• 13 Personal Finance Cheat Codes That Can Change Your Life
    Oct 13 2025
    Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Join Master Money Academy today! In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew reveals 13 strategies the rich use to build wealth on autopilot—from the wealth gap formula that reverse engineers your path to freedom, to invisible multipliers that compound into six-figure advantages most people completely ignore. Here's what we're covering today: 💸 Strategy 1: Automate everything so wealth builds without willpower 🧠 Strategy 2: Prioritize high-leverage skills over penny-pinching 🏦 Strategy 3: Treat your savings rate like a game and level it up 🧰 Strategy 4: Use the tax code as a wealth-building tool 📊 Strategy 5: Build multiple income streams early (even small ones) 🪙 Strategy 6: Use debt as a wealth tool, not a trap 🪄 Strategy 7: Exploit invisible multipliers like credit scores and employer matches 📊 Strategy 8: Reverse engineer wealth with the "wealth gap formula" 🏠 Strategy 9: Hack housing—your biggest expense 🪙 Strategy 10: Play the long game with time arbitrage 🧠 Strategy 11: Think in net worth, not income 🧑‍💼 Strategy 12: Get the right team in your corner 🔑 Strategy 13: Optimize for freedom, not just money How Andrew Can Help You: Listen to The Business Show here. Don't let another year pass by without making significant strides toward your dreams. "Master Your Money Goals" is your pathway to a future where your aspirations are not just wishes but realities. Enroll now and make this year count! Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! Learn to invest by joining Index Fund Pro! This is Andrew’s course teaching you how to invest! Watch The Master Money Youtube Channel! , Ask Andrew a question on Instagram or TikTok Learn how to get out of Debt by joining our Free Course Leave Feedback or Episode Requests here. Car buying Calculator here Thanks to Our Amazing Sponsors for supporting The Personal Finance Podcast DELL: Get a new Dell AI PC starting at $749.99, at Dell.com/ai-pc Indeed: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/personalfinance Acorns: Start investing automatically with Acorns and get a $5 bonus at Acorns.com/PFP Chime: Start your credit journey with Chime. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ Thanks to Policy Genius for Sponsoring the show! Go to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quote. Shopify: Shopify makes it so easy to sell. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/pfp Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ and Use Promo Code PFP for 20% off! Links Mentioned in This Episode: How to Open an HSA (and Why You Should Consider it!) - Money Q&A The Bucket Method For Managing Your Savings (Master Multiple Savings Goals) The Million Dollar Money Decisions You Should Be Focusing On  rental property calculator Connect With Andrew on Social Media: Instagram TikTok Twitter Master Money Website Master Money Youtube Channel Free Guides: The Stairway to Wealth: The Order of Operations for your Money How to Negotiate Your Salary The 75 Day Money Challenge Get out Of Debt Fast Take the Money Personality Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • 10 Steps to Get Ahead of 99% Of People Financially (In the Next 6-12 Months)
    Oct 8 2025
    Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Join Master Money Academy today! In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew walks through the 10 practical steps that can flip your finances in 6-12 months. Watch this episode on Youtube. Here's what we're covering today: 🧭 Step 1: Get crystal-clear on your retirement goal using the 25× rule 🏦 Step 2: Automate your financial life with the 20-55-25 money system 🛟 Step 3: Build your safety net using the 1-3-6 emergency fund method 📈 Step 4: Start investing immediately (even if it's small amounts) 💸 Step 5: Slash major money leaks like housing and transportation (not $5 coffee) 📊 Step 6: Track and optimize your money with monthly net worth reviews 🚀 Step 7: Supercharge your income through skill-building and strategic moves 🧠 Step 8: Build a wealth mindset with books and accountability 🧨 Step 9: Eliminate high-interest debt aggressively (non-negotiable) 🧰 Step 10: Protect your wealth with insurance and estate planning How Andrew Can Help You: Listen to The Business Show here. Don't let another year pass by without making significant strides toward your dreams. "Master Your Money Goals" is your pathway to a future where your aspirations are not just wishes but realities. Enroll now and make this year count! Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! Learn to invest by joining Index Fund Pro! This is Andrew’s course teaching you how to invest! Watch The Master Money Youtube Channel! , Ask Andrew a question on Instagram or TikTok Learn how to get out of Debt by joining our Free Course Leave Feedback or Episode Requests here. Car buying Calculator here Thanks to Our Amazing Sponsors for supporting The Personal Finance Podcast DELL: Get a new Dell AI PC starting at $749.99, at Dell.com/ai-pc Indeed: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/personalfinance Acorns: Start investing automatically with Acorns and get a $5 bonus at Acorns.com/PFP Chime: Start your credit journey with Chime. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ Thanks to Policy Genius for Sponsoring the show! Go to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quote. Shopify: Shopify makes it so easy to sell. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/pfp Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ and Use Promo Code PFP for 20% off! Links Mentioned in This Episode: The 1-3-6 Method For Building & Managing Your Emergency Fund The Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Employer Match Millionaire (FREE MONEY) How to Create a Bulletproof Wealth Protection Plan Connect With Andrew on Social Media: Instagram TikTok Twitter Master Money Website Master Money Youtube Channel Free Guides: The Stairway to Wealth: The Order of Operations for your Money How to Negotiate Your Salary The 75 Day Money Challenge Get out Of Debt Fast Take the Money Personality Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Announcing Master Money Academy (The Ultimate Wealth-Building Community)
    Oct 7 2025
    Tired of trying to figure out money alone? Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. Join Master Money Academy today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • How 401(K) Sprints Can Make You A Multi-Millionaire (By AGE!)
    Oct 6 2025
    In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew introduces the 401k Sprint strategy—a game-changing approach where you max out retirement contributions for just 5-10 years instead of grinding for 30-40 years straight, proving that a 25-year-old who contributes $23,500 annually for only 5 years can retire with over $2 million while someone starting at 60 can still add $430,000 in just 5 years using catch-up contributions. He breaks down the exact numbers for sprints starting in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, explains the difference between traditional and Roth 401k strategies, and shows why the 2-on/2-off cycle approach (maxing contributions for 2 years, taking 2 years off, and repeating) can still build nearly $3 million by retirement—proving that short bursts of intense saving combined with compound growth can beat decades of mediocre contributions. How Andrew Can Help You: Listen to The Business Show here. Don't let another year pass by without making significant strides toward your dreams. "Master Your Money Goals" is your pathway to a future where your aspirations are not just wishes but realities. Enroll now and make this year count! Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! Learn to invest by joining Index Fund Pro! This is Andrew’s course teaching you how to invest! Watch The Master Money Youtube Channel! , Ask Andrew a question on Instagram or TikTok Learn how to get out of Debt by joining our Free Course Leave Feedback or Episode Requests here. Car buying Calculator here Thanks to Our Amazing Sponsors for supporting The Personal Finance Podcast DELL: Get a new Dell AI PC starting at $749.99, at Dell.com/ai-pc Indeed: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/personalfinance Acorns: Start investing automatically with Acorns and get a $5 bonus at Acorns.com/PFP Chime: Start your credit journey with Chime. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ Thanks to Policy Genius for Sponsoring the show! Go to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quote. Shopify: Shopify makes it so easy to sell. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/pfp Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ and Use Promo Code PFP for 20% off! Relevant Episodes: Should You Stop Using a Roth 401(k) After a Certain Income? (Money Q&A) What to Do With Your Old 401(K) (Step-By-Step!) Should I reduce my 401(K) Contributions to Save for a House? - Money Q&A Connect With Andrew on Social Media: Instagram TikTok Twitter Master Money Website Master Money Youtube Channel Free Guides: The Stairway to Wealth: The Order of Operations for your Money How to Negotiate Your Salary The 75 Day Money Challenge Get out Of Debt Fast Take the Money Personality Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Which Accounts Should I Draw From In Retirement? (Rapid Fire Q&A)
    Oct 1 2025
    In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew answers 15 listener questions ranging from Solo Roth 401k strategies and crushing $117,000 in student loans to whether a 19-year-old should build credit and how to pass brokerage accounts to your kids without tax headaches. He covers retirement account drawdowns, traditional versus Roth decisions based on tax brackets, why high-fee mutual funds usually lose to ETFs, and whether you should sell when investments jump 15%—delivering straight answers to the money questions keeping you up at night. Today we are going to answer these questions! Solo ROTH 401K: should I max out ROTH employee side before employer pre-tax side? Or split? How long can I leave my 401k in Fidelity before needing to roll it over to a new employer’s plan?If I haven’t maxed out my Roth IRA, would it still make sense to open a brokerage account? I’ve maxed out my IRA for the past 3 years. Should I contribute more to my 457B? How can I pay off $117k of high interest student loan debt and stay motivated? Should I start a Roth IRA for my grandkids now or start them an index fund? They’re 5. I’m 19 with $20k+ invested, should I start building credit? I have 2 investments — mutual fund (high fee), ETF (low fee). Both high return, should I stop the mutual? How should I go about drawing down accounts when I begin retirement? At age 30, approx what income does it make sense to invest in traditional vs Roth 401k? Should I “lock profit” every time my ROI hits >15%? Or should I leave it? (Reinvesting will 3% fee) How do you pass on a taxable brokerage account to your son? We’re coast FI. Should I just do 401k until employer match and add to brokerage as a bridge?Why money market over HYSA for high yield earners? How Andrew Can Help You: Listen to The Business Show here. Don't let another year pass by without making significant strides toward your dreams. "Master Your Money Goals" is your pathway to a future where your aspirations are not just wishes but realities. Enroll now and make this year count! Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! Learn to invest by joining Index Fund Pro! This is Andrew’s course teaching you how to invest! Watch The Master Money Youtube Channel! , Ask Andrew a question on Instagram or TikTok Learn how to get out of Debt by joining our Free Course Leave Feedback or Episode Requests here. Car buying Calculator here Thanks to Our Amazing Sponsors for supporting The Personal Finance Podcast DELL: Get a new Dell AI PC starting at $749.99, at Dell.com/ai-pc Indeed: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/personalfinance Acorns: Start investing automatically with Acorns and get a $5 bonus at Acorns.com/PFP Chime: Start your credit journey with Chime. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ Thanks to Policy Genius for Sponsoring the show! Go to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quote. Shopify: Shopify makes it so easy to sell. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/pfp Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ and Use Promo Code PFP for 20% off! Links Mentioned in This Episode: 10 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft (and What to Do if it Happens to YOU!) How to Protect Your Finances Online (And Prevent Getting Scammed!) How to Protect Your Finances Online (Right Now!) Connect With Andrew on Social Media: Instagram TikTok Twitter Master Money Website Master Money Youtube Channel Free Guides: The Stairway to Wealth: The Order of Operations for your Money How to Negotiate Your Salary The 75 Day Money Challenge Get out Of Debt Fast Take the Money Personality Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest First? The Answer Might Surprise You (Money Q&A)
    Sep 29 2025
    In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we are going to do a Money Q&A about should you pay off debt or invest first. Today we are going to answer these questions: Question 1: Should I build my emergency fund to $20,000 first, or start paying down my mortgage and investing at the same time? Question 2: Is my bonus payoff plan the best option, or should I prioritize my 12% personal loan or Roth IRA contributions instead? Question 3: Should I use my $8,000 tax refund to max out my Roth IRA this year, or finish building my 3-month emergency fund first? Question 4: What are the best books and resources for someone getting started with real estate investing, especially in rental properties? Question 5: Should I sell my current home and use the equity for a down payment and student loans, or keep it as a rental — and how does the FHA assumable loan factor in? Question 6: [Placeholder for your next listener question] How Andrew Can Help You: Listen to The Business Show here. Don't let another year pass by without making significant strides toward your dreams. "Master Your Money Goals" is your pathway to a future where your aspirations are not just wishes but realities. Enroll now and make this year count! Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! Learn to invest by joining Index Fund Pro! This is Andrew’s course teaching you how to invest! Watch The Master Money Youtube Channel! , Ask Andrew a question on Instagram or TikTok Learn how to get out of Debt by joining our Free Course Leave Feedback or Episode Requests here. Car buying Calculator here Thanks to Our Amazing Sponsors for supporting The Personal Finance Podcast DELL: Get a new Dell AI PC starting at $749.99, at Dell.com/ai-pc Indeed: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/personalfinance Acorns: Start investing automatically with Acorns and get a $5 bonus at Acorns.com/PFP Chime: Start your credit journey with Chime. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ Thanks to Policy Genius for Sponsoring the show! Go to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quote. Shopify: Shopify makes it so easy to sell. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/pfp Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ and Use Promo Code PFP for 20% off! Links Mentioned in This Episode: The 1-3-6 Method For Building & Managing Your Emergency Fund Connect With Andrew on Social Media: Instagram TikTok Twitter Master Money Website Master Money Youtube Channel Free Guides: The Stairway to Wealth: The Order of Operations for your Money How to Negotiate Your Salary The 75 Day Money Challenge Get out Of Debt Fast Take the Money Personality Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • The 80/20 Millionaire: The Few Habits That Create Most Millionaires
    Sep 24 2025
    In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew shatters the biggest lie about millionaires—that they're born rich or got lucky—by revealing that 80% built their wealth from scratch, with teachers, engineers, and regular folks who never earned six figures proving you don't need a trust fund to win with money. He exposes how real millionaires actually live: driving Hondas instead of BMWs, using coupons, and putting 17% of their income into boring index funds while everyone else chases get-rich-quick schemes that keep them broke. This episode cuts through all the financial noise to show you the four simple habits that create 80% of millionaire results, proving that building wealth isn't about being smart or lucky—it's about doing a few basic things consistently while everyone else gets distracted by shiny objects. Watch this episode on Youtube Get The 80/20 Millionaire Guide Here. How Andrew Can Help You: Listen to The Business Show here. Don't let another year pass by without making significant strides toward your dreams. "Master Your Money Goals" is your pathway to a future where your aspirations are not just wishes but realities. Enroll now and make this year count! Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! Learn to invest by joining Index Fund Pro! This is Andrew’s course teaching you how to invest! Watch The Master Money Youtube Channel! , Ask Andrew a question on Instagram or TikTok Learn how to get out of Debt by joining our Free Course Leave Feedback or Episode Requests here. Car buying Calculator here Thanks to Our Amazing Sponsors for supporting The Personal Finance Podcast Shopify: Shopify makes it so easy to sell. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/pfp Thanks to Policy Genius for Sponsoring the show! Go to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quote. Indeed: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/personalfinance Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ for 20% off! Shop outdoor furniture, grills, lawn games, and WAY more for WAY less. Head to wayfair.com Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/PFP Chime: Start your credit journey with Chime. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ Acorns: Start investing automatically with Acorns and get a $5 bonus at Acorns.com/PFP Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ and Use Promo Code PFP for 20% off! Links Mentioned in This Episode: A Masterclass on Investing in Individual Stocks with Brian Feroldi Connect With Andrew on Social Media: Instagram TikTok Twitter Master Money Website Master Money Youtube Channel Free Guides: The Stairway to Wealth: The Order of Operations for your Money How to Negotiate Your Salary The 75 Day Money Challenge Get out Of Debt Fast Take the Money Personality Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • How to Pay Off $10,000 in Credit Card Debt in Less Than 1 Year
    Sep 22 2025
    In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew exposes how credit card companies profit from keeping you trapped in 20-25% interest debt that can stretch a $10,000 balance into decades of payments, then reveals his tactical 6-step plan to eliminate that debt in under a year using balance transfer cards and finding just $875 monthly through expense cuts and side hustles. He breaks down why this isn't just about math but about reclaiming your peace of mind, your relationships, and hundreds of monthly dollars that can finally build wealth instead of enriching credit card executives. This episode delivers the exact roadmap to break free from the financial stress that's stealing your sleep and your future, with real strategies you can implement immediately. Watch this episode on Youtube. How Andrew Can Help You: Listen to The Business Show here. Don't let another year pass by without making significant strides toward your dreams. "Master Your Money Goals" is your pathway to a future where your aspirations are not just wishes but realities. Enroll now and make this year count! Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! Learn to invest by joining Index Fund Pro! This is Andrew’s course teaching you how to invest! Watch The Master Money Youtube Channel! , Ask Andrew a question on Instagram or TikTok Learn how to get out of Debt by joining our Free Course Leave Feedback or Episode Requests here. Car buying Calculator here Thanks to Our Amazing Sponsors for supporting The Personal Finance Podcast Shopify: Shopify makes it so easy to sell. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/pfp Thanks to Policy Genius for Sponsoring the show! Go to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quote. Indeed: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/personalfinance Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ for 20% off! Shop outdoor furniture, grills, lawn games, and WAY more for WAY less. Head to wayfair.com Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/PFP Chime: Start your credit journey with Chime. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ Acorns: Start investing automatically with Acorns and get a $5 bonus at Acorns.com/PFP Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ and Use Promo Code PFP for 20% off! Relevant Episodes: 10 Rules For Using and Maximizing Credit Cards! How to Master Credit Cards (and Beat The Banks!) How to Choose The Best Credit Card (Plus The Exact Credit Cards I Use!) Connect With Andrew on Social Media: Instagram TikTok Twitter Master Money Website Master Money Youtube Channel Free Guides: The Stairway to Wealth: The Order of Operations for your Money How to Negotiate Your Salary The 75 Day Money Challenge Get out Of Debt Fast Take the Money Personality Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins