Money Guy Show

In this episode, learn what makes this retirement savings vehicle so powerful and how your 401(k) balance measures up to your peers. Don't pass up this opportunity for free money and powerful compounding interest! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/06/average-401k-balance-by-age-2020-edition/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love that my daughter's high school requires a personal finance class. Watching her discover smart financial concepts (like deferred gratification) and put them into practice makes me so happy! These concepts are putting her on the path to success. The Money Guy Show is dedicated to helping YOU get on that path, as well. This show breaks down fundamental financial principles that could change every American's life forever. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/06/every-american-must-know-about-money/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'll be shocked when you realize what technology did not exist just a little over 10 years ago. Whether it's social media, online banking, or video chat, technology has drastically changed how we manage our time and money. In this episode, we take a look back on technological advancements from the last 15 years that make it more simple than ever before to build wealth! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/06/technology-is-changing-building-wealth/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch out for the potential financial pitfalls brought on by this global pandemic! The Money Guy Show is committed to helping you keep your finances on track at every age, in every situation. Whether you’re 20, 30, 40, or 50, there are unique financial pitfalls either created or exacerbated by COVID-19. This episode lets you learn more about them, so you can avoid trouble and spread the word! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/06/financial-pitfalls-during-pandemic-by-age/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An emergency fund and an increase to your savings rate can change everything about your financial life. It will give you the security and flexibility you need to hit those financial goals and have room to dream! In today's episode, we teach you practical ways to find and save an extra $6,728 per year! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/05/how-to-find-easy-money/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mutual Funds vs. ETFs: is this the showdown of the century? While it's fun to pit things against each other in friendly competition, we believe both of these funds can be used for good. Mutual Funds and ETFs can be super friends, but you must understand the pros and cons of each and how they impact your unique financial situation. Let's unpack what these funds are, how they work, and which strategies might be right for you! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/05/the-pros-and-cons-of-mutual-funds-and-etfs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Jordan lead the Chicago Bulls to legendary success throughout the 90s. We were so excited to watch the new ESPN documentary called "The Last Dance," as it chronicles the rise and fall of this great team. While we were geeking out of Jordan's incredible story, we realized this doc is chock full of valuable financial lessons that apply to your personal finances. Join us as we reminisce about the Bulls' golden years and learn from their successes - and failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every home owner needs to hear this episode! When most people refinance their mortgages, they're doing it wrong. Let's make sure you're not one of them! We break down how refinancing works, when it's a good time to refinance, and how to make sure you're actually saving money and doing it right. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/05/know-before-refinancing-your-mortgage/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fear is a great sales tool. With every swing of the market, that fear grows, and your need to be educated on financial terms and strategies increases along with it. Before you get pitched on an annuity to calm your financial fears, use this episode to educate yourself! Not every annuity or financial salesman is bad, but we've seen too many consumers be taken advantage of with this financial tool. This episode explains everything you need to know about annuities: what they are, how they work, and how to tell if you're getting ripped off. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/04/the-harsh-truth-about-annuities/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hardship is, unfortunately, a part of life. Whether it's an economic downturn, losing a job, or the loss of a loved one, how we handle these situations can change our lives forever. We know the gravity of what it's like to be hit with adversity. Even though we tackle some serious subjects in this episode, Brian wanted to title it "Victory from the Jaws of Defeat!" Let's talk through personal stories and tried-and-true strategies for persevering through a negative situation and coming out stronger on the other side. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/04/overcome-financial-adversity-during-a-pandemic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Netflix documentary "Tiger King" is more than just a hilariously captivating hot mess. It's a perfect example of what NOT to do with your personal finances. If Joe Exotic (and the whole cast) had followed the advice from this episode, their lives would have looked wildly different than they do today! Let's have some fun and break down 7 fantastic personal finance lessons you can learn from this crazy show. Warning: There are "Tiger King" spoilers in this episode! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/04/financial-lessons-from-tiger-king/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one investment could change your entire financial life! (We're, talking about Index Funds!) Instead of beating the market, this episode teaches you to grow with the market. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/04/every-investor-should-own-this-fund/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you maximize the money available to you through the CARES Act? This legislation is a fluid situation, but through lots of research, we broke down exactly how you can take advantage of these new benefits. Whether you’re an individual or a small business, there are provisions you need to be aware of and instructions you need to keep in the forefront of your mind. We walk through every detail we could uncover in this episode. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/04/stimulus-checks-how-to-maximize-your-money/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A huge legislation just passed called the CARES Act. This new stimulus bill promises to ease the extra financial burden brought on by the coronavirus. In case you don’t have time to read and decode a 335 page bill, we did it for you! Let’s unpack what you need to know about the CARES Act and how it affects your personal finances. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/03/coronavirus-stimulus-bill-what-you-need-to-know/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you live through a market downturn, you walk away wiser, and full of new planning strategies to help you prepare for your next unexpected life event. In this episode, we walk through financial planning opportunities you can take advantage of in the middle of this uncertainty, then shift our focus on how to prepare for the next one. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/03/best-financial-strategy-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our world is changing rapidly! We want to help you break down the changes that have happened over the past week and hone-in on how each one affects your finances. How should you respond to these economic and emotional fluctuations? We talk through it in this week’s Q&A episode. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/03/how-to-financially-survive-the-coronavirus-outbreak/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's something reassuring about Warren Buffett's outlook on life. His journey to building over $81 billion of wealth has been extraordinary. It gives credibility to his super-human ability to analyze numbers, spot opportunities, and give excellent life advice. In this episode, we break down 9 life changing Warren Buffett quotes from his 2019 Letter to Shareholders and beyond. They will leave you inspired to kick-start your financial strategy and reignite your passion for life. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/03/lessons-from-warren-buffett/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19 is on all of our minds. We are all concerned about the health of our loved ones, and the volatility of the financial markets is not helping to ease everyone’s anxiety or nervousness. Our goal is to keep you updated and be a resource as we all work through these difficult times. We recorded a special Money Guy Q&A show that specifically addressed what we are facing. A few of the questions that were covered include: Why don’t we go to cash, let things calm down, and then get back into the market? How can we be sure that markets will recover? Is this downturn and bear market different? For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/03/coronavirus-and-your-finances-we-answer-your-questions-askthemoneyguy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate investing can be a viable way to build wealth, but you need to have a plan and know exactly what you're getting into. This episode of The Money Guy Show provides one of the most honest assessments of real estate investing you'll find online. We'll dive deep into strategic ways you can use this valuable asset to your advantage, but also, we'll give you a dose of reality that's not on the shiny brochure! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/03/get-started-in-real-estate-investing-in-2020/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wanted to ask a millionaire how they built their wealth? In this episode, we asked and they answered! We work with hundreds of financially successful people everyday. They were kind enough to help us create this episode by sharing their wisdom through The Money Guy Wealth Survey. It gives us a glimpse into how millionaire minds work and how all of us can implement these simple steps to create abundance in our own lives. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/03/5-steps-to-becoming-a-millionaire/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big part of our job as financial advisors is protecting people from making bad behavioral mistakes with their finances. Knowledge is power! In this episode, we'll equip you with everything you need in order to spot common money traps and protect yourself from accidental financial mistakes. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/02/money-traps-to-avoid-by-age/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the financial tools accessible to Americans today, we believe anyone can build wealth and set himself up for a better life. Even so, 60% of people don't have the savings to pay for an unexpected emergency. Why are Americans so broke? There are 3 major pitfalls in understanding and behavior that keep people from tapping into the amazing financial opportunity we have access to everyday. Let's break down all 3 and talk about how to turn the tide or avoid these situations altogether on your journey to financial freedom! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/02/3-reasons-why-americans-are-still-broke/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does wealth look like? It depends on a lot of factors including your age, lifestyle, and savings rate. So, how do you know you're on the right track to building wealth and achieving financial abundance? Our "5 Levels of Wealth" show really struck a chord with The Money Guy family. So, we're unpacking what each level looks like at each stage of life. Which levels are achievable at your age? Do the levels look different in each decade? Let's explore what it looks like to be wealthy in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/02/what-wealth-looks-like-by-age/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wish you had permission to spend guilt free? As financial advisors, people expect us to advise on saving money and spending less, but one of our favorite parts is being that voice of reason and letting people know when they can take their foot off the brake and start living like no one else! Let’s walk through 3 surefire signs that you're ready to start spending a little more on the things you love. We cover financial priorities, making memories, and keeping your life balanced. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/02/ready-to-live-like-no-one-else/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building wealth feels amazing, but beware of the pitfalls and traps along the way! We want you to be set up for success financially and personally. Let's explore the downfalls countless millionaires have fallen into and unpack loads of tips to keep you from going down the same path. Here's how to stay on the path to a life of freedom and abundance! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/01/dark-side-of-being-a-millionaire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 20th, a big piece of legislation was passed called the SECURE Act. It will affect retirement, IRAs, taxes, and more! Don't worry, in this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the SECURE Act and how your strategies may need to change. Plus, we make it fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating the world of fee structures, letter designations, and financial strategy can be daunting. In this episode, we take the guesswork out of this big decision. Let's break down how to know it's time to recruit the help of an advisor and whether or not they have your best interest at heart! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/01/when-to-hire-a-financial-advisor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a decade of hosting a financial show (and working in finances for even longer,) what advice has changed or shifted over the years? In this episode, we react to some of our old shows. We share great stories, have a good laugh, and break down fantastic teachable tips designed to fuel your financial life! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/01/financial-advisors-react/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this show, you'll learn how to capitalize on financial predictions and recognize bad predictions when you see them. There are many reasons to be excited about your financial future. Let's dive in and find out why! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/01/make-money-by-predicting-the-future/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cars are necessities for a lot of us, but they can easily become one of your biggest financial mistakes. In this episode, we'll teach you our best tips and tricks for buying a car - the smart way! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/12/how-to-make-a-smart-car-purchase-in-2020/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing where to invest your time, money, and attention can be challenging. We get it! In this show, we breakdown the most valuable investment strategies to focus on in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. This episode goes hand-in-hand with our Average Net Worth By Age show! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/12/how-to-invest-in-2020/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is our favorite annual tradition! Let's update the numbers and see how your Net Worth measures up to your peers in the new year. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/12/net-worth-by-age-2020/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes may be inevitable, but we have good news! There are smart, LEGAL strategies to help you pay fewer taxes this year and every year to come. We use these strategies for ourselves and our clients and, in this episode, we’re going to walk you through the basics. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/12/how-to-legally-avoid-paying-taxes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has financial dreams and goals they would like to achieve. Every year, without fail, the topic of personal finance shows up in the Top 5 most popular New Year's Resolutions list. So how can you make your financial dreams a reality? In this episode, we're going to walk you through 4 vital financial areas to add to your goals and then, teach you how to make them stick! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/11/stick-to-your-2020-financial-goals/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've been lied to! The vast majority of millionaires don't build their wealth overnight. There are real and tangible ways anyone at any age can build wealth and become a millionaire! In this episode, we reveal the average salary of each age group (20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s), how much you should realistically be investing in each decade based on those salaries, and what the incredible outcome will be if you follow this strategy. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/11/build-wealth-with-a-low-paying-job/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Identify key roadblocks and behaviors that halt your financial progress and learn how to overcome each one. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/11/speed-up-your-wealth-building/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consider this your graduate degree in how to make FIRE a reality! Folks in the F.I.R.E (Financially Independent, Retire Early) Movement are set on retiring in their 30s or 40s. So much of this movement is about motivation, but we want to make sure you understand the nuts and bolts of your plan so the wheels don't fall off! (Don't worry - we'll motivate you, too!) For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/11/fire-movement-gets-wrong/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you implement these 7 habits, your financial life will change for the better! This show is a beautiful self-assessment. Join us as we walk through each habit and evaluate where we are and how we can use each one. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/10/7-financial-habits-that-can-change-your-life!/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing finances doesn't have to be scary - but it can be if you make these 5 financial decisions. In honor of the Halloween season, we're telling you scary tales of financial catastrophe AND how you can avoid them! Note: We wore our Halloween costumes for this show! See what costumes we chose on YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/10/5-scary-financial-decisions-that-will-make-you-broke!/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is passive income too good to be true? In today's episode, we expose false claims of "making money for nothin'" and set the record straight on how you can actually make money doing real estate, content creation, and, quite literally, while you sleep! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/10/passive-income-exposed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for a gut check! If you're saving or investing your money in these 4 ways, it might be time for a new strategy. We'll break down why each mistake is not serving you well, then we'll cover the best techniques to get out of that financial rut and set yourself up for success! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/10/4-ways-you-are-investing-your-money-wrong/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How heroic (and different) are you with your finances? We lay out 5 unique ways to tell if you're a financial super hero. Plus, we teach you how to add each of these 5 skills to your everyday life. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/10/5-ways-you-can-be-a-financial-super-hero/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We believe anyone can be wealthy. But how? This topic has some sizzle! We are about to share 4 paths anyone can take to become wealthy. We'll break down secrets to achieving each path and will help you decide which one is right for you. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/09/how-rich-people-get-rich/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Money Guy Show, we unpack the successes and failures of celebrities like Lebron James, Melissa McCarthy, Billy Joel, and more. Let's look at what they got right, where they went wrong, and how you can implement these lessons to make the most of your own finances. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/09/live-life-like-a-celebrity/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money and marriage: can they coexist in harmony? Money can play a huge role in the overall happiness and success of your marriage. Taking time to consider the way you handle finances as a couple today can make all the difference in the long-run. We're going to walk you through signs of financial success and traps to avoid at every phase of marriage from Newlyweds to Empty Nesters. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/09/money-and-marriage-by-age/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have children or you're thinking about funding any kind of future education, this episode is your new best friend! We're breaking down the best ways to save and pay for college, plus giving you hard numbers that will help you make the best decision on where to get your education. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/09/save-and-pay-for-college/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After watching Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, we realized the financial world has its own ferocious apex predator. Roth assets sit on the top of the food chain. They get tax-free growth, provide emergency access to your funds, and there are no required minimum distributions for these kinds of assets. In today’s show, we breakdown how Roth assets can help you grow your wealth exponentially! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/08/roth-financial-strategy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're not going to believe we're giving away this advice for free! We're so excited to share these untold secrets and help you take your finances to the next level. For more information, visit: https://moneyguy.com/2019/08/top-secret-planning-strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are five levels of wealth that can let you know where you stand in your financial journey and how comfortable you really are when it comes to your finances. Join us for today’s episode of The Money Guy Show to find out where you are in this race of building wealth. We understand that it takes getting to a certain level of wealth when you can actually start breathing a little easier knowing that you have your army of dollar bills built up and working for you. But what does abundance looks like at the graduation point? For more information, visit:https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/08/5-levels-wealth/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one wants to feel like a chump! We're helping you recognize and avoid 7 financial rip-offs people are falling for each day. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2019/08/the-worst-financial-rip-offs-and-how-to-avoid-them/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices