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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
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
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…
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Keep Costs Down?
If real estate investors and developers were worried about the cost of lumber in the wake of Trump’s tariffs, the president has now presented h…
Ask Matt & Joel: I’m saving up for a new car. Where should I keep the money?
This question was posted in our HTM Facebook group, from Alex… “I want to start saving for a car purchase I will make in the next 3 – 4 years. …
How This Magician Used Acquisition to Turn an Expense into an Asset
Alex leveraged lessons from the Contrarian Community to go from spending big on merch to owning a merch business — here’s how. The post How This Magi…
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In March 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 …
How To Save $200 a Year On Things You’re Already Buying Online
Shopping online has become a regular part of life for most of us. Whether it’s groceries, travel, electronics, or everyday essentials, we’…
Ask HTM: Cashback vs Travel Points, Letting a Brokerage Cook, and the Right Way to buy a First Home…
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…
Frugal vs Cheap (One Builds Wealth, One Keeps You Broke)
Being frugal means spending wisely to get the best value, while being cheap often means cutting costs at the expense of quality or long-term benefits…
The 15 Best Airbnb Markets for Every Investor’s Budget in 2025
Investing in short-term rentals (STRs) can be a gold mine—or a costly lesson in what not to do. The key? Picking the right market that fits your budg…
Student Loan Borrowers Cut Off From Income-Driven Repayment
The Department of Education has halted processing of income-driven repayment plans, leaving millions without affordable options. Here’s what borrower…
Scott and Virginia Trench Talk Goal Setting, Spending, Prenups, and Future Plans
How has Scott achieved so much financial success already in his early 30s? He’s got a secret weapon nobody else has: Virginia Trench! That’s right, t…
Friday Flight: Brainless Borrowing, DOGE Dividends, & Abroad on a Budget – Episode 951
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…
MyBudgetCoach Review
MyBudgetCoach is a budgeting app that goes a step further by offering providing you with a personalized budget coach who can help you stick to t…
CIT Bank: Up To $300 Bonus For New Savings Accounts
CIT Bank is offering a fantastic bonus offer of up to $300 for new savings account with just a $25,000 minimum deposit. The post CIT Bank: Up To $300…
High-ROI “Value-Add” Renovations for Any Budget ($5K – $50K+)
Which rental renovations give you the biggest bang for your buck, turning a few thousand dollars of materials and labor into hundreds of more dollars…
Stress-Free Saving, Dividend Inflation, & Two Magic Words 🙏
Happy Tuesday, happy people! A couple of reminders to kick off this awesome day… OK, let’s get on and talk about the money stuff! 👇👇👇 TO DO Try this …
Fired Without an Emergency Fund!
What are you supposed to do if you're laid off or fired and you don't have an emergency fund in place? Here are seven steps you can take. The post Fi…
Report: How Much You Need To Save in Each State To Retire Comfortably
Americans are rightly concerned about the future and their ability to live comfortably in retirement. With so many things getting more expensive — in…