Money Guy Show

We are SO EXCITED to welcome Austin Hankwitz (content creator, entrepreneur, and investor) onto the show. You may know Austin as the co-host of the Rich Habits Podcast, the CEO of Witz Venture, or his many features (in CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and more). We talk to Austin about his background, play a fun game giving our opinion on recent headlines, and answer your financial...

The content team has been busy! We're tackling another batch of viral money content to separate financial wisdom from nonsense. Most people think extreme frugality is always admirable, but we break down why some penny-pinching tactics cross the line from smart saving to financial miser territory, and why the "$5 latte" debate is more nuanced than personal finance influencers want you to believe. ⁠...

While tax evasion is illegal, tax avoidance is actually encouraged by our tax code. We walk you through the actionable steps you can take in every decade of your life to make sure your tax planning is optimized. From Roth contributions to capital gains rates, this episode covers a TON of practical information that might apply to your financial situation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J...

Vanguard released their annual Economic and Market Outlook, and this year isn't a happy report. We take a look at some of the key insights, then give you the steps you can take to protect your finances - no matter how the market performs. Then we answer your financial questions and have yet another update to our "It Doesn't Depend" rapid fire segment! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump...

Dom and Katie (both 28, engaged childhood friends) have built an incredible $443,000 net worth by saving a ton, but they're paralyzed by spending anxiety. Katie has cystic fibrosis, a condition where life expectancy has jumped from 30 to 65+ thanks to breakthrough medications. Whether you're an overachiever who's sacrificed present joy for future security, facing medical uncertainty that makes pla...

Think all FIRE is created equal? Think again. The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has evolved into many distinct strategies, from Lean FIRE to Fat FIRE. We break down the math, mindset, and general lifestyle of 4 popular FIRE strategies, then share our preferred approach: building your army of dollar bills not just to stop working, but to work on your own terms with purpose. ⁠...

Does where you live determine how wealthy you become? We share our take on the cost of living by state and reveal the highest and lowest . We also share practical ways you can build wealth in any state. And...our rapid fire segment is back! From debates over Disney World to questions about investing, we share our thoughts while answering your questions live to show you there's a better way to do m...

We're back with another edition of Money Guy Reacts! This edition contain's a ton of social media's specialty: half-truths. We explain why even though the math might technically be right on a few of these ideas, the execution could result in disastrous consequences. Then we set the record straight with the FULL truth on all of these financial fallacies! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump st...

The 3 ingredients to building wealth are time, discipline, and margin. When it comes to creating margin in your life there are two levers you can pull: increase your income or decrease your expenses. We're taking a look at how you can pull each lever through every decade of your life. Use these tips to make sure you're building wealth no matter what life throws your way! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

A new study from the Department of Labor found over half of the 1,000 largest 401(k) plans had investment funds that shared revenue with the plan's administrator. We cover how you can optimize your 401(k) to avoid these fees and make sure you don't make a mistake that could cost you almost $200,000! Then we answer your financial questions, including a Rapid Fire Segment with a fun twist. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Peter (22) is juggling three jobs to make a great income, but he is struggling to build wealth. After taking a closer look at his finances, it appears he has over $5,000 disappearing each month in expenses from horse massages to a new quad. While Peter certainly doesn't lack the hard work required to build wealth, we talk through trying to work smarter not harder to build wealth on his terms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We often talk about how to get rich, but how do you stay there? We're walking you through the actionable steps you can take (based on your age) to put yourself on an optimal path for building wealth. Then we shift our focus to maintaining that wealth, rather than losing it all. See if you're checking the boxes for your decade and start preparing for the next one, too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Andy Hill (renowned family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money) joins the show to talk about his CoastFIRE journey! After talking about the intersection of wealth and happiness, Andy and Bo play a game to determine which FIRE rules are worth following. After that, the two of them help answer your financial questions on everything from moving homes to parenting tips to health insurance. Ge...

We're back with another edition of Financial Advisors react, but this time we have some clips that you might not even believe. From some hilarious impressions to some skits on the tax system to downright dangerous advice, this episode is full of a wide range of content. Don't worry, though, we set the record straight. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our FREE financial...

We often say, "Save a little bit of today for a more beautiful tomorrow," but how do you save a little bit in today's world? We're walking through micro habits, the little things that you can do every day to make a big difference in your financial future. From discounts to paying bills to health, we have a wide range of topics that any Financial Mutant can find useful. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Have you heard the news? Headlines are telling folks that the stock market has reached the peak and a crash is coming soon! We talk about why these headlines don't bother us and give you tips on what to focus on to impact your money no matter the market's performance. Then we answer your questions with some discussion on Spring Breaks, KISS, and...mucus? Don't miss it! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Matt (27) and Hanna (25) have a modest income ($55,000), but are entering the hardest part of The Messy Middle. From paying off over $50,000 in student loan debt to building a net worth over $80,000, their hard work has been rewarding. As they grow their family, though, they face new financial challenges including a car purchase, health insurance concerns, and the balance between living for now an...

What does "wealth" look like to you? To some folks, just paying the bills would be wealthy. To others, you'd need to achieve your wildest dreams. The 5 Levels of Wealth help describe the steps to get from stability all the way to abundance. You'll learn exactly which level you fall into then give you actionable advice on how to get from one level to another. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump st...

Is a major investing app really offering sports betting? We clear up important information and showcase the differences between investing and gambling. After that, we answer your financial questions...and it is a doozy! From a contentious question about a houseboat to a follow-up on our dating app (Mutant Mingle) to Brian doing an impression of a car starting, we've got fun AND great financial adv...

We're back with another edition of Financial Advisors React, this time with some of the Internet's WILDEST money clips! From mind-boggling financial decisions to flat-out wrong financial advice to hilarious skits, these clips left our jaws on the floor. We still find a way to lead you the right way even through all of these chaotic videos (and the hot temperature of our office). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We're back with a new edition of an annual favorite: Net Worth By Age! We take a look at the net worth of Americans at every decade by both average and median. Then we take a look at how much Americans have in terms of financial assets and compare that to our Money Guy Milestones. See how you stack up and if you are on track to reach your financial goals! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start...

How long does it take to save for a home? It depends, especially based on where you live! A recent report from Consumer Affairs ranks all 50 states by how long it would take the average American to save for a home down payment. We dive deep into the data and add on our Money Guy spin. Then we answer your financial questions - and celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Money Guy Show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Danielle is a 33-year-old self-employed sign language interpreter earning $110,000 annually in the DC area. After building an impressive $181,000 net worth in just four years, she's experiencing severe savings whiplash, dropping from a 60% savings rate during COVID down to just 8% today. Inspired by the book Die with Zero and the Coast FIRE movement, Danielle wants to work less by age 37 and fully...

Investing is the cornerstone of building wealth and achieving financial independence, but costly mistakes can derail progress. We walk through five critical investing mistakes that can cost you both time and money. From waiting too long to start investing (the average American doesn't begin until age 33) to starting too soon (without proper financial protection), these missteps can dramatically im...

How much do you need to make to be "comfortable" in 2026? You already know our answer is, "it depends," but we have a new study that seems to have found the answer! We'll go through our takes on this study and what you can do to make your financial life comfortable. Then we answer your questions and maybe set up a new dating service? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our F...