In this episode of Summed, we deliver a complete The Automatic Millionaire summary—David Bach’s simple system for paying yourself first and letting wealth grow on autopilot. In ~20 minutes you’ll learn how to automate transfers on payday, fund tax-advantaged retirement accounts, build an emergency cushion, harness small daily savings (“Latte Factor”), and use set-and-forget rules (like automatic increases and biweekly payments) so your money works harder without willpower. Perfect for beginners and busy listeners who want a step-by-step plan to save more, invest consistently, and become an automatic millionaire over time.

About the author

David Bach is a bestselling personal-finance author and creator of the FinishRich framework. He’s known for turning complex money advice into straightforward habits anyone can automate.

Key takeaways

• Pay yourself first: automate a slice of each paycheck into savings and retirement.
• Make it automatic: scheduled transfers/investments beat willpower.
• Latte Factor: small daily leaks compound—redirect them to long-term goals.
• Use tax-advantaged accounts: reduce taxes, boost compounding.
• Biweekly/round-up tactics: tiny, automatic boosts add up.

This week’s playbook (pick 1–3)

1. Set a payday auto-transfer to high-yield savings (emergency fund) and to a low-cost index fund.
2. Turn on auto-increase (1–2% per year) for retirement contributions.
3. Do a Latte Factor sweep: cancel/trim one daily/weekly spend; reroute the same amount automatically.
4. If applicable, switch to biweekly payments on large debts to shave interest and time.

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