investment strategies – Money Guy

The Truth About The Index Fund Bubble: Is Your Money In Danger?

Daniel May, CFP® — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:00:47 +0000

In 2019, Michael Burry, who was played by Christian Bale in The Big Short, claimed that index funds were in a bubble with prices exceeding their underlying value. He compared them to CDOs, which contributed significantly to the 2008 financial crisis.

We need to talk about the Hank Green AI Video…

Daniel May, CFP® — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:49 +0000

Hank Green released a video titled, “I’m changing how I manage my money because of AI.” It reached over a million views in a week, and many of you asked us for our thoughts. Well, we do have thoughts—and I’m excited to share them. Let’s dive in.

5 Lessons Investors MUST Learn To Build Wealth

Daniel May, CFP® — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:00:04 +0000

Many investors—both new and experienced—repeatedly make the same costly mistakes. Instead of learning from the market, they often overlook crucial lessons, stalling their progress or making missteps that impact their long-term financial future.

What We Can Learn from the World’s Best Investors

Daniel May, CFP® — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:48 +0000

Regardless of where you are in your wealth-building journey, there’s a lot to learn from the world’s most successful investors. However, most people are looking in the wrong place when they try to identify them.

Investing 101: Types of Investments & Which One To Choose

Daniel May, CFP® — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:00:16 +0000

You hear financial content creators say it all the time: “Put your money to work. Start investing. Build wealth.” But nobody ever explains what you should actually invest in—especially if you're just starting out. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the jargon. Let’s break it down simply.

Everything You Need to Know About Investment Accounts

Daniel May, CFP® — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Finance pros love two things: numbers and acronyms — and you’ve probably heard terms like 401(k), HSA, and IRA, but may not know what they mean. No worries — this guide will break it all down.

Doing This Can SKYROCKET Your Net Worth

Rebie — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:00:16 +0000

See why TIME is the ultimate game-changer thanks to the power of compound interest.

The Best Tax Benefits Of Real Estate Investing

moneyguy2023 — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:12 +0000

Real estate is not only a popular way to invest, but there are also special tax laws created to encourage investing in real estate. Learn how you can avoid taxes by investing in real estate, whether you are a homeowner or seasoned investor!

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How to Avoid Paying Unnecessary Taxes While Investing

moneyguy2023 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:02 +0000

Not all investing vehicles are created equal, and some investments are more tax-efficient than others. Here’s how you can invest for the future and avoid unnecessary taxes at the same time.

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How Do I Best Utilize a 10% Company Match and Other Investments?

moneyguy2023 — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:20 +0000

Some very generous companies offer dollar-for-dollar matches on a high percentage of employee compensation. How should you look at your overall savings rate if you get a very generous employer contribution.

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