Money Guy Show

In this week's installment of The Money Guy Show, we break down how you can inoculate yourself against the temptation to try to keep up with the proverbial Joneses. For more details, please visit the show notes on our website: https://www.moneyguy.com/2018/04/the-truth-about-keeping-up-with-the-joneses/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we talk about ways you can align your Army of Dollar Bills with a heart of giving. Being generous and minimizing your taxes can go hand-in-hand if you are thoughtful with the way you give. Tune in to this week's episode to learn how you can maximize charitable donations under the 2018 tax changes. For more information, please visit our show notes on our website: https://www.moneyguy.com/2018/03/how-to-maximize-your-charitable-giving-under-2018-tax-changes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Credit cards, if used responsibly, can be a great financial tool to help your Army of Dollar Bills go further for the purchases you make. It's been quite some time since we covered the topic of credit cards, so tune in this week as week revisit this important financial subject. In this episode, we review how to use credit cards to your financial benefit and look at the different types of rewards programs in depth. For more information, please visit the show notes on our website: https://www.moneyguy.com/2018/03/how-to-get-the-most-from-your-rewards-credit-cards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mutual funds. Many people use them as part of their long-term investment strategy, but how do you pick which mutual fund is right for you? Don't miss this week's 10-minute episode where we share the two ways you can buy mutual funds and trends you should watch for as an investor with choices. For more details, visit the show notes on our website: https://www.moneyguy.com/2018/03/unbelievably-useful-tips-for-buying-mutual-funds/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For anyone who has listened to The Money Guy Show for a while, you know how much we love our annual tradition of reviewing Warren Buffett's yearly letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. Make sure you tune in to this episode to hear us extrapolate the financial insights that apply to all investors. For more details, please visit the show notes on our website: https://www.moneyguy.com/2018/03/warren-buffets-top-investing-strategies-annual-letter-highlights/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you design a portfolio to meet your financial goals? We share the difference between active versus passive investing strategies, and which one may make the most sense for long-term financial success in this week's installment of The Money Guy Show. For more details, please visit the show notes on our website: http://www.moneyguy.com/2018/03/how-to-win-with-passive-investing-right-now/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of The Money Guy Show, we dig into the painstaking details of buying and selling a home. We share the biggest mistakes to avoid, ones that we ourselves have even made, and offer tips on how to approach your next real estate transaction successfully. For more details, please visit our show notes on our website: http://www.moneyguy.com/2018/02/beware-of-these-mistakes-when-buying-and-selling-your-home/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Grohl is not only a rock star in the music industry but he's also one with his finances. Here are the six reasons why Dave Grohl is a financial rock star. There are six reasons why Dave Grohl's approach to his finances makes him so unique. Catch this week's episode to find out how to apply Dave Grohl's viewpoints on money to be a financial success, too. For more details, please visit the show notes on our website: http://www.moneyguy.com/2018/02/6-reasons-why-dave-grohl-is-a-financial-rock-star/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week of February 5, 2018, has been an interesting week for the markets. The market got spooked, and so did many investors. Tune into this week's installment of The Money Guy Show to find out what happened, why it happened, and what you can do to protect yourself from volatile markets. For more details, please visit the show notes on our website: http://www.moneyguy.com/2018/02/what-to-do-when-the-stock-market-gets-scary/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for this very special extra-installment of The Money Guy Show. We not only offer our views on this new form of currency, but we unpack where we think the real opportunities are when it comes to digital money. Highlights from this week's mini-episode include: Overview of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology Where Brian sees the opportunity How investors make money with cryptocurrencies Word of caution for people investing in cryptocurrencies For more details, visit the show notes on our website: http://www.moneyguy.com/2018/02/bitcoin-informative-insights-for-potential-investors/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the average person now holding 11.7 jobs over the course of his or her career, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a good chance that retirement plan assets get left behind. If you have ever wondered how best to take your 401(k) assets with you when you switch employers, you will want to tune in to this week's episode of The Money Guy Show. For more details, visit our show notes on our website: http://www.moneyguy.com/2018/01/changing-jobs-here-are-your-options-for-your-401k Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to this week's show to learn the 7 Steps to developing a Vision Plan for your future. The last thing anyone wants is to find out they don't have enough money saved to retire when or how they want. This is why creating a Vision Plan is so important to your financial success. Don't settle for just any version of your life when you can create the best version of your financial future starting right now. Visit the show notes for more detail: http://www.moneyguy.com/2018/01/vision-planning-in-2018-how-to-set-financial-goals/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) taking effect on January 1, most people are wondering what the GOP tax plan means for them specifically. In today’s show, we go over what you need to know about TCJA and the different ways you can leverage the changes. Tune in so you know how to make smart money choices and tax moves going forward. Visit the show notes for more detail: http://www.moneyguy.com/2017/12/the-gop-tax-plan-what-does-it-mean-for-your-tax-bill/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you have exercised forced scarcity and been disciplined with your finances, there often comes a point in your life where you go from being a "tight wad," as we say here at The Money Guy Show, to being able to spend a bit more freely. When that shift happens from super saver to abundance, buying a new car might be on your wish list. In this week's episode of The Money Guy Show, we walk you through all the tips and tricks of buying a new car. Tune in so you can learn how to avoid the common car buying mistakes that wind up costing consumers thousands of dollars. Instead, find out how you can successfully buy a new car and feel good that you got the best price possible. For more details, please visit the show notes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is wealthy? We define what it means to be wealthy relative to your peers at every age and stage of life in this latest episode of The Money Guy Show. When it comes to your money, we wanted to provide you with a resource that would help break down and explain financial priorities that put you on the path to financial independence. We talk about the various things you ought to be thinking about and doing in every decade of your life from your 20's to your 50's and into retirement. For more information, visit the show notes here: http://www.moneyguy.com/2017/12/the-definition-of-wealth-things-to-think-about-at-every-age-stage-of-life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating your personal finances can be complicated enough. Finding the right type of financial professional for your needs can be a little easier when you know what to look for and where you can find it. With nearly 300,000 financial professionals hanging their hat on the same tile of “financial advisor,” it’s important for any investor to understand the different types of financial professionals that exist and what they do. In this week’s installment of The Money Guy Show, we offer helpful tips and tools as you consider your options when it comes to financial professionals. For more details, visit the show notes: http://www.moneyguy.com/2017/11/how-to-navigate-hiring-a-financial-planner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We address many of the important questions parents have about how they should save toward their children's future education costs. Which tools are available? Which ones are the best for your situation? Don't go anywhere, because we cover that and a whole lot more in this week's installment of The Money Guy Show. Read more in the show note at http://www.moneyguy.com/2017/11/the-ultimate-guide-to-529-plans-what-every-parent-needs-to-know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Halloween episode of The Money Guy Show, we share financial decisions that will terrify you! Tune in as we discuss 6 BIG BAD SCARY FINANCIAL DECISIONS and 6 SUPER SCARY GOOD DECISIONS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to this week's episode of The Money Guy Show to learn about the types of insurances you need - and don't need - to keep yourself out of trouble and what you value safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If one of the three major credit reporting agencies can be hacked, is any of our information really safe? Tune in to this week's episode of The Money Guy Show where we review all the ways your credit is used and what impact the Equifax data breach has on your sensitive personal information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of The Money Guy Show, we tackle the money concepts we think are important to start mastering as a teenager. Having winning financial knowledge as early as possible can have a significant impact on future financial success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing what obstacles may try to come between you and your retirement can help ensure you are able to avoid and overcome them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you ever wondered what would happen if you dipped into your retirement savings before turning fifty-nine and half years old, this episode is for you. This is a cautionary tale about when it *might* make sense to withdraw retirement funds before you retire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing how to prioritize your money is what we talk about in this week's episode of The Money Guy Show. We share some simple guidelines that will better inform you as to where your next dollar should go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't have to be a die-hard The Walking Dead fan to appreciate the allusion for this week's podcast. As financial advisors, we can draw parallels between a fictitious zombie apocalypse and the type of real apocalypse that debt can cause in people's lives. Tune in to this week's episode of The Money Guy Show as we prepare you for the zombie effect of debt and train you to leverage it as a tool instead. For more details, please visit the show notes on our website: https://www.moneyguy.com/2017/07/the-zombie-effect-how-to-escape-the-walking-debt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you exhibit these hallmark signs of being a financial rock star? Chances are that most, if not all, of these signs look familiar to you. But are you doing your part in each of these areas to reach your financial potential? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Money Guy Show, we're sharing the super-hero skill set you need to effectively complain to come out ahead economically. We also reveal the five things you can do so you aren't taken advantage of by your beloved service providers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Money Guy Show, we walk you through five red flag warnings that your financial advisor may not be representing your best interests. Tune in to learn the ways in which a financial advisor may be working against you and what you can do to protect yourself and your finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder if there was one thing in particular you could do that would truly help you build financial independence? While we share this simple concept in many of our podcast episodes, this is the first time we are dedicating an entire episode of The Money Guy Show to it. Tune in to find out how to implement the concept of forced scarcity into your day-to-day life and what it can do for your long-term financial situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t become an asset hoarder that distorts the benefits of being financially responsible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would it take for you to step outside your comfort zone, to take a risk and pursue your dreams? In this episode, we give you the benefit of our experience and the preparation you need to be successful in whatever endeavor you pursue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of The Money Guy Show, we talk about all the ways you can plan for your child's education and which tools will be most flexible for you no matter what path your child takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prepare to get a little nerdy with us as we dissect index funds, and why they are the best investment that only 20% of investors have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear us share ways you can win in finance like Warren Buffett. We'll explore the traits and behaviors that have made him such a financial success and how all of us can put his good money examples to work in our own lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With over two decades of tax preparation experience, this Money Guy Show episode shares tax preparation tips that you've probably never heard of before. We want to help you avoid the most common mistakes that people make when filing their income tax returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of The Money Guy Show, we let you know how to assess the options for your money when you change jobs, or retire, and what you should consider before making your final decision. Wondering what to do with your retirement assets may be a detail that slips your mind in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of such a transition. That being said, you'll want to make a decision sooner rather than later over what to do with your hard-earned dollars when you leave an employer who provided your retirement plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what is considered the top 1 percent of income earners in the United States? Or how they wind up managing their wealth differently from those of us still building wealth? Well, we've gotten some questions from our listeners about what to do with your wealth once you cross a certain threshold and how to approach some of the "fancier" products on the market that are designed specifically for people with sizable assets. The truth behind the top 1 percent of high income earners and what they do with their wealth may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the beginning of a New Year and you may be wondering if you're doing everything you should be doing right now in order to secure enough money for your eventual retirement needs. Taking a pulse of where you are financially and how you measure up against other people in your age range is a wise step towards making sure you stay on track financially. It's not enough to simply hope there will be enough money for you to retire comfortably. That's why we dedicated this episode of The Money Guy Show to helping our listeners know where you are and what you can do to work towards a better retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the end of 2016 and the beginning of a New Year. Now is the perfect time to look forward to opportunities that are going to best help you reach your long-term financial goals. What better tools do we have to prepare for our future than retirement savings accounts? And with so many different types, it can get confusing over which ones to choose from. We take a deep dive into the different retirement planning tools you can use to build a better retirement in this episode of The Money Guy Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been watching the markets these last several weeks, you may be wondering what you should be doing with your investments. Rest easy, because in this episode of The Money Guy Show, we take a stroll down memory lane to explore how markets have performed over the last seventy years and what investors should do today when market performance is at an all-time high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're wondering how to create a money mindset that leads to financial success, this is the show for you. In this episode we walk you through the three critical areas where you can shape how you think and feel about your finances so that you're better prepared to see opportunities and pursue your dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Friday is coming and we want to prepare our listeners to be judicious spenders and maximize your hard earned dollars this holiday shopping season. In this episode of The Money Guy Show, we walk you through how to avoid the Black Friday gimmicks and get the greatest bang for your buck. Hold on tight, because we cover a lot of ground in this fun segment of our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year's presidential election has a lot of investors on edge over what the outcome will mean to their bottom line. That's why in this week's episode of The Money Guy Show, Bo and I are talking about all the ways you can survive and prosper financially regardless of who gets elected into office come November 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Money Guy Show, we have compiled a list of tips and tricks that will help you stretch your wallet and maximize your time when you plan your next Disney getaway. Tune in to hear Brian and Bo share their insights for maximizing the magic at Walt Disney World and also get an inside peek at Brian's most recent family trip to Disney World while Hurricane Matthew slammed the east coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has fears. It's what you do with fear that determines whether or not you will allow it to help you or hurt you. In this episode of The Money Guy Show, Brian and Bo explore how investors can leverage fear to their financial advantage and discuss the steps you can take to overcome your fears to reach success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a series of things you can do in order to set yourself up for financial success. Likewise, there are a set of things that maybe you're not doing that could be negatively impacting your financial portfolio. In this episode of The Money Guy Show, Brian and Bo walk listeners through the three easy steps you can take so you don't screw up your portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever stopped to think about what the best money advice you've ever received was? It's quite the loaded question that takes a little contemplation. Well, that's exactly what we do on this episode of The Money Guy Show. And what's even better? We invited a few of our friends to share their answer to this deep question with our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Money Guy Show, Brian and Bo discuss the five biggest tips the future wealthy you would want you to know right now about building wealth. This is a truly universal topic that applies to everyone - every age and every income level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our latest installment of The Money Guy Show, we're tackling the wild topic of Health Savings Accounts. Now, upon first hearing the words "health savings account" you might be thinking you don't need one of those. Listen in, because Brian and Bo unpack this incredibly useful type of savings account and you won't believe the benefits they reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the primary things you dream about as you work towards financial independence is the day you get to travel and enjoy the fruit of your hard work. Most of those fantasies include a tropical beach, a cold adult beverage, and the smell of sunscreen. Unfortunately, many of us become such proficient savers that we have a hard time letting go of the purse strings to actually start spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices