Money Guy Show

How do you figure out if you're "retirement rich" early on in your financial journey? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help you stay there! The Money...

How much is too much when it comes to saving cash in your emergency fund? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help you stay there! The Money Guy Show ta...

Wealthy Americans have tools to build wealth that everyone isn't aware of, and they may not be what you think. In this episode, we expose the top wealth-building secrets of the 1% and how you can implement them in your own life. Check out our website for more information. Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Ord...

The recent conflict in Ukraine unfortunately is impacting many lives around the world. In our global economy, financial impacts are not limited to countries involved in the conflict. How could the Ukraine/Russia conflict impact your finances, based on our knowledge of past events? Are there changes you need to be making? Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our...

Is the stock market unpredictable, and should you trust that you'll make money in the long run from it? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help you sta...

Building wealth is not easy, but it is surprisingly simple. In this episode, we'll discuss one of our favorite investments, how they work, what it takes to build wealth without even trying, and when to take your finances to the next level. Check out our website for more information. Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Fi...

Maybe you're thinking of buying a house or going back to school in 3 or 4 years. So where should you keep your money during that time? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financ...

We typically recommend saving 20-25% of your income for retirement - but how do you know if you're saving TOO much? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then...

People can get nervous about where to invest their money - so should you think about investing in gold, bitcoin, or other alternatives? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to finan...

To become a millionaire, you need to get your mindset right, your money right, and watch out for the minefield. In this episode, we'll discuss exactly what you need to focus on by age, and give you the hard numbers of how much to save (or how much you should have already saved) to become a millionaire. Check out our website for more information. Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resour...

Most 401(k) participants have the option to take out 401(k) loans, and many take advantage. Should you take out a 401(k) loan to buy your first house, or maybe put in a new pool? In this Q&A, we'll discuss the basics of a 401(k) loan, some drawbacks to taking money out, and a real-world example of how it can affect your Army of Dollar Bills. Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources...

Buying your first home in this current market can be difficult, especially getting that downpayment figured out. Can (and should) you use money from your Roth IRA to help pay for your first home? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of O...

Inflation in the U.S. rose by 7% last year, the highest annual rate since 1982. In these unique inflationary times, how can make sure your money is still working for you instead of losing value? How do you buy a house, car, or allocate your portfolio? We'll discuss all of that and more in this episode. Check out our website for more information. Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resour...

What exactly is an HSA, and how are you supposed to use them in your investing portfolio? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help you stay there! The M...

If you live in an area where houses are more expensive, how much house can you actually afford? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help you stay there!...

The concept of "taxable buckets" is one of our most asked-about topics we cover on the show. You asked for it, and you got it! In this episode, we'll discuss what you need to consider about each taxable bucket, pre-tax, tax-free, and taxable, which you should prioritize, and how to know you are doing it right by age. Check out our website for more information. Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE F...

How can you protect your money when inflation is around 7% and savings accounts are earning less than 1%? In this Q&A, we'll discuss the government bond that aims to protect your dollars from inflation. Is there a catch or is it a great place to store cash? Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operation...

We get asked all the time about whether or not to focus on Social Security when you're planning for retirement. Will it be around when you retire, and should that impact your strategy? We'll walk you through those questions and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations...

Building wealth is surprisingly simple, but it isn't easy. Most Americans aren't successful at building lasting wealth. What are they getting wrong? How can you build wealth successfully? In this episode, we'll discuss how most millionaires build their wealth and how you can, too. Check out our website for more information. Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get...

If you've already got a solid emergency fund built up, what should you be doing with extra cash you might have? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help...

Does it make sense to change up your investment strategy based on the timing of elections? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help you stay there! The...

If you're thinking about going back to school to get a new or advanced degree, is it worth the cost? We'll walk you through those questions and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help you stay...

Since interest rates are historically low, do you actually need to be debt-free at retirement? We'll walk you through those questions and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help you stay there...

If most of your savings are in tax-deferred assets like a 401(k), what should your strategy be? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Get our Net Worth Tool Now! Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course Let’s make sure you’re on the path to financial success - then help you stay there!...

We often hear how $1,000,000 isn't enough to retire on anymore. For some people, that might be true - $1 million might not be enough! In this episode we'll discuss whether or not $1,000,000 is enough by age, how much you need to save to get there, and how much you need to retire if $1 million isn't enough. Check out our website for more information. Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Re...