What Taylor Swift Teaches Us About Money

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Taylor Swift isn’t just a music icon—she’s a masterclass in money management. From re-recording her albums to reclaim ownership of her masters, to diversifying her income streams and giving back through philanthropy, there’s so much we can learn from her financial strategies. In this video, I’ll break down the biggest money lessons we can take from Taylor’s career, covering everything from asset ownership to smart investing and intentional spending. Whether you’re a Swiftie or just looking to level up your financial game, this one’s for you!


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🔍 Resources mentioned:
Taylor giving $197M in bonuses: https://people.com/taylor-swift-gave-...
Taylor giving $55M in bonuses in 2023: https://people.com/taylor-swift-gives...
Taylor Swift's charity throughout the years: https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylo...
Giving back makes you happier: https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-k...
Wealth vs income: https://smartasset.com/investing/weal...
Stock picking vs market indexes: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/bu...
Taylor swift wearing luxury watch: https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/t...
WSJ op-ed on streaming rights: https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-tayl...
Salary negotiation studies: https://www.cap.org/member-resources/....



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Time Stamps:
0:00 taylor swift... money guru?
1:53 money as a tool for giving back
6:10 owning your assets
8:18 diversifying your portfolio
10:22 luxuries vs investments
10:49 real estate portfolio & more!
11:55 diversify your income
12:49 stand up for fair pay
15:11 controlling your narrative

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