Average Salary By Age (How Do You Stack Up?)

Average Salary By Age (How Do You Stack Up?)

Author: Brian Preston and Bo Hanson May 20, 2026 Duration: 1:05:41
Most Americans wildly overestimate what the people around them earn, and that gap in perception can lead to some costly financial mistakes. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, break down real median income data by age, debunk the $500K myth, and show you exactly how discipline and savings rate can matter more than income when it comes to building lasting wealth. Then it's your turn! We answer live questions on HSAs, term insurance, car loan limits, and more (while having some fun out in the wings).⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach your goals faster with our products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the relationship to the next level: become a client⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on social media for more content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Brian Preston and Bo Hanson bring a refreshingly practical and detailed approach to personal finance in Money Guy Show. This isn't about get-rich-quick schemes or dry theory; it's a deep, actionable dive into the mechanics of building lasting wealth. Each episode breaks down complex topics in investing, tax strategy, and business principles into understandable steps that listeners can actually use. You'll hear concrete examples, from optimizing retirement accounts and navigating market volatility to structuring your finances for major life events. The focus is always on making your money work efficiently for you, creating a system where your assets generate momentum. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting clear, confident advice from two knowledgeable guides who cut through the noise. The conversation is grounded in real-world application, offering a blend of education and tactical insight that helps demystify financial success. Whether you're just starting your wealth-building journey or looking to refine a sophisticated portfolio, the discussions provide a structured yet adaptable framework for making smarter decisions with your money.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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How To Pull The Levers of Wealth Creation (By Age) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:02
The 3 ingredients to building wealth are time, discipline, and margin. When it comes to creating margin in your life there are two levers you can pull: increase your income or decrease your expenses. We're taking a look…
Your 401(k) Might Be Costing You Thousands [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:29
A new study from the Department of Labor found over half of the 1,000 largest 401(k) plans had investment funds that shared revenue with the plan's administrator. We cover how you can optimize your 401(k) to avoid these…
How To Get Rich and Stay Rich in 2026 (By Age) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:18
We often talk about how to get rich, but how do you stay there? We're walking you through the actionable steps you can take (based on your age) to put yourself on an optimal path for building wealth. Then we shift our fo…
What They Don’t Tell You About FIRE with Andy Hill! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:06
Andy Hill (renowned family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money) joins the show to talk about his CoastFIRE journey! After talking about the intersection of wealth and happiness, Andy and Bo play a game to determ…
Financial Advisors React to UNBELIEVABLE Money Clips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:38
We're back with another edition of Financial Advisors react, but this time we have some clips that you might not even believe. From some hilarious impressions to some skits on the tax system to downright dangerous advice…
9 Micro Habits to Completely Change Your Finances [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:57
We often say, "Save a little bit of today for a more beautiful tomorrow," but how do you save a little bit in today's world? We're walking through micro habits, the little things that you can do every day to make a big d…
Has the Stock Market Hit the Top? | Ask Money Guy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:10
Have you heard the news? Headlines are telling folks that the stock market has reached the peak and a crash is coming soon! We talk about why these headlines don't bother us and give you tips on what to focus on to impac…
Their Single Income Plan Needs Some Help | Making a Millionaire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:02
Matt (27) and Hanna (25) have a modest income ($55,000), but are entering the hardest part of The Messy Middle. From paying off over $50,000 in student loan debt to building a net worth over $80,000, their hard work has…
5 Levels of Wealth AND How To Achieve Them [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:41
What does "wealth" look like to you? To some folks, just paying the bills would be wealthy. To others, you'd need to achieve your wildest dreams. The 5 Levels of Wealth help describe the steps to get from stability all t…