# Ep.512 Nicolas Cage Earned Millions but Still Ran Out of Cash

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Podcast: [Good Morning, Money!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-morning-money-6980643)
Published: 2026-07-20T13:00:00+00:00
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A high income can create the illusion of financial safety while your actual cash position quietly collapses. Nicolas Cage earned an enormous fortune, but much of it was tied up in expensive real estate and other difficult-to-sell assets. When major tax liabilities came due, his wealth on paper could not solve the immediate cash problem. In today’s episode, we break down why net worth means little when your business cannot access liquidity, and why every operator needs enough cash reserves to ...

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