"​​So I’m saving for a new house, should we do any upgrades to our current house to get more out of the sale or sell as is? It’s currently paid off and probably valued around 200k." 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 product…

Does the upcoming election have an impact on you financial life? 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 po…

"​​What are the goals after Step 9? Also, at what step can you consider fun money?" 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 a…

"Im 24 years old - how can I approach my 13k credit card debt? I have roughly 30k in assets. I was thinking a balance transfer to maximize 0 interested for 21 months? Thoughts?" 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 Ta…

Personal finance is personal, and so are financial advisors. We walk you through everything you need to know about financial advisors: their cost, their value, when you should consider hiring one – and when you shouldn’t. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the…

"I'm 42 and want to retire early at 45. I’ve stress-tested my plan and everything looks okay, but I’m having a hard time mentally stepping away from the job. I know I want to spend more time with my kids (they’re my ‘why’).So why is it so hard to make the switch?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your…

"​​How long is it acceptable to drop my retirement contributions to save up for a home? Is 2 years too long while only investing 5% to receive match? 30yrs old, no debt, 120k in my Roth 401k" 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 o…

We're all for aggressive retirement savings. However, it’s important to acknowledge that there’s a point where the financial mutant starts to move to the dark side and becomes… the financial miser. Here are four signs you’re starting to move to the dark side. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our…

"I'm on Step 4 of the FOO and it’s feeling like this may take many many months, if not a year to just save 3 months of an emergency reserve. Is this normal for most people? Am I missing something?" 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 …

"I have had to tap into my Emergency fund. I still have roughly 1.5 month of expenses still in savings. So my question is do I pause my investing to save back up or do I just not invest as much?" 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 wi…

Today we're talking about five of the most impactful financial decisions we made that changed our lives tremendously. These are all things that you can do, and skills that you can learn and apply in your own way to your life. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to…

"I’m self-employed and the vehicle I drive is 100% work-related. I’m not trying to buy anything new, but I will need a car that’s somewhat expensive. Can I break 20/3/8 since it will be depreciated over 6 years?" 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 you…

"We're planning to retire early, starting in about 10 years. We want to pay off our home before early retirement. Would it be smarter to pour all our money into investments and pay off home at the end?" 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 fa…

Would it surprise you to know that a lot of what you've been told about the rich is likely wrong? In today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the minds of the wealthy to figure out who they are, what their habits are, and what YOU can do to become like them. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster wit…

We get asked all the time about how much you should invest in your 401(k). Is just getting your employer match enough, or do you need to save more? 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 nex…

"​​Is home ownership really a 'good' investment? What does building equity even mean? Is renting forever really a bad thing in this economy?" 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 leve…

Wealthy Americans have tools to build wealth that everyone isn't aware of, and they may not be what you think. In this episode, we expose the top wealth-building secrets of the 1% and how you can implement them in your own life. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship…

"I keep hearing that they economy is going to crash, that I'll never own a home, and that retirement is impossible... It's hard to stay positive with everyone telling me that we're doomed. Will things ever turn around? How can I make sure I'm still able to reach success?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump st…

"Should we sell our house to pay off our student loans? We are in our 30s, no retirement or savings, and our mortgage is 34% of our take home pay." 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 nex…

We've got a special treat for all of you podcast listeners! Here's an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek of Brian's audiobook version of his new book, Millionaire Mission: A 9-Step System to Level Up Your Finances and Build Wealth. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the nex…

"We want to buy our dream house, but we'll have to go past 25% gross income to do it. Are we allowed to break the Money Guy housing rule if we're saving well over 25% for retirement?" 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 produ…

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Americans might be bad with money, but you don’t have to be. With a bit of education, discipline, and mindset shifts, you can change how you think and act with money. You can build your more beautiful tomorrow no matter what’s going on around you. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Ta…

"I started a side-hustle a few years ago. It has been extremely successful, especially just in the past year. So much so that I need to organize it and turn it from a side-hustle/hobby and into a "true business." What tips do you have when deciding how to structure the business, pitfalls to look out for, how to think about benefits/retirement, taxe…

"Do you have any parameters for determining whether my wife can become a stay at home mom? Income would go from $150k to $70k. No mortgage or debt of any kind." 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 relationsh…

Over the years, we’ve given you a lot of different “milestone” markers to help keep you on track. Since a lot of us mutants are over-achievers, hitting those goals can be not just rewarding, but crucial to keep us going on our financial journey. There is no one right plan. In fact, there are a few of these that you may hit out of order in your jour…

"My wife and I make $250k a year at 26 years old, and we have lost the ability to put money into our Roth IRA. We have a fully funded emergency fund, Roth 401(k), and were funding Roth IRA. What do you suggest we do now?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources …

"​​How would you guys decide whether to finance or buy a car in cash? We’re 37 years old and on step 8, and we have $100k in a taxable brokerage. A used car would take a nice chunk out of that at today’s prices." 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 you…

Today, we’ll walk you through the top 4 problems that people think will disappear when you become rich. Then we’ll show you how to do things the right way, so you can build toward abundance. We want to bring light to this “dark side” of being a millionaire, and equip you with the tools to do better so that you can truly use money as a tool to live …

We recently found out that the number one financial regret of Americans is not saving early enough for retirement. We get where the guilt is coming from, and if you're feeling it, you're not alone. So here's what you can do about it today! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the r…

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Are you doing better than the average American at saving in your 401(k)? We'll talk about basics of a 401(k), including new limits, employer matches, and vesting schedules, how many millionaires are created by 401(k)s, and of course the average 401(k) balance by age. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster …

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We've got a special announcement for the Money Guy family today...we're going on tour, and here's how YOU can join the party! 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 Con…

Today, we're talking about 5 of the biggest wealth-killers you might face in 2024, and what you can do to overcome them. 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 …

"I'm turning 40 soon and just discovered the FOO. What debt interest percentage is considered high interest debt?" 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 Subscrib…

"I found you guys recently and am realizing that I need to make some changes. I'm 37 and feel so behind, especially after listening to last Friday's episode (How Real People Become Millionaires). Can I catch up? Is there anything specific I should be doing to help get myself back on track?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q…

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"I'm 32, school counselor, make approx. 65K. Homes here are around 400-500K. Does it even make sense to try to save for a down payment? Scared I couldn't cover house emergencies" 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 T…

Throughout every decade, there are different areas of your financial life that come in and out of focus. In this episode, we'll discuss what you need to focus on by age, pitfalls to watch out for, and how to know you're doing it right. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relat…

"Is it wrong of me to quit my job and expect my wife to keep working? My wife and I are on track to coast to retirement in about 10 years. I have a stressful job that I want to leave now, but we would still need income to cover expenses until we can fully retire." We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your…

"I have one stock that is on a tear (Nvidia). It is now 25% of my retirement picture. Should I sell to rebalance, or wait to just buy other assets. I am 24 & stock is in a in a brokerage account." 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 w…

You might think that becoming a millionaire is only possible through side-hustles, becoming an entrepreneur, or taking some shortcut to fast-track your wealth. However, the simple path to wealth is a steady climb that anybody can make. We’re here to show you how real, everyday people become millionaires. Jump start your journey with our FREE financ…

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What do you need to be investing to become a millionaire? In this episode, we’ll discuss the four biggest things you need to know to build wealth in each decade, and how you can become a millionaire. 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 …

We do a lot of technical advice on the show, especially in our “By Age” episodes. But sometimes the best way to help your finances is to make sure you’re approaching things with the right mindset. 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 cli…

"​​I know that Brian shares some of his missteps fairly often. What are some of the financial choices that Bo made that he has some regret or should have zigged where he zagged?" 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 T…

We’ve got a lot of new audience members that are just starting out with their money. We’ve also got a lot of you with kids, friends, spouses, or family members that you are wanting to help! We hope this will be a great resource for anyone new to personal finance. We’re going to break down the basics of investing, how to pick funds, what the differe…