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Why You Need a Bare Bones Budget
A bare bones budget is a spending plan which only includes the bare necessities you need to get by should a financial disaster strike. The post Why Y…
Friday Flight: Trump 2.0, Ghost Jobs, & Insufficient Savings – Episode 936
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…
Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher Education Explained
Proposed higher ed reforms could limit loan options and impact college affordability. Here’s what to expect. The post Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher …
Money Market vs Savings Account (Which Is Best For You & Why)
Choosing between a money market account and a savings account depends on your financial goals and preferences. This guide compares the two, helping y…
Retired Man Tries to Spend More Money, Mostly Fails
A couple of years ago, Mr. Money Mustache lost some credibility among the faithful when he wrote this blog post about actually trying to spend a bit …
Will The SAVE Plan Survive Legal Challenges?
Will the SAVE plan’s loan forgiveness survive these court battles? Our expert take on what you should know. The post Will The SAVE Plan Survive Legal…
How I Spent My $36K Home Renovation Budget for the Highest Rents
Home renovations can substantially increase your equity and cash flow on a rental property, but when doing one, there are two key things you need to …
Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest in Real Estate? (Follow This Rule) | AMA (Ask Meyer Anything)
Can’t figure out how to buy multiple rental properties a year with your current income? Wondering whether you should get rid of your student loans be…
Capital One Accused of Deceptive Savings Practices By CFPB
The CFPB is suing Capital One for misleading consumers about savings accounts, resulting in over $2 billion in lost interest payments. The post Capit…
Unwanted Gifts, No Spend Tips & 2025 Resolutions
Good morning, HTM Family! Feeling a little overwhelmed this week? Me too 🙋♂️ Here are some quick reminders: And lastly, Keep grinding. Stay positive…
Ask HTM: Sahm Rule Recession Indicator, New App Gives Kids IRAs, & Paying for Big One-Time Expenses…
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…
Renovations 101: Estimating Costs, Working with Contractors, & Managing Rehabs
Fixing up a distressed property might be the BEST way to add value, whether you’re looking to flip houses, BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat…
Paying Off Rentals vs. Buying More and Low-Money-Down Loans (Rookie Reply)
What’s the “right” way to build your real estate portfolio? Once you’ve taken down your first rental property, should you focus on paying it off? Or …
Budgeting Like A Beast w/ Jesse Mecham – Episode 926 (Bestie)
We’re going all-in today on budgeting with our special guest Jesse Mecham! There are a number of folks listening who might recognize his name, but I’…
How This Short-Term Rental Tool Has Saved 4.7 Million Hours of Time
Let’s start with a number: $4.6 billion. That’s how much money short-term rental hosts earned using Hospitable in 2024. That’s not just a number; tha…
Maximize Tax Savings with Cost Segregation Studies
Maximize Tax Savings with Cost Segregation Studies From Military To Millionaire As a real estate investor or property owner, finding ways to maximize…
The Hidden Costs of Sharing Your Personal Information — And How to Avoid Them
Have you ever stopped to think about what happens when you share your personal information online? In today’s world, it’s easy to hand ov…
Year-End Tax Tips for Landlords: Maximize Savings and Prep For Tax Season
As 2024 winds down, landlords have a golden opportunity to optimize their tax situation before ringing in the new year. Thoughtful planning right now…
Broke at 50? How to Retire On-Time (Or Early!)
Are you worried you won’t be able to retire at sixty-five? Feeling financially limited in your fifties and need a retirement plan so you can finally …
2025’s Best Money Hacks to Save $1,000+/Month (and Retire Earlier!)
Do you want to know how to save $1,000 a month (or more!) with simple spending and saving tweaks? Today, we’re giving you the BEST money hacks for 20…