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18:51

Financial Advisors React to Actually Hilarious Money...

Money Guy Show ·

2026/10/05

Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code MONEYGUY at https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguyFinancial advisors react to hilarious money advice, investing memes, budgeting fails, sports betting, home buying, and viral personal finance clips from across the internet. Brian and Bo break down why gambling isn’t investing, whether simple S&P 500 index fund investing can beat an overly complicated strategy, how to budget and live below your means, and why buying a house

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37:10

The Biggest DIY Investing Mistakes

Money Guy Show ·

2026/10/02

DIY investing can be a powerful way to build wealth—but even experienced investors can make costly portfolio mistakes. Brian and Bo break down 7 common investing mistakes, including overlapping index funds and ETFs, poor asset location between Roth IRAs, 401(k)s and brokerage accounts, taking the wrong amount of investment risk, forgotten retirement accounts, outdated beneficiaries and trying to time the stock market. You’ll learn how diversification, tax-efficient investing, portfolio rebalancing,

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62:30

Are You a Wealth Builder Or Buster?

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/30

Are you actually building wealth, or are your money habits quietly holding you back? Inspired by the traits in The Millionaire Next Door, Brian and Bo break down 7 habits of wealth builders and everyday millionaires—from living below your means and investing intentionally to avoiding lifestyle inflation, raising financially independent kids, and choosing a career that creates opportunity. Learn how disciplined saving, investing, budgeting, financial independence, and smart money decisions can shape

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60:30

They Want to Retire Early. Their Lifestyle Says...

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/28

Making $400,000 a year sounds like financial freedom—but a high income doesn’t automatically build wealth. In this Making a Millionaire episode, Brian and Bo help a millionaire couple confront lifestyle creep, a 15% savings rate, HELOC debt, emergency savings, early retirement planning, Backdoor Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and the real cost of spending more as your income grows. Can they retire early while traveling, raising kids, and enjoying their money today? See how a financial plan, higher savings

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36:15

If You’re Between 32 and 48, Don’t Screw This Up

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/25

⁠⁠⁠⁠Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code MONEYGUY at https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguyIf you’re in your 30s or 40s, this could be one of the most important wealth-building periods of your life. Brian and Bo explain why ages 32–48 create a powerful “wealth window” where rising income, compound growth, retirement investing, and smart financial planning can work together. You’ll learn why reaching your first $100,000 invested matters, how much to save for

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66:43

Home Prices Are FALLING, Mortgage Rates Are RISING

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/23

Home prices are falling in parts of the U.S. housing market, but does that mean 2026 is finally a good time to buy a house? We break down falling home prices, mortgage rates, housing inventory, first-time homebuyer affordability, and why new construction can now cost less than existing homes. You’ll also learn what today’s changing real estate market means for buyers and sellers, how to know how much house you can afford, and why our 3/5/25 home-buying rule can help keep housing from squeezing the

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23:19

Financial Advisors React to UNBELIEVABLE Money Clips

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/21

Brian and Bo react to some of the most unbelievable personal finance advice, money mistakes, and investing decisions on the internet. From inflation and future home prices to buying too much house, spending while in debt, retirement withdrawal strategies, sequence of returns risk, and extreme frugality, they break down what smart money management actually looks like. Whether you’re trying to build wealth, save for retirement, get out of debt, buy a home, or reach financial independence, these

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42:52

Here’s Where Wealthy People Put Their Money

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/18

Where do wealthy people put their money, and what money habits can you copy to build wealth yourself? Brian and Bo break down what the top 10% and millionaires actually own—from stocks, 401(k)s, real estate, businesses, and homes to the surprising ways wealthy people spend on time, health, and cars. You’ll learn how consistent investing, low-cost index funds, tax-advantaged retirement accounts, HSAs, smart homeownership, and responsible spending fit into long-term wealth building. If you’ve wondered

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66:11

Are You Doing Better Than the Average American?

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/16

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

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49:30

Was His $120,000 College Degree a Huge Mistake?

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/14

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

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46:51

Retirement at $1M, $2M, $3M, and $5M

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/11

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

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63:41

How To Actually Make Money Sports Betting (Here’s the...

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/09

⁠⁠⁠⁠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

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16:13

Financial Advisors Debunk TikTok Money Advice

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/07

Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code MONEYGUY at https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguyIs 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

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45:45

How To Be Wealthy By Age

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/04

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

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64:50

The Rules of Retirement Have Changed (Here’s How To...

Money Guy Show ·

2026/09/02

⁠⁠⁠⁠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

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51:10

The Truth About Making $65,000 Per Year at 27

Money Guy Show ·

2026/08/31

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

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41:44

How To Build Wealth If You’re Already Behind

Money Guy Show ·

2026/08/28

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

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63:41

How Much Do You ACTUALLY Need To Retire? (Big...

Money Guy Show ·

2026/08/26

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

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23:28

Financial Advisors React to YouTuber Financial Advice

Money Guy Show ·

2026/08/24

Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code MONEYGUY at monarch.comFinancial 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

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35:35

5 Ways To Retire Early

Money Guy Show ·

2026/08/21

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,

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