Money Guy Show
Episodes
Financial Pitfalls to Avoid During a Pandemic! (By Age)
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Watch out for the potential financial pitfalls brought on by this global pandemic! The Money Guy Show is committed to helping you keep your finances o...
How to Find Easy Money (Up to $6,728)!
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An emergency fund and an increase to your savings rate can change everything about your financial life. It will give you the security and flexibility ...
The Pros and Cons of Mutual Funds and ETFs (Which Option is Best?)
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs: is this the showdown of the century? While it's fun to pit things against each other in friendly competition, we believe both o...
11 Financial Lessons Learned from "The Last Dance" (Michael Jordan Doc)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Jordan lead the Chicago Bulls to legendary success throughout the 90s. We were so excited to watch the new ESPN documentary called "The Last D...
What You Need to Know Before Refinancing Your Mortgage
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every home owner needs to hear this episode! When most people refinance their mortgages, they're doing it wrong. Let's make sure you're not one of the...
The Harsh Truth About Annuities
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fear is a great sales tool. With every swing of the market, that fear grows, and your need to be educated on financial terms and strategies increases ...
5 Ways You Can Overcome Financial Adversity During a Pandemic!
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hardship is, unfortunately, a part of life. Whether it's an economic downturn, losing a job, or the loss of a loved one, how we handle these situation...
7 Financial Lessons You Should Learn From Tiger King!
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Netflix documentary "Tiger King" is more than just a hilariously captivating hot mess. It's a perfect example of what NOT to do with your personal...
Why Every Investor Should Own This Fund!
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This one investment could change your entire financial life! (We're, talking about Index Funds!) Instead of beating the market, this episode teaches y...
Stimulus Checks: How to Maximize Your Money (Important Information)
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you maximize the money available to you through the CARES Act? This legislation is a fluid situation, but through lots of research, we broke d...
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill: What You Need To Know
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A huge legislation just passed called the CARES Act. This new stimulus bill promises to ease the extra financial burden brought on by the coronavirus....
The BEST Financial Strategy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you live through a market downturn, you walk away wiser, and full of new planning strategies to help you prepare for your next unexpected life ev...
How To Financially Survive the Coronavirus Outbreak: We Answer Your Questions!
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our world is changing rapidly! We want to help you break down the changes that have happened over the past week and hone-in on how each one affects ...
9 Life Changing Lessons from Warren Buffett
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's something reassuring about Warren Buffett's outlook on life. His journey to building over $81 billion of wealth has been extraordinary. It...
Coronavirus And Your Finances: We Answer Your Questions!
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 is on all of our minds. We are all concerned about the health of our loved ones, and the volatility of the financial markets is not helping t...
How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing in 2020
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate investing can be a viable way to build wealth, but you need to have a plan and know exactly what you're getting into. This episode of The...
5 Steps to Becoming a Millionaire!
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to ask a millionaire how they built their wealth? In this episode, we asked and they answered! We work with hundreds of financial...
Top 3 Money Traps to Avoid By Age!
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A big part of our job as financial advisors is protecting people from making bad behavioral mistakes with their finances. Knowledge is power! In this ...
3 Reasons Why Americans Are Still Broke!
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the financial tools accessible to Americans today, we believe anyone can build wealth and set himself up for a better life. Even so, 60% of peopl...
What Wealth Looks Like By Age! (Are You Actually Wealthy?!)
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does wealth look like? It depends on a lot of factors including your age, lifestyle, and savings rate. So, how do you know you're on the right tr...
3 Signs You're Ready to Live Like No One Else!
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish you had permission to spend guilt free? As financial advisors, people expect us to advise on saving money and spending less, but one of ...
The Dark Side of Being a Millionaire! (The Truth About Being Wealthy)
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building wealth feels amazing, but beware of the pitfalls and traps along the way! We want you to be set up for success financially and personally. Le...
Will The SECURE Act Negatively Impact Your Finances?
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On December 20th, a big piece of legislation was passed called the SECURE Act. It will affect retirement, IRAs, taxes, and more! Don't worry, in this ...
How and When to Hire a Financial Advisor
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the world of fee structures, letter designations, and financial strategy can be daunting. In this episode, we take the guesswork out of thi...
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...