Money Guy Show

Financial Advisors React to Old Financial Advice!

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a decade of hosting a financial show (and working in finances for even longer,) what advice has changed or shifted over the years? In this episo...

How To Make Money In 2020 by Predicting The Future!

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this show, you'll learn how to capitalize on financial predictions and recognize bad predictions when you see them. There are many reasons to be ex...

How to Make a Smart Car Purchase in 2020

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cars are necessities for a lot of us, but they can easily become one of your biggest financial mistakes. In this episode, we'll teach you our best tip...

How to Invest Your Money in 2020

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing where to invest your time, money, and attention can be challenging. We get it! In this show, we breakdown the most valuable investment strateg...

Average Net Worth By Age In 2020!

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is our favorite annual tradition! Let's update the numbers and see how your Net Worth measures up to your peers in the new year. For more inform...

How to LEGALLY Avoid Paying Taxes This Year

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Taxes may be inevitable, but we have good news! There are smart, LEGAL strategies to help you pay fewer taxes this year and every year to come. We use...

How to Stick to Your 2020 Financial Goals

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has financial dreams and goals they would like to achieve. Every year, without fail, the topic of personal finance shows up in the Top 5 most...

How to Build Wealth with a Low Paying Job BY AGE

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You've been lied to! The vast majority of millionaires don't build their wealth overnight. There are real and tangible ways anyone at any age can buil...

How to Speed Up Your Wealth Building Process

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Identify key roadblocks and behaviors that halt your financial progress and learn how to overcome each one. For more information, visit: https://www....

The Biggest Thing the F.I.R.E Movement Gets Wrong (Financially Independent, Retire Early)

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Consider this your graduate degree in how to make FIRE a reality! Folks in the F.I.R.E (Financially Independent, Retire Early) Movement are set on re...

7 Financial Habits That Can Change Your Life!

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you implement these 7 habits, your financial life will change for the better! This show is a beautiful self-assessment. Join us as we walk through ...

5 Scary Financial Decisions That Will Make You Broke!

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Managing finances doesn't have to be scary - but it can be if you make these 5 financial decisions. In honor of the Halloween season, we're telling yo...

Passive Income Exposed: 3 Ways To Actually Make Money

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is passive income too good to be true? In today's episode, we expose false claims of "making money for nothin'" and set the record straight on how yo...

4 Ways You Are Investing Your Money Wrong!

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Time for a gut check! If you're saving or investing your money in these 4 ways, it might be time for a new strategy. We'll break down why each mistak...

5 Ways You Can Be a Financial Super Hero

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How heroic (and different) are you with your finances? We lay out 5 unique ways to tell if you're a financial super hero. Plus, we teach you how to ad...

How Rich People Get Rich: The Secrets Revealed!

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We believe anyone can be wealthy. But how? This topic has some sizzle! We are about to share 4 paths anyone can take to become wealthy. We'll brea...

How to Live Life Like a Celebrity

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Money Guy Show, we unpack the successes and failures of celebrities like Lebron James, Melissa McCarthy, Billy Joel, and more. ...

Money and Marriage By Age: The Secret to a Happy Marriage

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Money and marriage: can they coexist in harmony? Money can play a huge role in the overall happiness and success of your marriage. Taking time to cons...

The Best Ways to Save and Pay For College

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you have children or you're thinking about funding any kind of future education, this episode is your new best friend! We're breaking down the best...

Is Roth Really A Solid Financial Strategy?

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After watching Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, we realized the financial world has its own ferocious apex predator. Roth assets sit on the top of th...

Top Secret Planning Strategies of the Rich

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You're not going to believe we're giving away this advice for free! We're so excited to share these untold secrets and help you take your finances to ...

5 Levels of Wealth and How to Achieve Each

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are five levels of wealth that can let you know where you stand in your financial journey and how comfortable you really are when it comes to yo...

7 Financial Rip-Offs to Avoid at All Costs!

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

No one wants to feel like a chump! We're helping you recognize and avoid 7 financial rip-offs people are falling for each day. For more information, ...

How to Maximize Your Investment Performance

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, YOU can make money investing! And no, it's not gambling!  Investing is a powerful tool that can help you put your army of dollar bills to work ...

The Money Guy Take on Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you get serious about taking control of your finances, one of the first names or resources you may come by is Dave Ramsey. He is a beast in the p...

Should You Pay Off Debt Before Investing? Here Is The Real Answer.

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So often, we are asked whether someone should pay off an outstanding loan or invest.  In today’s show, we put the rubber to the road and focus on ...

Avoid These 7 Common Estate Planning Mistakes

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Estate planning can seem like a complex undertaking, and not knowing how to approach it can lead to inaction. Lucky for you, you know us! And like any...

How Much Does It Cost to Buy Happiness?

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can you buy happiness? How much does it cost to buy happiness? What is the relationship between money, wealth, and how happy you are about life? Whil...

9 Pieces of Financial Advice You Should Ignore

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like you can’t go anywhere without someone having an opinion or a piece of advice regarding your finances. We are inundated with financial ...

How To Become Rich Making Less Than Six Figures!

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can you become rich making less than six figures? This goes against the grain of what most people believe. In fact, the statistics show that over hal...

Everything You Know About Money Is Wrong

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you know about money is probably wrong, and holding you back from success in your financial life! Well, today that will change in this epis...

The Truth About the FIRE Movement

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The FIRE Movement. What is it? Who’s doing it? Should I do it? Is it good or bad? How do I do it? These are all questions you may ask yourself when ...

Average 401(k) Balance by Age: Are You Behind?

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How does your 401(k) balance measure up against your peers? Do you have enough or are you behind? When we meet with potential clients, most of them wa...

How To Simplify Your Finances

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Keep it simple, Sam or Sally! How do you KISS gpur complicated financial life good-bye? When I was younger and working as an accountant, I used to dre...

How To Financially Prepare For Your Death While You’re Still Young

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is one of the most shocking statistics that impacts your finances? Spoiler Alert: It affects everyone regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic st...

How To Bulletproof Your Marriage Financially

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest decisions you will make in your life is marriage! As you know, here at the Money Guy show, marriage and finance has always been a v...

How To Plan for Your Financial Future as a Stay-at-Home Spouse

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You are in for a special treat this week! We are doing #AskTheMoneyGuy right here in the studio. Every week we answer listener requested questions, bu...

Average Debt By Age (And What To Do About It)

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Debt is a four letter word. Is that a coincidence or a consequence? In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into each age group and what debt sh...

4 Life-Changing Investment Accounts That You May Not Know About!

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are four accounts that you may or may not be aware of that can change your financial life. This is not clickbait, we want to share with you abo...

The Rule of 3: How to Make the Best Financial Decisions

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rule of 3! Have you ever noticed that you are only able to hold three or four key concepts at a time? That applies to your finances as well. Life,...

Never Be Manipulated Again into Making Bad Financial Decisions!

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What if we told you there is an entire category of words that can be used to manipulate your financial decisions? After all, one of the major componen...

Financial Decisions You Hope Your Friends Make

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Should you buy a second home, RV, timeshare, or a boat? Chances are they could be horrible for your financial life, but, if your lucky, your friends m...

Top Investing Lessons from Warren Buffett in 2018: Letter to Shareholders

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What did Warren Buffett tell us about personal finance in 2018? It may not be Christmas, but it certainly feels like it when the “Oracle of Omaha”...

Understanding Your Rate of Return (RoR)

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the power of your Rate of Return (RoR)? This week’s Money Guy episode is about all things rate of return. If you have ever wondered what...

How to Invest a Windfall of Cash: Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum Investing

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Money Guy Episode is inspired by an article written by Nick Maggiulli Of Dollars and Data on February 19, 2019 titled "How to Invest a L...

Financial Advisors Reveal Their WORST Financial Mistakes!

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know where wisdom comes from? It comes from learning from your mistakes. Back in 2013, we had an episode where we shared the mistakes we had ma...

The #1 Reason Why 70% of Wealthy Families Lose All Their Money

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your kids, grandkids, great-grandkids could go broke if you do not fix this problem. Yes, that may seem a bit harsh, but when you look at the statisti...

What to Know Before You File Your 2018 Taxes

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hold on to your seats for this week’s episode of The Money Guy Show! We’re talking 2018 tax changes and planning opportunities, and it has us over...

Here Are The Best Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed!

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you self-employed or have a side hustle? Then this episode is for you! What are your options for retirement planning as a self-employed person? W...

401k Plans Deconstructed

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You know that here at The Money Guy Show, we don’t just want you to save toward retirement. We want you to save as much as possible toward retiremen...

6 Must-Follow Financial Planning Tips for Parents

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a parent, you know the love for your child is like nothing else in the entire world. You take all the essential measures to keep your kids...

Index Investing vs. Active Management: Are You Making a Mistake?

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Assets in passive equity strategies grew to nearly 45 percent of all stock market investments in the U.S., and active equity managers continue to los...

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making Major Financial Decisions

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why certain people are more financially successful than others? Does it have something to do with their economic status their born into? I...

How To Survive a Bear Market Attack

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It is no secret that the stock market has been a bumpy road in recent weeks. Any media channel you tune to will highlight the volatile performance of ...

How to Invest $1,000 in 2019

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year Money Guy Show Family! There has never been a better time to buy into the market and start investing than right now! Between investmen...

How to Win With Money: Average Net Worth by Age

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The New Year equals new opportunities to calibrate and refocus. 2019 can be your year of success! As one of our neighbors and friends here in Franklin...

Top 5 Entrepreneurial Mistakes That Everyone Seems to Make

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini episode of The Money Guy Show zeros in on the five mistakes all new business owners tend to make. Brian admits to making all of the...

Lessons Learned From Celebrity Mistakes

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to be like a celebrity. All they have to do is have the right handbag, shoes, or outfit and it will sell out. We have learned celebriti...

Are Generous People More Successful?

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are generous people more successful? Cultural idioms like it’s a “dog-eat-dog-world” and “nice guys finish last” may have you thinking that ...

12 Days of Saving this Holiday Season

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what the 12 days of Christmas cost? Well, we did too! Today’s episode is inspired by PNC Bank’s Christmas Price Index. For 35 years, t...

Financial Advice You Wish You Knew as a Teenager

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of The Money Guy Show is inspired by a listener question.  This listener wrote in to the show and asked us what advice we wish we k...

How to Become the Next Millionaire Next Door with Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw, Ph.D.

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special show for you this week with a very special guest: Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw, Ph.D. Dr. Fallaw is the founder and President of DataPoi...

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World!

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Money Guy Show family! We’re back with a second episode on how you can plan for your next magical Disney World vacation. We did a similar show t...

The Top Habits of Highly Successful People

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of The Money Guy Show, we take a closer look at Sarah Stanley Fallow, Ph.D.’s new book The Next Millionaire Next Door, Steven ...

How to Become a Financial Advisor

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s mini-episode of The Money Guy show is a compilation of road shows we put together for our #AskTheMoneyGuy series.  In today’s listener-i...

A Different Take on Rebalancing

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So much is made about this tool of asset management, but how much does the average investor actually know? As a brief overview, rebalancing is gettin...

Cash Is Making Money Again! Here Is What It Means For Your Wallet

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Money Guy Show Family! Cash is making money again. That’s right. Times are changing and you can generate income from cash again. (Seriously) Th...

Surviving and Thriving in the Transition to Retirement with Fritz Gilbert

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode of The Money Guy Show with special guest Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto. Fritz joins us in this episode to share ...

Use Whole Life Insurance to Avoid Estate Taxes?

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a whole industry on avoiding estate taxes. Should I use whole life insurance to avoid estate taxes? Tune in to this week’s mini-episode of...

The Worst Financial Rip-Offs and How to Avoid Them

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, there are quite a few products, services, and straight-up rip-offs that you need to be aware of so that you can decide what is appropri...

Are You Letting Fear Drive Your Investment Decisions?

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of our biggest issues with the financial industry is when products are sold to consumers and investors through fear tactics. And while there are i...

How to Beat Market Timers

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you were just going off what you hear from friends and family members at social gatherings, you might think everyone hits it big when they trade st...

Zero-Fee Index Funds Are Here! Here's What It Means For Your Wallet.

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  It’s an exciting time to be an investor because price wars have been gradually bringing down the cost to invest in recent years. But is it reall...

Financial Order of Operations: How To Prioritize Your Financial Goals

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing how to prioritize every dollar that comes in is a major factor in your overall success. Join us for this week's episode of The Money Guy Show ...

Shopping Hacks That Will Save You a Fortune!

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to stretch your back pocket and make it go as far as possible, then tune in to this week's episode of The Money Guy Show. We're talking a...

Seeing the BIG Picture of Your Financial Life

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all come from different families, unique individual talents, geographic locations, and from poor, modest, or wealthy parents. These are the special...

Should You Cut the Cable Cord?

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cable is expensive, and the customer service takes the cake for being one of the worst in the industry. So, do we really need to pay exorbitant price...

Why Following the Crowd is Dangerous When it Comes to Investing

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to investing, do you ever find yourself reacting to the media headlines? If you spend even one day listening to financial news updates, ...

Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA: Which is Better?

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between a traditional (pre-tax) IRA and a Roth IRA? We have your answers in this week's short episode of The Money Guy Show. Wh...

How to Be a Tax-Free Millionaire

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If there was a way for you to become a tax-free millionaire, do you think that would be something you'd want to know about? The good news is that ther...

Timing the Market | Can Experts Be Trusted?

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to this week's episode of The Money Guy Show as we discuss the sport of timing the market and what investors need to keep in mind. While we ma...

The Worst Mistakes You Could Make With Your Money, Part 2

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is the second installment of The Worst Mistakes You Could Make With Your Money. Last week, we addressed money mistakes to avoid in...

The Worst Mistakes You Could Make With Your Money

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is an old saying that goes something like, "Mistakes are the best teachers." And while this is undoubtedly true, perhaps we can all agree that l...

9 Ways To Lower Your Auto Insurance Bill

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you are interested in lowering your auto insurance bill and monthly premiums, then you'll want to tune in to this week's episode of The Money Guy S...

What Wealthy People Know About Spending Money

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When is it OK to spend money? It's very common for people who prioritize building wealth to shudder at the notion of spending it. After all, we as a t...

Why Americans Are Broke

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why are Americans broke? On May 15, 2018, Charles Schwab released their second annual Modern Wealth Index Assessment for 2018. What this report revea...

Why The Tesla Model 3 Is The Best Car This Year!

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have an entirely different type of show for you today! Join Brian and Bo as they take you on a trip in Brian's Tesla Model 3. Yes, you heard that r...

What You Need to Know About Whole Life vs. Term Insurance

11 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if you should buy whole life or term insurance? Tune in to this week's mini-episode of The Money Guy Show as we review the two...

Why Do Stocks Go Up (and Down)?

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Part of what goes into making smart money choices is understanding your investments, how they work, and what impacts how they perform. That is why we...

Mind-Blowing Benefits of Health Savings Accounts

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Should you have a Health Savings Account (HSA)? Fidelity estimates that people 65 years of age till death will require $275,000 to cover medical car...

Millionaire Habits By Age | How To Become a Millionaire

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of The Money Guy Show, we share the wealth-building habits by age that can put you on the path to Millionaire status. Tune in t...

How to Know if You Should Invest in a Lump Sum or Dollar-Cost-Average

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you've come into some money, how should you invest it? Lump sum or dollar-cost average? Tune in to this week's episode of The Money Guy Show to fin...

The Truth About Keeping Up with the Joneses

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's installment of The Money Guy Show, we break down how you can inoculate yourself against the temptation to try to keep up with the prove...

How to Maximize Your Charitable Giving Under 2018 Tax Changes

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we talk about ways you can align your Army of Dollar Bills with a heart of giving. Being generous and minimizing your taxes ca...

How to Get the Most from Your Rewards Credit Cards

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Credit cards, if used responsibly, can be a great financial tool to help your Army of Dollar Bills go further for the purchases you make. It's been qu...

Unbelievably Useful Tips for Buying Mutual Funds

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mutual funds. Many people use them as part of their long-term investment strategy, but how do you pick which mutual fund is right for you? Don't mis...

Warren Buffett's Top Investing Strategies | Annual Letter Highlights

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For anyone who has listened to The Money Guy Show for a while, you know how much we love our annual tradition of reviewing Warren Buffett's yearly let...

How to Win with Passive Investing Right Now

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you design a portfolio to meet your financial goals? We share the difference between active versus passive investing strategies, and which one ...

Beware of These Mistakes When Buying and Selling a Home

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of The Money Guy Show, we dig into the painstaking details of buying and selling a home. We share the biggest mistakes to avoid...

6 Reasons Why Dave Grohl Is a Financial Rock Star

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Grohl is not only a rock star in the music industry but he's also one with his finances. Here are the six reasons why Dave Grohl is a financial r...