134 - Mental Health & Building Wealth W/ Paul Applegate
In this deeply honest and moving episode of The TMA Connection, Tim Markland sits down with Paul Applegate—former Rutgers shot-putter, 15-year police veteran, and current Edward Jones financial advisor.
Paul opens up about the harsh mental toll of law enforcement, his battle with PTSD, and the defining moments that led him to make a courageous mid-career pivot into financial planning. He breaks down why "direction is more important than speed" when fixing your finances, how compound interest really works over time, and why every worker needs an emergency fund and a clear exit strategy. Paul…
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