Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code MONEYGUY at https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguy Building wealth doesn't require a huge income or a finance degree?it requires the right habits. In this episode, Brian and Bo break down five essential personal finance principles that anyone can use to become better with money, eliminate costly financial mistakes, harness compound interest, pay off high-interest debt, and start investing for long-term financial independence. Whether you're just beginning your financial journey or trying to rebuild after setbacks, these simple wealth-building strategies can help you develop better money habits and make smarter financial decisions. Learn why starting early matters, how the Financial Order of Operations works, and why consistent investing often beats trying to outsmart the market. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

????Record-high 401(k) balances may make retirement savers feel like they are finally getting ahead?but the numbers could be creating false confidence. Vanguard?s latest retirement savings data shows median 401(k) balances rising sharply, while much of that growth appears tied to strong stock market returns rather than improved saving habits. We explain why investment growth alone may not be enough, how the declining personal savings rate affects retirement readiness, and why increasing your contribution rate?even by 1%?can meaningfully strengthen your financial plan. Learn how much you should save for retirement, evaluate your 401(k), and become an active participant in building long-term wealth. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Mindy on the Bigger Pockets Money podcast This episode brought to you by Abound Wealth. Take the relationship to the next level and become a client: https://moneyguy.com/become-a-client/ Building wealth is only half the battle?keeping it, enjoying it, and avoiding costly financial blind spots is where the real challenge begins. In this special Making a Millionaire collaboration, Brian and Bo sit down with Mindy from BiggerPockets Money and her husband Karl to analyze a nearly $10 million portfolio, uncovering hidden risks like concentration risk, margin loans, Roth conversion opportunities, tax planning, required minimum distributions (RMDs), retirement withdrawal strategies, liquidity planning, and the Achiever's Trap. Whether you're pursuing financial independence, FIRE, retirement planning, or simply want to build lasting wealth through investing and smart tax strategies, this conversation offers practical insights for high-income earners, retirees, and anyone serious about optimizing their financial future without sacrificing the life they've worked so hard to build. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to build wealth faster without gambling, chasing hot stocks, or taking unnecessary risks? In this episode, Brian and Bo break down the biggest wealth accelerators that actually move the needle?from increasing your savings rate, maximizing income, reducing debt, minimizing taxes, and automating your finances to advanced strategies like real estate investing, house hacking, equity compensation, entrepreneurship, and leveraged investing. Learn how to eliminate financial drag, optimize your investing strategy, reach financial independence sooner, and make smarter money decisions using proven financial planning principles. Whether you're just beginning your investing journey or already building serious wealth, these accelerators can help your dollars work harder for you. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pre-order the paperback edition of Millionaire Mission today at moneyguy.com/millionairemission The new Millionaire Mission paperback is finally here?and it's much more than a new cover. Brian has updated the bestselling personal finance book with new wealth-building stories, refreshed investing and retirement account contribution limits, updated case studies, and even more insight into his own financial decisions. Whether you're working toward financial independence, building long-term wealth, investing for retirement, maximizing your 401(k), Roth IRA, or HSA, or simply trying to make smarter money decisions, this updated edition is designed to help. Pre-orders begin July 28 and include exclusive bonuses for Financial Mutants, including access to special merchandise, Brian's Book Club, and exclusive Moneyverse Discord communities. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial advisors Brian and Bo react to some of the internet's most viral money advice and separate smart financial strategies from dangerous financial myths. From Nancy Pelosi ETFs and Robert Kiyosaki's "Savers Are Losers" philosophy to leveraged real estate, whole life insurance, financial advisors, Roth IRAs, S&P 500 investing, entrepreneurship, and financial independence, we break down what actually works for building long-term wealth. If you're looking for evidence-based investing, retirement planning, personal finance, index fund investing, tax-efficient wealth building, and common-sense financial advice, this episode explains why boring often beats flashy. Learn how Financial Mutants build wealth through disciplined investing, low-cost index funds, and proven financial planning principles instead of chasing viral trends. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use code MONEYGUY at Monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50: https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguy Want to build wealth faster without taking unnecessary risks? Brian and Bo break down seven financial "cheat codes" that can dramatically improve your long-term finances?from maximizing your 401(k) employer match and automating investments to optimizing your HSA, using a Backdoor Roth IRA, tax-loss harvesting, and following the Financial Order of Operations. These aren't gimmicks?they're proven wealth-building strategies that many investors overlook. Whether you're just getting started or optimizing your financial plan, these money moves can help you avoid costly mistakes and make every dollar work harder. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you enjoy your money today without sacrificing your future? In this episode, Brian and Bo break down Die With Zero by Bill Perkins, one of the most talked-about personal finance books in recent years. They explain the philosophy behind memory dividends, time buckets, giving while living, and retirement spending while also discussing the risks of under-saving, longevity uncertainty, healthcare costs, market volatility, and the incredible power of compound growth. If you're wondering how to balance investing, retirement planning, financial independence, and living a meaningful life today, this conversation offers a thoughtful framework for making smarter money decisions without losing sight of your future. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quinton (26) and Victoria (27) have built an incredible $883,000 net worth before age 30, including nearly half a million dollars in crypto. But with a new baby, ambitious financial goals, and a savings rate most investors can only dream of, Brian and Bo explore whether they're building wealth the right way?or sacrificing too much along the journey. From Bitcoin and Roth IRAs to homeownership, financial independence, money mindset, and finding balance between saving and living, this episode is packed with lessons for anyone serious about investing, retirement planning, and building long-term wealth. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to build wealth but don't know where to start? Brian and Bo walk through the complete personal finance roadmap?from budgeting, emergency funds, employer matches, Roth IRAs, HSAs, investing, debt payoff, and retirement planning to the Financial Order of Operations (The FOO!). Whether you're just starting your financial journey or trying to optimize your money decisions, this step-by-step guide shows you what to do with every dollar so you can build long-term wealth with confidence. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying a house in 2026 is more challenging than ever?but how much income do you actually need? Brian and Rebie compare The Money Guy's home buying rule against Dave Ramsey's mortgage guideline using real-world numbers at every major price point. Learn how mortgage length, housing costs, down payments, affordability, and income requirements impact one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, deciding between renting vs. buying, or planning your next move, this breakdown explains the math behind smart homeownership without the hype. You'll also see why home affordability has changed dramatically, how mortgage payments compare across different price ranges, and why buying a home isn't just a math equation. We'll also show you our Home Buying Calculator so you can customize the numbers for your own financial situation. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

????Use code MONEYGUY at Monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50: https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguy On this episode of Financial Advisors React, Brian and Bo react to some of the internet's most jaw-dropping money clips covering investing, crypto, Pokémon cards, credit scores, Disney vacations, DoorDash spending, real estate, moving out, and viral financial advice. Learn why chasing hype, comparing misleading statistics, using debt carelessly, and making emotional money decisions can derail long-term wealth building. If you're serious about investing, financial independence, retirement planning, smart budgeting, and making better financial decisions, this episode breaks down what actually matters?and what to ignore. Whether you're trying to build wealth, improve your investing strategy, avoid costly money mistakes, or simply separate financial facts from internet fiction, this episode is packed with practical insights grounded in decades of financial planning experience. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you on track to become a multi-millionaire? In this episode, Brian and Bo break down the 7 wealth-building milestones that reveal whether you're moving toward financial independence. From reaching a $0 net worth and your first $100,000 invested to becoming a liquid millionaire and ultimately achieving financial freedom, you'll learn the key checkpoints that matter most. Discover how compound interest, investing, retirement planning, net worth tracking, and smart financial decisions can accelerate your journey to building lasting wealth and owning your time. Whether you're just starting out or approaching retirement, these millionaire milestones can help you measure progress and stay motivated. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retirement planning isn't as simple as following the classic 4% rule anymore. In this video, Brian and Bo explain why the traditional retirement withdrawal strategy deserves an update, how William Bengen's latest research changes the conversation, and why your retirement age should determine your safe withdrawal rate. Whether you're planning for early retirement, traditional retirement, or retiring later in life, you'll learn how withdrawal rates, portfolio longevity, inflation, and retirement income all work together to build a sustainable financial plan. Plus, see our updated retirement withdrawal framework and discover tools that can help you estimate your retirement goals more confidently. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey (24) and Lia (24) are doing almost everything right: nearly $240,000 in net worth, close to $200,000 in household income, aggressive retirement investing, and a wedding on the horizon. But living in the San Francisco Bay Area brings a new challenge: should they keep investing, save for a home, fund a $30,000 wedding, or prepare for future kids? In this episode of Making a Millionaire, Brian and Bo help this young power couple navigate high-cost-of-living realities, Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) decisions, homeownership myths, financial planning for marriage, and balancing wealth building with life goals. If you're wondering how much to save in your 20s, whether renting beats buying, or how to prioritize competing financial goals, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditional financial advice isn't always wrong?but some money rules simply haven't kept up with today's economy. Brian and Bo break down 5 pieces of financial wisdom that may be expired, including whether you really need a college degree, if 10% savings is enough for retirement, why buying used cars isn't always the best move, when budgeting every dollar stops making sense, and whether homeownership is still the path to building wealth. If you're focused on financial independence, investing, retirement planning, wealth building, and making smarter money decisions in 2026, this episode is packed with data-driven insights to help you avoid costly mistakes and build a stronger financial future. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coast FIRE has exploded in popularity, but is it really the financial freedom strategy people think it is? In this episode, Brian and Bo break down how Coast FIRE works, who it benefits, and the biggest retirement planning risks many people overlook. You'll learn how investment growth, compound interest, inflation, savings rates, and future lifestyle changes all affect whether you can truly stop saving for retirement early. Using real-world examples and practical retirement planning scenarios, we explain why reducing your savings rate may be smarter than quitting altogether?and how to avoid one of the biggest mistakes future retirees make: coasting too soon. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Erin's channel on YouTube: Erin Talks Money Viral money advice is everywhere?but how much of it actually helps you build wealth? In this episode of Financial Advisors React, Brian Preston, Bo Hanson, and Erin Talks Money break down popular financial clips covering investing, HELOC strategies, saving for retirement, earning more income, index funds, college majors, spending guilt, and wealth-building habits. Learn which advice stands the test of time, which strategies could hurt your financial future, and how Financial Mutants can make smarter decisions with their 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 a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much should you save based on your income? In this episode, Brian and Bo break down exactly how to build wealth at $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, and $300,000 per year. Learn realistic savings rates, retirement projections, emergency fund targets, budgeting frameworks, and the mindset shifts that can help you achieve financial independence regardless of where you start. Whether you're trying to maximize a modest income, avoid lifestyle creep, invest more effectively, or create a retirement plan that works, this guide shows how disciplined saving, investing, and smart financial planning can help you win with 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 a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is $1.5 million enough to retire in 2026? A recent article called the outlook for a $1.5 million nest egg a "stark reality," but Brian and Bo break down the numbers, retirement income potential, Social Security benefits, safe withdrawal rates, taxes, inflation, and what really determines retirement success. If you're planning for retirement, wondering how much you need to retire comfortably, or trying to calculate your retirement number, this analysis will help you understand whether $1.5 million is enough for your unique situation. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you really afford to become a one-income family? In this episode of Making a Millionaire, Tyler and Mikaela share how they went from nearly $92,000 of debt, an $84-month car loan, lifestyle inflation, and costly home renovations to building a $400,000 net worth in their early 30s. Their journey highlights budgeting, emergency funds, investing, 401(k) strategies, Roth IRA planning, 529 accounts, employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), RSUs, family financial planning, and the Financial Order of Operations. If you're wondering how to pay off debt, save for retirement, build wealth with one income, or balance financial independence with raising a family, this episode is packed with real-world lessons and actionable insights. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do real millionaires actually do with their money? We surveyed 1,000 millionaire households to uncover the habits, savings rates, investing behaviors, home-buying decisions, debt strategies, and wealth-building mindset that helped them achieve financial independence. From net worth and income data to student loans, car purchases, emergency funds, and the Financial Order of Operations, discover the surprising lessons wealthy Americans used to build lasting wealth?and how you can apply them to your own financial journey. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A live giveaway referenced during this episode occurred on June 16, 2026, and is now closed. No further entries are being accepted. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial Advisors React is back with some of the wildest money clips on the internet. From ?money is just an idea? and private chef tax write-offs to trading challenges, student loan reality checks, and people who have never heard of a 401(k), Brian and Bo break down the financial lessons hidden inside the chaos. Along the way, they cover investing, saving, retirement planning, index funds, wealth building, financial literacy, and why getting rich is usually a lot less exciting than social media makes it look. If you've ever wondered whether internet money advice actually works, this episode is for you. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

????What are the biggest lies people believe about wealth? We surveyed real millionaires and wealthy households to uncover the most common misconceptions about money, investing, retirement, financial independence, and building lasting wealth. Discover why most millionaires are self-made, why money alone doesn't create happiness, why high income isn't required to become wealthy, and how consistent investing, smart financial habits, and long-term thinking can transform your future. If you're serious about retirement planning, wealth building, investing for beginners, personal finance, and achieving financial freedom, these millionaire insights may completely change the way you think about 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 a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceX IPO news is dominating financial headlines, but should investors actually buy in? Brian Preston and Bo Hanson break down the valuation, IPO risks, stock market history, index fund concerns, Elon Musk?s growing influence, and what everyday investors should know before making emotional investing decisions. Learn how speculative investments fit into a long-term wealth-building strategy, why IPO excitement can create dangerous pricing distortions, and how the Financial Order of Operations helps investors stay disciplined when markets get euphoric. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can starting early really carry you through the messy middle and out the other side? Luis (28) and Kori (28) earn over $200,000 combined, with $151,000 already invested and twins arriving in October. But a 72-month car loan, an emergency fund running short, and three months of unpaid maternity leave on the horizon mean the plan they built for two needs some work before life gets loud. We walk through all of their financial questions and build a plan for their even more beautiful tomorrow. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use code MONEYGUY at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50: https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguy Americans aren't broke because of inflation, housing prices, or interest rates. The real reasons go deeper than that, and the good news is they're all within your control. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, break down the three core reasons most Americans struggle financially, from the money knowledge most of us were never taught to the costly habits we keep repeating, and share what you can do to stay in control of your financial journey! ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the magic number for happiness? We walk through what the data says and share our take on what will make you happier at every stage of your wealth-building journey. Plus, we answer your questions! From planning earlier retirements and navigating the Roth IRA pro-rata rule to combining finances after marriage and UTMAs, we share how you can maximize your army of dollar bills - with a few tangents and tumblers along the way. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another edition of Financial Advisors React, and this batch of clips is something else entirely. From the idea of saving money being "stupid" to a full Roth IRA conspiracy theory, these viral money takes are out of control. Not all financial advice online is created equal and we're here to show you the smarter path forward. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saving money is a vital part of building wealth, but there are five specific situations where it can actually work against you. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, walk through everything from why 28% of IRA rollovers sit in cash seven years later to how extreme frugality can poison your relationships, running case studies comparing Average Allen and Manny the Mutant to show who comes out ahead. Saving is still a good thing, but you might be surprised by just how much the order of your decisions can change your financial future. ?Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources???????? ????????Reach your goals faster with our products???????? ????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client???????? ????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast???????? ????????Connect with us on social media for more content???????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you wasting your money without realizing it? We are so excited to be joined by special guest Erin from Erin Talks Money to talk through the hot topics where we agree, disagree, and yes, even want to fight. From food delivery to sports betting and whole life insurance, there are several places we see people leave serious wealth on the table, and we break down the data for you! We also debut a new game we like to call "Worth It or Waste?" and nobody is holding back. Then we answer your questions about lifestyle creep, FOO Step 8, selling investments for a wedding, and more. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources???????? ????????Reach your goals faster with our products???????? ????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client???????? ????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast???????? ????????Connect with us on social media for more content???????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skylar (23) and Milet (26) are already living like financial mutants. They're saving 25%, maxing Roth IRAs, and sitting on a net worth of nearly $300,000, all while Skylar works three jobs and DIYs 1,800 square feet of backyard pavers on weekends. But the system that got them here might be holding them back from the flexibility they're building toward. We reveal the solo 401(k) opportunity that could save them nearly $7,000 in taxes annually, show why their 457 accounts are perfect for early retirement, and map out how they could reach their more beautiful tomorrow by 50-55, even if they drop to one income with kids. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being smart doesn't guarantee financial success. We break down five critical mistakes highly intelligent people make with money, from overconfidence in stock picking (despite 90% of pros underperforming index funds) to analysis paralysis that can cost over a million dollars in delayed wealth building. Using case studies like Average Allen versus Manny the Mutant, we show how delaying investing by just 10 years turns $225,000 into either $931,000 or over $2 million, why 40% of people earning $500,000+ still live paycheck to paycheck, and how smart people waste mental energy optimizing credit card rewards while missing the decisions that actually build wealth. Whether you're a doctor, engineer, or tech executive wondering why your net worth doesn't match your income, this episode reveals why behavioral consistency matters more than high IQ when it comes to building lasting wealth. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Americans wildly overestimate what the people around them earn, and that gap in perception can lead to some costly financial mistakes. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, break down real median income data by age, debunk the $500K myth, and show you exactly how discipline and savings rate can matter more than income when it comes to building lasting wealth. Then it's your turn! We answer live questions on HSAs, term insurance, car loan limits, and more (while having some fun out in the wings).???? Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why go small when you can go massive? Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, react to the internet's biggest money mistakes, from Steve-O getting someone approved on a 120-month Dodge Charger to a man who cashed out his 401(k) to buy a boat in the Virgin Islands (and somehow met his wife doing it). We break down the solar panel loan trap, the job-hopping debate, and why personal finance is so personal that a 30-second clip telling you what you must do may be the biggest mistake of all. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use code MONEYGUY at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50: https://www.monarch.com/ How do you know if you're actually winning with money before you hit seven figures in 2026? Net worth milestones can take years to reach, but cash flow milestones happen fast because you can have direct control over them. From getting to net positive for the first time to saving $1,000 a month, Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, share seven cashflow milestones to celebrate on your journey to financial independence. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we believe time in the market beats timing the market, recent data shows the average equity investor has underperformed the overall market by roughly 5% per year. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, break down the behavioral patterns behind that gap, from loss aversion to overconfidence, and share what a smarter investment strategy can look like in 2026. Then it's your turn! We answer your live questions covering FOO Step 7, the benefits of ABLE accounts, and rapid-fire questions on FIRE paths, company stock purchase plans, and more. ????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke (29) and Anna (30) have a $342K net worth, but they're stuck in the messy middle with three kids under seven and completely different money philosophies. Luke tracks every dollar across dozens of budget categories while Anna feels micromanaged and exhausted by the rigidity. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, walk them through restructuring their budget, creating wins for both spouses, and building a plan that funds both today's happiness and their even more beautiful tomorrow. With big dreams for their family and a passion project for scaling Luke?s sports camp business, they need to get on the same page fast. This episode shows how to bridge the gap between the analytical spouse and the experiential spouse, why a new budgeting strategy might be the key to saving their financial harmony, and how a 14% savings rate can still build an $8 million portfolio by age 65 when you have a better plan and a united vision. ?Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources???????? ????????Reach your goals faster with our products???????? ????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client???????? ????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast???????? ????????Connect with us on social media for more content???????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should your financial plan evolve as you age? The Financial Order of Operations shows you what to do with your next dollar, but life insurance, estate planning, and tax strategy require a deeper framework. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, walk through the six core areas of financial planning and reveal what to prioritize in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond to build lasting wealth in 2026. This episode covers estate planning, budgeting, tax planning, and risk management across every decade of your wealth-building journey. ?Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources???????? ????????Reach your goals faster with our products???????? ????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client???????? ????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast???????? ????????Connect with us on social media for more content???????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many Americans are actually using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services? And how much is it helping or hurting them financially? Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, ????break down recent data on BNPL usage, and discuss their concern with the rising trend. Then stick around, we talk about what's on your mind with a Q&A segment directly from YOU! This episode features questions on when it's ok to lease a car, when to hire a financial advisor, what to expect as an employee if your company goes public, and so much more. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????? ???????Reach your goals faster with our products??????? ???????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????? ???????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????? ???????Connect with us on social media for more content??????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you mix internet chaos, misguided financial advice, and sports betting? We react to wild financial advice online from buying a Ferrari instead of the S&P 500 to learning how to acquire a $600,000-profit business with just $50,000 and a tired owner. An episode packed with both comedy and real financial education. Discover why buy-and-hold index investing still builds more millionaires than any Ferrari scheme, why a FICO score can be a valuable asset, and why real estate isn't as passive as some make it sound. Plus, we break down the kernel of truth in the "save $5 a day, then buy a business" strategy and where it can fall off the rails. Join us as we debate extreme takes on debt and investing, and highlight practical tools (the Financial Order of Operations) that can help you build a smarter path for financial independence. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Reach your goals faster with our products??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Connect with us on social media for more content??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok says it's impossible for Gen Z to get ahead, but what does the data actually show? In this episode, we analyze income levels, inflation rates, housing prices, spending patterns, and more across two generations to answer the question: Was it easier to build wealth then or now? From median household income that's actually higher today (inflation-adjusted) to housing prices that have skyrocketed 50% post-pandemic and college costs that have increased exponentially, we break down the math to show you what's changed, what's stayed the same, and what it means for your financial future. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Reach your goals faster with our products??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Connect with us on social media for more content??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our new and improved resource: How Much Should You Save shows how much you should save at your age for your target retirement goals. We walk you through the numbers and new insights that reveal the power of time and how investing today can turn into bigger wealth tomorrow. Then we answer your financial questions on everything from college tuition to HSA tracking to investing strategies. Plus a fun rapid fire segment that includes a final score that might shock you... ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Reach your goals faster with our products?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Connect with us on social media for more content?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason (54) and Candida (54) have seen a major transformation in their financial journey. In their 30s, their net worth was over negative $250,000. Now, their net worth is over $4,000,00. The major cause of their success (a 12-property portfolio) has now become the cause of their stress. We discuss a plan to simplify their wealth-building behaviors and give them their great, big, beautiful tomorrow even sooner than they thought. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Reach your goals faster with our products????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Connect with us on social media for more content????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how much the average American has in their 401k? We've done the research and we've found the answers! Don't miss this breakdown into the data accompanied with the tips to help make sure you are ahead of the curve moving forward. Plus, we add in our Money Guy Markers to help you track your personal financial journey throughout every decade! Get 50% off your first year of Monarch with code MONEYGUY: https://www.monarch.com/ ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Reach your goals faster with our products???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Connect with us on social media for more content???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your emergency fund is so important it takes up TWO steps of The Financial Order of Operations. Far too many Americans, though, are not prioritizing their emergency funds. We've got fresh data from Bankrate that breaks down everything you need to know about the status of American emergency funds...and we aren't thrilled with the results. Then we answer your financial questions on everything from 401k match to sinking funds to CoastFI to a new box truck. Don't miss a fun new segment focused on recent headlines and how we're reacting to them. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Reach your goals faster with our products??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Connect with us on social media for more content??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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. ?????????????????????????????????????????????DRINKAG1.com/MONEYGUY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all like making money. So, why not react to the wildest money-making schemes? Brian Preston (CFP®, CPA) and Bo Hanson (CFA®, CFP®) are back reacting to the internet's wildest money-making schemes (from an "8-figure 12-year-old day trader" losing $11,000 before breakfast to Mr. Beast grocery scams). Building wealth isn't about outsmarting the system with a clever scheme, and we?re here to share why following tried and true strategies can help you build wealth that lasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes more sense in 2026? We consider all of the factors from the crazy housing market to current interest rates to annual rent increases. We run through a case study comparing Heather the Homeowner and Randy the Renter to see who comes out ahead. You might not be surprised to hear us say that both CAN work, but you might be surprised to hear all of the factors that you need to consider. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Reach your goals faster with our products?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Connect with us on social media for more content?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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. ????????????????????????????????????????????DRINKAG1.com/MONEYGUY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wall Street Journal and Goldman Sachs just updated their recession predictions for 2026. What they aren't telling you? Recessions and market volatility hit differently depending on where you are in your financial journey. We're diving deep into Charles Schwab's recession tips while giving you our Money Guy twists so you can build a smarter path for all the ups and downs facing your great big beautiful tomorrow. Then, we answer your financial questions in our Live Q&A, and a new twist to our rapid fire segment: fruits & vegetables edition. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Reach your goals faster with our products????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Take the relationship to the next level: become a client????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Connect with us on social media for more content????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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. ???????????????????????????????????????????DRINKAG1.com/MONEYGUY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices