He’s Working 60 Hours a Week to Retire Early… Is It Worth It?

He’s Working 60 Hours a Week to Retire Early… Is It Worth It?

From Money Guy Show by Brian Preston and Bo Hanson

May 25, 2026 · 57 min

About this episode

Skylar and Milet discuss their financial strategies and explore opportunities for early retirement.

Skylar (23) and Milet (26) are already living like financial mutants. They're saving 25%, maxing Roth IRAs, and sitting on a net worth of nearly $300,000, all while Skylar works three jobs and DIYs 1,800 square feet of backyard pavers on weekends. But the system that got them here might be holding them back from the flexibility they're building toward. We reveal the solo 401(k) opportunity that could save them nearly $7,000 in taxes annually, show why their 457 accounts are perfect for early retirement, and map out how they could reach their more beautiful tomorrow by 50-55, even if they drop to one income with kids. 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 more content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so…

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Hosts: Brian Preston, Bo Hanson

Guests: Skylar, Milet

Topics covered

  • early retirement
  • financial planning
  • tax savings
  • 401(k)
  • investing
  • wealth building

Keywords

  • financial mutants
  • Roth IRA
  • 457 accounts
  • net worth
  • tax savings
  • wealth building
  • financial resources

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