Bo Hanson Podcasts

With interest rates for mortgages increasing recently, does that qualify as "high-interest debt," and does that mean you should pay it down faster? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the nex…

No matter how much you know about finance, you’ve definitely heard about life insurance: maybe from commercials pitching it as something to buy your baby, or a family member or friend that got into the industry. Is life insurance worth getting or something you should avoid? How do you decide to choose what type of life insurance to buy? Jump start …

If you're thinking about buying a car in cash, how much should you spend for the car? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access…

How should you think about balancing saving for your own retirement and preparing for your kids' college savings? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe…

In our nearly four decades of combined experience managing money, we’ve seen some horrible financial mistakes - here are the four worst we’ve seen first-hand and what you can do to avoid making a similar mistake. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next lev…

A new research paper is out that claims active funds from two large providers, Vanguard and Fidelity, beat their own index funds. Are active funds beating index funds? What’s going on here? Let’s find out! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: bec…

How can you course-correct after taking out a 401(k) loan for a down payment? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go …

Americans might be bad with money, but you don’t have to be. In this episode, we discuss the underlying reason why Americans are so bad with money and how you can do it better. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on You…

Once you're retired and have access to different sources of money, should you still keep an emergency fund - and if so, how much? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a …

There's been a lot of conversation recently about the U.S. Dollar and other currencies/economies. So what should you make of it all, and how should this impact your financial strategy? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our prod…

We believe there are three distinct taxable buckets you have the option of investing in for retirement. We’ll talk about how to balance those buckets by age and show a case study by age that shows what your buckets may look like! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationshi…

Should you be worried about the debt ceiling crisis? Although political leaders have so far been unable to come to an agreement, we'll tell you what history says will happen and what it means for your finances. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level…

Here's a question we get a lot that always elicits strong reactions - should you pause retirement savings to finish paying off your mortgage? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next leve…

Is NOW the Best Time to Invest in Real Estate? (With Scott Trench from BiggerPockets Money) Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for m…

How will artificial intelligence affect personal finance - and will it impact financial advisors? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for …

Whether you rent an apartment or own a house, how much of your monthly income should you spend on your rent or mortgage - and why? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a…

How much cash should you have in savings, and where does saving extra cash fall in the Financial Order of Operations? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subsc…

Tax season is over for most of us, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop thinking about your taxes! Planning out your tax strategy in advance can save you time and money on your taxes. In this Q&A, we’ll discuss the line items on your return to pay attention to and how you can optimize your return. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial …

How does your side hustle income impact your savings rate and spending habits? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go…

Are you doing better than the average American at saving in your 401(k)? We'll talk about basics of a 401(k), including new limits, employer matches, and vesting schedules, how many millionaires are created by 401(k)s, and of course the average 401(k) balance by age. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster …

TikTok has become not only a popular social media platform, but a popular place to find trending new products. Are any of them actually worth it? Let’s find out! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early …

This listener is looking to quit his job, but if he waits a little longer, he'll get a big 401(k) match. So what should you do in a situation like that? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to th…

Being a millionaire isn't always sunshine and rainbows in 2023. In this episode, we'll discuss some common pitfalls and traps millionaires fall into, shock-and-awe stats, and how you can handle your money even better than a millionaire. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the rela…

What should you do if the house you bought is worth less money now than when you first bought it? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for …

What do we recommend for buying a car, and why do we recommend doing it that way? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and…

Which path to wealth will you take to abundance? There are several different paths to wealth, and your journey may lead you down several different paths. In this episode, we’ll discuss the different paths to wealth, how you can maximize each one, and the easiest path to wealth. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your go…

We talk a lot about your savings rate, but should that be from your gross or net income - and why? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for…

We recently talked to a listener with a 14% car loan! So what should you do in a situation like that? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube …

Is there an investing strategy out there that consistently beats index investing over time?! In this episode, we do a deep dive on popular investing strategies including dividend investing, factor investing, and the 3-fund portfolio. Are any of these investing strategies worth it or could they be costing you? Watch more exclusive content only on Yo…

Is there any way to know if the stock market will do better this year than last year? And how should a financial mutant think about investing during a bear market? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our c…

What all should you consider before turning a side hustle into your full-time job? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course -…

Everybody seems to have their own idea on how much to spend on an engagement ring, but how should a financial mutant think about buying a ring the right way? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course,…

Things have certainly been changing in the housing market - so should you get a 15-year or a 30-mortgage these days? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up for our Fina…

We all understand how powerful investing is - but how do you get your kids to start on that investing journey for themselves? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up for…

Throughout every decade, there are different areas of your financial life that come in and out of focus. In this episode, we'll discuss what you need to focus on by age, pitfalls to watch out for, and how to know you're doing it right. Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our…

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). Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up for ou…

How should you think about saving for your kid's future college tuition, and what accounts are best for that? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up for our Financial O…

Housing prices skyrocketed after the pandemic to all-time highs, and mortgage rates have more than doubled since 2020. Homes are harder to purchase for more Americans, which means it’s more important than ever to make sure you are ready to buy before purchasing. Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financia…

Should you pay for a car with cash, or finance it over a few years? We get this question all the time - so what do we recommend? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up …

If you're getting married soon, how should you think about combining finances the right way? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up for our Financial Order of Operation…

85% of Americans don’t rebalance their 401(k). Are they making a huge mistake? In this episode, we’ll discuss the “why” behind rebalancing, how to do it, and the data on whether or not rebalancing can increase your return. Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know…

Americans are making a HUGE mistake in their 401(k) that could cost them thousands by retirement. We’ll talk about why this is happening and how you can avoid making the same mistake in this Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sig…

Even if you're saving 25% for retirement, it can still be difficult for a lot of people to stop feeling guilty when they spend money. So how do you shift your mindset about spending? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resource…

What exactly is a net worth statement, and what all should you include on it? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course - Get …

What all do you need to do before you get a new job? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations course - Get easy to understand answer…

At what point in your financial journey should you be thinking about hiring an advisor? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - Sign up for our Financial Order of Operations cou…

We put together a compilation of our best advice throughout the years for people in their twenties. In this episode, we discuss what financial success should look like, pitfalls to avoid, and more. If you're serious about building wealth and reaching financial freedom, this video is for you! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our w…

New data shows that Americans are struggling when it comes to credit card debt and savings rates. In this Q&A, we discuss the new shocking data and give you tips on how to avoid this huge financial mistake. Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Your Number! - …

If you're starting out on your investing journey in your twenties and you want to retire early someday, how does that impact your investment strategy? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our website - Get our FREE financial resources - Check out our course, Know Y…

This episode will show you how to maximize the most valuable resource you have - starting right at this moment. What is it, you may ask? It’s TIME. If you give your money time to grow, you’ll be amazed at how much your dollars can become - it’s incredible! How wild is compounding interest! Watch more exclusive content only on YouTube! Visit our web…