

Are You Beating the Average American? The 2025 Financial Mutant Survey
13 snips Sep 3, 2025
Dive into the world of personal finance as the hosts explore whether you're outperforming the average American. Learn about the Financial Mutant Survey and how it can enhance your understanding of financial behaviors. Discover strategies for early retirement, including navigating retirement accounts and optimizing savings with a two-account system. They also tackle auto loan interest rates and the impact on young adults. Plus, hear practical tips for managing market volatility and building wealth.
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Median Liquid Assets Are Low
- Median American financial assets excluding home and vehicles are surprisingly low across age bands.
- That median suggests most Americans are far from financial independence without housing equity.
Fill Out The Financial Mutant Survey
- Take the Financial Mutant Survey at moneyguy.com/survey to help the show create targeted content.
- The hosts will use anonymous responses to build episodes and notify participants when results publish.
Fund Emergency Savings Before Roths If Necessary
- Prioritize rebuilding an emergency fund before resuming Roth IRA contributions if needed.
- Use anxiety as focus to create discipline and margin so you can return to Roth contributions quickly.