

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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Sep 1, 2023 • 28min
"When Should I Get Into Rental Real Estate?"
We get asked all the time about how to know if or when someone should start investing in real estate. So what do we recommend? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2023 • 28min
Are You Richer Than Your Friends? (This Data Might Surprise You!)
How much money do Americans actually make? You’ll be surprised to find out how much your neighbors make every year and what income percentile you fall into. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2023 • 27min
How Should You Pay Off Student Loans?
Learn the best methods for handling student loans, including whether to prepay or invest. Understand how a pension plan factors into retirement savings. Consider personal factors when buying a house. Balance financial independence with luxury expenses.

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Aug 25, 2023 • 26min
Investing Showdown: Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum!
The podcast discusses the debate between dollar cost averaging and lump sum investing, comparing the advantages and considerations of each strategy. They analyze the performance of these strategies during the Great Recession, highlighting the impact of market timing. The hosts also explore the pros and cons of each approach, emphasizing that dollar cost averaging may be better during market declines while lump sum investing may be more advantageous at market bottoms. They stress the importance of not overthinking investment decisions and introduce the concept of time in the market.

Aug 23, 2023 • 24min
"Is Life Insurance A Pyramid Scheme?"
The hosts discuss different types of life insurance and the importance of knowing one's financial situation. They also explore the conflicts of interest with selling expensive insurance products and the limitations of equity index annuities. Additionally, they discuss the best strategy for saving for a house and whether to prioritize paying off credit card debt or following the financial order of operations.

Aug 21, 2023 • 30min
Do I Need to Save 20% for Retirement Forever?
This podcast explores whether you always need to save 20-25% of your income for retirement. It discusses the risks of rewarding financial milestones, the choice between paying off a house early and investing, and the increasing complexity of personal finance. It also emphasizes the importance of professional guidance and hiring experts for financial decisions.

Aug 18, 2023 • 42min
Is Inflation Really Ruining Your Finances? (You Won’t Like the Answer)
Inflation has changed our daily living expenses dramatically over the last few years. While we can’t control all of our expenses, there are many things in your control that can help you become a Financial Mutant and build wealth better than your peers. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 2023 • 37min
Are $1,000 Car Payments Becoming the New Norm?!
They discuss the trend of car payments reaching $1,000 and the reasons behind it. They emphasize the importance of making wise financial decisions when purchasing a car. The podcast also discusses the financial implications of buying a luxury car. It teaches how to prioritize long-term financial success as a couple and the importance of sticking to the car buying checklist. They also compare mutual funds and ETFs in terms of tax efficiency and timing considerations.

Aug 14, 2023 • 23min
"Should I Put 10% Down on My House?"
Does it ever make sense to put a down payment of 10% or more on your first home? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aug 11, 2023 • 47min
Average Debt by Age! (How Do You Compare Against Other Americans?)
Debt is one of the biggest problems facing Americans. In this episode, we’ll break down exactly how much debt the average American has at different ages, what they’re doing wrong, and how to do it better. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


