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Retirement happiness isn’t just about how much money you’ve saved—so what actually matters most? Brian, Bo, and retirement researcher Wes Moss put it to the test with a Retirement Happiness Draft, taking turns building their ideal retirement from 12 choices like $100K of income, eight hours of sleep, close friends, travel, hobbies, a paid-off home, and multiple income streams. Who builds the happi...

Watch Daniel & Hannah’s original episode here: https://youtu.be/vn4VyUtE1j8 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/ One year after appearing on Making a Millionaire, Daniel and Hannah return to show what really happens when life interrupts your financial plan. Between a totaled car, emergency s...

Choosing a financial advisor is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make—but do you actually need one? Brian and Bo break down the uncomfortable truth about financial advisors, including advisor fees, fiduciary standards, commission vs fee-only advisors, behavioral coaching, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, investing, and why portfolio management is only a small part o...

Are you actually wealthy for your age—and how much money should you have saved by 30, 40, 50, or 60? We compare income, debt, net worth by age, retirement savings, and financial flexibility to reveal which numbers actually measure wealth. You’ll learn why a six-figure salary doesn’t necessarily make you rich, how investable net worth differs from traditional net worth, and how your retirement savi...

Financial Advisors React is back, and this time Brian and Bo break down some of the internet's funniest viral money clips—from confusing credit score advice and investing memes to entrepreneurship, student loans, stock market hype, budgeting, and even a monkey explaining retirement accounts. Along the way they separate great financial advice from misleading money myths using the Financial Order of...

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...

⁠⁠⁠⁠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 enoug...

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 an...

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,...

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 fi...

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 a...

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 Ba...

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...

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, fin...

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...

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...

⁠⁠⁠⁠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. Le...

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 i...

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 retirin...

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 a...

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 homeowners...

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 s...

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 wea...

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...

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 tr...