If you are in search of becoming financially free, you need to know these 5 principles of personal finance. Our guest on this episode, Curtis May, is the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors and the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast. Curtis has been planning for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is passionate about helping his clients save money and live the very best life they can right now. In this special Best Of episode, which by the way, you will need to listen to more than once to let all of Curtis’ tips and ideas really sink in, he is sharing his 5 principles of personal finance, the secret to truly achieving financial freedom, and 3 rules of investing that he thinks everyone needs to learn. Buckle your seatbelt, this episode is packed with gems. Links Practical Wealth Advisors The Practical Wealth Show Podcast SPONSORS Thanks to Ka’Chava for sponsoring the show. Ka’Chava is offering 10% OFF for a limited time at Kachava.com/mymoney. Thanks to Masterworks for sponsoring the show. To get priority access go to masterworks.art/mymoney.  Thanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/mymoney. Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring the show. Shopify is more than a store. Connect with your customers. Drive sales. Manage your day-to-day. Go to http://www.shopify.com/mymoney for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mymoney and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Planet Money. Listen now to Planet Money from NPR -- wherever you get your podcasts. LEAVE US A REVIEW Leave us an honest rating and review, pretty please. Head to the podcast player you’re listening to this episode in to leave us a review or you can click here to leave a review for Everyone's Talkin' Money podcast on Apple Podcasts.  Love this episode. Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well. Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode! GOT A QUESTION? Have a Shannah Shares question? Submit your question here https://bit.ly/shannahshares MORE MONEY TIPS Follow Me on Instagram for more money tips and behind-the-scenes information https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame FREE GUIDES + RESOURCES Download our FREE Top 25 Episode Guide Download a FREE BONUS podcast episode 5 Minutes to Unlock a New Money Mindset See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices