Is it ever okay to spend more than we recommend on a car? If so, how does luxury car-buying look for a financial mutant? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth bui...
Jul 03, 2023•28 min
It’s that time of year again: our annual Money Guy Wealth Survey episode. We’re back with all-new data for 2023, including new questions. You’ll learn who millionaires are, what they did to get there, and how they built their wealth. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more cont...
Jun 30, 2023•42 min
This one mistake is keeping you poor! Looking rich may be a trap. We break down the stats and show how making these “small” mistakes could be really hurting your retirement! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified...
Jun 28, 2023•30 min
How many different streams of income does the average person have, and how many should you have? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified st...
Jun 26, 2023•32 min
What do you need to be investing to become a millionaire? In this episode, we’ll discuss the four biggest things you need to know to build wealth in each decade, and how you can become a millionaire. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealt...
Jun 23, 2023•38 min
If you have a pension, should you still be saving 25% of your income for retirement? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies fro...
Jun 21, 2023•26 min
Where does buying a house fall in the Financial Order of Operations? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy....
Jun 19, 2023•24 min
Do you want to retire early? If so, do you know what it is going to take to get there? To know if FIRE is right for you, you need to be aware of common blind spots, pitfalls, and know how far your savings rate will get you at different levels of income. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social...
Jun 16, 2023•45 min
New data just released by Fidelity shows that Americans have been HORRIBLE at investing in their 401(k). What have they been doing wrong? And how can you do it better? Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strat...
Jun 14, 2023•43 min
A listener asked us if we anticipate ever needing to adapt or change the Financial Order of Operations down the road - so what do we think? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence...
Jun 12, 2023•31 min
What are the differences between a Roth IRA and a Roth 401(k), and how should you utilize them on your wealth-building journey? Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to a...
Jun 09, 2023•22 min
Could fear be costing you big-time? In this Q&A, we’ll take a look at a real-world example to determine if making fear-based investing decisions is healthy or could be costing you millions. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth buil...
Jun 07, 2023•32 min
With interest rates for mortgages increasing recently, does that qualify as "high-interest debt," and does that mean you should pay it down faster? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring co...
Jun 05, 2023•26 min
No matter how much you know about finance, you’ve definitely heard about life insurance: maybe from commercials pitching it as something to buy your baby, or a family member or friend that got into the industry. Is life insurance worth getting or something you should avoid? How do you decide to choose what type of life insurance to buy? Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subs...
Jun 02, 2023•32 min
If you're thinking about buying a car in cash, how much should you spend for the car? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies fr...
May 31, 2023•32 min
How should you think about balancing saving for your own retirement and preparing for your kids' college savings? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building w...
May 29, 2023•23 min
In our nearly four decades of combined experience managing money, we’ve seen some horrible financial mistakes - here are the four worst we’ve seen first-hand and what you can do to avoid making a similar mistake. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence ...
May 26, 2023•37 min
A new research paper is out that claims active funds from two large providers, Vanguard and Fidelity, beat their own index funds. Are active funds beating index funds? What’s going on here? Let’s find out! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your...
May 24, 2023•26 min
How can you course-correct after taking out a 401(k) loan for a down payment? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The M...
May 22, 2023•22 min
Americans might be bad with money, but you don’t have to be. In this episode, we discuss the underlying reason why Americans are so bad with money and how you can do it better. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplif...
May 19, 2023•36 min
Once you're retired and have access to different sources of money, should you still keep an emergency fund - and if so, how much? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your w...
May 17, 2023•25 min
There's been a lot of conversation recently about the U.S. Dollar and other currencies/economies. So what should you make of it all, and how should this impact your financial strategy? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on s...
May 15, 2023•30 min
We believe there are three distinct taxable buckets you have the option of investing in for retirement. We’ll talk about how to balance those buckets by age and show a case study by age that shows what your buckets may look like! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content ...
May 12, 2023•49 min
Should you be worried about the debt ceiling crisis? Although political leaders have so far been unable to come to an agreement, we'll tell you what history says will happen and what it means for your finances. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to...
May 10, 2023•30 min
Here's a question we get a lot that always elicits strong reactions - should you pause retirement savings to finish paying off your mortgage? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confiden...
May 08, 2023•29 min
Is NOW the Best Time to Invest in Real Estate? (With Scott Trench from BiggerPockets Money) Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyon...
May 05, 2023•56 min
How will artificial intelligence affect personal finance - and will it impact financial advisors? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified s...
May 03, 2023•33 min
Whether you rent an apartment or own a house, how much of your monthly income should you spend on your rent or mortgage - and why? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your ...
May 01, 2023•23 min
How much cash should you have in savings, and where does saving extra cash fall in the Financial Order of Operations? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth buildi...
Apr 28, 2023•26 min
Tax season is over for most of us, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop thinking about your taxes! Planning out your tax strategy in advance can save you time and money on your taxes. In this Q&A, we’ll discuss the line items on your return to pay attention to and how you can optimize your return. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access...
Apr 26, 2023•29 min