PODCAST: December 20, 2025
On The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour (December 20, 2025), Roy walks through a practical retirement game plan—from getting money on “autopilot” in the accumulation years to building reliable, tax-smart income in retirement. He explains key retirement risks (like sequence-of-returns, longev...
Building Your Financial Foundation
Starting a family or navigating your twenties and thirties is an exciting time—but it's also when the most costly financial mistakes happen. After 40 years of helping people fix their finances, I've seen the same pattern over and over: the decisions you make early in life can cost you between $50,00...
Mastering the Money Mindset: 10 Wealth-Building Habits the Rich Use
After 41 years in the financial business and working with over 40,000 clients, I've developed what I call "carnival vision"—I can walk into someone's home and within minutes tell you their financial situation based on what they spend money on. New car in a modest neighborhood? Probably broke with de...
PODCAST: December 6, 2025
On the December 6, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy explains how to turn idle cash into predictable income—without blowing up your risk—by separating true emergency funds from investable cash and plugging that money into an intentional income strategy. He lays out si...
The Blueprint for Financial Freedom: Quick Tips to Fix Your Finances
After nearly 40 years of helping people take control of their money, I've learned that financial success isn't complicated—it just requires following a proven system. Today, I'm sharing the complete blueprint that has helped thousands of families eliminate money stress and build lasting wealth.
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PODCAST: November 22, 2025
On the November 22, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy explains how to build a calm, repeatable financial plan even when the market is at all-time highs. He walks through risk buckets, tax buckets, time vs. timing, and dollar-cost averaging so you can stop guessing, st...
From Zero to $100K: Your Getting Started Financial Game Plan
Whether you're in your twenties and thirties just starting your financial journey, or you're looking to get back on track with less than $100,000 in savings, this guide will walk you through the essential steps to build lasting financial security. With the right plan and automation, reaching your fi...
PODCAST: November 15, 2025
Ready to turn one house into multiple income streams? Roy talks with PadSplit President Cliff Johnson and advisor Jake Robinson about co-living, weekly rent collection, risk management, and converting STRs to steadier cash flow. Plus: a preview of the Nov 20 Rocket Town summit in Nashville.
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The Retirement Red Zone: 7 Steps to a Confident Retirement Game Plan
As you approach the last five to ten working years, the rules change. You’re switching from the “growth at all costs” phase to preserve, position, and pay yourself. That final stretch is what Roy Matlock Jr. calls the Retirement Red Zone — close to the goal line, where a few smart decisions can carr...
PODCAST: November 8, 2025
In this episode, Roy tackles a big question: What do wealthy people do that most folks don’t? He starts with mindset and a written plan—your “Financial GPS” of Goal, Plan, Schedule—then shows how to automate saving, maximize retirement accounts, and diversify across cash, bonds, stocks, and annuitie...