Money Guy Show

What Makes a Financial Mutant? The Survey Results Are In!

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Oct 10, 2025
Dive into fascinating insights from over 25,000 listeners about their financial lives. Discover how Financial Mutants build wealth through disciplined saving and optimistic mindsets. Learn the significance of median net worth across different age groups and why tracking net worth is crucial. Explore savings rates, responsible credit card use, and the importance of emergency funds. Unpack homebuying behaviors and the guidelines that help keep housing affordable. This is a treasure trove of strategies for achieving financial success!
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INSIGHT

Audience Net Worth Is Exceptionally High

  • Money Guy listeners reported a median net worth of $650,000, far above the typical American.
  • This shows the audience disproportionately accumulates assets and outpaces national averages.
INSIGHT

Investable Assets Drive Wealth

  • Median investable assets among respondents were $405,000, indicating real financial assets not just home equity.
  • Younger mutants still hold meaningful investable balances, e.g., 20s median $120,000.
ADVICE

Track Your Net Worth Regularly

  • Start tracking your net worth to know whether you're ahead or behind your goals.
  • Use Money Guy's free net worth tools or the dashboard at learn.moneyguy for detailed tracking.
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