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The FI Guys

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Welcome to "The FI Guys" podcast, hosted by Chris from Monzon Wealth and Dominic. Join us as we explore the secrets to achieving financial freedom and independence. With a passion for personal finance and years of experience in wealth management, Chris and Dominic are here to share their knowledge, insights, and strategies to help you take control of your financial future. From saving and investing to generating passive income and building multiple streams of wealth, we cover it all. Get ready to unlock your financial potential and embark on the journey towards financial independence with us.
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Episodes

027: These Financial Myths Could Be Costing You a Fortune

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ πŸš€ Welcome to The FI Guys - Unraveling Financial Independence Mysteries! Are you tired of misinformation surrounding financial independence (FI)? Join us on The FI Guys Podcast as we debunk myths, share real stories, and explore the uncharted territories of achieving true financial freedom. Get ready for a mind-shifting experience that will reshape your...

Feb 12, 2024β€’53 min

026FF: Elevate Your Credit Score IQ & Growing Your Credit Score: Teen Edition

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth: Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome back to FI Friday Feedback, where we dive deep into the financial ocean, exploring the teachings from our earlier episode. This week, we cracked the code on the power of a three-digit number that can shape your financial journey – your credit score. Join us on this enlightening journey towards financial freedom. Segment 1: Components of a Credit ...

Feb 09, 2024β€’1 hr 2 min

026: The Ultimate Guide to Improving Credit Scores and Travel Rewards

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to "The FI Guys," where financial intelligence meets real-life success! Join your hosts, Chris and Dominic, on a journey toward financial freedom as they break down the complexities of credit scores and unveil secrets to improving them. Ready to elevate your credit score IQ? Stick around as they share game-changing strategies for boosting your f...

Feb 05, 2024β€’54 min

025FF: Navigating Behavioral Finance | Help!!! I Co-Signed My Damn Brothers Car Loan

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to FI Friday Feedback! In this episode, we delve into the behavioral aspects of money with insights from renowned expert Morgan Housel, author of "The Psychology of Money." Join us as we revisit the teachings from earlier in the week and explore key topics in personal finance. Segment 1: Money is Behavioral Gain valuable insights into the behaviora...

Feb 03, 2024β€’1 hr 1 min

025: The Psychology of Money | What Financial Experts Won’t Tell You

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to the FI Guys Podcast, where finance meets psychology! πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode, we unravel the mysteries of money with insights from the brilliant mind of Morgan Housel, author of 'The Psychology of Money.' πŸ§ πŸ’Έ πŸ” Segment 1: Money is Behavioral Discover the behavioral anomalies during the 2008 market crash and the gap in financial education. Join us ...

Jan 29, 2024β€’54 min

024FF: Growth Mindset Unleashed On a Lifetime Learner

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ πŸš€ Welcome to FI Friday Feedback, the podcast where we dive deeper into the wisdom shared earlier in the week on the FI Guys Podcast! πŸŽ™οΈ Join us as we revisit the key takeaways and lessons from our latest episode. πŸ’‘ In this special edition, we're putting the spotlight on Chris, our co-host, with interview-style questions from Dominic. Get ready for a dyn...

Jan 26, 2024β€’52 min

024: Beyond Numbers: Chris' Path to Financial Freedom | FI Guys Spotlight

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ πŸš€ Welcome to the FI Guys Podcast, your go-to destination for unraveling the blueprints to financial independence and reclaiming control of your destiny! In this episode, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of our very own co-host, Chris. 🌟 From challenges to triumphs, Chris's story is a testament to the transformative power of a growth mind...

Jan 22, 2024β€’1 hr 5 min

023FF: Fi Guys Toolbox: Exploring the Best Financial Apps 2024

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome back to FI Friday Feedback, where Chris and Dominic dive deep into the world of financial wisdom and provide actionable insights for your financial journey. In this episode, the dynamic duo tackled the essential aspects of budgeting and spending tracking, ensuring you're not just earning money but also mastering its flow. Let's recap the key tak...

Jan 19, 2024β€’53 min

023: Revealing the Best Spending & Tracking Tools (FI Guys Review)

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to another episode of The Fi Guys! πŸŽ™οΈ In today's deep dive into financial optimization, Chris and Dominic are tackling the world of spending and cash flow. Ever feel like your money slips through your fingers? We get it. But fear not! By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools to put yourself back in control. πŸ” Overview: The Fi Guys s...

Jan 15, 2024β€’51 min

022FF: New Years Financial Checklist & A Viewers Cautionary Tale

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hey, financial trailblazers! 🌟 Join us for another power-packed episode of FI Friday Feedback on the Fi Guys podcast, where we're igniting a financial revolution in 2024. This episode is not just a recap; it's your reset button for a revamped financial journey! Get ready to reshape your wealth landscape with our 10 essential New Year's resolutions and div...

Jan 12, 2024β€’1 hr

022: Financial Fresh Start | 10 Financial New Year's Resolutions You Need Now!

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Fi Guys, your go-to source for financial empowerment! 🌟 In today's episode, we're diving deep into 10 essential financial New Year's resolutions to set you on the path to a prosperous 2024. Stick around till the end for some bonus tips to make this the best year ever for your money! πŸ’°βœ¨ Segments: Reflecting on the Past Year : Understanding you...

Jan 08, 2024β€’46 min

021FF: An Ode to Charlie Munger & How do I learn to Invest like the Best?

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ πŸ”₯ FI Friday Feedback: Navigating the Financial Jungle πŸ” Greetings, Financial Warriors! πŸš€ Join us for another thrilling edition of 'FI Friday Feedback' on 'The FI Guys' podcast! Today, we're revisiting the wealth of insights from our last episode and diving into your burning questions. πŸŽ™οΈ πŸŽ™οΈ Segment 1: Who was Charlie Munger? Discover the incredible jo...

Jan 05, 2024β€’57 min

021: The Wit and Wisdom of Charlie Munger

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ πŸš€ Welcome to 'The FI Guys' Podcast Special: Celebrating Charlie Munger's Wisdom! πŸŽ‰ Join us in this extraordinary episode as we pay tribute to the life and brilliance of the financial legend, Charlie Munger, on what would have been his 100th birthday. πŸ” Segment 1: Who was Charlie Munger? Explore the fascinating journey of Charlie Munger, from his ...

Jan 01, 2024β€’50 min

020FF: FI Friday Feedback | Your Year-End Money Makeover & How will I ever afford a house?

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome back to FI Friday Feedback, where we revisit the teachings from our episode earlier in the week! In this episode, we delve deep into your feedback, stories, and questions. Let's dive into the invaluable lessons from "Your Year-End Money Makeover." πŸ” Segment 1: Financial Review and Planning Review Your Budget: Tax Planning: Evaluate Financial Goals...

Dec 29, 2023β€’59 min

020: Smart Money Moves | Your Year-End Financial Checklist

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ **Year-End Financial Checkup: Supercharge Your Money Game in 2024!** * Ready to WIN the new year?** This episode is your ultimate year-end financial checklist – packed with strategies to DOMINATE your money game! **βœ… Master Tax Planning:** Learn how to adjust withholdings, leverage deductions, and optimize your year-end bonus. -* Turbocharge Your In...

Dec 25, 2023β€’44 min

019FF: FI Friday Feedback | Unlocking the Southwest Companion Pass & What is the Best Travel Card to Start With?

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🌟 **Episode Highlights:**- **Segment 1: Why Choose Southwest Airlines** - ✈️ **Flexibility:** Change or cancel flights up to 10 mins before departure. - πŸ›„ **Baggage Perks:** Enjoy a generous 2-bag policy. - πŸ’³ **Points Value:** $134-$150 for 10,000 Southwest points. - 🀝 **Companion Pass:** Stand out in the airline industry; sign up for a free Rap...

Dec 22, 2023β€’56 min

019: The Ultimate Travel Hack | How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome aboard The Fi Guys podcast! In today's episode, we unlock the secrets of the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass, your ticket to unparalleled travel savings. Join us as we delve into the perks of choosing Southwest, understand the Companion Pass, and reveal strategies to earn and extend this fantastic benefit. Stay tuned until the end, where w...

Dec 18, 2023β€’50 min

018FF: FI Friday Feedback | The Doctrines of FI & Getting Out of the Paycheck to Paycheck Trap

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In this week's FI Friday Feedback, we revisit the invaluable lessons from our recent episode, "The Doctrine of Financial Freedom: FI Crash Course Recap." Join us as we delve into the fundamental principles of Financial Independence (FI) and provide actionable insights to empower your journey towards financial freedom. πŸ“š Lesson Highlights: 1️⃣ Disco...

Dec 15, 2023β€’58 min

018: The Doctrines of Financial Freedom | FI Crash Course Recap

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth : Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ πŸš€ **FI Crash Course Finale is Here! πŸŽ‰** Join us for "The Doctrines of FI" - a recap of key insights from our entire course! πŸ” **Discover Your 'Why' for FI:** Your compass to guide the FI journey. Explore goals like financial security, family time, travel, or retirement. Know your 'why' for the first step on the FI path. πŸ’° **Understanding Financi...

Dec 11, 2023β€’1 hr 3 min

017FF: FI Friday Feedback | Life-Long Learning & Let's Talk About Dave Ramsey

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: https://thefiguys.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to The FI Guys FI Friday Feedback! πŸŽ™οΈ Join us as we dive back into the realm of education and life-long learning. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of making informed decisions about education and the profound impact of continuous learning. Segment 1: College Expenses πŸ“Š Uncover enrollment stats, tuition inflation, an...

Dec 09, 2023β€’55 min

017: Beyond Degrees: Navigating Higher Education and Embracing Lifelong Learning

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In today's episode, we embark on a captivating journey through the realm of higher education and the enduring significance of life-long learning. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of informed decision-making in education, maximizing returns, and embracing continuous learning throughout life. **Segment 1: When College Isn't Worth the Expense**πŸ“Š Did ...

Dec 04, 2023β€’59 min

016FF: Understanding Insurance & Handling Death Payouts and Loss

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Visit us at The Fi Guys Website to be featured on the show: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ πŸ›‘οΈ In this episode, we dive deep into the world of insurance and its pivotal role in financial independence. From unraveling the intricacies of various insurance types to offering practical tips on optimizing coverage, we've got you covered! **🌐 Segment 1: Understanding Insurance** πŸ€” Curious about how insurance fits into your path to financial independ...

Dec 01, 2023β€’50 min

016: Using Insurance to Ensure | Protecting Your Loved Ones and Assets

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~🚨 New FI Crash Course Episode Alert! 🚨 In Episode 10, we're unraveling the enigma of insurance - a necessary yet often begrudged expense. Join us in understanding what insurance is, how it works, and strategies to lessen the cost. Discover the types of insurance you should consider and the vital importance of legacy planning. πŸ’‘πŸ’° 🌐 **Segment 1: Understanding Insurance** - Overview of insurance's role in fin...

Nov 27, 2023β€’48 min

015FF: FI Friday Feedback | Tax Optimization & Paying Taxes as an Entrepreneur

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ πŸš€ Get ready for an episode dedicated to optimizing taxes and paving the way to financial freedom! **Segment 1: The Purpose of Taxes:** πŸ’° Uncover the true purpose of taxes - funding essential services and influencing economic and social aspects. πŸ€” Dive into the debate on whether taxes and government services are the most effective way to provide for citizens. **Segment 2: Decoding the Progressive Income Tax Syst...

Nov 24, 2023β€’1 hr 1 min

015: We're Talkin' About Taxes!!: How to Keeping More of What You Earn

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth See 2023 tax Brackets here In this episode, we're on a mission to decode the complexities of the U.S. tax code, unveiling strategies to optimize your taxes and keep more of what you earn. Segment 1: The Purpose of Taxes Dive into the IRS's perspective on taxes and their role in funding essential services. Explore Federal, State, Local Taxes, and the FICA system. Spark a discussion on alternative ways to provide essential services. Segment 2: Decoding the Progr...

Nov 20, 2023β€’38 min

014FF: FI Friday Feedback! | The FI Guys Simple Rules of Investing & How to Get Out of a Rut

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Welcome back to FI Friday Feedback on "Investing Made Simple (Part 2)," where we revisit key insights from our recent discussions on crucial aspects of investing. If you missed any part of our series, this recap has you covered. **Recap Highlights:**** Segment 1: The FI Guys 5 Rules for Long-Term Investing**We kickstarted with the Fi Guys' golden rules for successful long-term investing. From understanding the market's consistent upward trajectory to navigatin...

Nov 17, 2023β€’46 min

014: Investing Made Easy: A Simple Path to Financial Independence (Part 2)

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth Welcome to the second installment of our two-part series, "Investing Made Simple." In this episode, we delve deeper into the world of investing, empowering you with valuable insights and practical advice to navigate your financial journey. In Segment 1, we present the FI Guys' Five Rules for Long-Term Investing. These rules offer a roadmap for successful investing, emphasizing the importance of understanding market trends, acknowledging inevitable corrections,...

Nov 13, 2023β€’50 min

013FF: Fi Friday Feedback! | Investing Made Easy & Rebuilding After Loss

Welcome to FFF on "Investing Made Simple," where we explore common-sense investment strategies. In this episode, we delve into the critical importance of investing and financial planning, but we also address a real-life financial crisis that one of our listeners is facing. Here's what's in store for today: Segment 1: The Importance of Investing We kick off by highlighting why investing is crucial for achieving financial independence and security. Emphasizing the power of compounding to make your...

Nov 10, 2023β€’44 min

013: Investing Made Easy: A Simple Path to Financial Independence (Part 1)

Connect with Chris at Monzon Wealth SHOW NOTES Welcome to another insightful episode of "Investing Made Simple: Providing Common Sense Investment Strategies." In this segment, we dive deep into the core principles of investing, offering a clear path to financial empowerment. In Segment 1, we reiterate the paramount importance of both saving and investing in the pursuit of financial independence. Understand that the foundation for financial success is built on the savings derived from your spendi...

Nov 06, 2023β€’50 minβ€’Season 1Ep. 13

012FF: Fi Friday Feedback!! | Ways for Increasing Income

Join us in this episode as we recap our Monday Pod and delve into a world of financial wisdom, uncovering strategies to increase your income and maximize your wealth-building potential. In Segment 1, we explore the limits of cutting expenses and the importance of widening the gap between spending and income for effective wealth creation. Segment 2 unveils strategies to boost your W-2 income, emphasizing that there's no limit on your earning potential. Discover how to start with a strong salary, ...

Nov 03, 2023β€’56 min
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