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MtoM #45 - Pediatrician Pays off $185K in 3.5 years

MtoM #45 - Pediatrician Pays off $185K in 3.5 years

Renting a less comfortable home than they would have preferred, this couple focused on crushing their student loans. Not being big spenders helped ac…

Is the Long Game Always Your Best Saving and Investing Approach?

Is the Long Game Always Your Best Saving and Investing Approach?

If you had unlimited time, what's the biggest goal you'd like to achieve? With enough time, we can accomplish a lot, and maybe almost anything. If ti…

Ask Paula: How Do I Make Sure I Don't Spend the Money I've Invested?

Ask Paula: How Do I Make Sure I Don't Spend the Money I've Invested?

#354: Charlie in Cali has enough money saved to pay cash for a house, but she and her husband decided to finance their home, instead. They’d rather i…

Moving Tips to Save $$$ (Plus, One Horror Story)

Moving Tips to Save $$$ (Plus, One Horror Story)

Moving can be expensive… and a headache. Our host Nicole Lapin got a big dose of expensive headaches when on the day-of her cross-country move from B…

"I Don't Have Emergency Savings - Should I Use My Credit Card?"

"I Don't Have Emergency Savings - Should I Use My Credit Card?"

What should you do if you don't have your emergency reserves, but you have a major expense you HAVE to cover? We'll walk you through that question an…

How to Pay for College Without Going Broke

How to Pay for College Without Going Broke

Laura interviews Dan Roccato from Credible.com about smart ways families and students can prepare for college expenses, borrow the right amount, and …

Ask HTM - Cryptocurrency Tax Moves, Savings in a Robinhood Account, Frugal or Cheap: Family Edition #448

Ask HTM - Cryptocurrency Tax Moves, Savings in a Robinhood Account, Frugal or Cheap: Family Edition…

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

MtoM #44 - Back to Broke Oncologist

MtoM #44 - Back to Broke Oncologist

We are celebrating this oncologist who got back to broke 6 months out of training. He went from a net worth of $-128K to $+210K net worth in 1.5 year…

Investing Excess Savings

Investing Excess Savings

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Logan discuss whether you should invest excess savings outside of an emergency fund.

Ask Paula: Should I Pull Money from My Emergency Fund to Invest or Pay Off Debt?

Ask Paula: Should I Pull Money from My Emergency Fund to Invest or Pay Off Debt?

#352: Anna and her husband have volatile income, but Anna thinks that having 18 months of living expenses is unnecessary. She’s torn between paying o…

Our Best 2021 Holiday Wallet-Saving Tips

Our Best 2021 Holiday Wallet-Saving Tips

It’s peak shopping season and many of us are also getting ready to attend or host holiday parties, which means money may be quickly shuffling out of …

12.02.21  Save on Winter Heating Bills  /  WARNING: Cashing Out Home Equity.

12.02.21 Save on Winter Heating Bills / WARNING: Cashing Out Home Equity.

The typical electric bill will be 5% higher this winter. For those using natural gas, bills are expected to be up 25 - 35% depending on location - pr…

How To Organize And Track Your Bills

How To Organize And Track Your Bills

Looking for a better way to organize and track your bills? Here are some tips to help you avoid late fees with minimal stress and hassle.

11.30.21  Consumer Reports’ Dirty Look at Laundry Detergents  /  Money Saving Healthcare  Innovations.

11.30.21 Consumer Reports’ Dirty Look at Laundry Detergents / Money Saving Healthcare Innovatio…

Clark gets into the nitty gritty of doing laundry & the best detergent buys. Consumer Reports ratings are in - how to get more for less. // We pay mo…

11.29.21  The ABCs of NFTs  /  The New IRS Tax Rates & Tax Efficient Saving.

11.29.21 The ABCs of NFTs / The New IRS Tax Rates & Tax Efficient Saving.

Clark discusses NFTs with Team Clark’s Christopher Smith who has done really well with them. Can you get rich quick? // Tax rates on regular savings …

How To Build An Effective Spending Plan

How To Build An Effective Spending Plan

Building an effective spending plan doesn’t need to be difficult. Check out our simple step-by-step guide to staying on top of your finances.

MtoM #42 - Back to Broke as a Resident

MtoM #42 - Back to Broke as a Resident

This second year anesthesiologist resident and nurse partner are already back to broke. With a salary of $90K they have been investing and paying off…

Friday Flight - Christmas Tree Inflation, Headphone Trends, & Asinine Hospital Bills #441

Friday Flight - Christmas Tree Inflation, Headphone Trends, & Asinine Hospital Bills #441

It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of he…

“I don’t have a penny in savings. What should I do?” (Listener Intervention)

“I don’t have a penny in savings. What should I do?” (Listener Intervention)

Today, Nicole has a Listener Intervention with a Money Rehabber who, in her words, “doesn’t have a penny in savings.” She says: “My parents didn't te…