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Friday Flight - Peak Inflation, Saving Money Sucks, & Insurance Scams #378

Friday Flight - Peak Inflation, Saving Money Sucks, & Insurance Scams #378

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…

Our Favorite Budget and Money Hacks (with Chris Hutchins)

Our Favorite Budget and Money Hacks (with Chris Hutchins)

Ever wish that saving money and spending less were easier? Today we've got your back because Chris Hutchins, Mr. Hack himself and host of the All The…

Coverdell Education Savings Plans | Is It Worth It?

Coverdell Education Savings Plans | Is It Worth It?

Coverdell ESAs are less popular than 529 plans but have some advantages over them when saving for K-12 expenses. Learn their pros and cons!

06.30.21  Working Teens & Roth IRAs / How much should you spend on your wedding?

06.30.21 Working Teens & Roth IRAs / How much should you spend on your wedding?

Clark believes it’s essential that teenagers work starting at 15. Every dollar they DON’T spend, they can put into a Roth IRA (with a parental match …

Minimum Wage is a Broken System - Here's Why (and Why You Should Care)

Minimum Wage is a Broken System - Here's Why (and Why You Should Care)

In the United States, there are 1.1 million workers making minimum wage or below. Nicole breaks down why they should all be making more. Learn mor…

Do You Need a 3 or 6 Month Emergency Fund?

Do You Need a 3 or 6 Month Emergency Fund?

We hear about term and whole life insurance all the time - so do you need it? And should you have a 3 or 6 month emergency fund? We'll walk you throu…

Money Psychology with the "BudgetDog" - E20

Money Psychology with the "BudgetDog" - E20

On Episode 20 of The Best Interest Podcast, we welcome Brennan Schlagbaum, the "Budgetdog" We discuss: - How "Budgetdog" started and how the 2008 fin…

Should I Reduce My Retirement Savings to Pay for a House?

Should I Reduce My Retirement Savings to Pay for a House?

The housing market is insane these days - so should you reduce your retirement savings to help pay for a house? And what's the best way to pay for gr…

MtoM #18 - Cancer Researcher pays off $130K

MtoM #18 - Cancer Researcher pays off $130K

After finding White Coat Investor 2 years ago, this physician has felt freed by this continuing financial education. Her debt was an emotional burden…

Pay Off High Interest Debt or Invest for Employer Match

Pay Off High Interest Debt or Invest for Employer Match

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel give advice on whether you should halt contributions in your 401K to pay off high-interest debt.

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which is the BEST Way to Pay Off Debt?

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which is the BEST Way to Pay Off Debt?

If you find yourself with too much debt, you’re not alone. America has a debt problem. The accumulation of high-interest debt is one of the quickest …

Saving for College is Overrated #368

Saving for College is Overrated #368

For most financially responsible parents out there, it’s not a question of if they should be saving for their kid’s college, but how much. Oftentimes…

Kassandra Paid Off $55k Debt in 3.5 Years, Bad Brokers Run Amok, and Crypto Scammers Strike Again

Kassandra Paid Off $55k Debt in 3.5 Years, Bad Brokers Run Amok, and Crypto Scammers Strike Again

Feeling bad about your debt? Well, we've brought the perfect motivation: a story about a woman who paid off over $55k of debt in just 3.5 years. Kass…

06.07.21  Save on credit card interest and annual fees / Buying life insurance: Have no fear - Clark is here.

06.07.21 Save on credit card interest and annual fees / Buying life insurance: Have no fear - Clar…

You may be a candidate for strategies that can lower your credit card interest rate and eliminate your annual fee. / Life Insurance is an area where …

How To Save Interest On Your Student Loans

How To Save Interest On Your Student Loans

We break down two simple ways to save interest on your student loans without raising your monthly payment or paying extra towards principal.

06.02.21  Travel Plans: Save on lodgings / Doctors' orders - Take your vacation.

06.02.21 Travel Plans: Save on lodgings / Doctors' orders - Take your vacation.

Airbnb is in need of hosts. The original idea was to save money. But now, 1 out of 4 stays are a month or longer due to remote work capability, drivi…

8 Money-Saving Health and Fitness Tips You Shouldn't Miss

8 Money-Saving Health and Fitness Tips You Shouldn't Miss

Did you know that you can strategically save money and make healthy life choices? Money Girl explains how to take advantage of pandemic relief that p…

4. Breaking Down the Racial Wealth Gap + Minority Appraisal Crisis, with Tiffany Aliche aka The Budgetnista

4. Breaking Down the Racial Wealth Gap + Minority Appraisal Crisis, with Tiffany Aliche aka The Bud…

How does money affect BIPOC differently? What does the pay gap mean for women of color? In my conversation with Tiffany Aliche (you might know her as…