Money Guy Show

By Brian Preston and Bo Hanson

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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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How Fear Could Cost You Mil...

06.07.2023

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 ...

Money Guy Show episodes:

06.07.2023 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 ...
06.05.2023 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 ...
06.02.2023 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 ...
05.31.2023 "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 ...
05.29.2023 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 ...
05.26.2023 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 ...
05.24.2023 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 ...
05.22.2023 "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 ...
05.19.2023 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 ...
05.17.2023 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 ...
05.15.2023 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 ...
05.12.2023 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 ...
05.10.2023 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 ...
05.08.2023 "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 ...
05.05.2023 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 ...
05.03.2023 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 ...
05.01.2023 "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 ...
04.28.2023 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 ...
04.26.2023 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 ...
04.24.2023 What Should You Do With Side Hustle Money? How does your side hustle income impact your savings rate and spending habits? 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 ...
04.21.2023 Average 401(k) Balance by Age (2023 Edition) Are you doing better than the average American at saving in your 401(k)? We'll talk about basics of a 401(k), including new limits, employer matches, and vesting schedules, how many millionaires are created by 401(k)s, and of course the average ...
04.19.2023 TikTok Products That Are Actually Worth the Money TikTok has become not only a popular social media platform, but a popular place to find trending new products. Are any of them actually worth it? Let’s find out! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your ...
04.17.2023 "I Want to Quit My Job...But They Have a Great 401(k)" This listener is looking to quit his job, but if he waits a little longer, he'll get a big 401(k) match. So what should you do in a situation like that? We'll walk you through that question and more in ...
04.14.2023 The Dark Side of Being an American Millionaire! Being a millionaire isn't always sunshine and rainbows in 2023. In this episode, we'll discuss some common pitfalls and traps millionaires fall into, shock-and-awe stats, and how you can handle your money even better than a millionaire. Jump start your ...
04.12.2023 "My House is Down in Value - What Should I Do?" What should you do if the house you bought is worth less money now than when you first bought it? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial ...
04.10.2023 How Long Should it Take to Pay Off Your Car? What do we recommend for buying a car, and why do we recommend doing it that way? 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 ...
04.07.2023 How Rich People Get Rich in 2023 (Secrets Revealed!) Which path to wealth will you take to abundance? There are several different paths to wealth, and your journey may lead you down several different paths. In this episode, we’ll discuss the different paths to wealth, how you can maximize ...
04.05.2023 Net vs. Gross Income - How Much Should You Be Saving? We talk a lot about your savings rate, but should that be from your gross or net income - and why? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE ...
04.03.2023 "I Have a 14% Car Loan - What Should I Do?" We recently talked to a listener with a 14% car loan! So what should you do in a situation like that? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE ...
03.31.2023 Popular Investing Strategies That Are Actually LOSING You Money Is there an investing strategy out there that consistently beats index investing over time?! In this episode, we do a deep dive on popular investing strategies including dividend investing, factor investing, and the 3-fund portfolio. Are any of these investing ...
03.29.2023 Is the Bear Market Over? Is there any way to know if the stock market will do better this year than last year? And how should a financial mutant think about investing during a bear market? We'll walk you through that question and more in ...
03.27.2023 Should You Turn a Side Hustle into Your Main Job? What all should you consider before turning a side hustle into your full-time job? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE ...
03.24.2023 How to Buy an Engagement Ring the RIGHT Way? Everybody seems to have their own idea on how much to spend on an engagement ring, but how should a financial mutant think about buying a ring the right way? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's ...
03.22.2023 Should You Get a 15-Year or 30-Year Mortgage? Things have certainly been changing in the housing market - so should you get a 15-year or a 30-mortgage these days? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! ...
03.20.2023 How to Get Your Kids to Start Investing We all understand how powerful investing is - but how do you get your kids to start on that investing journey for themselves? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive content only ...
03.17.2023 Financial Planning 101 (By Age) 2023 Edition Throughout every decade, there are different areas of your financial life that come in and out of focus. In this episode, we'll discuss what you need to focus on by age, pitfalls to watch out for, and how to know ...
03.15.2023 Should You Be Worried About Banks Collapsing? [Here’s the Truth] We just experienced the largest bank collapse since the Great Recession. Here’s what you need to know, how this could affect you, and what moves you need to be making with your money (if any). Watch more exclusive content only ...
03.13.2023 Best Ways to Save for College Tuition? How should you think about saving for your kid's future college tuition, and what accounts are best for that? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our ...
03.10.2023 Is the 2023 Housing Crash Around the Corner? Housing prices skyrocketed after the pandemic to all-time highs, and mortgage rates have more than doubled since 2020. Homes are harder to purchase for more Americans, which means it’s more important than ever to make sure you are ready to ...
03.08.2023 Should You Buy a Car with Cash? Should you pay for a car with cash, or finance it over a few years? We get this question all the time - so what do we recommend? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! ...
03.06.2023 How to Combine Finances the RIGHT Way! If you're getting married soon, how should you think about combining finances the right way? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our ...
03.03.2023 Watch This Before Rebalancing Your Investment Portfolio! 85% of Americans don’t rebalance their 401(k). Are they making a huge mistake? In this episode, we’ll discuss the “why” behind rebalancing, how to do it, and the data on whether or not rebalancing can increase your return. Watch more ...
03.01.2023 Don’t Make This HUGE 401(k) Mistake! Americans are making a HUGE mistake in their 401(k) that could cost them thousands by retirement. We’ll talk about why this is happening and how you can avoid making the same mistake in this Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive content ...
02.27.2023 "How Do I STOP Feeling Guilty for Spending Money?" Even if you're saving 25% for retirement, it can still be difficult for a lot of people to stop feeling guilty when they spend money. So how do you shift your mindset about spending? We'll walk you through that question ...
02.24.2023 How Do You Figure Out Your Net Worth? What exactly is a net worth statement, and what all should you include on it? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our ...
02.22.2023 Do THIS Before You Switch Jobs! What all do you need to do before you get a new job? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial ...
02.20.2023 "Do I Need a Financial Advisor?" At what point in your financial journey should you be thinking about hiring an advisor? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our ...
02.17.2023 Everything You Need to Know About Finances in Your 20s We put together a compilation of our best advice throughout the years for people in their twenties. In this episode, we discuss what financial success should look like, pitfalls to avoid, and more. If you're serious about building wealth and ...
02.15.2023 Americans are DESTROYING Their Financial Future! (New 2023 Data) New data shows that Americans are struggling when it comes to credit card debt and savings rates. In this Q&A;, we discuss the new shocking data and give you tips on how to avoid this huge financial mistake. Watch more ...
02.13.2023 "I'm Saving a Lot in My Twenties - Can I Retire Early?" If you're starting out on your investing journey in your twenties and you want to retire early someday, how does that impact your investment strategy? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Watch more exclusive ...

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Download our free app to listen on your phone

Money Guy Show episodes:

How Fear Could Cost You Millions!

Should You Pay Extra on Your Mortgage Now?

The Best and Worst Types of Life Insurance

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

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

How to Recover From 4 HORRIBLE Financial Mistakes!

New Data: Active Investments Are Better Than Index Funds?

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

Why Americans Are Actually Broke! (2023 Edition)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Financial Advisors?

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

How Much Cash Should You Keep On Hand?

How to Save Thousands of Dollars in Taxes in 2024

What Should You Do With Side Hustle Money?

Average 401(k) Balance by Age (2023 Edition)

TikTok Products That Are Actually Worth the Money

"I Want to Quit My Job...But They Have a Great 401(k)"

The Dark Side of Being an American Millionaire!

"My House is Down in Value - What Should I Do?"

How Long Should it Take to Pay Off Your Car?

How Rich People Get Rich in 2023 (Secrets Revealed!)

Net vs. Gross Income - How Much Should You Be Saving?

"I Have a 14% Car Loan - What Should I Do?"

Popular Investing Strategies That Are Actually LOSING You Money

Is the Bear Market Over?

Should You Turn a Side Hustle into Your Main Job?

How to Buy an Engagement Ring the RIGHT Way?

Should You Get a 15-Year or 30-Year Mortgage?

How to Get Your Kids to Start Investing

Financial Planning 101 (By Age) 2023 Edition

Should You Be Worried About Banks Collapsing? [Here’s the Truth]

Best Ways to Save for College Tuition?

Is the 2023 Housing Crash Around the Corner?

Should You Buy a Car with Cash?

How to Combine Finances the RIGHT Way!

Watch This Before Rebalancing Your Investment Portfolio!

Don’t Make This HUGE 401(k) Mistake!

"How Do I STOP Feeling Guilty for Spending Money?"

How Do You Figure Out Your Net Worth?

Do THIS Before You Switch Jobs!

"Do I Need a Financial Advisor?"

Everything You Need to Know About Finances in Your 20s

Americans are DESTROYING Their Financial Future! (New 2023 Data)

"I'm Saving a Lot in My Twenties - Can I Retire Early?"

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