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

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

We will never forget the year 2020. No one could have predicted the ways this year has affected our lives. As we turn the page to a new year, we can't help but look back and consider what we've learned, the mindsets we will leave behind, and the perspective we will take with us into 2021 and beyond. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/12/4-life-lessons-we-learned-in-2020/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a combined 30+ years of experience of financial planning, we've seen retirement done right... and NOT right. So what are the key factors that will make or break your retirement? Whether it's stress testing your plan for weaknesses or understanding how your mindset will affect your success - we unpack it all in this episode! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/12/9-secrets-to-retirement-success/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down the most popular financial resolutions and whether or not each one is worth it. The ones that are worth it? We'll give you some Money Guy tips on how to accomplish it. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/12/top-10-financial-new-years-resolutions/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who wants to be a millionaire? Everyone. We believe that everyone can build wealth, but what does it actually take to be a millionaire? In this episode, we not only walk through habits and characteristics of highly successful millionaires, but we also break down powerful numbers and strategies. How much do you need to save at your age to become a millionaire by the time you're 65? And if you got a late start - how much do you need to save to catch up? For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/12/how-to-become-a-millionaire-by-age/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you know you're on the right track on the path to financial abundance? Consider this episode your roadmap to financial success! We walk through each step along your financial journey, explaining how to tell if you're on track, pitfalls to watch out for, and exactly what you need to do to get to the next level. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/11/5-levels-of-wealth-and-how-to-achieve-them/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make sure you maximize your tax dollars this year! Whether just starting out or reaching a new level of financial complexity, we have important tax planning tips you can take advantage of before the year ends. For more info, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/11/top-10-year-end-tax-planning-tips-for-2020/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial freedom lets you do what you want, when you want, and how you want. FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) is the dream that you can take advantage of this sooner! So, how has 2020 affected the FIRE movement? We pull out the big guns and run some example Monte Carlo simulations in real time with software we use for our financial planning clients! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/11/did-2020-destroy-the-fire-movement/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owning a new car sounds great... but is it actually keeping you poor? Buying a car can be a treacherous process, threatening to knock your financial life way off course. This episode will walk you through everything you need to know! You'll be able to walk off the lot knowing you made an informed decision and got a good deal! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/11/how-to-get-a-good-deal-on-a-car-purchase/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone wants to be wealthy, but wanting it and being ready for it are two very different things. After a combined 4 decades of experience, we've seen real life examples of what can go wrong if someone truly does not have the right mindset to handle significant wealth. Let's make sure you're 100% ready for the success that's coming your way! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/10/not-ready-to-be-wealthy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I think it's safe to say that 2020 is a year we would all like to leave behind. If we could travel back in time, there are lots of things we would have told our 2019 selves to do differently. Take that trip, go to that movie, invest in virtual meeting software! While we don't have a Delorean, and our flux capacitor isn't operating at full capacity, there are some decisions we know you can make today that your future self will thank you for! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/10/6-financial-decisions-your-future-self-will-regret/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golidlocks and the Three Bears is a great example of a smart investment strategy. How so? Many investors get caught up in doing too much or let fear cause them to do too little while a "Goldilocks investor" discovers the balance of "just right." In this episode, we break down the numbers. What happens to your dollars over time if you time the market just right, invest at the "worst" possible times, or take a methodical "goldilocks" approach? Then we'll teach you how to apply it! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2020/10/be-the-worlds-best-investor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices