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Stealth Wealth is Real: 10 Ways the Rich Stay Invisible

Stealth Wealth is Real: 10 Ways the Rich Stay Invisible

You meet two brothers out at the bar, Tim and Greg. Tim drives a brand-new Mercedes, shows off his Rolex watch, and buys a round of top-shelf tequila…

Why You Need a Bare Bones Budget

Why You Need a Bare Bones Budget

A bare bones budget is a spending plan which only includes the bare necessities you need to get by should a financial disaster strike. The post Why Y…

Ask HTM: Diversifying to FI, Upside Down on an RV, & Extreme Lengths to Buy a Home – Episode 937

Ask HTM: Diversifying to FI, Upside Down on an RV, & Extreme Lengths to Buy a Home – Episode 937

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a ques…

11 Ways To Ask For A Discount (And Actually Get It!)

11 Ways To Ask For A Discount (And Actually Get It!)

Asking for a discount doesn't have to be awkward or rude. Let's run though some practical ways to politely ask for discounts. The post 11 Ways To Ask…

Friday Flight: Trump 2.0, Ghost Jobs, & Insufficient Savings – Episode 936

Friday Flight: Trump 2.0, Ghost Jobs, & Insufficient Savings – Episode 936

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…

The Art of the Sabbatical w/ Cady North – Episode 935

The Art of the Sabbatical w/ Cady North – Episode 935

When most folks hear the word “sabbatical”, their mind probably goes to a professor with a tweed jacket, who has earned tenure at a prestigious unive…

Ask HTM: Supercharging Retirement as a Freelancer, HSA for Medical vs Retirement, & “Investing” in Your Primary Residence – Episode 934

Ask HTM: Supercharging Retirement as a Freelancer, HSA for Medical vs Retirement, & “Investing” in …

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a ques…

Friday Flight: Awful AI Advice, Booming BNPL, & Frittering on Fitness – Episode 933

Friday Flight: Awful AI Advice, Booming BNPL, & Frittering on Fitness – Episode 933

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…

CRUSH Your Money Goals w/ Bernadette Joy – Episode 932

CRUSH Your Money Goals w/ Bernadette Joy – Episode 932

SMART goals are out, CRUSH money goals are in! We’re joined today by expert money coach Bernadette Joy, who we met for the first time last year at th…

Unwanted Gifts, No Spend Tips & 2025 Resolutions

Unwanted Gifts, No Spend Tips & 2025 Resolutions

Good morning, HTM Family! Feeling a little overwhelmed this week? Me too 🙋‍♂️ Here are some quick reminders: And lastly, Keep grinding. Stay positive…

Ask HTM: Sahm Rule Recession Indicator, New App Gives Kids IRAs, & Paying for Big One-Time Expenses – Episode 931

Ask HTM: Sahm Rule Recession Indicator, New App Gives Kids IRAs, & Paying for Big One-Time Expenses…

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a ques…

Friday Flight: Credit Score Supremacy, Avoiding Alts, & Points in Purgatory – Episode 930

Friday Flight: Credit Score Supremacy, Avoiding Alts, & Points in Purgatory – Episode 930

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…

Fulfillment Over FIRE w/ Dr. Jordan Grumet – Episode 929

Fulfillment Over FIRE w/ Dr. Jordan Grumet – Episode 929

What does it mean to pursue joy and purpose in your life? Is it some sort of never-ending scavenger hunt, where we’re hoping to find something that i…

Sinking Funds, Market Momentum, & Your Pile of Good Things 🤗

Sinking Funds, Market Momentum, & Your Pile of Good Things 🤗

Good morning, HTM family! A friend sent me this quote a few years ago, along with this great tip… “What if, instead of thinking about solving y…

Ask HTM: When to Ditch an Old Car, Dropping Escrow, & Investing via an ESOP – Episode 928

Ask HTM: When to Ditch an Old Car, Dropping Escrow, & Investing via an ESOP – Episode 928

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a ques…

Friday Flight – AI Investing Advice, Binge Shopping, & Hating on Honey – Episode 927

Friday Flight – AI Investing Advice, Binge Shopping, & Hating on Honey – Episode 927

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…

Budgeting Like A Beast w/ Jesse Mecham – Episode 926 (Bestie)

Budgeting Like A Beast w/ Jesse Mecham – Episode 926 (Bestie)

We’re going all-in today on budgeting with our special guest Jesse Mecham! There are a number of folks listening who might recognize his name, but I’…

Amazon Addicts, Mindset Shifting, & Your 2025 Blueprint 📝

Amazon Addicts, Mindset Shifting, & Your 2025 Blueprint 📝

Good morning, HTM Family! For all of you without a new years resolution, I invite you to join me in a simple goal for 2025: Replacing “have to&…

Financial Festivus 2024: Celebrating Listener Money Wins – Episode 925

Financial Festivus 2024: Celebrating Listener Money Wins – Episode 925

For a year that was dominated by headlines of destructive hurricanes, cyberattacks, and political uncertainty, we think it’s more important than ever…