Brian and Bo unpack Gallup's Personal Financial Situation Index that asks how Americans are feeling about their finances and what they anticipate in the future. We talk through how financial mutants power through uncertain times and maintain financial optimism.

After that, we answer your questions about buying in a downturn, using an HSA as an emergency fund, paying for a car from a brokerage, and a whole lot more.

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We're back answering your questions about your important financial decisions. From a young couple considering house hacking to someone unemployed for almost a year to an in-law who might not have enough, we're covering it all in this jam-packed Q&A!

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Lump-sum vs. dollar cost averaging - what's the better investment strategy? We break down the math, the emotions, and the real-world case studies behind each approach to help you make smarter decisions. Discover the right time to use each and how to avoid analysis paralysis with our Goldilocks Rule.

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Our latest Q&A livestream from our NEW and IMPROVED Money Guy Show Studio! We start with a segment on what Gen Z (and other generations) are getting wrong about money. Spoiler: you don't need $10M to be wealthy. After that, we dive into answering your financial questions!

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Daniel and Hannah are navigating the messy middle - raising kids, building careers, and working toward big financial goals (like homeownership and financial independence). We talk about budgeting on a $100K income, the tough trade-offs between Roth contributions and emergency savings, and the pressure to "do it all" while staying grounded. Can we help set an intentional plan today for their great big beautiful tomorrow?

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Brian and Bo react to 10 outrageous personal finance videos circulating online, debunking misleading claims about 401(k) loans, day trading, real estate schemes, whole life insurance, and side hustles. Stay tuned through the end to watch as we count down to the craziest video we found.. The episode serves as a reminder to be wary of social media “gurus” and to focus on proven wealth-building principles.

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Mike J. wrote us and asked:

"We sold about $70k in pretax assets at the peak. How would you recommend we buy back in? Dollar Cost Average? Or wait for a low point?"

We quick off this Q&A answering his question, including the Goldilocks Rule to DCA! Then stick around as we answer more of YOUR financial questions.

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We're back with answering YOUR questions and you gave us some good ones. Brian and Bo break down affordable life insurance strategies for high earners with health challenges, how to prioritize saving when adopting a child, and what to do with multiple retirement plans like 401(a), 403(b), and 457s. You'll also learn how the Rule of 55 really works (and how to avoid losing it), plus how to assess the true opportunity cost of going back to school to boost your income. Don't worry, though, we still had plenty of fun along the way.

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Brian and Bo unveil a powerful six-month plan to help you turn your financial life around - no matter where you're starting from. Whether you're overwhelmed or just want to fine-tune your money habits, they break down actionable steps month-by-month, from getting organized and setting goals to budgeting, building margin, and making your money work harder for you. It’s time to ditch procrastination and start building a brighter financial future - one step at a time.

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A recent survey from Empower asked, "What has the biggest impact on achieving financial success?" Some choices include: Hard Work, Talent, Who You Know, Luck & Circumstance, or Putting Money Away for Retirement. We go over the most popular answer and give our take. Then we answer a few of your questions!

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