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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Why do we recommend saving 25% for retirement? And do you really need to save that 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 ...

Money Guy Show episodes:

12.08.2023 What's the Point of Saving 25% for Retirement? Why do we recommend saving 25% for retirement? And do you really need to save that 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 ...
12.06.2023 How to Buy a House When Interest Rates are High With interest rates approaching 8% for mortgages, how should you think about buying a house the right 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 ...
12.04.2023 Q&A with Caleb Hammer! Caleb Hammer of Financial Audit asked us a question during our recent livestream about how to budget for food when you live in a "food desert." We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start ...
12.01.2023 How to Avoid Paying Taxes in 2024 Tax Evasion is illegal (ask Al Capone, Willie Nelson, or Wesley Snipes). Tax Avoidance, however, is HIGHLY encouraged, and we have an entire tax code to substantiate that. In order to help you with your Tax Avoidance goals, we are ...
11.29.2023 "Can I Stop Investing to Pay for a Car?" Does it ever make sense to pause or slow down investing in order to buy a 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 ...
11.27.2023 "I Make $460K - How Much Should I Save?" What do we recommend as a savings rate for people with higher incomes? 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 ...
11.24.2023 How to Be Wealthy By Age! (Can You Catch Up?) How much does it take for you to meet your retirement goals by age, and what are some common traps your peers fall into? Learn more about how to be wealthy, mistakes to avoid, and exactly what a little extra ...
11.22.2023 What Counts as High-Interest Debt? With mortgage rates increasing, let's talk about what we consider high-interest debt, and how to approach it! 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 ...
11.20.2023 Can I Use 0% Financing for a Home Repair? With cash paying 4-5% right now, is it alright to use 0% financing for a major home repair? 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 ...
11.17.2023 Dave Ramsey’s Most Controversial Videos! Dave Ramsey is a personal finance icon, but he has his fair share of controversial advice. In this episode, we compiled his MOST controversial videos to see whether we agree or disagree with Dave. Jump start your journey with our ...
11.15.2023 Should I Sell My House or Keep It as a Rental? When you go to buy a new house, should you sell your current house or keep it to use as a rental property? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start your journey with ...
11.13.2023 "I'm 21 and Make $100K - What Should I Do?" If you have a higher income that you anticipate will increase over the next few years, how should you approach your savings and spending? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start your journey ...
11.10.2023 4 Financial Risks That Are Worth Taking! Financial Mutants might be more risk-averse, BUT we think there are 4 financial risks worth taking. No, we’re not talking about investing in crypto or NFTs. But taking these risks can give rocket fuel to your financial journey and put ...
11.08.2023 "Do I Have to Pay My Car Off in 3 Years?" We talk a lot about the 20/3/8 rule for car-buying, but are there situations where paying a vehicle off in more than 3 years makes sense? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start ...
11.06.2023 "I Inherited $100K - What Should I Do?" What should you do if you receive a large inheritance? 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 ...
11.03.2023 How to Win Financially in the Messy Middle! The Messy Middle is what we call that period in-between high school or college and middle age. It’s when your responsibilities and obligations are many and your time and money are few. You may be purchasing your first home, having ...
11.01.2023 Should You Help Your Kids Buy a House? How do we feel about parents helping their adult children buy a house? 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 ...
10.30.2023 "I'm Getting a Promotion - What Should I Do Next?" How should you adjust your saving and investing strategy over time as you get raises and promotions? 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 ...
10.27.2023 Money Guy vs Dave Ramsey - How Much Should You Save for Retirement? We talk a little differently about how much you need to save for retirement compared to what Dave Ramsey recommends. So what do we recommend, and why? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump ...
10.25.2023 Stocks vs Real Estate - Which is Better?! A listener asked us to pit real estate against the stock market - 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 ...
10.23.2023 What Are Bonds? (And Do You Need Them?) What do we think about bonds, and should you use them in your investing 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 ...
10.20.2023 How to Buy a Car the RIGHT Way! (20/3/8 Rule) Cars have gone up significantly in price over the last few years. How can you buy a car without breaking the bank, and what type of car should you be looking at? Get the answers to all of your car ...
10.18.2023 The Wait is Over… Today we are going to answer your deepest and darkest Money Guy question. To be frank, we’ve been dodging this question for years. You don’t want to miss this very special Q&A;! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial ...
10.16.2023 How to Start a Business the RIGHT Way! How should you think through saving and investing when you're starting a business? 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 ...
10.13.2023 The Money Guy Show Audits Caleb Hammer! It's Hammer Time! Join us for a very special guest appearance as Brian and Bo audit Caleb Hammer, host of Financial Audit. This is an audit only the Money Guy can do, with a deep dive into Caleb's real estate ...
10.11.2023 What is a "Luxury Car" - and Should You Buy One? What exactly classifies as a luxury car, and how do you go about buying a car the right 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 ...
10.09.2023 "How Do I Budget with a Variable Income?" If your income fluctuates every month, how do you calculate your savings rate, monthly budget, and housing costs? 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 ...
10.06.2023 9 Things You Need to Do Before 2023 Ends! It is never too early to start thinking about financial decisions you may need to make before the end of the year! Here are our top things you need to do before the end of 2023. Jump start your journey ...
10.04.2023 Can This Annuity DESTROY Your Retirement? You may have heard of life insurance or annuity products that track the market - maybe you even have a family friend that sells them. In this Q&A;, we analyze a real policy and show you the real returns so ...
10.02.2023 "When Should I Use My Emergency Fund?" We get this question in different forms all the time - when exactly should you use your emergency fund, and what classifies as an emergency? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start your ...
09.27.2023 Are We Headed for a Recession? Should you be worried about a possible upcoming recession, and how should you prepare 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 ...
09.25.2023 Do You Need A Financial Advisor? (You Might Be Surprised!) How do you know when it's time to hire a financial advisor? 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 ...
09.22.2023 What I Learned From Being BROKE! (And Why I Wouldn’t Change It) No one disputes the fact that being broke isn’t great. We want to spread the word that no matter where you came from, you can build wealth. In this episode, Brian and Bo share personal stories about their journey to ...
09.20.2023 The IRS Just Changed the Rules About 401(k)s (What You Need to Know) The IRS just announced they are delaying a change to 401(k) contributions to 2026. Here’s what changes are going into effect, what’s getting delayed, and what you need to know. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach ...
09.18.2023 How Much Should You Put Down on a Rental Property? How much should you put as a down payment on a rental property, 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 ...
09.15.2023 Top 10 Mind-Blowing Money Stats! (2023 Edition) These 10 money stats will blow your mind! We’ll discuss the unbelievable amount of money Americans save, when most reach millionaire status, and how many Americans carry a credit card balance. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources ...
09.13.2023 Wealth Multiplier Revealed: The Magic of Compound Interest! There’s a reason why Albert Einstein called compounding interest the eighth wonder of the world! Do you know exactly how it works and how much your dollars could turn into by retirement? The Money Guy Wealth Multiplier can show anyone ...
09.11.2023 How Should You Invest as a Freelance Worker? What's the best way to think about investing if you work full time as a freelancer? 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 ...
09.08.2023 From $0 to Millionaire in 10 Years (Is it Possible?) How can you become a millionaire in 10 years or less? We’ll discuss common ways we see millionaires build wealth quickly, including through real estate, entrepreneurship, and the stock market. Discover how real wealth is built and why building wealth ...
09.06.2023 Dollar Cost Averaging Explained! What exactly is Dollar Cost Averaging, and how should you think about using it in 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 ...
09.04.2023 The 20/3/8 Car-Buying Rule Explained (And Why It Works!) What exactly do we mean when we talk about the 20/3/8 rule for buying a car, and why do we recommend it? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start your journey with our ...
09.01.2023 "When Should I Get Into Rental Real Estate?" We get asked all the time about how to know if or when someone should start investing in real estate. So what do we recommend? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump start your ...
08.30.2023 Are You Richer Than Your Friends? (This Data Might Surprise You!) How much money do Americans actually make? You’ll be surprised to find out how much your neighbors make every year and what income percentile you fall into. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster ...
08.28.2023 How Should You Pay Off Student Loans? What are the best methods of handling student loans, and how should you go about paying them off? 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 ...
08.25.2023 Investing Showdown: Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum! It’s a debate as old as time: what’s better, dollar cost averaging or lump sum investing? In this episode, we’ll cover the nuances and pros and cons of both, including in-depth case studies comparing investors at different times. Jump start ...
08.23.2023 "Is Life Insurance A Pyramid Scheme?" We had a listener ask about index life insurance, and whether or not they should consider it. So how should you think about different types of life insurance? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! ...
08.21.2023 Do I Need to Save 20% for Retirement Forever? Do you always have to save 20 to 25 percent of your income for retirement, or can that amount change at different points in your investing journey? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A; episode! Jump ...
08.18.2023 Is Inflation Really Ruining Your Finances? (You Won’t Like the Answer) Inflation has changed our daily living expenses dramatically over the last few years. While we can’t control all of our expenses, there are many things in your control that can help you become a Financial Mutant and build wealth better ...
08.16.2023 Are $1,000 Car Payments Becoming the New Norm?! New data shows more Americans than ever have car payments over $1,000. Is this becoming the new normal? How much could having a car payment of $1,000 be costing you for retirement? Jump start your journey with our FREE financial ...
08.14.2023 "Should I Put 10% Down on My House?" Does it ever make sense to put a down payment of 10% or more on your first home? 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 ...

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Money Guy Show

What's Money Guy Show about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Money Guy Show episodes:

What's the Point of Saving 25% for Retirement?

How to Buy a House When Interest Rates are High

Q&A with Caleb Hammer!

How to Avoid Paying Taxes in 2024

"Can I Stop Investing to Pay for a Car?"

"I Make $460K - How Much Should I Save?"

How to Be Wealthy By Age! (Can You Catch Up?)

What Counts as High-Interest Debt?

Can I Use 0% Financing for a Home Repair?

Dave Ramsey’s Most Controversial Videos!

Should I Sell My House or Keep It as a Rental?

"I'm 21 and Make $100K - What Should I Do?"

4 Financial Risks That Are Worth Taking!

"Do I Have to Pay My Car Off in 3 Years?"

"I Inherited $100K - What Should I Do?"

How to Win Financially in the Messy Middle!

Should You Help Your Kids Buy a House?

"I'm Getting a Promotion - What Should I Do Next?"

Money Guy vs Dave Ramsey - How Much Should You Save for Retirement?

Stocks vs Real Estate - Which is Better?!

What Are Bonds? (And Do You Need Them?)

How to Buy a Car the RIGHT Way! (20/3/8 Rule)

The Wait is Over…

How to Start a Business the RIGHT Way!

The Money Guy Show Audits Caleb Hammer!

What is a "Luxury Car" - and Should You Buy One?

"How Do I Budget with a Variable Income?"

9 Things You Need to Do Before 2023 Ends!

Can This Annuity DESTROY Your Retirement?

"When Should I Use My Emergency Fund?"

Are We Headed for a Recession?

Do You Need A Financial Advisor? (You Might Be Surprised!)

What I Learned From Being BROKE! (And Why I Wouldn’t Change It)

The IRS Just Changed the Rules About 401(k)s (What You Need to Know)

How Much Should You Put Down on a Rental Property?

Top 10 Mind-Blowing Money Stats! (2023 Edition)

Wealth Multiplier Revealed: The Magic of Compound Interest!

How Should You Invest as a Freelance Worker?

From $0 to Millionaire in 10 Years (Is it Possible?)

Dollar Cost Averaging Explained!

The 20/3/8 Car-Buying Rule Explained (And Why It Works!)

"When Should I Get Into Rental Real Estate?"

Are You Richer Than Your Friends? (This Data Might Surprise You!)

How Should You Pay Off Student Loans?

Investing Showdown: Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum!

"Is Life Insurance A Pyramid Scheme?"

Do I Need to Save 20% for Retirement Forever?

Is Inflation Really Ruining Your Finances? (You Won’t Like the Answer)

Are $1,000 Car Payments Becoming the New Norm?!

"Should I Put 10% Down on My House?"

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