savings – Money Guy https://moneyguy.com Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:53:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 What Should I Count Towards My 25% Investing Rate? https://moneyguy.com/article/what-should-i-count-towards-my-25-investing-rate/ Wed, 08 May 2024 14:00:06 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?post_type=article&p=25597

This highlight discusses what should count towards our 25% savings rule and the power of saving 25%. Your money has incredible value – use our Wealth Multiplier Calculator to see for yourself.

Learn everything you need to know about investing, including how to start, what to invest in, and when to prioritize paying off debt, at our Money Guy investing guide.

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The highlight discusses the financial complexities of maximizing employer benefits, emphasizing the importance of disciplined savings, especially for high-income earners, to secure a comfortable retirement and avoid lifestyle inflation pitfalls. Want to know what to do with your next dollar? You need this free download: the Financial Order of Operations. It’s our nine tried-and-true steps that will help you secure your financial future.

Learn everything you need to know about investing, including how to start, what to invest in, and when to prioritize paying off debt, at our Money Guy investing guide.

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How much cash should you keep for emergencies? In this highlight, we discuss what factors to consider when deciding on how much cash to save.

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In this highlight, we discuss the difference between a money market fund and a money market account.

Want to know what to do with your next dollar? You need this free download: the Financial Order of Operations. It’s our nine tried-and-true steps that will help you secure your financial future.

]]> savings | Money Guy nonadult Should You Be Worried About Banks Collapsing? (Here’s the Truth) https://moneyguy.com/article/should-you-be-worried-about-banks-collapsing-heres-the-truth/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:58:44 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=21061 We just experienced the largest bank collapse since the Great Recession. Here’s what you need to know, how this could affect you, and what moves you need to be making with your money (if any). Let’s cover what happened at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and what it means for you and your money?

]]> Should You Be Worried About Banks Collapsing? (Here's the Truth) nonadult How Many Americans Don’t Have $1,000?! (Shocking Stat) https://moneyguy.com/episode/how-many-americans-dont-have-1000-shocking-stat/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:00:06 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=19777

A shocking amount of Americans don’t have $1,000 in savings. In this Q&A, we’ll discuss the latest data, how that number has changed over the years, and different ways you can beef up your savings.

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A shocking amount of Americans don’t have $1,000 in savings. In this Q&A, we’ll discuss the latest data, how that number has changed over the years, and different ways you can beef up your savings.

]]> How Many Americans Don’t Have $1,000?! (Shocking Stat) nonadult Where Should I Park the Money to Buy a Car in 2-3 Years? https://moneyguy.com/article/where-should-i-park-the-money-to-buy-a-car-in-2-3-years/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:00:15 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=19678
]]> Where Should I Park the Money to Buy a Car in 2-3 Years? nonadult 3-Month vs 6-Month Emergency Fund: Which Is Right for You? https://moneyguy.com/article/3-month-vs-6-month-emergency-fund-which-is-right-for-you/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:03 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=19669
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