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Must-Ask Questions About College Costs: Protecting Your Investment
College costs are some of the largest expenses families ever face, and tuition insurance can help protect that investment. The post Must-Ask Question…
When Do You Have To Pay For College Costs And Tuition Bills?
Most colleges bill tuition in July or August, find out what’s included and when to pay. The post When Do You Have To Pay For College Costs And Tuitio…
529 Day Offers Bonuses To Start Saving For College
Key PointsMay 29 is recognized nationally as “529 Day,” with states and financial institutions offering bonuses, giveaways, and events to…
2025 WCI Survey Results: Here’s How Much You Make, How Much You Spend, and Your WCI Criticisms
We asked you to fill out the 2025 WCI survey, and so many of you did. Here's what you said, what you like, and what you want us to improve. The post …
Episode 210. “We make $170k—but spend like we make $450k”
Clara (29) and Devin (34) are married with three young kids, trying to build a future while juggling debt, stress, and wildly different approaches to…
SAVE Student Loan Plan Timeline Estimates: What To Expect
Student loan borrowers stuck in SAVE face three main paths, with payments likely resuming as early as late 2025, but more likely in mid 2026. The pos…
Why We Keep Spending Even When We Know We Shouldn’t
Spending money is an American pastime. With a national saving rate hovering around 5%, it's clear we collectively love to spend. And honestly, being …
What Is the Average Cost of College In 2025? (And How to Reduce Costs!)
Find out the average cost of college, and what that looked like in the past! How do you reduce today's college costs? Find out right here. The post W…
How Much Should I Save Every Month (according to your goals)
When it comes to savings, there are no set rules—it depends on your personal goals and financial situation. But the important thing is to just get st…
How An ARM Can Save And Make You More Money On A Home
About once a month, I get an email or comment from a reader criticizing adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) as a poor financial choice. Since I’ve been …
Tired of Renting? How to Save for Your First Property in ONE Year (or Less)
Many rookies assume they’re years away from buying rentals, but what if your first (or next) property is much closer (and easier) than you think? Tod…
SAVE Borrowers Get Wrong Forbearance Notices
SAVE plan borrowers are getting false alerts that their loan payments are restarting. Here’s what’s really going on. The post SAVE Borrowers Get Wron…
Money Gear 1: Saving a Basic Emergency Fund
Emergency preparedness. It’s something we’re taught from a young age. Between fire drills in school or pointing out emergency exits on flights, we le…
Emergency Funds: How Much Do You Really Need?
When it comes to emergency funds, there is so much conflicting advice. So how much do you really need for your rainy-day fund? The post Emergency Fun…
iLending Review: How To Refinance Your Car Loan and Save
Wondering if iLending is the right company to help you lower your car payment? This iLending Review will explain how it works, how much you could sav…
Episode 208. “We make $157K at 22, but we’re afraid to spend money”
Javier (22) and Marco (22) are young, ambitious, and financially disciplined—but the future they dream about together is being challenged by how they…
What Are Qualified Expenses For A 529 Plan (And What Doesn’t Count)?
Wondering what are qualified expenses for a 529 plan? Here's exactly what can and can't be covered by your 529 college savings plan. The post What Ar…
Ask HTM: Unnecessary Credit Cards, Creatively Funding Grad School, & Dropping Car Insurance To Save…
Let’s kick off 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 quest…
Top Online Banks Quietly Cut Savings Rates
Major banks are quietly cutting high-yield savings rates again. Compare the latest top rates and find out who still pays more. The post Top Online Ba…
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In May 2025
We break down the best high yield savings accounts for 2025 so that you can earn the highest interest on your money easily. The post Best High-Yield …