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The Personal Finance Podcast

The Personal Finance Podcast

Andrew Giancola 537 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

Andrew Giancola from Master Money shares personal finance, money management, investing, business strategies, and real estate tips to help you build wealth. Learn how to increase your income, create passive income streams, and achieve financial freedom. The podcast covers stocks, index funds, real estate, side hustles, budgeting, and money hacks. Since 2013, Andrew has been documenting his financial journey to help others take control of their money.

Episodes

How Do I Reset My Money Mindset and Get Out of Debt? Pause Investing to Save for a House? How Does a Credit Score Actually Work? (Money Q&A)
How Do I Reset My Money Mindset and Get Out of Debt? Pause Investing to Save for a House? How Does a Credit Score Actually Work? (Money Q&A) Jul 22, 2026 4045 One episode packed with everything from debt payoff psychology to investing for a special needs child.  👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginner’s Masterclass: ⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21⁠  What You'll Learn in This Episode Why the debt snowball beats the debt avalanche for most people and how to use psychology to actually stick with
Are Trump Accounts Worth It? (And What's Actually Better)
Are Trump Accounts Worth It? (And What's Actually Better) Jul 20, 2026 2909 The government just created a brand new account that hands your kid $1,000 in free money from birth. Here is everything you need to know before you miss the window. 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginner’s Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 What You'll Learn in This Episode What Trump accounts actually are and why they work like a tradi
The Retirement Mistake 80% of Investors Make (with Vanguard's Lead Researcher)
The Retirement Mistake 80% of Investors Make (with Vanguard's Lead Researcher) Jul 15, 2026 3745 Vanguard just released research showing the most important factor in retirement is not how much you saved. It is how much you withdraw every single year and most people have no idea what that number should be. 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginner’s Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why your retirement
How Much More Expensive Has Life ACTUALLY Become Since 2020?
How Much More Expensive Has Life ACTUALLY Become Since 2020? Jul 13, 2026 3244 That $100 you had in 2020 only buys $77 worth of goods today. Here is exactly how much more expensive every single category of your life has become since then. 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginner’s Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why the 29% inflation number feels like a lie and why it actually is f
Should I Chase a Higher Savings Rate? Can We Semi-Retire in Our 40s? How Do We Rebuild After Bankruptcy? (Money Q&A)
Should I Chase a Higher Savings Rate? Can We Semi-Retire in Our 40s? How Do We Rebuild After Bankruptcy? (Money Q&A) Jul 8, 2026 3855 One episode that covers everything from bankruptcy recovery to retiring in your 40s.  👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginner’s Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21  What You'll Learn in This Episode Whether rate chasing your high-yield savings account is actually worth the time and the math behind it The exact steps to rebuild
The Best and Worst Frugal Habits (Ranked!)
The Best and Worst Frugal Habits (Ranked!) Jul 6, 2026 3422 Most people think being frugal means cutting every expense. The truth is, some frugal habits build wealth while others actually keep you poor. 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginner’s Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21  What You'll Learn in This Episode The difference between being frugal and simply being cheap Which everyday habits a
She Hit Rock Bottom and Still Built a Six-Figure Life. Here's How. (With Rebecca Whitman)
She Hit Rock Bottom and Still Built a Six-Figure Life. Here's How. (With Rebecca Whitman) Jul 1, 2026 2688 Two life-altering losses in one week. One record-breaking fiscal year. Here is what she did differently while everything else was falling apart. 👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginner’s Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21 What You'll Learn in This Episode The seven pillars of abundance and why financial success collapses when the others a
How do Your Finances Compare by Age?! (Salary, Debt, Net Worth, Credit, Home)
How do Your Finances Compare by Age?! (Salary, Debt, Net Worth, Credit, Home) Jun 29, 2026 3009 Most people are either ahead or behind financially for their age and have no idea which one. Here are the real numbers by decade so you can find out right now. 👉 Join Andrew's FREE Masterclass The Portfolio Pyramid: ⁠⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/q05p7b65?webinar_id=24⁠ ⁠ What You'll Learn in This Episode The real median salary, net worth, credit score, and debt for
How to Retire in 10 Years or Less!
How to Retire in 10 Years or Less! Jun 24, 2026 3564 Every financial decision you make either moves your retirement closer or pushes it further away. Here is the exact math and plan to retire in 10 years or less.  👉 Join Andrew's FREE Masterclass The Portfolio Pyramid:   https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/q05p7b65?webinar_id=24  What You'll Learn in This Episode Why your savings rate is the single most important number if you wa
The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe with Your Money with Ben Carlson
The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe with Your Money with Ben Carlson Jun 22, 2026 3429 The biggest investing mistake isn't losing money, it's never giving your money the chance to grow. Ben Carlson joins Andrew to reveal the hidden cost of playing it safe, why volatility isn't the enemy, and how investors quietly sabotage their long-term wealth without realizing it. 👉 Join Andrew's FREE Masterclass The Portfolio Pyramid:   https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/q05p7b65?w
The Patient Investor's Playbook with Noah Kerner - CEO of Acorns
The Patient Investor's Playbook with Noah Kerner - CEO of Acorns Jun 17, 2026 2906 The CEO of Acorns says 96% of people who trade online lose money. Here is why slow and steady is still the only investing strategy that actually works.  👉 Join Andrew's FREE Masterclass The Portfolio Pyramid:   https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/q05p7b65?webinar_id=24  What You'll Learn in This Episode The eight disturbing fintech trends that are quietly working against your w
The Best Ages to Build Wealth (Ranked!)
The Best Ages to Build Wealth (Ranked!) Jun 15, 2026 2893 The decade you are in right now is either working for you or against you. Here is how every age stacks up for building wealth ranked from best to worst. 👉 Join Andrew's FREE Masterclass The Portfolio Pyramid: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/q05p7b65?webinar_id=24 What You'll Learn in This Episode - Why your 20s are S tier for wealth building and the six things that make or break

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