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

Poor... not exactly the outcome most folks are going for! But are you doing any of these five things that keep you from building wealth? We get that living for the moment is fun, but what if you didn't have to trade your financial security for it? Join us for this week's show where we name the five ways you're keeping yourself poor and how you can build lasting wealth instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode will help you transform your finances using real life advice from a billionaire! Each year, Warren Buffett writes an annual letter to shareholders, reflecting on the past year and commentating on his journey to financial abundance. Once again, 90-year-old Warren drops BOMBS, and he does it with remarkable simplicity! We'll show you the best takeaways from the letter and how to apply each one to your personal finances. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/03/billionaire-warren-buffetts-best-investment-advice-summarized/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation is a hot topic in the financial world right now. Our YouTube comment section attracts nay-sayers, claiming that the money we want you to invest today will not be worth as much in the future due to inflation. Let's address this! What is inflation? Why is it concerning? What action items should you take to protect yourself from it? We unpack it all in this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pull up a seat for this special episode of The Money Guy Show! Rebie joins Bo to share some of the biggest financial mistakes she's made in her 20s and what she learned. From buying a car to getting married and buying her first house, find out what Rebie got right and what she got wrong when it came to her finances. These are lessons everyone can learn from! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's break down how The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will affect YOUR finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is a collection of big decisions and trade-offs that can have a significant impact on your life. Strong goals are what keep you on the path that will get you where you want to go. Goals function as our "why." They are a grounding force, helping us make big and small decisions. We've experienced this in our own lives. Now we're sharing our secrets with you! Accomplished goals are the secret to a fulfilled life. Let's teach you how to make your dreams a reality and set goals like a pro! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/03/make-your-financial-dreams-a-reality-setting-goals/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even people with a lot of money are in danger of going broke. There's a big difference between being "rich" and "wealthy." Is your cashflow high, but your net worth statement low? Do you own your life, or are you do you find yourself, like the man in one of our favorite commercials, "in debt up to your eyeballs"? This episode will show you the fascinating statistics behind the broke high-income earners across America. Plus, you'll walk away knowing how to protect yourself from the same fate as you reach financial success. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/03/why-high-paid-americans-are-actually-broke/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A paper found that young adults don't need to start saving for retirement until age 40. The study is based on "total life satisfaction" rather than savings. But, hang on. Let's take a closer look at this and see what actually happens if you wait until 40 to start saving. Who do you think would be more miserable? The person who starts saving before age 40 or the person who doesn't...? We'll break it down by the numbers and see what we can see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you interact with any other human beings, you are involved in negotiations! At its heart, the art of negotiation is an interpersonal skill that can not only help you save money, but can make you a better friend, co-worker, partner, or boss. Too often we think one person wins and the other loses when negotiating. That is not the case! It is all about setting aside your own desires long enough to learn about another person. This episode will show you our top five tips to transform your personal and professional interactions for the better. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/02/top-5-negotiating-strategies-to-save-you-money/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tax evasion is illegal, however, tax avoidance is highly encouraged. Roth accounts provide an outstanding opportunity for tax advantaged retirement savings and wealth building. This powerful investment vehicle was created to encourage everyone to save for retirement and see the beauty of investing in their financial future. This episode will teach you exactly how to take advantage of this opportunity in your own financial life. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/02/legally-hide-money-from-the-government-forever-roth-secrets-revealed/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one wants to be fooled. Unfortunately, there are many popular financial products that seem like a good idea, but can actually derail your financial plans and cause you to miss out on true wealth building opportunities. Truly wealthy, secure people know how to tell which financial investments are worth it and which are too good to be true. In this episode, we'll teach you how to tell the difference and think like a millionaire! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/02/5-things-millionaires-dont-invest-in/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not always about how much money you make. It's about how much money you keep. We often share strategies on how to build wealth and reach your first million, but are you equipped to hang onto it in the long-run? This episode lets you learn from our experience with high income individuals. Some have kept their wealth, building it for the long-term, while others have fallen into common, but dangerous habits that have caused financial failures. Which will you be? For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/02/how-to-get-rich-and-stay-rich/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GameStop, GameStop, and more GameStop! What in the world happened? Unless you've been living under a rock, that's all anyone has been talking about for the past week. And many people still have no clue as to what is going on, so that's where we come in. We're breaking down the entire GameStop situation and giving you some tips and tricks to apply to your personal finances as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to start winning at money and life? We gathered all of the financial and life advice we've read and experienced over the years and put it into one episode! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/01/10-truths-about-winning-in-life-and-with-money-yes-youre-doing-it-wrong/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial success doesn't have to be rare. By teaching the younger generation basic principles of compounding interest and money management, we can equip each and every one of them to become multi-millionaires by the time they retire. Our message to young savers (from small children to young adults) is this: wealth creation is surprisingly simple, but it's not easy! This episode will show you how much your money can grow when you have time on your side, and teach you how to avoid common financial mistakes that can hurt your success. Whether you're young yourself, or a friend or family member to a young person, this episode is for you! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/01/how-to-be-young-money-millionaires-by-age/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our view of Bitcoin is evolving and your input has helped. Fans of the show have been asking what we think of Bitcoin for 2021. Here's what we think of Bitcoin as an investment, how you should think of it in the context of your total investment portfolio, and how to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re guilty. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and Cribs influenced our childhood ideas of what wealth looks like more than we would like to admit. Today, we work with wealthy folks from all over the country and help them make smart financial decisions. The contrast between common perceptions of wealth and the characteristics of truly successful people is stark! In this episode, we pull back the curtain to reveal what true financial success looks like and what milestones or characteristics you should (and should not) strive to emulate. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/01/how-wealthy-people-save-and-spend-their-money-show-secrets-revealed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are two ways to build wealth: 1) Spend less, or 2) Earn more! Saving money is a popular financial topic, but today's episode is dedicated to learning how to earn more. We live in what's known as the gig economy. It's more possible than ever to pick up a side-hustle that helps you hit your financial goals, like paying off debt, investing 20-25%, or bulking up your emergency fund. So, where should you invest your time and how much can you really make in the gig economy? Let's talk about it! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/01/top-6-paying-side-hustles-in-2021/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder how much money people make by being on YouTube? You will be SHOCKED by how much money some YouTubers earn. This week's LIVE Q&A episode will reveal who the top 10 highest-paid YouTube stars are and how they managed to cash in so handsomely from the video platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you done your Net Worth statement recently? This is one of our favorite and most powerful yearly traditions. Simply add up your assets, and subtract your liabilities, and you'll start to get a picture of where you are financially. In this show, we're breaking down what your Net Worth statement should look like at your age! We'll explain what elements you should watch out for, explore how you measure up to your peers, and show you how to improve in the coming year. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/01/average-net-worth-by-age-in-2021/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices