Money Guy Show

"I just started investing in my 401(k). I think I have it set up right, but it's all so new that I'm worried I'm going to miss something and make a mistake. What are some things I should look out for?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the...

"I'm 33 years old with a decent amount of debt. I'm worried about time missed out of the market so i'm maxing my Roth IRA before paying my high interest debt due to the time it would take to pay off. Thoughts?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationsh...

The Fed recently cut the rates by 0.5%, making the new target rate 4.75%-5.00%. Why did they cut the rate? And what does this mean for you? Let's walk through it together! 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 the Fed meeting today, and projections saying that they will drop rates a half percent, at what point should I pull the trigger and refinance?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! 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 fo...

We're back to debunk even more of the biggest financial lies that we see all the time on the internet, to help you understand what’s real, what’s fake, and how to do money better. 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...

"My 28-year old kid is getting married in December and has a 6-figure net worth. I want to make them get a prenup before they get married, but am wondering what the Money Guys think. I would hate to see their financial future slip away due to a messy divorce." We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your...

"What should financial mutants be doing if the market seems to be on the brink of a recession?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! 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...

It can be hard to know what makes someone “wealthy” depending on where they are in their journey. So, here are some wealth checkpoints you could shoot for by the end of each decade to assess where you are on that curve. 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 fo...

"With the S&P 500 being heavily leaning on the magnificent 7 tech stocks, would you still consider it well diversified?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! 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...

"I'm 23 years old. I am about to start my first job in my career field. What are the first things you recommend someone do when starting a job to set them up for success financially?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: becom...

Cash is not trash… and if you aren’t making money on your cash, what are you doing?! Get in there! With hints of inflation slowing down, and talk of future rate cuts from the fed, your time to optimize on these 5%+ high-yield accounts may be limited. We want to help you make the most of it, and implement some long-term strategies that will keep your money working for you. Jump start your journey w...

"At what point should I consider selling an accidental rental property? I’m making about 10% cash on cash, but it seems like a lot of work for $300 per month." We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! 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...

"​​I have freed up an extra $700 a month to pay off 30k (3.9%) car. Is it better to make an extra $700 payment each month or save in HYSA at 4.5% until I have enough to pay it off? The minimum payment is $580 for 60 months." We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take...

We call our community Financial Mutants for a reason – they’re different than the average person. They think, behave, consume, and save in a way that is contrary to the norm. One of the most important skills we see is their ability to know that small decisions have profound effects on your financial life. We walk you through four of these small decisions and talk about how a seemingly dismissible...

"Can we have too much in cash? My wife and I were saving for a new home, but decided to stay in our starter home instead. We have a large amount in cash now but we like the added security and flexibility to use it how we want (home renos, vacations, etc.). If we're saving and investing 25% for retirement, is there anything wrong with keeping it in cash?" We'll walk you through that question and mo...

"What can we all do to prevent identity theft besides doing things like freezing our credit? I'm not sure if you've gone over this topic before." We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! 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 ea...

"What were your luckiest financial decisions? How much of your wealth building do you think has been about discipline vs. luck?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! 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...

"My husband and I bought a home in 2021. We thought we were buying within our means, but are now overwhelmed with maintenance costs and increasing monthly payments. Do we need to move?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: bec...

"​​If my wife and I liquidate all assets except retirement which is around 40k, we could buy our first home in cash (300k). Should we consider this or take on a mortgage?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! 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 S...

Personal finance is personal. A good strategy for someone in their 20s just starting out on their wealth building journey is probably not right for someone with a million-dollar portfolio. So, we wanted to break down what might be valuable to do with your next dollar, for people at different stages of that wealth building journey. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach you...

"I am so addicted to saving (30-35% savings rate) that I am worried I don't know how to turn it off. It is starting to affect my desire to enjoy today. My spouse is 30 and I am 32 and we have about $270K in retirements and $30K in a taxable brokerage. I still want to cheap out on family vacations. I feel like I have a sickness... Any advice on how to know when enough is enough? We'll walk you thro...

The 401k is one of the most powerful wealth builders. However, there is a mistake people are making that could destroy their retirement. 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 c...

There are great resources out there like automated savings, savings buckets, and budgeting apps to help you know how much to save and to help with behavior. We know how to save, but one question that goes unanswered often is… how do I actually pay for these big expenses? And is it ever okay to take out loans? Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with ou...

"I'm an air traffic controller that has to retire at 56. I have TSP and 30-40% pension... but I feel like i am losing so much compound growth by forced early retirement. Any suggestions?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: b...

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