Money Guy Show

Is the IRS targeting crypto?? With the announcement of 87,000 new employees and an emphasis on tax evasion, the IRS is certainly giving us something intriguing to keep an eye on.  After we talk through this announcement from the IRS, we'll be answering your financial questions live from the chat. See you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We feel like the masked magician - revealing all the secrets about the financial advisor industry! Whether it's learning how to spot conflicts of interest to catching major red flags, we're going to reveal exactly how the wealth management world operates. We'll share our own code of ethics, conflicts of interest, and fee structure, along with advice on how to vet your own financial advisor.  For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/05/dirty-secrets-of-financial-advisors-exposed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do you need a financial advisor if index investing beats managed investing after fees? And does a financial planner help you buy or sell a house in this crazy market environment? We'll walk you through these questions and more in this week's Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The real estate market is white hot. Prices are up, interest rates are low, and people are clamoring to get their foot in the real estate door in many cities. Whether buying, selling, or renting, it can be hard to decide which option is best for you and how to do it right. This episode walks you through the financial factors you need to consider when making housing decisions at every age! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/05/how-to-buy-and-sell-in-a-housing-bubble-by-age/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes! Let's cut through the noise of this hot button issue. We'll talk through an overview of what the new policy proposals mean, and what to expect in your financial life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone can build wealth. It's not always easy, but that simple belief motivates us to teach smart financial strategy to everyone who will listen. We love revealing how the power of compounding interest can turn you into a millionaire, as illustrated in our Wealth Multiplier. But what about inflation? What about people in high cost of living areas? What about the uncertainty of social security? Without fail, we have naysayers bringing up these questions and more, saying that $1,000,000 does not count as financial success. Let's take an honest look at the naysayers' perspective - what should we consider and where do they go wrong? Ultimately, we'll make sure these fears don't knock you off track from achieving your financial potential! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/05/is-1000000-enough-to-win-financially/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are some of the things you should think about when you're selecting when you want to retire? And should you prioritize a Roth IRA or an HSA first? We'll walk you through these questions and more in this week's Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's shocking that 35% of American employees are leaving free money on the table by not getting their employer match. 401(k) accounts tend to hold the largest amount of assets in the average portfolio. In fact, 80% of millionaires invested in their 401(k) match and many credit this account as being a huge catalyst to reaching their first $1 million. How does your 401(k) balance compare to the average American? This episode helps you discover not only how powerful this wealth building tool can be, but gives benchmarks for where most people are and where you should be in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond! For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/04/average-401k-balance-by-age/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were recently sent an article called, "It’s Not What You Earn, But What Your Parents Have that Truly Counts." So... if your parents weren't rich, should you stop expecting to have wealth? Is there data to support this claim? Join us in this episode to hear our (very strong) opinions on this article, then we'll answer your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's difficult to ignore market volatility. News about its rise and fall gets plastered on every news and media outlet. Many will even tell you what you should feel about it and how that emotion should affect your financial decisions. So, what's really going on with the stock market right now? Does the recent volatility and current all-time high mean we should be worried? How can we protect our finances and stay secure in the event of downturn? This episode unpacks all of these questions and more. For more information, visit: https://www.moneyguy.com/2021/04/stock-market-is-at-an-all-time-high-should-you-be-worried/(opens in a new tab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices