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Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche Approach To Paying Down Debt #085

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche Approach To Paying Down Debt #085

What is the best way to pay down debt? Americans are in tremendous amounts of debt (think over 400 billion on just credit cards alone)! Not only is t…

Ask HTM - Annuities vs. Life Insurance, Improving Credit Scores, and Robo Advisors #084

Ask HTM - Annuities vs. Life Insurance, Improving Credit Scores, and Robo Advisors #084

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - What’s the difference between annuities and life insurance? 2 - Ways to improve my credit sc…

The Beauty of the Roth IRA #083

The Beauty of the Roth IRA #083

We think it’s a great decision for almost everyone to invest in a Roth IRA. Second only to an employer matched 401k, a Roth IRA is very often the bes…

Overcoming Poverty, Achieving Financial Independence, and Intentional Living with Jillian Johnsrud #082
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Overcoming Poverty, Achieving Financial Independence, and Intentional Living with Jillian Johnsrud …

It’s time to dispel the myth that you need to have a huge salary, or that you need to work and save for decades, in order to eventually retire. This …

Saving Big on Car and Home Insurance #081

Saving Big on Car and Home Insurance #081

For most people car and home insurance policies are expected, necessary costs of owning those things. Because we automatically set up these policies,…

Ask HTM - Saving For Real Estate, Legit Car Wrapping, And Investing With Student Loans #080

Ask HTM - Saving For Real Estate, Legit Car Wrapping, And Investing With Student Loans #080

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - Where should I keep money that I’m saving for a down payment for real estate? 2 - Should I b…

What Every Renter Needs To Know #079

What Every Renter Needs To Know #079

There are a host of reasons why renting a place instead of buying might be a great idea for you (we even dedicated an entire episode to the topic!). …

Money, Van Life, and Alternative Living with Life Opted Out #078

Money, Van Life, and Alternative Living with Life Opted Out #078

What kind of life do you really want to lead? Does consumption and stuff dictate your life more than you’d like? It is so important to examine your o…

The Truth About Debt Consolidation #077

The Truth About Debt Consolidation #077

US households owe a total of $420 billion in credit card debt so it’s no surprise that everyone is looking for an easy solution. Debt consolidation (…

Making Working More Optional with $Pro Tanja Hester #076

Making Working More Optional with $Pro Tanja Hester #076

Do you feel comfortable with the expectations of your job and the number of hours you work? Or do you sense impending burnout with the constant deman…

How Much Do Kids Really Cost? #075

How Much Do Kids Really Cost? #075

Even though the federal government published a report that determined the average cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 is $233,000- that does…

Front Loading the Sacrifice with $Pro Doc G #074

Front Loading the Sacrifice with $Pro Doc G #074

It's always encouraging to be reminded that the hard work you're putting in and the sacrifices you're making now can mean a much smoother ride in the…

Escape Living Paycheck To Paycheck #073

Escape Living Paycheck To Paycheck #073

Nearly 80% of Americans wouldn’t be able to pay their bills if they missed a paycheck. When you’re used to living paycheck to paycheck, the idea of s…

Stop Buying New Stuff with $Pro Katy Wolk-Stanley #072

Stop Buying New Stuff with $Pro Katy Wolk-Stanley #072

Rampant consumerism and consumption is becoming the norm, and this is partly due to the fact that it is so easy to make purchases online. $Pro Katy W…

Getting Great Customer Service #071

Getting Great Customer Service #071

Working hard for money isn't a foreign concept, but working hard to receive good customer service often is- we so rarely advocate for ourselves! The …

Cutting College Costs with $Pro Cody Berman #070

Cutting College Costs with $Pro Cody Berman #070

The cost of college is higher than ever. On average, students today are paying 213% more to go to college than their parents paid 30 years ago (and t…

But Isn't Stock Investing Risky? #069

But Isn't Stock Investing Risky? #069

People don’t invest in the stock market because of a perceived ‘risk’- their minds immediately jump back to the Great Recession or even the Great Dep…

Private Student Loan Benefits and Pitfalls with $Pro Meagan Landress #068

Private Student Loan Benefits and Pitfalls with $Pro Meagan Landress #068

Do you have federal student loans? Are you wondering if you have any refinancing options? There is a lot to consider in a refinance beyond the advert…

Actually Buying a Home #067

Actually Buying a Home #067

The difference between scoring a home vs. missing out can be incredibly small- and a lot of it comes down to your offer. There are lots of little thi…

Paying Off Your Student Loans with $Pro Meagan Landress #066

Paying Off Your Student Loans with $Pro Meagan Landress #066

Over 45 million Americans are saddled with over 1.5 trillion in student loan debt- this is a nationwide epidemic! With such a massive burden, how do …