Money Coach Dave

10/04/2026

How much is gas by you right now? ⛽️ Plus, how to get 25¢/gallon cash back on your next fuel purchase.

I use Upside to earn cash back every time I get gas.

Use my link below and code 25DAVE to get 25¢/gallon cash back on your first qualifying fuel purchase.

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10/04/2026

Are You Already a Future Millionaire? Amount You Need Invested by Age.

The younger you start investing, the less money you need upfront for compound interest to potentially do the heavy lifting.

This breaks down the lump sum you’d need invested at different ages to reach $1 million by 65, based on the return assumptions in the video.

The numbers for your 20s are kind of insane.

How old are you, and how much do you currently have invested?

10/03/2026

Comment “PORT” to see my $400K portfolio.

How Much Maxing Out Your 401K Could Be Worth by Age 65.

For 2026, the standard 401K contribution limit is $24,500 or about $2,042 per month.

This shows what maxing it out every year could potentially grow to depending on the age you start.

These numbers assume a 10% annual return and do not include an employer match or catch-up contributions.

The difference starting earlier makes is honestly ridiculous.

How old were you when you started contributing to your 401K?



10/02/2026

Highest Paying College Degrees in 2026.

Not all college degrees have the same financial payoff.

This video compares some of the lowest and highest-earning majors, then looks at bachelor’s-level careers projected to grow the fastest through 2034.

If you went to college, what was your major and do you think it was worth it?

10/01/2026

Boomer vs Gen Z. Cost of Living in 1970 vs 2026.

Yes, incomes are much higher today.

But so are some of the biggest expenses, including housing, rent, college, and gas.

So instead of arguing over which generation “had it harder,” I wanted to actually compare the numbers.

Which expense do you think has gotten the most out of control?



09/30/2026

$0 ➡️ $100K. This is the exact plan I’d use to get there $100,000.
Full Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0arhpTtVoM

If you’re working toward your first $10K, $50K, or $100K, my latest video breaks down exactly how I’d approach it knowing what I know now.

And no, it’s not a “make $100K in 100 days” type of video.

It’s the boring version that actually works.

It’s the same steps that helped me go from under $100K in net worth at 24 to over half a million today.

And if it helps, subscribe. It genuinely helps the channel a ton.

09/29/2026

If I had to start over with $0 tomorrow, this is the exact plan I’d use to get back to $100,000.

If you’re working toward your first $10K, $50K, or $100K, my latest video breaks down exactly how I’d approach it knowing what I know now.

And no, it’s not a “make $100K in 100 days” type of video.

It’s the boring version that actually works.

It’s the same steps that helped me go from under $100K in net worth at 24 to over half a million today.

Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0arhpTtVoM

And if it helps, subscribe. It genuinely helps the channel a ton.

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09/28/2026

Best McDonald’s Rewards Items for Your Points (Tiers 3 & 4)

I ranked the McDonald’s Tier 3 and Tier 4 rewards by value per 1,000 points.

The worst value was the $3 Off Coupon.

The best tier 3 & 4 McDonald’s reward?

The six piece Chicken McNuggets.

Comment Tier 5 and I’ll rank the higher-tier McDonald’s Rewards next!

09/26/2026

6 Accounts I Use to Manage My $500K Net Worth.

These are the accounts I use for spending, saving, retirement, and investing, including my checking account, 401k, high yield savings account, Roth IRA, and taxable brokerage account.

You do not need all six right away. The important part is knowing what job each account has.

How many of these money accounts do you currently have?

09/26/2026

I’m 29 with a net worth over $500,000. These are the 9 money moves I’d focus on before 30 and how I’d prioritize them.

If you’re in your 20s and what to get ahead, this is where I’d start.

What money move are you working on right now?

Watch here - https://youtu.be/RxqtCEj0cG8

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