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TSP Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt | Good Idea? #98

TSP Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt | Good Idea? #98

In this episode, Spencer and Jamie answer a listener question about taking out a TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) loan to pay of debt.  Show notes can be fo…

Ask HTM - Distinctive Robinhood IRA Match, SAVE Plan Costing More, & Hunting for a $5k Car #736

Ask HTM - Distinctive Robinhood IRA Match, SAVE Plan Costing More, & Hunting for a $5k Car #736

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…

Friday Flight - Atrocious Autopay, High Cost of WFH, & IRS Comes For Savers #735

Friday Flight - Atrocious Autopay, High Cost of WFH, & IRS Comes For Savers #735

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…

When Have Your Saving, Spending and Earning Habits Gone Too Far? (SB 1421)

When Have Your Saving, Spending and Earning Habits Gone Too Far? (SB 1421)

How much is too much of a good thing? How do we achieve the optimal balance between the two extremes of cheapskate and YOLO? Joining us for this extr…

458: Finance Friday: Pay Off Debt, Invest in Real Estate, or…Buy Vending Machines?

458: Finance Friday: Pay Off Debt, Invest in Real Estate, or…Buy Vending Machines?

What if one part-time side hustle could replace your entire income? Even better, what if you could keep your full-time job and spend a few hours a we…

How to Handle Medical Bills, with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington

How to Handle Medical Bills, with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington

#466: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported in 2022 that medical debt is the most common reason to get a debt collector call. A Census Bu…

DIY Money JR - Why Should You Start Saving Early?

DIY Money JR - Why Should You Start Saving Early?

On this episode of DIY Money Junior, Quint and Daniel talk about the power of compounding and how important it can be to start saving early.

8 Things to Know About Investing in a Brokerage Account

8 Things to Know About Investing in a Brokerage Account

We’ll cover tips for choosing a firm, selecting investments, and managing money wisely based on your financial goals.

119. How to Travel On Any Budget with Katy Nastro (Going)

119. How to Travel On Any Budget with Katy Nastro (Going)

If you love to travel, but the thought of spending thousands of dollars on airfare gives you anxiety — this episode is for you. In this episode of th…

"How Do I Budget with a Variable Income?"

"How Do I Budget with a Variable Income?"

If your income fluctuates every month, how do you calculate your savings rate, monthly budget, and housing costs? We'll walk you through that questi…

Money Market for Your Emergency Fund?

Money Market for Your Emergency Fund?

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Logan talk about money market funds and if they are a good place to put your emergency fund.

10.06.23  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Home Energy Savings

10.06.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Energy Savings

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, as a prolific e…

House Hacking 101: Live Free and Turn Your Biggest Expense into a Profit Center (Greatest Hits)

House Hacking 101: Live Free and Turn Your Biggest Expense into a Profit Center (Greatest Hits)

What if you could make your rent or mortgage payment go away? Or, what if instead of paying that expense every month, your living situation actually …

The Myth of the Broke Millennial w/ Dr. Jean Twenge #731

The Myth of the Broke Millennial w/ Dr. Jean Twenge #731

There’s a massive difference between how something feels versus the actual reality. We’re talking about vibes as opposed to empirical evidence. And t…

"When Should I Use My Emergency Fund?"

"When Should I Use My Emergency Fund?"

We get this question in different forms all the time - when exactly should you use your emergency fund, and what classifies as an emergency? We'll w…

10.02.23  Attention Holiday Shoppers! /  Electronic Payments & Spend Control

10.02.23 Attention Holiday Shoppers! / Electronic Payments & Spend Control

October holiday shopping is Clark Smart this year. Clark surveys the retail landscape with money saving strategies involving bargain product categori…

The Enlisted Money Guy, Brandon Lovingier - Money Mistakes, Combatting Overspending, What Officers Should Know About Enlisted Money #96

The Enlisted Money Guy, Brandon Lovingier - Money Mistakes, Combatting Overspending, What Officers …

In this episode, Jamie is joined by The Enlisted Money Guy, Brandon Lovingier from EnlistedMoney.com to discuss the financial differences between enl…

Ask HTM - (Gun) Hobby Spending Disagreements, Int'l Roaming with the Low Cost Providers, & Managed Retirement Accounts FTW? #730

Ask HTM - (Gun) Hobby Spending Disagreements, Int'l Roaming with the Low Cost Providers, & Managed …

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…

457 | Mailbag: Cover Your Expenses | Rachael Camp

457 | Mailbag: Cover Your Expenses | Rachael Camp

In this episode: the 4% rule, second generation FI, retirement saving, 529's, 401k's, and is it too late for FI? This week we joined by Rachael Camp …

Roth Or Brokerage Account

Roth Or Brokerage Account

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel talk about contributing to a brokerage account versus a Roth IRA account.