-employed lending, Iyia shares practical lessons on building wealth and working toward financial freedom.

Key Topics Covered:

Creating a financial plan as a self-employed business owner

Managing lumpy income and irregular cash flow

Challenges of getting lending when self-employed

Setting goals for financial freedom

The importance of wills and insurance

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