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Build your wealth. Keep your life.

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Most personal finance advice asks you to choose.

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• Work harder.
• Start another side hustle.
• Quit your job.
• Become an entrepreneur.
• Watch the market all day.

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I don't believe those are the only paths to financial freedom.

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I believe your career can become the engine that funds lasting wealth—without sacrificing your evenings, weekends, or the people who matter most.

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That's why I created Portfolios & Bedtime Stories.

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This newsletter is for employees who want to build extraordinary wealth while living an ordinary, meaningful life.

Who this is for

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This newsletter is for you if you:

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• Have a full-time job and don't want to quit it.

• Believe time is more valuable than status.

• Want to build passive income that is actually passive.

• Prefer thoughtful investing over speculation.

• Value family, relationships, and experiences as much as financial success.

• Want practical ideas you can actually implement.

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If you're looking for stock tips, meme coins, or promises of overnight riches, you'll probably be disappointed.

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That's intentional.

My philosophy

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Money is important.

But it isn't the goal.

Time is the goal.

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The purpose of wealth is to create more freedom to spend your time on what matters most.

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Your paycheck isn't the destination.

It's your most powerful investing tool.

Every dollar you earn has the potential to purchase assets that generate future income.

Those assets eventually begin working alongside you.

Then one day, they work for you.

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I call this moving from Paycheck to Passive™.

Why listen to me?

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I'm Garrett Duyck, founder of CheatCode Wealth.

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I didn't build wealth by becoming a millionaire overnight.

I didn't build a venture-backed startup.

I didn't inherit money.

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Instead:

• I began with a salary of $38,790.

• I never worked more than a traditional 40-hour week.

• I built my portfolio while raising four children.

• I continued working a regular job instead of trying to escape it.

• Over time, I created thousands of dollars per month in passive income through income-producing assets.

What you'll receive

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Every week, you'll receive practical insights you can actually use.

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Expect topics like:

• Passive income strategies

• Smarter investing frameworks

• AI tools that improve productivity and income

• Asset classes most people overlook

• Real portfolio updates

• Financial decision frameworks

• New calculators and tools from CheatCode Wealth

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My goal isn't to give you more financial news.

It's to help you make better financial decisions.

The CheatCode Wealth Principles

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Work honestly.

Spend intentionally.

Save consistently.

Invest patiently.

Own assets.

Protect your time.

Share generously.

Repeat for decades.

Simple doesn't mean easy.

But it works.

Start building today.

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If you're ready to transform your paycheck into a portfolio of income-producing assets—and do it without sacrificing the life you're already building—you're in the right place.

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Welcome to Portfolios & Bedtime Stories.

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I'm glad you're here.