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471: The Secret to Saving More, Spending Less, and a Perfect Credit Score

471: The Secret to Saving More, Spending Less, and a Perfect Credit Score

Building wealth, saving money, getting rich—it’s much more straightforward than most people think. You don’t need to be a financial expert or million…

Save Big Money on Holiday Gifts (SB1438)

Save Big Money on Holiday Gifts (SB1438)

With prices up (inflation) and wages stagnant, this is a GREAT year to look to save big on holiday gifts (and also to save big on those things you ne…

MtoM #145: Family Doc Gets Back to Broke and Finance 101: Wills

MtoM #145: Family Doc Gets Back to Broke and Finance 101: Wills

This family medicine doc is back to broke only 2 years out of training. When he came out of training his net worth was nearly negative $300,000! He h…

464 | Budgeting Masterclass | Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche

464 | Budgeting Masterclass | Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche

In this episode: the make whole mindset, budgeting, grace and space, automation, and splitting it before you get it. This week we are re-joined by Ti…

What Account Should I Use to Save?

What Account Should I Use to Save?

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel answer a question about whether to use a SEP IRA or a solo 401K when saving for retirement.

1127 - Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest?

1127 - Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest?

When you have a limited amount of money coming in each paycheck, it can be very easy to have conflicting financial goals, such as: Achieving financi…

11.14.23  Natural Gas & Winter Heating Bills  /  Auto Insurance Claim Rip-Offs

11.14.23 Natural Gas & Winter Heating Bills / Auto Insurance Claim Rip-Offs

It’s getting cold out in many parts of the country. Clark has some good news on the home heating front. Also today - many insurance companies are pur…

130. “I don’t trust him with spending. Do we have a future?”

130. “I don’t trust him with spending. Do we have a future?”

Alisa is 38 and Jesse is 42; they live in Portland with no kids and have been married for 10 years. Alisa has a growing sense of urgency related to t…

Ask HTM - Vital Insurance That’s Not On Your Radar, Budgeting w/ A Variable Income, & Taxes Owed When You Sell Your House #748

Ask HTM - Vital Insurance That’s Not On Your Radar, Budgeting w/ A Variable Income, & Taxes Owed Wh…

We’re kicking off the week by answering your listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love f…

472. Beyond Budgets: Navigating the Sunset of Mint with Val Agostino

472. Beyond Budgets: Navigating the Sunset of Mint with Val Agostino

Join us for this conversation with finance expert Val Agostino as we unravel the recent news of Intuit sunsetting the beloved budgeting app, Mint. To…

Discover the Path to Financial Independence with Stacey Stegenga’s Budgeting Tips

Discover the Path to Financial Independence with Stacey Stegenga’s Budgeting Tips

If you're feeling overwhelmed by mounting debt and constantly living paycheck to paycheck, then you are not alone! Despite working hard and earning a…

467: Switching Jobs, Becoming a Landlord, and Investing vs. Paying Off Debt

467: Switching Jobs, Becoming a Landlord, and Investing vs. Paying Off Debt

Switching jobs is a HUGE career decision that impacts not only your finances but also your schedule, quality of life, and more. When is changing jobs…

"Do I Have to Pay My Car Off in 3 Years?"

"Do I Have to Pay My Car Off in 3 Years?"

We talk a lot about the 20/3/8 rule for car-buying, but are there situations where paying a vehicle off in more than 3 years makes sense? We'll walk…

High-Yield Savings Accounts–Pros, Cons, and Tips for Choosing One

High-Yield Savings Accounts–Pros, Cons, and Tips for Choosing One

Laura reviews what you should know about using a high-yield savings account (HYSA), including tips for choosing the best one and how to get the most …

11.07.23   Couples’ Retirement Savings  /  Teen Driver Safety Measures

11.07.23 Couples’ Retirement Savings / Teen Driver Safety Measures

Are you unintentionally giving yourself a pay cut? 25% of American couples are. How couples can make sure they are balancing retirement savings. Also…

129. “We spend 154% of what we make, but I refuse to get a salary job” (Part 2)

129. “We spend 154% of what we make, but I refuse to get a salary job” (Part 2)

Following up with Trin and Lucas, both 35, we chip away at an unmanageable fixed-costs percentage and broach Lucas’s unwillingness to seek salaried e…

6 Reasons to Save as Much as You Can in Your Retirement Accounts Even If You Want to Retire Early  - Money Q&A

6 Reasons to Save as Much as You Can in Your Retirement Accounts Even If You Want to Retire Early …

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we are going to talk about the Money Q&A, why you should invest in retirement accounts, even if …

11.06.23  Grocery Prices Now & How To SAVE MORE  /  Beware “Free” Food Delivery

11.06.23 Grocery Prices Now & How To SAVE MORE / Beware “Free” Food Delivery

Feasting season is upon us. New data on food prices brings good news for smart shoppers. Clark has some great advice on saving more at the grocery st…

Ask HTM - Are FSAs Worth The Hassle, Making Too Much for a Roth, & Mentally Shifting from Saver to Spender #745

Ask HTM - Are FSAs Worth The Hassle, Making Too Much for a Roth, & Mentally Shifting from Saver to …

We’re kicking off the week by answering your listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love f…

Saving Distressed Neighborhoods Through Responsible Real Estate Investing

Saving Distressed Neighborhoods Through Responsible Real Estate Investing

In today's special rewind episode, we feature an episode from our sister show, The Stacking Deeds Show. Are you a novice investor interested in real …