The Money Guy Show | Investing, Tax, Estate, Retirement, Insurance, Spending, Saving, And Wealth Building Advice

Inflation is on the rise, but the higher prices may be hard to catch. Here's how to tell if you're being ripped off! Then we'll answer your financial questions live from the chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a peak behind the curtain on how millionaires get on the path to financial success and stay there. We're sharing everything we've learned through our own experience - the good and the bad, the successes and the failures. We are your case studies! Here are nine "secrets" to financial success that we believe have made all the difference in our own lives and the lives of our wealth management clients. Take these and make them your own to set yourself up for long-term success! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/06/millionaires-share-secrets-to-financial-success/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where should you invest in your Roth IRA? And where does saving for a down payment on a house fall in the Financial Order of Operations? We'll walk you through these questions and more in this week's Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever stumbled upon some life-changing information and thought, "If only I had known about this sooner!" or "What have I been doing my whole life?" For young Brian Preston, that was discovering the joys of buying the nicer laundry detergent. In this episode, we walk through the life-changing financial advice you need to know! We hope you have a "if only I had known" moment today, so you don't have to experience it later. Put these financial truths and hacks to work and watch your financial life change for the better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the IRS targeting crypto?? With the announcement of 87,000 new employees and an emphasis on tax evasion, the IRS is certainly giving us something intriguing to keep an eye on.  After we talk through this announcement from the IRS, we'll be answering your financial questions live from the chat. See you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We feel like the masked magician - revealing all the secrets about the financial advisor industry! Whether it's learning how to spot conflicts of interest to catching major red flags, we're going to reveal exactly how the wealth management world operates. We'll share our own code of ethics, conflicts of interest, and fee structure, along with advice on how to vet your own financial advisor.  For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/05/dirty-secrets-of-financial-advisors-exposed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do you need a financial advisor if index investing beats managed investing after fees? And does a financial planner help you buy or sell a house in this crazy market environment? We'll walk you through these questions and more in this week's Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The real estate market is white hot. Prices are up, interest rates are low, and people are clamoring to get their foot in the real estate door in many cities. Whether buying, selling, or renting, it can be hard to decide which option is best for you and how to do it right. This episode walks you through the financial factors you need to consider when making housing decisions at every age! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/05/how-to-buy-and-sell-in-a-housing-bubble-by-age/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes! Let's cut through the noise of this hot button issue. We'll talk through an overview of what the new policy proposals mean, and what to expect in your financial life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone can build wealth. It's not always easy, but that simple belief motivates us to teach smart financial strategy to everyone who will listen. We love revealing how the power of compounding interest can turn you into a millionaire, as illustrated in our Wealth Multiplier. But what about inflation? What about people in high cost of living areas? What about the uncertainty of social security? Without fail, we have naysayers bringing up these questions and more, saying that $1,000,000 does not count as financial success. Let's take an honest look at the naysayers' perspective - what should we consider and where do they go wrong? Ultimately, we'll make sure these fears don't knock you off track from achieving your financial potential! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/05/is-1000000-enough-to-win-financially/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are some of the things you should think about when you're selecting when you want to retire? And should you prioritize a Roth IRA or an HSA first? We'll walk you through these questions and more in this week's Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's shocking that 35% of American employees are leaving free money on the table by not getting their employer match. 401(k) accounts tend to hold the largest amount of assets in the average portfolio. In fact, 80% of millionaires invested in their 401(k) match and many credit this account as being a huge catalyst to reaching their first $1 million. How does your 401(k) balance compare to the average American? This episode helps you discover not only how powerful this wealth building tool can be, but gives benchmarks for where most people are and where you should be in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/04/average-401k-balance-by-age/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were recently sent an article called, "It’s Not What You Earn, But What Your Parents Have that Truly Counts." So... if your parents weren't rich, should you stop expecting to have wealth? Is there data to support this claim? Join us in this episode to hear our (very strong) opinions on this article, then we'll answer your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's difficult to ignore market volatility. News about its rise and fall gets plastered on every news and media outlet. Many will even tell you what you should feel about it and how that emotion should affect your financial decisions. So, what's really going on with the stock market right now? Does the recent volatility and current all-time high mean we should be worried? How can we protect our finances and stay secure in the event of downturn? This episode unpacks all of these questions and more. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/04/stock-market-is-at-an-all-time-high-should-you-be-worried/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you go after your dream job when you're younger, or wait until you have a stable income and then chase that dream job? And when should you prioritize paying off your mortgage? We'll walk you through these questions and more in this week's Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: How to protect yourself from getting trapped in too much debt How to avoid the biggest debt pitfalls at every age Healthy ways to approach big sources of debt like mortgages, auto loans, and student loans How you measure up to your peers For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/04/average-debt-by-age-2021/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where did you first learn how to invest? Who explained the power of compounding interest and the discipline of living on less than you make?  In today's episode, we're breaking down a recent survey revealing where the majority of investors get their investment advice. We'll share our thoughts on these sources and explore how to tell if a source is trustworthy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding history can keep you protected as you move into your future. After years of working in the financial space, we see trends in the investment world. With a desire to build wealth fast and a fear of being left behind, we've watched the public jump on the latest investment trends, often leading to severe disappointment. When one financial frenzy or "hot dot" investment fades into the past, a new trend never fails to replace it. What causes these financial frenzies, what can we learn from them, and what might that "hot dot" investment be today? Let's learn to recognize these bubbles, both past and present. Your wallet will thank you. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/04/worlds-strangest-investments-you-need-to-avoid/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When should you start working with an advisor? And how much should you be investing when you're saving for a house? We'll walk you through these questions and more in this week's Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's exactly what a millionaire looks like. The 2021 Money Guy Survey has officially wrapped and we're sharing the results in this episode. We surveyed our Abound Wealth clients who have reached millionaire status (and beyond) to help you better understand who they are, what steps they took to reach their first $1 million, and the common mentality that drove each one of them to financial success. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/04/shocking-millionaire-secrets-revealed/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices