

Money Guy Show
Brian Preston and Bo Hanson
Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 27min
How to Catch Up for Retirement When You're Older
Learn how to catch up on retirement savings when older by making tough financial decisions and setting realistic goals. Discover strategies for financing a $45,000 minivan purchase, including tapping into an inherited IRA. Hear about the benefits of proactive retirement planning and the advantages of flexible spending accounts over health savings accounts.

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Jul 22, 2024 • 32min
Budgeting vs. Cash Flow Management: What’s the Difference?
Exploring the differences between budgeting and cash flow management, including the concept of 'reverse budgeting'. Tips on navigating life events post debt-free status, smart car purchases using financial rules, and optimizing excess cash. Insight on retirement savings strategies for a mid-30s individual seeking long-term financial stability.

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Jul 19, 2024 • 36min
3 Ways to Retire Early (That You Might Not Know About)
Learn 3 unique strategies for early retirement planning, including the Rule of 55 and Roth conversion ladders. Discover the benefits of integrating retirement and taxable brokerage accounts for financial stability. Get personalized financial strategies tailored to your goals for a more fulfilled life.

Jul 17, 2024 • 35min
"We're About to Be Millionaires - Can We Reduce Our Savings?"
Explore topics like adjusting retirement savings as you approach millionaire status, optimizing down payments for first-time homebuyers, understanding trusts with the analogy of robots, and considering selling a car for a more reliable vehicle. Dive into financial planning strategies and personalized approaches to asset management.

Jul 15, 2024 • 30min
1 in 3 Young Adults Are Making This Housing Decision (Is It a Mistake?)
Topics in this podcast include navigating the decision to stay with parents to save for a house, financial challenges in purchasing furniture, advice on housing decisions and financial planning, risks of using 0% credit cards, managing negative equity in car loans, and the importance of proactive saving and spending habits.

Jul 12, 2024 • 39min
How to Choose Between Competing Financial Priorities (Determining the Winner)
This podcast explores the complexities of financial decision-making, focusing on balancing priorities like saving for a home or retirement. It discusses the importance of assessing personal aspirations, prioritizing financial independence over funding children's education, managing debt effectively, and navigating housing upgrades. The speakers provide guidance on making well-informed financial decisions and strategies for reaching money goals faster.

Jul 10, 2024 • 34min
"I'm Buying a House in 3 Years - Should I Stop Investing?"
The podcast discusses whether to pull out house down payment money from the market or keep investing for a house purchase in 3 years. It also covers motivating friends to save and invest, understanding insurance deductibles for financial security, and curating personal playlists while planning for a house purchase.

Jul 8, 2024 • 28min
Should You Upgrade Your House Before You Sell?
Discussions range from upgrading a house before selling to considerations for switching to a lower-paying job with high income potential. Tips include balancing savings with travel experiences, maximizing tax benefits with Roth contributions, and navigating retirement savings strategies for early retirement.

Jul 5, 2024 • 33min
How to Election-Proof your Finances
Discover how to election-proof your finances by focusing on controllable factors, not political noise. Learn about historical S&P 500 returns under different presidential terms and how to safeguard your finances and understand pension funds. Dive into tax considerations, financial planning for children with special needs, retirement account strategies, prepaying future expenses, and setting financial goals for a fulfilled life.

Jul 3, 2024 • 28min
Will I Ever Feel Ok Spending Money for Fun?
Exploring the post-step 9 goals and fun money, transitioning to personal values. Finding happiness in experiences over material possessions. Discussing real estate investment vs. tax-favored accounts, savings rates, and healthcare expenses. Delving into listener feedback and Amazon reviews, reflections on book publication and awards.