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Are HSAs the Best Retirement Account? #105

Are HSAs the Best Retirement Account? #105

Health Savings Accounts aren’t just for paying your medical bills- when used properly, they are pure retirement gold! If you have a qualifying health…

Ask HTM - Cutting Costs by Replacing Light Bulbs, Negotiating a Lower Credit Card APR, and Peer to Peer Lending #104

Ask HTM - Cutting Costs by Replacing Light Bulbs, Negotiating a Lower Credit Card APR, and Peer to …

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - Should I keep my car payment around in order to boost my credit score? 2 - When does it make…

Before You Click 'Buy' On Your Next Online Purchase #103

Before You Click 'Buy' On Your Next Online Purchase #103

Whether you’re planning to score a deal on Amazon Prime day or not, chances are you do a good bit of purchasing online. Obviously we love getting a g…

Avoiding Money Fights, with Andy Hill #102

Avoiding Money Fights, with Andy Hill #102

Getting your significant other on-board when it comes to personal finance goals may be no small task- which is just one of the reasons we’re excited …

Celebrating Diverse Views of Financial Independence #101

Celebrating Diverse Views of Financial Independence #101

Many of us have our own personalized, specific goals when it comes to our money, so it’s no surprise that we also have many different views of what f…

Ask HTM - Paying Off a Debt in Collections, Investing via Fundrise, and Buying a New Electric Truck #100

Ask HTM - Paying Off a Debt in Collections, Investing via Fundrise, and Buying a New Electric Truck…

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - What does it mean to put index funds in my Roth IRA? 2 - Should I invest in Fundrise and REI…

The Benefits of Knowing Your Hourly Rate #099

The Benefits of Knowing Your Hourly Rate #099

Understanding what our time is worth allows us to make more informed decisions regarding our time and money. Your hourly rate informs your decision t…

A Game Changing Approach to Financial Education with Dan LaSalle #098

A Game Changing Approach to Financial Education with Dan LaSalle #098

So many of us grew up without any sort of formal or informal education about personal finance. Few states offer a personal finance course in their pu…

Socially Responsible Investing #097

Socially Responsible Investing #097

More and more investors want their money to be going to companies who are doing good in the world, or at least to companies who are being responsible…

Ask HTM - Couples Combining Their Money, Chasing High Interest Rates, and Changing Tax Withholdings to Pay Debt #096

Ask HTM - Couples Combining Their Money, Chasing High Interest Rates, and Changing Tax Withholdings…

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - Should I get umbrella insurance or put each investment property in it’s own LLC? 2 - Should …

Rules for Mindful Spending #095

Rules for Mindful Spending #095

Here on How to Money, we often debate the merits of a purchase, not because we hate spending money and try to avoid doing so at all costs, but becaus…

How Your Behavior Impacts Your Finances with Dr. Daniel Crosby #094

How Your Behavior Impacts Your Finances with Dr. Daniel Crosby #094

There is so much more to handling your finances and investing well, than just knowing the correct information. Oftentimes we’re blind to the factors …

Why Warehouse Clubs Might Be Awesome #093

Why Warehouse Clubs Might Be Awesome #093

Anyone who has heard of the different warehouse clubs like Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s has also heard that they’re a great place to save you money. …

Ask HTM - Moving Forward with a Credit Freeze, Variable or Fixed Rate Mortgages, Car Insurance Woes #092

Ask HTM - Moving Forward with a Credit Freeze, Variable or Fixed Rate Mortgages, Car Insurance Woes…

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - Having just started my career, how much should I have in my emergency fund? 2 - Should I sti…

Fees Will Kill Your Retirement Savings #091

Fees Will Kill Your Retirement Savings #091

How much are you paying to invest in your 401k or IRA? You might see fees as an unavoidable cost of investing, but even a 1% fee could easily cost yo…

Valuing Time with Laura Vanderkam #090

Valuing Time with Laura Vanderkam #090

Pretty much everyone we know would love to have more hours in their day- more time to spend with friends and family, more time to read or exercise (o…

The Best Cars for Frugal Folks #089

The Best Cars for Frugal Folks #089

How much are you spending on your car? Aside from housing, Americans spend more money on cars and transportation costs than any other category, accou…

Ask HTM - Side Hustle Apps, Multiple Roth IRAs, and Collecting Rent #088

Ask HTM - Side Hustle Apps, Multiple Roth IRAs, and Collecting Rent #088

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - Is it possible to create a side hustle using the different grocery or exercise apps that pro…

Slashing Your Monthly Utility Bills #087

Slashing Your Monthly Utility Bills #087

Every month we waste a lot of money on utility bills that could be back in our pockets if we would only be more intentional about making our homes mo…

Elevating the Everyday and Paying Off 200k with Kiersten and Julien Saunders #086

Elevating the Everyday and Paying Off 200k with Kiersten and Julien Saunders #086

Is it possible to pay down $200,000 of debt while living in a big city, and still find enjoyment in everyday life? Yes! In this episode we’re lucky e…