Money Guy Show

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...

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...

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, discove...

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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, wealt...

⁠⁠⁠⁠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...

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 IP...

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 thro...

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...

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 tang...

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 resour...

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...

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 n...

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 co...

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...

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! W...

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...

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, F...