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by Andrew Giancola
Andrew Giancola from Master Money reveals all of his personal finance, money, investing, business strategies, income sources, stock, and real estate investing tips so that you can build more wealth than you ever thought possible. Discover how to increase your income at your job and create multiple passive income streams that work for you, so you have the time and freedom to do what you love. Whether that’s travel, or having freedom from your day job. Since 2013, Andrew has been sharing the wins and losses of his personal finance journey. You will learn how to invest to create wealth in stocks, index funds, real estate, building businesses, and side-hustles. You will learn how to save more money, get a raise, set up simple budgets, build habits, personal growth, and money hacks that will take you to the next level with your finances. Take control of your money so you can live a stress-free, rich life. Anyone can be wealthy, Andrew will show you how.
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- 4 days ago57 min
10 Financial Mistakes That Look Smart Until You're Older
Ten decisions that sound financially responsible, with the actual math on what each one costs you by the time you retire. 👉 Want personalized help from Andrew? Join Master Money Academy at https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/about 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Live Call Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIw5xncfn5tZbGG_U22iZ3BUmyHe9fPvBQaC1vW_x1D7bJA/viewform 👉 One-on-One Coaching Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12UHo5Zmu1AyY_G4Gmbrcx9vThIZhxqFnaJ5dIihZL24/edit What You'll Learn in This Episode What $100,000 sitting in cash is actually worth in purchasing power after thirty years Why aggressively paying down a low-rate mortgage can be the expensive choice The income gap between someone taking 3% raises and someone averaging 7% What a $250,000 difference in house price costs you in opportunity over a lifetime Why the monthly payment is the wrong number to shop by The cost of waiting ten years to start investing, even at the same contribution How avoiding all risk creates a different and bigger risk Why the cheapest option often turns out to be the most expensive one The questions to run any financial decision through before you commit Start Here Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Try Master Money Academy FREE for 7 days today! https://mastermoney.co/join/ 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! https://expert-hustler-605.ck.page/6aa7bb9a79 Partner Deals Hostinger → Build your website step by step at https://www.hostinger.com/ and use code PFP for 10% off Indeed → Get a $75 sponsored job credit at https://www.indeed.com/podcast Wayfair → Shop thousands of products for every style and budget at https://www.wayfair.com/ Leesa → Get up to 30% off mattresses plus an extra $50 off with promo code PFP at https://www.leesa.com/ Policygenius → Compare life insurance quotes for free at https://www.policygenius.com/ Monarch Money → The all-in-one financial tool + Get 50% Off at http://www.monarch.com/PFP DeleteMe → 20% off with code PFP https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ Resource/s Car Insurance https://secure.money.com/pr/gc43ce394da5 Best HYSA https://secure.money.com/pr/r453ecf4d190 Stock Brokerage Accounts https://secure.money.com/pr/v8d06f8de92c Best IRAs https://secure.money.com/pr/oe09b73d1952 Favorite Travel Credit Cards https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=mastermoney Get That Raise E-book — https://mastermoney.co/get-that-raise-ebook/ Total Cost of Ownership Calculator https://mastermoney.co/total-cost-of-ownership-calculator/ Episode/s Mentioned Should You Wait for a Crash to Invest? (The Cost of Sitting in Cash) https://youtu.be/AxcbhRXk_K8 How To Design Your Dream Life with Andy Hill https://youtu.be/gXQGlNGvSPg How to Negotiate Your Salary (The Step-By-Step System!) https://youtu.be/rIDlLqDI3O0 The 1-3-6 Method For Building & Managing Your Emergency Fund https://youtu.be/rGdII_Z0hnw Watch Next Should You Wait for a Crash to Invest? (The Cost of Sitting in Cash) https://youtu.be/AxcbhRXk_K8 Should You Cancel Whole Life Insurance? Investing After 50 & More https://youtu.be/pCU3H_xGR4Q The American Dream Now Costs $5.3 Million https://youtu.be/_p2aFDeMKTs What Happens if I Stop Investing for a Year? https://youtu.be/ihcTkAFwY00 18 SCARY Money Statistics in 2026! https://youtu.be/Jf8KjPwSTEA Connect with Andrew Instagram → https://bit.ly/Skool-Instagram TikTok → https://bit.ly/Skool-TikTok Facebook → https://bit.ly/Skool-Facebook Podcast → https://bit.ly/Skool-Podcast Youtube → bit.ly/Skool-Youtube Newsletter → https://bit.ly/Skool-Newsletter Website → https://mastermoney.co X → https://x.com/mastermoneyco LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-giancola-45027b340 Question for you: Which of these 10 mistakes have you made, and which one are you going to fix first? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 6 days ago53 min
Should You Wait for a Crash to Invest? (The Cost of Sitting in Cash)
“I’m waiting for a pullback” is one of the most common things Andrew hears from investors, and this episode puts that instinct up against decades of data. He walks through research from Schwab, JP Morgan, Vanguard, Dimensional, and Citi, plus several case studies showing what actually happens to the person who sits in cash waiting for a better entry price. 👉 Want personalized help from Andrew? Join Master Money Academy at https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/about 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Live Call Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIw5xncfn5tZbGG_U22iZ3BUmyHe9fPvBQaC1vW_x1D7bJA/viewform 👉 One-on-One Coaching Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12UHo5Zmu1AyY_G4Gmbrcx9vThIZhxqFnaJ5dIihZL24/edit What You'll Learn in This Episode The five decisions you have to get right for market timing to actually work What the Schwab study found when comparing perfect timing, worst timing, and staying in cash How long investors historically waited for a 5%, 10%, or 20% pullback Why investing at all-time highs has produced competitive returns, not worse ones What missing just the ten best days does to a twenty-year portfolio Whether to invest a lump sum all at once or spread it out, according to Vanguard The legitimate reasons to hold cash, and the reasons that quietly cost you The price tag on waiting one, three, or five years before investing Start Here Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Try Master Money Academy FREE for 7 days today! https://mastermoney.co/join/ 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! https://expert-hustler-605.ck.page/6aa7bb9a79 Partner Deals Hostinger → Build your website step by step at https://www.hostinger.com/ and use code PFP for 10% off Indeed → Get a $75 sponsored job credit at https://www.indeed.com/podcast Wayfair → Shop thousands of products for every style and budget at https://www.wayfair.com/ Leesa → Get up to 30% off mattresses plus an extra $50 off with promo code PFP at https://www.leesa.com/ Policygenius → Compare life insurance quotes for free at https://www.policygenius.com/ Monarch Money → The all-in-one financial tool + Get 50% Off at http://www.monarch.com/PFP DeleteMe → 20% off with code PFP https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ Resource/s Car Insurance https://secure.money.com/pr/gc43ce394da5 Best HYSA https://secure.money.com/pr/r453ecf4d190 Stock Brokerage Accounts https://secure.money.com/pr/v8d06f8de92c Best IRAs https://secure.money.com/pr/oe09b73d1952 Favorite Travel Credit Cards https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=mastermoney Studies Mentioned Schwab, Does Market Timing Work? https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/does-market-timing-work Citi Wealth Investment Lab, via TheStreet https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/citis-data-could-change-how-you-invest-at-sp-500-highs Dimensional, Why a Stock Peak Isn’t a Cliff https://my.dimensional.com/chmedia/339626/source/why-a-stock-peak-isnt-a-cliff.pdf J.P. Morgan Guide to Retirement https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/adv/insights/retirement-insights/guide-to-retirement/ Vanguard, Cost Averaging https://corporate.vanguard.com/content/dam/corp/research/pdf/cost_averaging_invest_now_or_temporarily_hold_your_cash.pdf Episode/s Mentioned The 1-3-6 Method For Building & Managing Your Emergency Fund https://youtu.be/rGdII_Z0hnw How to Never Worry About Money Again with Jesse Mecham https://youtu.be/_Zrin_NvjpY Watch Next Should You Cancel Whole Life Insurance? Investing After 50 & More https://youtu.be/pCU3H_xGR4Q The American Dream Now Costs $5.3 Million https://youtu.be/_p2aFDeMKTs What Happens if I Stop Investing for a Year? https://youtu.be/ihcTkAFwY00 18 SCARY Money Statistics in 2026! https://youtu.be/Jf8KjPwSTEA Do You Think You'll ACTUALLY Be Able to Retire? https://youtu.be/oT_mCCD9MpI Connect with Andrew Instagram → https://bit.ly/Skool-Instagram TikTok → https://bit.ly/Skool-TikTok Facebook → https://bit.ly/Skool-Facebook Podcast → https://bit.ly/Skool-Podcast Youtube → bit.ly/Skool-Youtube Newsletter → https://bit.ly/Skool-Newsletter Website → https://mastermoney.co X → https://x.com/mastermoneyco LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-giancola-45027b340 Question for you: What percentage drop would it take before you actually hit buy? Name your number. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Should You Cancel Whole Life Insurance? Investing After 50 & More
Someone was paying $2 a month on a student loan and the balance kept climbing. Someone else got talked into cash value life insurance by a college friend. Six real situations, six ways out. 👉 Want personalized help from Andrew? Join Master Money Academy at https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/about 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Live Call Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIw5xncfn5tZbGG_U22iZ3BUmyHe9fPvBQaC1vW_x1D7bJA/viewform 👉 One-on-One Coaching Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12UHo5Zmu1AyY_G4Gmbrcx9vThIZhxqFnaJ5dIihZL24/edit What You'll Learn in This Episode Why income-driven payments can leave your balance flat or growing, and how to fix it The rule for deciding whether going back to school is worth the debt How to evaluate getting out of a cash value life insurance policy, including surrender charges and the 1035 exchange How a self-employed person opens a Roth IRA, and when a solo 401(k) makes more sense Paying yourself from your own business, including S corp salary versus distributions Practical ways to add friction to your spending so impulse purchases stop happening The catch-up and super catch-up amounts available if you are starting seriously in your 50s Whether greed is good, and the line between greed and ambition Banks are finding third-party AI agents inside customer accounts, and what that means for you Start Here Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Try Master Money Academy FREE for 7 days today! https://mastermoney.co/join/ 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! https://expert-hustler-605.ck.page/6aa7bb9a79 Partner Deals Hostinger → Build your website step by step at https://www.hostinger.com/ and use code PFP for 10% off Indeed → Get a $75 sponsored job credit at https://www.indeed.com/podcast Whatnot → Increase your income with a side hustle by shopping, selling and collecting at https://www.whatnot.com Leesa → Get up to 25% off mattresses with promo code PFP at https://www.leesa.com/ Policygenius → Compare life insurance quotes for free at https://www.policygenius.com/ Monarch Money → The all-in-one financial tool + Get 50% Off at http://www.monarch.com/PFP DeleteMe → 20% off with code PFP https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ Resource/s Car Insurance https://secure.money.com/pr/gc43ce394da5 Best HYSA https://secure.money.com/pr/r453ecf4d190 Stock Brokerage Accounts https://secure.money.com/pr/v8d06f8de92c Best IRAs https://secure.money.com/pr/oe09b73d1952 Favorite Travel Credit Cards https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=mastermoney The 'American Dream' Now Costs More Than $5.3 Million https://www.investopedia.com/the-2026-american-dream-cost-rises-4-percent-12154346 Tool/s Mentioned Master Money Budget Template https://mastermoneyresources.com/budget-template The Retirement Calculator https://expert-hustler-605.kit.com/e6b8d4f8a2 Compound Interest Calculator https://expert-hustler-605.kit.com/aefaaad27e Total Cost of Ownership Calculator https://mastermoney.co/total-cost-of-ownership-calculator/ The Financial Milestone Track https://expert-hustler-605.kit.com/062e0b977b Get That Raise E-book — https://mastermoney.co/get-that-raise-ebook/ The Stairway to Wealth — https://mastermoney.co/the-stairway-to-wealth/ The Ultimate Guide to the 1-3-6 Emergency Fund Method https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wbu4UWoWBKvFcAIYn2IND-twKACWVEE1/view Watch Next The American Dream Now Costs $5.3 Million https://youtu.be/_p2aFDeMKTs What Happens if I Stop Investing for a Year? https://youtu.be/ihcTkAFwY00 18 SCARY Money Statistics in 2026! https://youtu.be/Jf8KjPwSTEA Do You Think You'll ACTUALLY Be Able to Retire? https://youtu.be/oT_mCCD9MpI 5 Ways to Go BROKE (By AGE!) https://youtu.be/1xm23NnneJM Connect with Andrew Instagram → https://bit.ly/Skool-Instagram TikTok → https://bit.ly/Skool-TikTok Facebook → https://bit.ly/Skool-Facebook Podcast → https://bit.ly/Skool-Podcast Youtube → bit.ly/Skool-Youtube Newsletter → https://bit.ly/Skool-Newsletter Website → https://mastermoney.co X → https://x.com/mastermoneyco LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-giancola-45027b340 Question for you: Which question in this episode sounded the
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
The American Dream Now Costs $5.3 Million (Here's the Breakdown)
What does the American Dream actually cost, and do you even want everything that comes with it? According to the figures discussed in this episode, achieving the traditional American Dream can cost approximately $5.3 million over a lifetime. But that doesn't mean you need to spend that much to build a life you love. In this episode, Andrew Giancola breaks down the eight major expenses included in the American Dream calculation, from owning a home and buying cars to raising children, retirement, healthcare, vacations, pets, and weddings. More importantly, he explains why you shouldn't feel pressured to follow someone else's definition of success. Learn how to identify what truly matters to you, spend intentionally, make smarter decisions about major expenses, and build a financial plan around the life you actually want. What You'll Learn in This Episode What the American Dream costs: Explore the estimated $5.3 million lifetime price tag and the eight major expense categories behind it. Why the traditional American Dream is changing: Understand how homeownership, career expectations, and lifestyle standards have become part of an inherited checklist. How to define your own American Dream: Identify your priorities instead of spending money to meet society's expectations. The skill of intentional spending: Create lists of what you value, what you enjoy, what you want to cut, and which goals are must-haves versus nice-to-haves. The true cost of homeownership: Look beyond the purchase price and account for mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities. Renting versus buying: Understand why building home equity doesn't automatically mean owning is the better financial decision. How to make smarter car purchases: Learn Andrew's 20/4/12/10 car-buying rule, including the down payment, loan term, budget, and ownership timeline. How to prepare for retirement: Understand why the estimated retirement spending figure is not a universal savings target and why every retirement plan should reflect individual circumstances. How to plan for the cost of raising children: Explore childcare, college expenses, unexpected costs, and why parents should prioritize their own retirement before funding college. Why healthcare matters in retirement: Learn about rising healthcare expenses, the retirement spending smile, and how an HSA can support future medical costs. How to afford vacations without debt: Use a dedicated sinking fund, plan your bucket-list trips, and consider points and miles when appropriate. How to prepare for pet expenses: Account for food, veterinary care, insurance, and preventative care when deciding whether pet ownership fits your budget. Why weddings should never put you in debt: Plan a celebration you value without starting married life with unnecessary financial pressure. Why income growth matters: Understand why negotiating your salary and keeping wage increases ahead of inflation can help protect your purchasing power. Start Here Join Master Money Academy: Get access to financial education, courses, and weekly group coaching, with a 7-day free trial. https://mastermoney.co/join/ Free Investing for Beginners Masterclass: Build a stronger foundation for your investing journey. https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 Join the Master Money Newsletter: Get more financial insights and practical money strategies. https://mastermoney.co/newsletter Partner Deals Explore financial products and services that may help support your financial goals. Compare the options and review the terms before making a decision. Car Insurance: https://secure.money.com/pr/gc43ce394da5 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts: https://secure.money.com/pr/r453ecf4d190 Stock Brokerage Accounts: https://secure.money.com/pr/v8d06f8de92c Best IRAs: https://secure.money.com/pr/oe09b73d1952 Favorite Travel Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=mastermoney Resources Total Cost of Homeownership Calculator: Use the spreadsheet mentioned in the episode to estimate the full cost of owning a home. Master Money Resources: Explore financial tools and resources, including the salary negotiation e-book. https://mastermoney.co/resources Master Money Website: https://mastermoney.co/ Books Mentioned No specific book titles were mentioned in this episode. Episodes Mentioned An episode comparing the financial outcomes of buying a home versus renting and investing the difference. An episode discussing why healthcare costs are rising, featuring a physician guest. Watch Next Explore more Master Money episodes about homeownership, investing, retirement planning, healthcare costs, and making smarter financial decisions. Connect with Andrew Website: https://mastermoney.co/ Email: andrew@mastermoney.co Master Money Academy: https://mastermoney.co/join/ Andrew offer
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
What Happens if I Stop Investing for a Year?
Life happens, and sometimes investing is the first thing that gets cut. Andrew runs the real numbers on what one skipped year costs, and when taking that hit is still the smarter move. 👉 Want personalized help from Andrew? Join Master Money Academy at https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/about 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Live Call Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIw5xncfn5tZbGG_U22iZ3BUmyHe9fPvBQaC1vW_x1D7bJA/viewform 👉 One-on-One Coaching Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12UHo5Zmu1AyY_G4Gmbrcx9vThIZhxqFnaJ5dIihZL24/edit What You'll Learn in This Episode What one skipped year of retirement contributions actually costs over a 23-year horizon The situations where pausing makes sense, and the one thing to keep contributing to regardless Asset location explained: which funds belong in a Roth, a 457, and a taxable brokerage What a 21-year-old in New York should do with $30,000 sitting in a regular savings account How RSUs are taxed at vest, and the withholding gap that creates surprise tax bills Whether the seven streams of income rule is real, and the five Andrew actually has Why cashing out a 401(k) to kill $7,000 of credit card debt is a six-figure mistake Election season scams, including the voter registration text making the rounds Start Here Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Try Master Money Academy FREE for 7 days today! https://mastermoney.co/join/ 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! https://expert-hustler-605.ck.page/6aa7bb9a79 Partner Deals Hostinger → Build your website step by step at https://www.hostinger.com/ and use code PFP for 10% off Indeed → Get a $75 sponsored job credit at https://www.indeed.com/podcast Wayfair → Shop thousands of products for every style and budget at https://www.wayfair.com/ Leesa → Get up to 30% off mattresses plus an extra $50 off with promo code PFP at https://www.leesa.com/ Policygenius → Compare life insurance quotes for free at https://www.policygenius.com/ Monarch Money → The all-in-one financial tool + Get 50% Off at http://www.monarch.com/PFP DeleteMe → 20% off with code PFP https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ Resource/s Car Insurance https://secure.money.com/pr/gc43ce394da5 Best HYSA https://secure.money.com/pr/r453ecf4d190 Stock Brokerage Accounts https://secure.money.com/pr/v8d06f8de92c Best IRAs https://secure.money.com/pr/oe09b73d1952 Favorite Travel Credit Cards https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=mastermoney Episode/s Mentioned 19 Strategies to Pay Off Debt (FASTER!) https://youtu.be/WAnf4Z7PHjs Tool/s Mentioned Compound Interest Calculator https://mastermoneyresources.com/investment-calculator-page Watch Next 18 SCARY Money Statistics in 2026! https://youtu.be/Jf8KjPwSTEA Do You Think You'll ACTUALLY Be Able to Retire? https://youtu.be/oT_mCCD9MpI 5 Ways to Go BROKE (By AGE!) https://youtu.be/1xm23NnneJM How to Evaluate a Stock Like Warren Buffett with Brian Feroldi https://youtu.be/posnNC99UFQ 12 Reasons You Need to Stop PLAYING SMALL with Money https://youtu.be/qFz3_-pLapg Connect with Andrew Instagram → https://bit.ly/Skool-Instagram TikTok → https://bit.ly/Skool-TikTok Facebook → https://bit.ly/Skool-Facebook Podcast → https://bit.ly/Skool-Podcast Youtube → bit.ly/Skool-Youtube Newsletter → https://bit.ly/Skool-Newsletter Website → https://mastermoney.co X → https://x.com/mastermoneyco LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-giancola-45027b340 Question for you: Have you ever had to pause investing? What was going on, and did you restart? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago56 min
18 SCARY Money Statistics in 2026!
Every Halloween week Andrew digs into the scariest financial statistics of the year, and 2026 delivered plenty. This round covers financial infidelity, childcare, abandoned retirement accounts, delivery apps, subscriptions, credit card balances, sports betting, buy now pay later, and a car debt situation that has quietly gotten worse than most people realize. 👉 Want personalized help from Andrew? Join Master Money Academy at https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/about 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Live Call Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIw5xncfn5tZbGG_U22iZ3BUmyHe9fPvBQaC1vW_x1D7bJA/viewform 👉 One-on-One Coaching Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12UHo5Zmu1AyY_G4Gmbrcx9vThIZhxqFnaJ5dIihZL24/edit What You'll Learn in This Episode Why nearly half of people in committed relationships know nothing about their partner’s money What childcare actually costs now compared to rent, and the one lever that solves it The $2.1 trillion sitting in forgotten 401(k)s, and your three options for an old one How much more you pay for delivery versus pickup, broken down by how often you order Why people underestimate their subscription spending by about $133 a month The real cost of a $10,000 credit card balance at 24% interest What sports betting is quietly doing to household investment contributions Why first-time homebuyers are now 40, and what insurance costs have to do with it The negative equity numbers on pickup trucks that make the 20% down rule non-negotiable Start Here Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Try Master Money Academy FREE for 7 days today! https://mastermoney.co/join/ 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! https://expert-hustler-605.ck.page/6aa7bb9a79 Partner Deals Hostinger → Build your website step by step at https://www.hostinger.com/ and use code PFP for 10% off Indeed → Get a $75 sponsored job credit at https://www.indeed.com/podcast Wayfair → Shop thousands of products for every style and budget at https://www.wayfair.com/ Leesa → Get up to 30% off mattresses plus an extra $50 off with promo code PFP at https://www.leesa.com/ Policygenius → Compare life insurance quotes for free at https://www.policygenius.com/ Monarch Money → The all-in-one financial tool + Get 50% Off at http://www.monarch.com/PFP DeleteMe → 20% off with code PFP https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ Resource/s Car Insurance https://secure.money.com/pr/gc43ce394da5 Best HYSA https://secure.money.com/pr/r453ecf4d190 Stock Brokerage Accounts https://secure.money.com/pr/v8d06f8de92c Best IRAs https://secure.money.com/pr/oe09b73d1952 Favorite Travel Credit Cards https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=mastermoney Episode/s Mentioned How to Master Your Student Loans with Robert Farrington https://youtu.be/t146LJRUc0o 19 Strategies to Pay Off Debt (FASTER!) https://youtu.be/WAnf4Z7PHjs How to Buy a Car And Not Get Screwed (in 2026!) https://youtu.be/II-PzXfYUdk Buying a House VS. Investing In the S&P 500 (Which Is Better?) https://youtu.be/6iwf_4iQz0c Is the American Dream Dead? (With Freddie Smith) https://youtu.be/3Ivz8Ts9J2o Tool/s Mentioned Total Cost of of Ownership Calculator https://mastermoney.co/total-cost-of-ownership-calculator/ Watch Next Do You Think You'll ACTUALLY Be Able to Retire? https://youtu.be/oT_mCCD9MpI 5 Ways to Go BROKE (By AGE!) https://youtu.be/1xm23NnneJM How to Evaluate a Stock Like Warren Buffett with Brian Feroldi https://youtu.be/posnNC99UFQ 12 Reasons You Need to Stop PLAYING SMALL with Money https://youtu.be/qFz3_-pLapg 19 Strategies to Pay Off Debt (FASTER!) https://youtu.be/WAnf4Z7PHjs Connect with Andrew Instagram → https://bit.ly/Skool-Instagram TikTok → https://bit.ly/Skool-TikTok Facebook → https://bit.ly/Skool-Facebook Podcast → https://bit.ly/Skool-Podcast Youtube → bit.ly/Skool-Youtube Newsletter → https://bit.ly/Skool-Newsletter Website → https://mastermoney.co X → https://x.com/mastermoneyco LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-giancola-45027b340 Question for you: What number surprised and scared you the most this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago48 min
Do You Think You'll ACTUALLY Be Able to Retire?
Most people decide whether retirement is possible for them without ever doing the math. Andrew runs the numbers on all three goals Americans say they want most, and the answers are better than the headlines suggest. 👉 Want personalized help from Andrew? Join Master Money Academy at https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/about 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Live Call Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIw5xncfn5tZbGG_U22iZ3BUmyHe9fPvBQaC1vW_x1D7bJA/viewform 👉 One-on-One Coaching Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12UHo5Zmu1AyY_G4Gmbrcx9vThIZhxqFnaJ5dIihZL24/edit What You'll Learn in This Episode The confidence gap between what Americans want financially and what they believe they will get How to calculate your retirement number, and why to redo it every year What $500 a month becomes at 25 versus 35, and the million-dollar cost of waiting The checklist to clear before buying a house, including the one rule most people skip How to prioritize three goals competing for the same dollars The order of operations when a bonus or windfall lands The withdrawal sequence for retiring at 50 while staying under the ACA subsidy cliff How to find a flat-fee advisor to review your plan without handing over your assets A long-con dating app scam that ends in a fake investing platform Start Here Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Try Master Money Academy FREE for 7 days today! https://mastermoney.co/join/ 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! https://expert-hustler-605.ck.page/6aa7bb9a79 Partner Deals Hostinger → Build your website step by step at https://www.hostinger.com/ and use code PFP for 10% off Indeed → Get a $75 sponsored job credit at https://www.indeed.com/podcast Wayfair → Shop thousands of products for every style and budget at https://www.wayfair.com/ Leesa → Get up to 30% off mattresses plus an extra $50 off with promo code PFP at https://www.leesa.com/ Policygenius → Compare life insurance quotes for free at https://www.policygenius.com/ Monarch Money → The all-in-one financial tool + Get 50% Off at http://www.monarch.com/PFP DeleteMe → 20% off with code PFP https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ Resource/s Car Insurance https://secure.money.com/pr/gc43ce394da5 Best HYSA https://secure.money.com/pr/r453ecf4d190 Stock Brokerage Accounts https://secure.money.com/pr/v8d06f8de92c Best IRAs https://secure.money.com/pr/oe09b73d1952 Favorite Travel Credit Cards https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=mastermoney Episode/s Mentioned The 1-3-6 Method For Building & Managing Your Emergency Fund https://youtu.be/rGdII_Z0hnw Buying a House VS. Investing In the S&P 500 (Which Is Better?) https://youtu.be/6iwf_4iQz0c Tool/s Mentioned Total Cost of Ownership Calculator https://mastermoney.co/total-cost-of-ownership-calculator/ Master Your Money Goals https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/classroom/f1e5f000?md=5db7fc1e56a1474fbbded14211cff084 The Stairway to Wealth https://mastermoney.co/the-stairway-to-wealth/ Watch Next 5 Ways to Go BROKE (By AGE!) https://youtu.be/1xm23NnneJM How to Evaluate a Stock Like Warren Buffett with Brian Feroldi https://youtu.be/posnNC99UFQ 12 Reasons You Need to Stop PLAYING SMALL with Money https://youtu.be/qFz3_-pLapg 19 Strategies to Pay Off Debt (FASTER!) https://youtu.be/WAnf4Z7PHjs How to Build a Portfolio If You Are Worried About An AI Bubble https://youtu.be/NhfJVhSTedA Connect with Andrew Instagram → https://bit.ly/Skool-Instagram TikTok → https://bit.ly/Skool-TikTok Facebook → https://bit.ly/Skool-Facebook Podcast → https://bit.ly/Skool-Podcast Youtube → bit.ly/Skool-Youtube Newsletter → https://bit.ly/Skool-Newsletter Website → https://mastermoney.co X → https://x.com/mastermoneyco LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-giancola-45027b340 Question for you: Rank the three goals for yourself: home, debt freedom, retirement. Do you believe you will retire comfortably? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago50 min
5 Ways to Go BROKE (By AGE!)
Every decade has its own way of quietly breaking your finances, and most people never see theirs coming until it already happened. 👉 Want personalized help from Andrew? Join Master Money Academy at https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/about 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Live Call Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIw5xncfn5tZbGG_U22iZ3BUmyHe9fPvBQaC1vW_x1D7bJA/viewform 👉 One-on-One Coaching Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12UHo5Zmu1AyY_G4Gmbrcx9vThIZhxqFnaJ5dIihZL24/edit What You'll Learn in This Episode Five ways to go broke in your teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s What waiting ten years to start investing actually costs you The 20/4/12/10 rule for buying a car without going backwards Why a house is a lifestyle decision more than a financial one, and the total cost nobody runs The business risk in your 40s that can force you to start over Catch-up contribution amounts available at 50 and again at 60 Why paying for your kids’ college before your own retirement works against both of you The one thing to protect in each decade, from your time to your freedom Start Here Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Try Master Money Academy FREE for 7 days today! https://mastermoney.co/join/ 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginners Masterclass https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 👉 Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! https://expert-hustler-605.ck.page/6aa7bb9a79 Partner Deals Hostinger → Build your website step by step at https://www.hostinger.com/ and use code PFP for 10% off Indeed → Get a $75 sponsored job credit at https://www.indeed.com/podcast Wayfair → Shop thousands of products for every style and budget at https://www.wayfair.com/ Leesa → Get up to 30% off mattresses plus an extra $50 off with promo code PFP at https://www.leesa.com/ Policygenius → Compare life insurance quotes for free at https://www.policygenius.com/ DeleteMe → 20% off with code PFP https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ Resource/s Car Insurance https://secure.money.com/pr/gc43ce394da5 Best HYSA https://secure.money.com/pr/r453ecf4d190 Stock Brokerage Accounts https://secure.money.com/pr/v8d06f8de92c Best IRAs https://secure.money.com/pr/oe09b73d1952 Favorite Travel Credit Cards https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=mastermoney Episode/s Mentioned The 1-3-6 Method For Building & Managing Your Emergency Fund https://youtu.be/rGdII_Z0hnw The System to Pay Cash For Cars (and NEVER Have a Payment Again!) https://youtu.be/kgmjjQEN3Xs Tool/s Mentioned Total Cost of Ownership Calculator https://mastermoney.co/total-cost-of-ownership-calculator/ The Wealth Builders Matrix https://mastermoney.co/wealth-builders-matrix/ The Portfolio Pyramid https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/8mz7rho?webinar_id=23 The 1-3-6 Method https://mastermoney.co/the-ultimate-guide-to-managing-your-emergency-fund/ Watch Next How to Evaluate a Stock Like Warren Buffett with Brian Feroldi https://youtu.be/posnNC99UFQ 12 Reasons You Need to Stop PLAYING SMALL with Money https://youtu.be/qFz3_-pLapg 19 Strategies to Pay Off Debt (FASTER!) https://youtu.be/WAnf4Z7PHjs How to Build a Portfolio If You Are Worried About An AI Bubble https://youtu.be/NhfJVhSTedA The Millionaire Money Rules (Get to $1M Faster!) https://youtu.be/CNeIBcfXtUA Connect with Andrew Instagram → https://bit.ly/Skool-Instagram TikTok → https://bit.ly/Skool-TikTok Facebook → https://bit.ly/Skool-Facebook Podcast → https://bit.ly/Skool-Podcast Youtube → bit.ly/Skool-Youtube Newsletter → https://bit.ly/Skool-Newsletter Website → https://mastermoney.co X → https://x.com/mastermoneyco LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-giancola-45027b340 Question for you: Which decade are you in, and which of those five are you guilty of right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Andrew Giancola from Master Money reveals all of his personal finance, money, investing, business strategies, income sources, stock, and real estate investing tips so that you can build more wealth than you ever thought possible. Discover how to increase your income at your job and create multiple passive income streams that work for you, so you have the time and freedom to do what you love. Whether that’s travel, or having freedom from your day job. Since 2013, Andrew has been sharing the wins and losses of his personal finance journey. You will learn how to invest to create wealth in stocks, index funds, real estate, building businesses, and side-hustles. You will learn how to save more money, get a raise, set up simple budgets, build habits, personal growth, and money hacks that will take you to the next level with your finances. Take control of your money so you can live a stress-free, rich life. Anyone can be wealthy, Andrew will show you how.
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