This week, Ross and Dan read and discuss The Millionaire Next Door. Does a finance book from 1996 still have precious lessons for us to learn about becoming Prodigious Accumulators of Wealth (PAWs) and avoiding the dreaded Under-Accumulator of Wealth (UAW) title? Tune in this week to see if this still deserves a spot on your shelf almost 30 years later.

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As a follow up to last week's episode with David Gardner, we dive deeper into whether the Rule Breaker Investing philosophy is suited for an investor that is approaching retirement. Ross and Dan spent 6 years almost exclusively trying to answer that question for many many investors. Here's what they think about that concept today!

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This week we are honored to have the Co-Founder and Chief Rule Breaker of The Motley Fool, David Gardner, join the show. David has an unbelievable investing track record, and his new book Rule Breaker Investing is his formula for success. We know many of our listeners are excited to hear David's thoughts!

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Got extra cash and wondering if you should throw it at your mortgage? 🤔 This week, we dive into the age-old debate: when does it actually make sense to overpay your mortgage? What are you using if you still mourn the loss of Mint.com? That and more in this week's mailbag episode.

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When it comes to talking about finance, not all of the theories you hear out there are going to be winners. What are some of the dumbest theories that we've come across, and why are they wrong? Tune in to find out.

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Are you one of the many people who've inherited a retirement account and are now wondering, "What's an RMD and how do I manage it?" The rules around inherited IRAs and required minimum distributions have changed, and it can be confusing.

In this episode of Check Your Balances, we're tackling the complex topic of managing Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) on an inherited IRA. We'll break down the key rules, including the 10-year rule, and discuss how to create a strategy that works for you.

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Scott Galloway recently announced he’s dropped all of his insurance—but is he an anomaly or onto something? Dan and Ross break down his controversial stance and discuss whether most people are actually over-insuring themselves against small risks. Tune in to find out if you're a Scott Galloway, or if you're just paying too much.

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The highly anticipated "One Big Beautiful Bill" has officially been signed into law, sparking intense debate and speculation. This week on Check Your Balances, we're cutting through the noise to deliver a crucial breakdown of its sweeping changes. From tax tweaks and investment implications to critical shifts in financial planning, we'll equip you with the essential insights you need to understand exactly how this legislation impacts your individual finances.

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