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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

The Dark Side of Owning a Home

"My husband and I bought a home in 2021. We thought we were buying within our means, but are now overwhelmed with maintenance costs and increasing monthly payments. Do we need to move?" 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 ...

Aug 28, 202426 min

"Should We Liquidate to Buy a Home?"

"​​If my wife and I liquidate all assets except retirement which is around 40k, we could buy our first home in cash (300k). Should we consider this or take on a 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 f...

Aug 26, 202426 min

Top Wealth Building Strategies by Net Worth

Personal finance is personal. A good strategy for someone in their 20s just starting out on their wealth building journey is probably not right for someone with a million-dollar portfolio. So, we wanted to break down what might be valuable to do with your next dollar, for people at different stages of that 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 ...

Aug 23, 202440 min

"HELP! I'm Addicted to Saving!"

"I am so addicted to saving (30-35% savings rate) that I am worried I don't know how to turn it off. It is starting to affect my desire to enjoy today. My spouse is 30 and I am 32 and we have about $270K in retirements and $30K in a taxable brokerage. I still want to cheap out on family vacations. I feel like I have a sickness... Any advice on how to know when enough is enough? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financi...

Aug 21, 202428 min

This 401(k) Mistake Could Ruin Your Retirement!

The 401k is one of the most powerful wealth builders. However, there is a mistake people are making that could destroy their 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 strategies from The Money Guy. Learn...

Aug 19, 202438 min

4 Ways to Pay for BIG Expenses

There are great resources out there like automated savings, savings buckets, and budgeting apps to help you know how much to save and to help with behavior. We know how to save, but one question that goes unanswered often is… how do I actually pay for these big expenses? And is it ever okay to take out loans? 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 a...

Aug 16, 202442 min

"They're Making Me Retire - What Should I Do?"

"I'm an air traffic controller that has to retire at 56. I have TSP and 30-40% pension... but I feel like i am losing so much compound growth by forced early retirement. Any suggestions?" 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 o...

Aug 14, 202437 min

5 Numbers You Should Know That Most Americans Don’t

We’re amazed at how many people do not track a few fundamental numbers when it comes to their finances. We correct that today. Buckle up to cozy up with these important numbers! 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 simpli...

Aug 09, 202437 min

How Do I Invest With a Variable Income?

"​​Increasing 401k sounds nice until you have a lean month and don’t have a good way of getting that money back. Especially when my pay varies. How do you deal with that?" 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 f...

Aug 07, 202435 min

401k Savings Rates Are Going Up (What's Going On?!)

401(k) Savings rates are at an all-time high - so what's going on, and what do we think about this? 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 ...

Aug 05, 202436 min

7 Cashflow Milestones Worth Celebrating

You like self-assessing, knowing you’re on the right track, and celebrating those small wins along the way. We get it, because we do, too! This week, we’re going more behavioral and really nailing down 7 milestones of cash flow - what you’re doing with your money day in and day out, regardless of the market or other factors beyond your control. 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 cli...

Aug 02, 202437 min

How to Handle Social Security in Early Retirement

"How should I deal with social security in early retirement? I'm planning on retiring at 45, so I won't have social security for over 20 years. Can my number be lower knowing I have that coming?" 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 w...

Jul 31, 202429 min

Is It Okay to Retire with a Mortgage?

"My Dad is set to retire soon but isn’t sure he should pay off the house first. With 250k left at 2.5%, he wants to keep the money invested. Is there something besides the 2.5% rate he should consider?" 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 Co...

Jul 29, 202437 min

Are Boomers Hoarding Wealth? (How to Do It Right)

It’s no surprise that the media is manipulative - with politics, finances, and more. They want to grab your attention and get a click. We watched a perfect example of that play out recently. 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 buildin...

Jul 26, 202433 min

3 Ways to Retire Early (That You Might Not Know About)

A lot of people want to retire early - or they at least want the option to. So how do you do it? Here are 3 different strategies that can help you retire early! 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 f...

Jul 19, 202436 min

"We're About to Be Millionaires - Can We Reduce Our Savings?"

"​​We are on track to be liquid millionaires in 1 year at ages 38 and 37. Can we reduce our retirement savings down to 20% (not maxing out 401k's), and save 2% into 529's?" 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 ...

Jul 17, 202435 min

1 in 3 Young Adults Are Making This Housing Decision (Is It a Mistake?)

"​​My wife and I both work full time and are currently living with her parents to save up for a down payment on a house. We can afford 3% down but can also stay and save more. I don’t want to jump the gun, but being in our own home is a dream of ours. How do we decide how long to wait?" 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 leve...

Jul 15, 202430 min

How to Choose Between Competing Financial Priorities (Determining the Winner)

There are other things that play into what you do with your money besides math. And that’s where personal finance starts to get personal - and complicated. We’re going to look at the most common “tug-of-war” problems or competing financial decisions that we see. 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 ...

Jul 12, 202439 min

"I'm Buying a House in 3 Years - Should I Stop Investing?"

"​​If I have a house down payment money in the market currently and I’m looking to buy a house in 3 or so years, should I pull it out now? Or just stop continuing to put money in?" 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 socia...

Jul 10, 202434 min

Should You Upgrade Your House Before You Sell?

"​​So I’m saving for a new house, should we do any upgrades to our current house to get more out of the sale or sell as is? It’s currently paid off and probably valued around 200k." 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 soci...

Jul 08, 202428 min

How to Election-Proof your Finances

Does the upcoming election have an impact on you financial life? 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. Lea...

Jul 05, 202433 min

Will I Ever Feel Ok Spending Money for Fun?

"​​What are the goals after Step 9? Also, at what step can you consider fun money?" 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...

Jul 03, 202428 min

Should I Sell My Assets to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

"Im 24 years old - how can I approach my 13k credit card debt? I have roughly 30k in assets. I was thinking a balance transfer to maximize 0 interested for 21 months? Thoughts?" 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 m...

Jul 01, 202426 min

Are Financial Advisors Worth It? (The Truth Finally Exposed!)

Personal finance is personal, and so are financial advisors. We walk you through everything you need to know about financial advisors: their cost, their value, when you should consider hiring one – and when you shouldn’t. 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 28, 202451 min

Is Retiring Early Really Worth It?

"I'm 42 and want to retire early at 45. I’ve stress-tested my plan and everything looks okay, but I’m having a hard time mentally stepping away from the job. I know I want to spend more time with my kids (they’re my ‘why’).So why is it so hard to make the switch?" 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 Subs...

Jun 26, 202438 min

Should I Stop Investing to Save for a House?

"​​How long is it acceptable to drop my retirement contributions to save up for a home? Is 2 years too long while only investing 5% to receive match? 30yrs old, no debt, 120k in my Roth 401k" 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 ...

Jun 24, 202430 min

4 Signs You’re Saving Too Much for Retirement

We're all for aggressive retirement savings. However, it’s important to acknowledge that there’s a point where the financial mutant starts to move to the dark side and becomes… the financial miser. Here are four signs you’re starting to move to the dark side. 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 ...

Jun 21, 202427 min
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