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Waking Up Early and Intentional Living with 5am Joel #154

Waking Up Early and Intentional Living with 5am Joel #154

It’s probably going to be hard, but waking up earlier this year can help you to get your personal finances in order! We’re excited to talk with our f…

A New Year with More Margin #153

A New Year with More Margin #153

When 80% of folks report that they’re living paycheck to paycheck, it’s clear that this lack of margin in our lives is a major contributing factor to…

Before Renting Out a Spare Bedroom, Transitioning a Side Hustle to a Small Business, and Why Most 403(b) Accounts Suck #152

Before Renting Out a Spare Bedroom, Transitioning a Side Hustle to a Small Business, and Why Most 4…

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! 1 - Should I consider renting out a furnished spare room, and do I go about to vet possible …

Money, Your Brain, and Buying Happiness (Bestie) #151

Money, Your Brain, and Buying Happiness (Bestie) #151

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! In the midst of all the festivities, now is a good time to ask ourselves: “Buying new stuff makes us happy, right…

Don't Mess Up Your Taxes, with Keith Schroeder #150

Don't Mess Up Your Taxes, with Keith Schroeder #150

Our guest today is Keith Schroeder who began working in the backwoods of Wisconsin on a family farm fixing silo unloaders- not the kind of job most o…

Cash, Debit, or Credit? #149

Cash, Debit, or Credit? #149

How we pay for things has a LOT of implications. Chances are whether you use “cash, debit, or credit” is more a result of habit than a thoughtful app…

Ask HTM - Paying Off Student Loans with a Cash Out Refi, Section 8 Landlording, and Lump Sum Investing #148

Ask HTM - Paying Off Student Loans with a Cash Out Refi, Section 8 Landlording, and Lump Sum Invest…

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! 1 - Should we go with a cash out mortgage refinance in order to pay off student loans? 2 - C…

Fees are the Worst, and How to Avoid Them #147

Fees are the Worst, and How to Avoid Them #147

Fees are a major pain and they’ve worked their way into so many different industries! We recently talked about travel lodging and discussed the annoy…

Staying Focused in an Age of Distraction with Curt Steinhorst #146

Staying Focused in an Age of Distraction with Curt Steinhorst #146

On average, we lose 3 hours of productivity every single day due to distractions! There are countless ways that we’re distracted in our lives today, …

The Role of Technology as Small Businesses Innovate #145

The Role of Technology as Small Businesses Innovate #145

When 99% of American companies are small businesses, it’s no exaggeration to say that these businesses are the backbone of our country. These startup…

Ask HTM - Where a Minor Should Save and Invest, Security Concerns with Budgeting Apps, and Financing a Car to Boost Credit Score #144

Ask HTM - Where a Minor Should Save and Invest, Security Concerns with Budgeting Apps, and Financin…

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! 1 - Should I close a credit card that has a $40 annual fee? 2 - As a minor with my first job…

Taking Advantage of Free Stuff (Bestie) #143

Taking Advantage of Free Stuff (Bestie) #143

Before you’re tempted to rush out and pounce on those Black Friday deals: How amazing is it that we live in a world where there are so many ‘free’ th…

Becoming a Digital Nomad and Salary Transparency with Kristin Wong #142

Becoming a Digital Nomad and Salary Transparency with Kristin Wong #142

Kristin Wong is passionate about helping people understand money in an accessible way. She started Lifehacker’s personal finance blog called Two Cent…

When Debt Makes Sense #141

When Debt Makes Sense #141

There are times in our lives as consumers, that we’re faced with a decision: even though I can’t afford it, do I buy this thing that I really want? “…

Ask HTM - Investing in Gold, Paying Extra Towards a Mortgage, and Opening a Flexible Account for Kids #140

Ask HTM - Investing in Gold, Paying Extra Towards a Mortgage, and Opening a Flexible Account for Ki…

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! 1 - Should I make additional principal payments on my mortgage? 2 - I want to open a flexibl…

Is College Worth It? #139

Is College Worth It? #139

The price of college has gotten so incredibly expensive that we’re wondering if college is even worth it anymore. With the current total outstanding …

Getting Rich Slowly & Combating Money Anxiety with J.D. Roth #138

Getting Rich Slowly & Combating Money Anxiety with J.D. Roth #138

Our guest on this episode is personal finance writer J.D. Roth who started his blog, Get Rich Slowly in the early days of the internet- back in 2006!…

Hosting an Airbnb to Create Real Income #137

Hosting an Airbnb to Create Real Income #137

Most folks we know are big fans of Airbnb- they’ve either had a great experience while traveling or they’re considering it for their next trip. There…

Ask HTM - Going on Vacation While Still in Student Loan Debt, Paying for a Home Renovation, and Credit Card Auto Rental Insurance #136

Ask HTM - Going on Vacation While Still in Student Loan Debt, Paying for a Home Renovation, and Cre…

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - How do I justify going on vacation while I still have student loans? 2 - Should I pay for an…

Amassing Peace Out Money Creates Freedom (Bestie) #135
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Amassing Peace Out Money Creates Freedom (Bestie) #135

Imagine that you have a well paying job but otherwise it sucks and you wish you could leave. And now imagine that an amazing opportunity comes along …