Money Guy Show

When Saving More Money Might Actually Hurt You

May 29, 2026·39 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Saving money is a vital part of building wealth, but there are five specific situations where it can actually work against you. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, walk through everything from why 28% of IRA rollovers sit in cash seven years later to how extreme frugality can poison your relationships, running case studies comparing Average Allen and Manny the Mutant to show who comes out ahead. Saving is still a good thing, but you might be surprised by just how much the order of your decisions can change your financial future. ⁠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

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