Money Guy Show
Brian Preston and Bo Hanson
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The Money Guy Show, hosted by Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, provides practical financial advice to help listeners build wealth with confidence. The podcast simplifies complex financial concepts and offers strategies that go beyond common sense. It aims to help listeners make their assets work for them, so they can stop worrying and live a more fulfilled life.
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Are You Doing Better Than the Average American? 16.09.2026 1時間 6分Are you doing better financially than the average American in 2026? We want to find out - and see how Financial Mutants compare. In this episode, we break down median financial asset data by age and share how you can take the Financial Mutant Survey at moneyguy.com/survey to anonymously share where you are on your financial journey. We’ll use the results to explore financial assets by age, savings, investing, retirement progress, net worth benchmarks, and how serious money optimizers stack up against their peers. Whether you feel ahead, behind, or unsure if you’re on track for retirement and financial independence, your experience can help shape future Money Guy episodes. The survey closes September 30, so make your voice count! 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 -
Was His $120,000 College Degree a Huge Mistake? 14.09.2026 49分At 28, Joe has gone from roughly $120,000 in student loan debt to a positive $70,000 net worth—but now he faces a major personal finance decision: should he aggressively pay off student loans or keep investing for retirement? Brian and Bo break down his budget, Roth IRA, HSA, Bitcoin, side hustle income, savings rate, debt avalanche strategy, and Coast FIRE goals to build a financial plan for his 30s. If you’re wondering how to pay off student loan debt, whether to invest while paying off debt, or how much you should save in your 20s, Joe’s financial journey shows just how powerful intentional money decisions can become. 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 -
Retirement at $1M, $2M, $3M, and $5M 11.09.2026 46分How much money do you really need to retire, and what does a $1 million, $2 million, $3 million, or $5 million retirement actually look like? Brian and Bo break down retirement income, the 4% rule, Social Security benefits, monthly retirement spending, and the lifestyle each portfolio could support. Plus, see how much you may need to invest each month to reach these retirement savings milestones by age 65. From sequence-of-returns risk and healthcare costs to inflation, RMDs, tax planning, and estate planning, this is a practical look at building wealth, finding your retirement number, and planning for financial independence. 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 -
How To Actually Make Money Sports Betting (Here’s the Math) 09.09.2026 1時間 3分Sports betting has exploded in America—but can you actually make money betting on sports, or is it quietly hurting your ability to build wealth? We look at the rise of online sports gambling, why Gen Z and young investors are increasingly drawn to betting, how sportsbooks make money, and what the numbers reveal about long-term sports betting profits. Then we compare gambling with investing, retirement savings, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, index funds, and the opportunity cost of losing money while you’re young. If sports betting is part of your entertainment budget, here’s how to think about it without sacrificing your financial future. 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 -
Financial Advisors Debunk TikTok Money Advice 07.09.2026 16分Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code MONEYGUY at https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguy Is TikTok money advice actually helping you build wealth—or encouraging costly investing mistakes? Financial advisors Brian and Bo react to viral personal finance advice about saving money, emergency funds, Roth IRAs, index funds, stock picking, taxes, entrepreneurship, and financial independence. From investing $50 a week to claims of turning $2,500 into $100,000, they separate useful financial principles from risky shortcuts. If you’re wondering how to start investing, how much to save, whether the S&P 500 can build wealth, or whether you need to own a business to become wealthy, this breakdown reveals what smart long-term investing actually looks like. 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 -
How To Be Wealthy By Age 04.09.2026 45分How much money should you have saved by your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s? Brian and Bo break down net worth by age, retirement savings benchmarks, investing goals, and wealth-building strategies for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. See how your finances compare, what net worth targets to aim for, and how priorities like emergency savings, investing 25%, buying a home, tax optimization, catch-up contributions, and retirement planning change over time. Whether you’re wondering how much should I have saved by 30, 40, or 50, trying to become a millionaire, or building toward financial independence, this is your decade-by-decade roadmap to building wealth. 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 -
The Rules of Retirement Have Changed (Here’s How To Prepare) 02.09.2026 1時間 4分Retirement planning may need a major rethink as longer lifespans and earlier retirement stretch what was once a standard 30-year retirement into 40 years or more. Rebie and Bo explain how longevity risk, inflation, bear markets, healthcare expenses, required minimum distributions, Social Security taxes, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, and the widow’s tax can affect your retirement income. Plus, learn how tax diversification, the three-bucket strategy, HSA investing, and strategic Roth conversions can help create a more resilient retirement plan. If you’re wondering how much you need to retire, when to retire, or how to make retirement savings last, this is where to start. 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 -
The Truth About Making $65,000 Per Year at 27 31.08.2026 51分This episode brought to you by Abound Wealth. Take the relationship to the next level and become a client: https://moneyguy.com/become-a-client/ At 27 years old, Melissa has already built a $61,000 net worth on a $65,000 salary—proving you don't need a six-figure income to build wealth. Brian and Bo break down her investing strategy, Roth IRA contributions, 401(k), HSA, emergency fund, car loan, and savings rate while showing how small financial decisions compound into long-term financial independence. They also discuss the Financial Order of Operations (FOO), whether to prioritize investing or paying off debt, and how someone earning a moderate income can still become a millionaire through consistent investing and smart money habits. If you're building wealth in your 20s or 30s, this episode offers practical personal finance lessons you can apply today. 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 -
How To Build Wealth If You’re Already Behind 28.08.2026 41分Behind on retirement savings or starting to invest later in life? Brian and Bo break down how to catch up on retirement in your 40s and 50s, including how much you should have saved by age, retirement savings rates, 401(k) and Roth IRA strategies, catch-up contributions, Social Security, and the power of working longer. You’ll see how increasing your savings rate, reducing high-interest debt and fixed expenses, and growing your income can dramatically change your retirement trajectory. If you feel behind financially, learn the practical steps that can help you build wealth, invest for retirement, and create a realistic financial independence plan. 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 -
How Much Do You ACTUALLY Need To Retire? (Big Announcement! ) 26.08.2026 1時間 3分How much do you actually need to retire—and are your retirement savings on track today? We’re introducing the new Know Your Number retirement calculator, a completely free tool designed to help you estimate how much money you may need for retirement based on your age, spending, current investments, annual contributions, retirement age, expected returns, and withdrawal rate. We’ll walk through retirement planning examples for someone starting at 25, navigating the messy middle at 33, and catching up at 40. Whether you’re calculating your retirement number, evaluating your savings rate, or building a long-term investment plan, this tool can help you understand your next move. 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 -
Financial Advisors React to YouTuber Financial Advice 24.08.2026 23分Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code MONEYGUY at monarch.com Financial advice on YouTube can sound convincing—but should you actually follow it? Brian and Bo react to viral money advice about 401(k) loans, investing, credit cards, covered calls, tax deductions, 529 plans, home buying, saving money, and building wealth. They break down which personal finance tips hold up, which leave out important risks, and why boring long-term investing can beat complicated strategies. If you’re trying to improve your finances, invest for retirement, build credit, reduce taxes responsibly, or reach financial independence, these real-world reactions can help you separate useful money advice from financial advice that sounds better than it really is. 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 -
5 Ways To Retire Early 21.08.2026 35分This episode brought to you by Abound Wealth. Take the relationship to the next level and become a client: https://moneyguy.com/become-a-client/ Want to retire early but worried your retirement money is locked up until age 59 and a half? Brian and Bo break down 5 early retirement strategies that can help you access your investments sooner, including taxable brokerage accounts, the Rule of 55, 72(t) distributions, Roth conversion ladders, and Coast FIRE. Learn how early retirement withdrawals work, the tax implications to consider, and why the best financial independence strategy may involve combining multiple account types. Whether you want to retire at 50, reach FIRE, optimize your 401(k), or simply own your time sooner, understanding these retirement planning strategies can help you build a more flexible financial future. 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 -
DO THIS for a Happy Retirement (feat. Wes Moss) 19.08.2026 1時間 9分Retirement happiness isn’t just about how much money you’ve saved—so what actually matters most? Brian, Bo, and retirement researcher Wes Moss put it to the test with a Retirement Happiness Draft, taking turns building their ideal retirement from 12 choices like $100K of income, eight hours of sleep, close friends, travel, hobbies, a paid-off home, and multiple income streams. Who builds the happiest retirement? Along the way, they unpack new research on happy retirees, retirement planning, financial independence, health, relationships, and purpose after work—and reveal what the data says really separates a fulfilling retirement from an unhappy one. 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 -
Can a $100K Family Ever Get Ahead? 17.08.2026 52分Watch Daniel & Hannah’s original episode here: https://youtu.be/vn4VyUtE1j8 This episode brought to you by Abound Wealth. Take the relationship to the next level and become a client: https://moneyguy.com/become-a-client/ One year after appearing on Making a Millionaire, Daniel and Hannah return to show what really happens when life interrupts your financial plan. Between a totaled car, emergency surgery, Disney vacation, new debt, and unexpected expenses, this couple still increased their net worth from $104,000 to $154,000. Brian and Bo revisit the Financial Order of Operations (FOO), emergency funds, Roth IRAs, the 20/3/8 car-buying rule, renting vs. buying a house, retirement investing, and real-world wealth building. If you're in the messy middle balancing kids, debt, investing, and financial independence, this episode shows how consistent financial habits can keep you moving forward—even when life doesn't go according to plan. 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 -
The Uncomfortable Truth About Financial Advisors 14.08.2026 42分Choosing a financial advisor is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make—but do you actually need one? Brian and Bo break down the uncomfortable truth about financial advisors, including advisor fees, fiduciary standards, commission vs fee-only advisors, behavioral coaching, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, investing, and why portfolio management is only a small part of real financial planning. You'll also learn when DIY investing makes sense, how advisor value is measured, and the biggest mistakes people make when hiring an advisor. Whether you're building wealth, approaching retirement, or deciding if professional financial advice is worth the cost, this episode helps you make a more informed decision. 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 -
Are You Actually Wealthy? Here’s How to Know. 12.08.2026 1時間 5分Are you actually wealthy for your age—and how much money should you have saved by 30, 40, 50, or 60? We compare income, debt, net worth by age, retirement savings, and financial flexibility to reveal which numbers actually measure wealth. You’ll learn why a six-figure salary doesn’t necessarily make you rich, how investable net worth differs from traditional net worth, and how your retirement savings compare with other Americans. Plus, see the Money Guy wealth benchmarks by age to determine whether your savings, investments, and financial independence journey are on track—and what really matters when building long-term wealth. 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 -
Financial Advisors React to HILARIOUS Money Clips 10.08.2026 20分Financial Advisors React is back, and this time Brian and Bo break down some of the internet's funniest viral money clips—from confusing credit score advice and investing memes to entrepreneurship, student loans, stock market hype, budgeting, and even a monkey explaining retirement accounts. Along the way they separate great financial advice from misleading money myths using the Financial Order of Operations (FOO), long-term investing principles, index funds, credit score fundamentals, and practical wealth-building strategies. Whether you're trying to build wealth, improve your financial literacy, invest for retirement, understand personal finance, or simply enjoy hilarious internet finance content, this episode delivers entertainment with actionable money lessons. 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 -
How To Not Suck With Money 07.08.2026 37分Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code MONEYGUY at https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguy Building wealth doesn't require a huge income or a finance degree—it requires the right habits. In this episode, Brian and Bo break down five essential personal finance principles that anyone can use to become better with money, eliminate costly financial mistakes, harness compound interest, pay off high-interest debt, and start investing for long-term financial independence. Whether you're just beginning your financial journey or trying to rebuild after setbacks, these simple wealth-building strategies can help you develop better money habits and make smarter financial decisions. Learn why starting early matters, how the Financial Order of Operations works, and why consistent investing often beats trying to outsmart the market. 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 -
The 401(k) Numbers Are Lying to You 05.08.2026 1時間 5分Record-high 401(k) balances may make retirement savers feel like they are finally getting ahead—but the numbers could be creating false confidence. Vanguard’s latest retirement savings data shows median 401(k) balances rising sharply, while much of that growth appears tied to strong stock market returns rather than improved saving habits. We explain why investment growth alone may not be enough, how the declining personal savings rate affects retirement readiness, and why increasing your contribution rate—even by 1%—can meaningfully strengthen your financial plan. Learn how much you should save for retirement, evaluate your 401(k), and become an active participant in building long-term wealth. 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 -
How Elon Musk Made Them Rich... But Risked Their Retirement 03.08.2026 1時間 25分Check out Mindy on the Bigger Pockets Money podcast This episode brought to you by Abound Wealth. Take the relationship to the next level and become a client: https://moneyguy.com/become-a-client/ Building wealth is only half the battle—keeping it, enjoying it, and avoiding costly financial blind spots is where the real challenge begins. In this special Making a Millionaire collaboration, Brian and Bo sit down with Mindy from BiggerPockets Money and her husband Karl to analyze a nearly $10 million portfolio, uncovering hidden risks like concentration risk, margin loans, Roth conversion opportunities, tax planning, required minimum distributions (RMDs), retirement withdrawal strategies, liquidity planning, and the Achiever's Trap. Whether you're pursuing financial independence, FIRE, retirement planning, or simply want to build lasting wealth through investing and smart tax strategies, this conversation offers practical insights for high-income earners, retirees, and anyone serious about optimizing their financial future without sacrificing the life they've worked so hard to build. 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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