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Start Talking About Money #047

Start Talking About Money #047

Money oftentimes feels like a topic that is off-limits when it comes to discussions you have with your friends. Is it because it’s too personal? Mayb…

Money, Your Brain, and Buying Happiness #046

Money, Your Brain, and Buying Happiness #046

Buying new stuff makes us happy, right? Yeah for a minute, but you may have noticed how quickly you get used to all that new stuff! Hedonic adaptatio…

Avoiding the Holiday Shopping Hangover #045

Avoiding the Holiday Shopping Hangover #045

Shopping and overspending dominates the holiday season, and we want to make sure you’re not rolling into the new year with that holiday shopping hang…

Introducing How to Money

Introducing How to Money

A personal finance show that doesn't suck! Learn more about your ad-choices at link omnystudio.com/listener for p…

The Easiest Ways to Screen Tenants #044

The Easiest Ways to Screen Tenants #044

You’ve gone through all the hard work of saving your money for a down payment, you’ve spent countless hours searching for the right investment proper…

Are You Frugal or are You Cheap? #043

Are You Frugal or are You Cheap? #043

Nobody ever wants to be called cheap- it’s an insult and brings all sorts of negative connotations with it. However, being frugal is a badge of honor…

Aren’t Wills for Old People? #042

Aren’t Wills for Old People? #042

Over half of Americans don’t have a will- and this is a huge problem. You might think you don’t really need a will, but if you have any assets, a spo…

All About That Peace Out Money

All About That Peace Out Money

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 …

Jumping on a Low Cost Cell Phone Plan #040

Jumping on a Low Cost Cell Phone Plan #040

Most folks are paying more than twice as much as they need to for cell phone service! The biggest reason for that is because they haven't shopped aro…

How to Save on a Phone Upgrade #039

How to Save on a Phone Upgrade #039

The newest iPhones that were just released are anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500 - that is a ton of money!!! With all the different functions and duties…

You Need to Freeze Your Credit! #038

You Need to Freeze Your Credit! #038

After the Equifax data breach where 148 million people’s personal information was compromised, it's especially easy to see how vulnerable we are as c…

Timing the Stock Market #037

Timing the Stock Market #037

You feel rich! The stock market is up and you might be wondering if now is the time to sell. Even if you don’t keep up with any financial news, you’v…

Lesser Known Credit Card Benefits #036

Lesser Known Credit Card Benefits #036

Let's talk about lesser known credit card benefits! Did you know that with a credit card you might already use, you have access to $600 worth of cell…

Creating a Dope Side Hustle #035

Creating a Dope Side Hustle #035

Who doesn’t want to earn more money?! In a time where we’ve seen wage growth stagnation, workers want to make more or in some cases, they can’t seem …

Cutting Your Grocery Bill Like Crazy #034

Cutting Your Grocery Bill Like Crazy #034

Americans spend WAY too much on groceries! After housing and transportation, we spend more money on food than anything else- close to 15% of our expe…

Is Financial Independence a Good Goal? #033

Is Financial Independence a Good Goal? #033

Financial independence - what does that even mean and should you be pursuing it?! Chances are you've heard us mention it before on the show, but we f…

Listener Question: Life Insurance #032

Listener Question: Life Insurance #032

Nobody ever talks about life insurance, so naturally, we’re doing an episode on it! While likely the least sexy aspect of personal finance, it’s incr…

You Gotta Invest in what You Know #031

You Gotta Invest in what You Know #031

We talk a lot about real estate investing on the show. However, if that’s not your thing then don’t worry about real estate- it is not necessary to b…

Your House is an Awful Investment #030

Your House is an Awful Investment #030

“Don’t rent, you’re just throwing away money. Buy a house instead, it’s a great investment!” - says almost everyone who purchases a home. It’s often …

The Scoop on Micro Investing Apps #029

The Scoop on Micro Investing Apps #029

Micro investing apps- you know they exist but now its time to learn what they're all about and whether or not you should be doing it. These apps are …