# 217. Elon Musk's Salary: The Number That Should Change How You See Your Own Money Right Now

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Podcast: [Centsational Women Investing: Personal Finance, Wealth & ETF Investing for European Women](https://stenobird.com/podcast/centsational-women-investing-6727448)
Published: 2026-06-22T04:00:00+00:00
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