“Income is what you bring in, wealth is what you keep. Wealth means optionality, it’s ownership, it’s freedom.” — Maurice L. Wilson Welcome to The Wealth Equation Podcast! Hosted by Maurice L. Wilson, engineer turned financial advisor, The Wealth Equation helps you uncover the key components of financial success through smart planning, intentional investing, and the right mindset. Each episode breaks down complex money topics into simple, actionable strategies to help you bui

On this episode of the Wilson Wealth Show, host Ablavi Gbenyon-Little and founder Maurice Wilson explore a common but seldom-discussed problem: earning six figures yet feeling unfulfilled. Their guest, Shawnte Bell, a former HR executive turned entrepreneur, shares her journey from corporate leadership to building two businesses. Shawnte explains why money alone doesn’t guarantee happiness—covering burnout, workplace isolation, microaggressions, and the false sense of securit

Hosts Maurice L. Wilson and Jon Bolston delve into why many high-income earners overlook critical financial strategies and provide practical advice on managing taxes, investments, and legacy planning. They discuss Roth options within employer plans, after-tax contributions, and the backdoor Roth strategy as methods to create a tax-free retirement fund and mitigate substantial future tax liabilities. The episode critiques target-date funds for often adopting overly conservativ

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