Investing for Beginners with Brian Preston: How Millionaires Get Started

📘 Brian Preston’s Book: Millionaire Mission (Affiliate) 👉 https://amzn.to/4pvQaF3 Where should you start investing if you want to build real wealth? In this conversation, Brian Preston, co-host of The Money Guy Show and author of Millionaire Mission, breaks down the smartest way to invest your first dollar using his Financial Order of Operations. We discuss why Roth IRAs are such a powerful wealth-building tool, how much of your income you should be investing at different ages, and why 25 percent is the long term goal for many households. Brian also explains how long it typically takes to become a millionaire, why the process is slower than social media makes it seem, and what most real millionaires actually look like in everyday life. We dive into discipline versus income, the dangers of lifestyle creep, and how investing early can buy you flexibility, freedom, and control over your time. If you are serious about building wealth the right way and avoiding common money mistakes, this conversation will help you create a clear plan and stay focused for the long haul. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Where should you start investing 00:18 Why Brian wrote Millionaire Mission 00:42 The Financial Order of Operations explained 01:15 Why employer match is free money 01:38 Why Roth IRAs are so powerful 02:10 How tax free growth creates millionaires 02:30 How much of your income should you invest 03:05 Why 25 percent is the long term goal 03:35 What to do if you are in your 20s 04:05 How to ramp up savings over time 04:40 Counting employer match toward 25 percent 05:15 Why high income earners must save more 05:55 How long it takes to become a millionaire 06:35 Why most millionaires are built in the messy middle 07:15 Why discipline matters more than income 08:05 The myth of the flashy millionaire lifestyle 09:00 What money really buys you in the long run 10:00 Why money is a tool, not the goal _____ MARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY: This award-winning YouTube channel is dedicated to helping families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill shares actionable advice and tips for family financial independence. Also, he interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and work optional parents to inspire you to do the same. BIO - ANDY HILL: Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world. When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a Soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock. ✅ CONNECT WITH US Pre-Order My Book "Own Your Time": https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book Follow On Instagram: http://instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Read our Blog: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com Listen to our Podcast: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/podcast-archive/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel today to strengthen your family tree and live financially free! HOW WE MAKE MONEY & DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone, and this content has not been provided by, reviewed, approved or endorsed by any advertiser. Information shared on this channel is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill, AFC® Video Editing: Hinz Video Thumbnail: Ardi, The Thumbnail Wiz Channel Management: Kayli Groves