Money Ripples with Chris Miles

06/01/2026

Most people fail at budgeting because they try to create rules before understanding reality.

If you haven’t tracked your expenses over time, you’re simply guessing. That usually leads to overspending, frustration, and shame.

Financial clarity starts when you stop guessing and start measuring what’s really happening.

06/01/2026

Small financial leaks don’t feel dangerous at first, but over years they quietly drain massive amounts of wealth.

Many people don’t need to drastically cut spending.

They simply need visibility into where money is actually going every single month.

Take the quiz here:
https://moneyripples.com/passive-income-calculator/

06/01/2026

If I had to rebuild from zero, I would not start with investing.

I would start by increasing my value and solving bigger problems for people.

Too many people focus on trying to grow tiny investments instead of building the skills and income that can completely transform their financial future.

05/29/2026

Recently featured on Real Estate Investing Demystified with Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz discussing financial freedom, passive income, and the realities behind traditional financial advice.

The conversation covered lessons from the Great Financial Crisis, the importance of liquidity, strategies for building diversified passive income, and how the Cashflow Index was created to help investors accelerate financial independence.

A great episode for anyone looking to build lasting wealth and create more freedom through investing.

Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHXB6VcS

05/28/2026

Some of the most financially stressed people are actually earning very good money.

On the outside, life looks successful. Vacations, business growth, and nice lifestyles all seem impressive.

But internally, many still feel trapped because the hustle never stops and the leaks never get fixed.

05/28/2026

What happens when a financial advisor becomes the “anti-financial advisor”?

I joined the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast for a masterclass conversation on passive income, financial freedom, and why the traditional “save for 40 years and hope” plan keeps so many entrepreneurs and investors stuck.

We unpacked:

• How I retired at 28, lost everything in 2008, and rebuilt financial freedom again by 39
• Why cash flow beats accumulation
• The truth about liquidity and why cash is king in today’s market
• Infinite banking and smarter passive-income strategies
• The power of relationship capital and mastermind rooms
• How to create a work-optional life instead of waiting for “someday”

If you’re a business owner, investor, or high-income earner looking for more freedom, flexibility, and control over your money, this episode will challenge the way you think about wealth.

Tune in now 🎙️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIz3RBoPPxo

In this master’s class episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podca...

05/27/2026

A bigger paycheck can’t fix a broken financial system.

Many people focus only on increasing income while ignoring the leaks quietly draining their wealth behind the scenes.

Taxes, bad debt strategies, and poor cash flow management can cost people tens of thousands every year without them even realizing it.