Your Money Guide on the Side

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where Bill Perkins and I answered the question, How Do I Die With Zero?  In this solo episode, Tyler breaks down the only six financial accounts you’ll ever truly need—and more importantly, how to actually use them. Whether you’re just getting started or managing a more complex portfolio, this is your streamli...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, How do I beat the stock market?  Is Future Planning Ruining Your Future? What if your financial advisor told you to spend your money now? To give away your inheritance early? To go on more vacations? To prioritize experience over investment? What if they told you the only inflat...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, What do Billion Dollar Portfolios Look Like? Let’s be honest: you’re not going to beat the stock market. And that’s not an insult — it’s a liberation. In this episode of Your Money Guide on the Side, Tyler Gardner unpacks one of the most misunderstood goals in investing: trying...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answer the question, How Much Can I Spend in Retirement?  Wendy Li managed billions for New York’s top institutions — here’s what she thinks individual investors can (and should) steal from the pros. After leading portfolios for the Met Museum, UJA-Federation, and the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation,...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side with JL Collins where we answer the question, How do I get F-You Money?  What if the most common retirement rule was never meant to be a rule at all? In this episode, we unpack the origins, flaws, and overlooked nuances of the 4% rule—and why it might not be the best way to plan your financial future. From its...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, How do I Buy a New Car Without Getting Screwed? Today’s guest is someone whose work has quietly and profoundly shaped how a generation thinks about money. JL Collins is the author of The Simple Path to Wealth, a personal finance classic that has empowered hundreds of thousands t...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side with Mady Mills where we answered the question, Why do Billionaires Still Panic?  Car buying has become one of the most financially dangerous consumer experiences in modern life. In today’s episode, we’re flipping the script. Whether you’re buying or leasing, trading in or paying cash, I’ll walk you through th...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, How Do I Invest $1,000,000? She’s been on Bloomberg. The New York Times. Yahoo Finance. But Mady’s real talent? Translating the chaos of markets and money into stories that make you feel seen. In this episode, we dive into everything from surviving the 2016 election newsroom to...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side with Andrew Tobias where we answer the question, What is the easiest way to become wealthy? You've hit the million-dollar mark—now what? In this episode of Your Money Guide on the Side, we tackle the deceptively simple question: how should you invest a million dollars? This isn’t about theoretical asset alloca...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answer the question, Should I Hire a Financial Advisor? What if the only investment guide you ever needed... actually was? This week, I sit down with personal finance legend Andrew Tobias—bestselling author, Harvard Business School grad, long-time political advocate, and the brilliant mind behind The...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, How do I talk to Others About Money?  This might be the most common money question I get, and maybe even the most important: Should I hire a financial advisor? And right behind it: If so, how do I find a good one? In today’s episode, I’m not giving you a yes or no answer (sorry,...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, How Do I Beat Debt and Use Debt?  He paid off $100K in debt and isn’t trying to sell you a thing — meet Dan the Budget Man. In a financial world cluttered with gurus, grifters, and gatekeepers, Dan Brigham (@budgeters_anonymous) is a breath of fresh air. No paywalls. No “six-fig...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answer the question, How do I afford college for my kid?!? Is All Debt Bad? What the Wealthy Know That Most People Don’t Debt doesn’t have to be your enemy—and in this solo episode, Tyler Gardner breaks down how to make smarter decisions about debt, ditch shame, and leverage it as a tool for long-term...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answer the question, How do I solve any Financial Problem? What happens when a former English teacher becomes a CFO—and decides to teach everyone around him how money actually works? In this episode, Tyler sits down with longtime friend and campmate Andy Schneider, a career educator and current CFO at...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, Is Budgeting Worth It?  Have you ever said, “I’m just bad with money”? Yeah—me too. But what if the real issue isn’t your spending or saving or investing strategy... but your ability to name the actual problem in the first place? This solo episode is a follow-up to last week’s c...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, What is Risk and How do I optimize it?  What do you get when you combine a financial planner with the heart of a teacher and the boldness of a creator? You get Victoria Ferguson—today’s guest and a true money guide for the modern world. Victoria is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side with Jess Inskip where we answer the question, How do I fight against misinformation?  Most people spend their lives trying not to lose. The wealthy? They play to win. In this solo episode, Tyler Gardner breaks down the asymmetry of opportunity—why one big win can outweigh dozens of small failures, and how our...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answer the question, Should I invest in bonds? This week on Your Money Guide on the Side, I’m joined by the incredible Jessica Inskip—one of the sharpest, most grounded voices in modern investing. Jessica was the first female on Fidelity’s active trader desk, and you may have seen her breaking down co...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answer the question, What even is Cryptocurrency?  Bonds have been a staple in portfolios for decades, often hailed as the “safe” investment that brings stability and protects wealth. But what if I told you that this belief is outdated, and in many cases, dangerously misleading? In today’s episode, I...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, Does the market care who our President is?  Back in 2003, I met Mike Taormina at the London School of Economics, never expecting we'd stay in touch—let alone spend decades debating finance and traveling together. Fast forward, and Mike has become a powerhouse in fintech, co-foun...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, What Financial Moves Changed Your life?  In this week's episode, we explore our common tendency to react emotionally to political elections and their perceived impact on the stock market. I argue that changing investing habits based on external "noise," and it is noise to me, is...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question, How do I diversify my digital assets? My guest this week, Patrick Wetherille, shares a little bit about his experience with optimizing life, managing empathy through start-up culture, and taking advantage of every opportunity to learn from and alongside business minds at every l...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answer the question, How do I overcome my own emotions?  In this episode, I explore the power of diversifying communication channels, income streams, and the irony of many people knowing they should diversify and yet their not quite being able to walk the same walk. When the TikTok "ban" occurred, I w...

And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answer the question, Why a Podcast?  In this episode, I do my best to touch on the absolute musts of investing and controlling our emotions. Not only controlling our emotions, but knowing our emotions and our reactions to market volatility first-hand through experience. I attempt to highlight the impo...

I am thrilled to offer a brief glimpse into the "why" behind building out the podcast. The ability to add nuance, engage other minds, and learn from multiple voices intrigues me and hopefully will help add value to your life. This episode is primarily highlighting what this endeavor will aim to achieve and how each episode might help you move closer to where you need to be with your personal finan...