How to Spot a Fee That's Robbing You, Insure Your Kids' Future, and Retire Two Decades Early (Money Q&A)

How to Spot a Fee That's Robbing You, Insure Your Kids' Future, and Retire Two Decades Early (Money Q&A)

August 26, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 557

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This episode addresses listener questions about hidden fees, insurance, and strategies for early retirement.

Seven listener questions, one theme: the small stuff you never check is usually the expensive stuff. Fees, insurance add-ons, account order, and the plan you need before retiring decades early.  👉 Want personalized help from Andrew? Join Master Money Academy at https://www.skool.com/mastermoneyacademy/about  👉 Join Andrew’s FREE Investing for Beginner’s Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/q05p7/register/0o8z9io?webinar_id=21  👉 Live Call Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIw5xncfn5tZbGG_U22iZ3BUmyHe9fPvBQaC1vW_x1D7bJA/viewform  What You'll Learn in This Episode How to find the fees buried in your retirement accounts and what to swap them for Why a fund's one-year return tells you almost nothing worth knowing The situations that actually call for gap insurance, and the one place you should never buy it Andrew's rule for financing a car without ending up underwater How to leave money to a child with a disability without costing them their benefits The two numbers that decide your term life coverage: how much and for how long A full audit of a listener saving nearly 70% of his income, including how he reaches his money before…

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