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Money Guy Show

Brian Preston and Bo Hansonmoneyguy.com
Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life.
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Episodes

When Is It Okay to Spend More on a Car?

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, 202328 min

Millionaires Share Their Secrets to Financial Success! (2023 Edition)

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, 202342 min

Why Looking Wealthy is Keeping You From Being Wealthy!

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, 202330 min

Do Millionaires Have 7 Sources of Income?!

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, 202332 min

How to Become a Millionaire By Age! (2023 Edition)

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, 202338 min

How Much Should You Save When You Have a Pension?

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, 202326 min

How Do You Save for a Down Payment AND Retirement?

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, 202324 min

How to Achieve FIRE By Income (Are You on Track?)

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, 202345 min

New Data Shows Americans Are HORRIBLE at Investing (1% Returns?!)

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, 202343 min

Will the Financial Order of Operations (FOO) Ever Change?

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, 202331 min

Roth IRA vs Roth 401(k) - Which is Better?

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, 202322 min

How Fear Could Cost You Millions!

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, 202332 min

Should You Pay Extra on Your Mortgage Now?

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, 202326 min

The Best and Worst Types of Life Insurance

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, 202332 min

"I'm Paying Cash for a Car - How Much Should I Spend?"

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, 202332 min

Should You Prioritize Retirement Savings or Your Kids' College Savings?

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, 202323 min

How to Recover From 4 HORRIBLE Financial Mistakes!

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, 202337 min

New Data: Active Investments Are Better Than Index Funds?

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, 202326 min

"I Took Out a 401(k) Loan - What Should I Do?"

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, 202322 min

Why Americans Are Actually Broke! (2023 Edition)

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, 202336 min

Do I Still Need an Emergency Fund When I'm Retired?

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, 202325 min

Is the U.S. Dollar On its Way Out?

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, 202330 min

Build Wealth With the 3 Bucket Strategy! (By Age) 2023 Edition

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, 202349 min

Debt Ceiling Crisis: World’s Financial System at Risk?

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, 202330 min

"Should I Pause Investing to Pay Off My Mortgage?"

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, 202329 min

Is NOW the Best Time to Invest in Real Estate? (With Scott Trench from BiggerPockets Money)

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, 202356 min

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Financial Advisors?

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, 202333 min

"How Much of My Income Should I Spend On Housing?"

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, 202323 min

How Much Cash Should You Keep On Hand?

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, 202326 min

How to Save Thousands of Dollars in Taxes in 2024

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, 202329 min
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