Money Guy Show

We are back with another hilarious react episode, breaking down some of the most interesting financial content circulating online. From fake finance TikTokers claiming to make "$3 trillion in 6 seconds" by watching...

We break down four popular financial rules that you might actually need to break to achieve true financial independence. From the myth of "buy low, sell high" to the outdated 10-15% savings guideline, we show you why...

The Health Savings Account (or HSA) gives investors many great advantages, but the vast majority of Americans don't even have one. We'll walk you through the pros, the cons, and the steps to make sure your HSA is set...

Carl and Laurel are crushing it with nearly $200,000 in household income and have already paid off over $100,000 in student loans. But like many young couples in their late 20s and early 30s, they're facing a critical...

You've heard us say it before and you'll hear us say it again: debt is chainsaw dangerous. While debt can be a useful tool to achieve your financial goals, debt can quickly become napalm to your financial future. We...

Your net worth is one of the most important numbers to understand your financial picture. We're not talking back of the napkin math, we are talking about finding the exact number you're at right now to get a handle on...

We've got a rapid-fire, laugh-out-loud reaction to the wild money moves circulating online and a reminder that just because something sounds normal on the internet doesn’t mean it’s smart in real life. We unpack the...

If you’re in your 20s and feel like you’re already behind, this episode is the reset you didn’t know you needed. We reveal the biggest mindset shifts and money traps that quietly shape the rest of your financial life...

We've got new data that shows Gen X and Gen Z might be more similar than you think, especially when it comes to their financial fears. 54% of teens fall into this category and 52% of Gen Xers are seeing it become a...

After a divorce cut her income in half, 45-year-old public defender Rachel joined us to reconfigure her financial life. Together, we unpack the low-interest mortgage she paid down, the generous giving goals she is...

Your friends might look rich on social media, but what’s really happening behind the scenes? We walk through the visual, behavioral, and mindset signs of being secretly broke (in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s) and...

The IRS just released the 2026 tax updates and they’re full of major changes that impact your retirement accounts, your deductions, and your long-term tax planning. We break down new contribution limits for 401(k)s...

Viral clips make big promises...so we brought Humphrey Yang to test them. We unpack the “drop to the 12% bracket” myth, rent vs buy math, why being frugal scales (even for LeBron), the ETF overlap trap, and the market...

We’ve gathered decades of financial experience into one powerful episode. From student loans to investing, we share our most important rules of thumb - the guardrails that keep your money decisions simple and your...

Headlines are suggesting a market crash may be in store - should you be worried? We walk through what you can control (FOO, diversification, and dollar-cost averaging) and where you can channel all of your financial...

Rachel, a single mom and tech writer from Colorado, joins us to ask the question so many of us wrestle with, "Am I doing enough? " Together, we unpack her incredible financial progress, explore smart saving vs...

Are you ahead, behind, or right where you’re supposed to be? We break down brand-new survey data (Average American vs. Financial Mutant vs. Abound client) then translate it into age-specific mile markers you can use...

The median net worth in America is surprising, but what does that really mean for your financial future? We break down what this number reveals about how Americans save, invest, and build wealth (and preview Friday's...

What happens when we react with Humphrey Yang to his appearance on Diary of a CEO? We dive into the truth about crypto hype, passive vs. active investing, housing myths, and the illusion of “passive income.” Join us for...

Your 30s are full of change (new jobs, family growth, and rising expenses) but they’re also packed with potential. We unpack the best financial strategies for navigating this “messy middle” decade, from investing wisely...

Great News: savings are at an all-time high! We dive into Vanguard's How America Saves 2025 report and reveal why more Americans than ever are contributing to their 401(k)s, increasing their deferrals, and choosing Roth...

Emily and Kenji grew up with very little and now (at 34 and 36) they’ve built a $2M net worth and a plan to be work-optional by 40. We pressure-test their CoastFIRE math, reveal why a $1M taxable bridge can still come...

Wealth isn’t just about money - it’s about time, freedom, and fulfillment. We walk you through what it really means to be wealthy in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. Learn how to build wealth, master your mindset, and...

More than half a million new 401(k) millionaires were created this year...you can be next. We unpack why the 401(k) is still the #1 path to wealth, the psychology behind automatic investing, and how small, consistent...

Real money talk - student loans, $600 car payments, and the trap of “saving” without investing. We react to YouTube advice about how simple choices (Roth IRA, index funds, and automatic contributions) turn $10k into...