Michael Nguyen shares his journey of growing up in a sandwich generation, dealing with family responsibilities after his father's passing, and how these experiences shaped his financial habits. He discusses the importance of financial planning, the impact of his travels, and his transition into freelancing and podcast content creation. Michael emphasizes resilience and learning from financial mistakes, highlighting the value of balancing saving with enjoying life.Michael Nguyen can be reached via email at [email protected], where he helps podcasters grow their podcasts. He's also active on Instagram under the handle @takethistrip.Takeaways:"Financial planning is crucial for ensuring family stability during tough times.""Balancing saving with enjoying life is key to a healthy financial mindset.""Resilience and learning from mistakes can lead to personal and financial growth."Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Michael Nguyen discusses his father's passing and family responsibilities.10:30 - The importance of financial planning and life insurance.18:45 - Michael's journey into freelancing and travel.20:00 - Lessons learned from financial mistakes.25:20 - Michael's approach to balancing saving and spending.30:10 - Closing thoughts and advice for listeners.Subscribe to the monthly newsletter https://aboutthatwallet.com/newsletter or https://aboutthatwallet.comPodcast Disclaimer:"This podcast is a conversation amongst friends and is intended for informational purposes only. The views expressed are personal opinions and should not be taken as financial advice."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/about-that-wallet/donations