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Ask HTM: Budgeting for Housing Splurges, ChatGPT for Your Savings, & Churning Free Gym Trials – Episode 964

Ask HTM: Budgeting for Housing Splurges, ChatGPT for Your Savings, & Churning Free Gym Trials – Epi…

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a ques…

How To Use A Roth IRA To Save For College

How To Use A Roth IRA To Save For College

Did you know that you can use a Roth IRA to save for college, but there are pros and cons that you need to be aware of. The post How To Use A Roth IR…

What Happens If Your Brokerage Company Goes Out of Business?

What Happens If Your Brokerage Company Goes Out of Business?

If you’ve invested even $1 toward retirement, you most likely hold an account at a brokerage company. You may have accounts with multiple inves…

Best Health Savings Account (HSA) Providers In 2025

Best Health Savings Account (HSA) Providers In 2025

We compare the best health savings accounts (HSA) providers that offer free HSAs, investing options, and more. The post Best Health Savings Account (…

11 Lazy Money Hacks to Mindlessly Save More

11 Lazy Money Hacks to Mindlessly Save More

I don’t know about you, but something about late-Winter and early-Spring just makes me want to stay in bed and hibernate. Motivation from the new yea…

How to Save Up to 20% on New Construction Homes

How to Save Up to 20% on New Construction Homes

In real estate, timing is everything. Right now, builders across the country are sitting on excess inventory, offering some of the most attractive di…

The Only Good Reasons To Pay Off A Low-Interest-Rate Mortgage Early

The Only Good Reasons To Pay Off A Low-Interest-Rate Mortgage Early

Despite the wonderful peace of mind that comes with owning a home free and clear, deciding to pay off a low-interest rate mortgage early is not alway…

Safe Savings Rate — What Percentage of My Income Should I Save for Retirement?

Safe Savings Rate — What Percentage of My Income Should I Save for Retirement?

Are you hoping to retire one day? How much do you need to start saving? Here's what percent of your income you need to put away. The post Safe Saving…

Student Loan Bills Rise Due To IDR Processing Freeze

Student Loan Bills Rise Due To IDR Processing Freeze

Borrowers face unexpected student loan payment hikes as IDR recertification remains stalled. Some are pushed into forbearance as loan servicers strug…

How to Go Broke in Less Than A Year

How to Go Broke in Less Than A Year

So you want to learn how to go broke in a short period of time? We got your back! Here are the things you should to to wreck your finances. The post …

The 52-week Savings Challenge

The 52-week Savings Challenge

The 52-week savings challenge helps you save $1,378 in one year, without really even noticing a difference in your spending habits! The post The 52-w…

11 Easy Ways to Save an Extra $100 Per Month

11 Easy Ways to Save an Extra $100 Per Month

If you’re looking to save $100 per month, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Just make little cut backs on regular spending. The post 11 Eas…

How to Fix a Failing Budget

How to Fix a Failing Budget

If you tried and failed, congratulations. Most people don't even try! Now, here's how to fix that failing budget of yours. The post How to Fix a Fail…

Valley Bank Review: High Interest On Savings

Valley Bank Review: High Interest On Savings

Looking for high-interest on savings? Valley Bank offers one of the best rates through its partnership with Raisin. Learn more. The post Valley Bank…

Ownwell Review: How I Saved $706 on Property Taxes Last Year 🥳

Ownwell Review: How I Saved $706 on Property Taxes Last Year 🥳

Property taxes are really expensive in many states. I know this pain well, because my rental duplex is located in one of the most expensive counties …

How Grandparents Can Save For College

How Grandparents Can Save For College

Grandparents can save for college with a 529, UGMA, or Coverdell ESA. See which option is best for financial aid and estate planning. The post How Gr…

Doom Spending, Costly Clutter, & The 1-Minute Money Hack ⏱️

Doom Spending, Costly Clutter, & The 1-Minute Money Hack ⏱️

Happy Tuesday, happy people! In the beginning there’s:– discomfort– hard work– making sacrifices– setbacks But later on there…

I Hadn’t Shopped for Insurance in Decades — Could I Have Been Saving Thousands Every Year?

I Hadn’t Shopped for Insurance in Decades — Could I Have Been Saving Thousands Every Year?

I hadn't shopped around for insurance in decades, so I took some time and went through Farmers Insurance Choice to see if I could save money. The pos…

How To Save $10,000 in a Year

How To Save $10,000 in a Year

Do you want to learn how to save $10,000 in a year? Saving $10,000 in a year might sound hard, but it’s a goal you may be able to reach with so…

Friday Flight: Student Loan Shakeup, Doom Spending, and the Mounting Mini-Stagcession – Episode 954

Friday Flight: Student Loan Shakeup, Doom Spending, and the Mounting Mini-Stagcession – Episode 954

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…