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How to Choose Between Competing Financial Priorities (Determining the Winner)
There are other things that play into what you do with your money besides math. And that’s where personal finance starts to get personal - and compli…
"I'm Buying a House in 3 Years - Should I Stop Investing?"
"If I have a house down payment money in the market currently and I’m looking to buy a house in 3 or so years, should I pull it out now? Or just st…
Should You Upgrade Your House Before You Sell?
"So I’m saving for a new house, should we do any upgrades to our current house to get more out of the sale or sell as is? It’s currently paid off a…
How to Election-Proof your Finances
Does the upcoming election have an impact on you financial life? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump star…
Will I Ever Feel Ok Spending Money for Fun?
"What are the goals after Step 9? Also, at what step can you consider fun money?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&…
Are Financial Advisors Worth It? (The Truth Finally Exposed!)
Personal finance is personal, and so are financial advisors. We walk you through everything you need to know about financial advisors: their cost, th…
Is Retiring Early Really Worth It?
"I'm 42 and want to retire early at 45. I’ve stress-tested my plan and everything looks okay, but I’m having a hard time mentally stepping away from …
Should I Stop Investing to Save for a House?
"How long is it acceptable to drop my retirement contributions to save up for a home? Is 2 years too long while only investing 5% to receive match?…
4 Signs You’re Saving Too Much for Retirement
We're all for aggressive retirement savings. However, it’s important to acknowledge that there’s a point where the financial mutant starts to move to…
How to Build an Emergency Fund the Right Way
"I'm on Step 4 of the FOO and it’s feeling like this may take many many months, if not a year to just save 3 months of an emergency reserve. Is this …
I Drained My Emergency Fund - What Do I Do Now?
"I have had to tap into my Emergency fund. I still have roughly 1.5 month of expenses still in savings. So my question is do I pause my investing to …
5 Financial Decisions That Changed Our Lives (And Can Change Yours, Too!)
Today we're talking about five of the most impactful financial decisions we made that changed our lives tremendously. These are all things that you c…
Is It Ever Okay to Break the 20/3/8 Car Buying Rule?
"I’m self-employed and the vehicle I drive is 100% work-related. I’m not trying to buy anything new, but I will need a car that’s somewhat expensive.…
Are You Ready to Retire Early?
"We're planning to retire early, starting in about 10 years. We want to pay off our home before early retirement. Would it be smarter to pour all our…
Everything You Know About the Rich Is WRONG!
Would it surprise you to know that a lot of what you've been told about the rich is likely wrong? In today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into t…
I’m ONLY Getting My 401(k) Match - Is That Enough?
We get asked all the time about how much you should invest in your 401(k). Is just getting your employer match enough, or do you need to save more? …
Is Home Ownership Really a Good Investment?
"Is home ownership really a 'good' investment? What does building equity even mean? Is renting forever really a bad thing in this economy?" We'l…
Secret Investing Strategies of the 1% (That Even YOU Can Do)
Wealthy Americans have tools to build wealth that everyone isn't aware of, and they may not be what you think. In this episode, we expose the top wea…
Is the Economy DOOMED? (And What to Do About It)
"I keep hearing that they economy is going to crash, that I'll never own a home, and that retirement is impossible... It's hard to stay positive with…