3302: A Savings Strategy that Works by Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial on Long-Term Wealth Building

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🗓️ 22 February 2026

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3302: Derick Van Ness breaks down the truth behind why so many people fail to save money, even those earning six figures, and reveals a simple, actionable strategy to break the cycle. By shifting focus from spending to consistently saving first, you'll build lasting financial habits and a real safety net for the future. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://biglifefinancial.com/2017-12-11-a-savings-strategy-that-works/ Quotes to ponder: "Simply put, saving needs to be a first priority and a conscious effort or it rarely works." "The difference between financial success and a double digit bank account is NOT about how much money you make." "Bottom line: you have to SAVE FIRST and learn to live on the rest." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Health Daily, a savings strategy that works by Derek Van Ness of biglifefinancial.com,
0:08.7	and I'm Dr. Neil Malick.
0:10.5	Hello and welcome to another bonus Sunday episode, where I share an article from one of the other
0:15.7	podcasts in our network that I think will add some value for you here.
0:19.6	Today's post comes from Optimal Finance Daily,
0:22.7	where articles covering all facets of personal finance are read to you every day, and you can find
0:27.9	Optimal Finance Daily wherever you're listening to this. Please subscribe or follow to get episodes
0:33.9	every day. And with that, here's Diana with the post and commentary as we
0:39.1	optimize your life.
0:44.4	A saving strategy that works by Derek Van Ness of biglifefinancial.com.
0:52.0	Everyone knows that saving money is important. We all understand that it is the basis
0:57.5	of creating financial stability and a prerequisite to having money to invest. Yet the vast majority
1:04.6	of people in the U.S. aren't saving anything. In fact, according to CNBC, a staggering 78% of full-time workers said
1:14.5	their living paycheck to paycheck. In case you don't speak financial jargon, I'll translate.
1:20.7	They aren't saving. I'm sure they want to save, but they just can't seem to make it happen.
1:26.9	It seems understandable because we all have car
1:29.6	repairs, home maintenance, activities for the kids, and everyone needs a 75-inch TV, right? At some point,
1:37.5	you've probably felt like every time you're about to get ahead, something comes up and you're back to
1:41.9	where you started. Sound familiar? If you are part of the 78%
1:46.8	or even if you aren't, then it's time to listen up because this simple skill of saving is literally
1:52.5	the difference between people who become financially independent and the other 78%. Now before you
1:58.6	say anything, I'm going to tell you something you don't want to hear.
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