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Ask Paula: Should I Raid My Retirement Savings to Pay for School?

Ask Paula: Should I Raid My Retirement Savings to Pay for School?

#241: Anton wants to accelerate his flight training so he can get hired within two to three months, rather than two to three years. He has to raid hi…

2.6.20 Trading in a car that isn't paid off; US Bank fired employee for good deed; Save $ on Valentine's Day

2.6.20 Trading in a car that isn't paid off; US Bank fired employee for good deed; Save $ on Valent…

There's a major problem happening all across the country. People are trading in cars that aren't paid off. This can lead to a whole lot of issues. Ne…

Using Private Savings Accounts

Using Private Savings Accounts

In this episode, Quint and Daniel discuss Credit Karma's saving account and private label solutions.

Saving vs Investing #163

Saving vs Investing #163

Are you saving your money when instead you should be investing it? Or maybe you’ve been investing, but alternatively you should be saving! Folks get …

110: Systematically Increasing Income and Intentionally Decreasing Spending with A Purple Life

110: Systematically Increasing Income and Intentionally Decreasing Spending with A Purple Life

Purple graduated from college and got a job in New York City making $35,000 a year. And spending $35,000 a year. Her net worth was a whopping $5,000.…

165 | Do You Need a Budget? | YNAB

165 | Do You Need a Budget? | YNAB

The founder of YNAB, Jesse Meacham, shares his story about: Finding your "non-negotiable" Introducing your spouse to FIRE Do you really need a budge…

1.30.20 Paying surrender fees is worth it to ditch high costs; Ford owes drivers millions after court settlement

1.30.20 Paying surrender fees is worth it to ditch high costs; Ford owes drivers millions after cou…

Nonprofit and hospital workers, teachers and other 403b workers suffer much confusion from this rip off form of retirement plan. It’s a scandal that …

Ask HTM - Rent or Buy a Car for Trips, Saving Money with Pet Health Insurance, and Reducing Student Loan Minimum Payments #160

Ask HTM - Rent or Buy a Car for Trips, Saving Money with Pet Health Insurance, and Reducing Student…

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! Our family has outgrown our current car so our multiple road trips every year are getting cr…

Paying Unpredictable Medical Expenses

Paying Unpredictable Medical Expenses

In this episode, Quint and Daniel talk about how you can prepare for unpredictable medical expenses.

1.23.20 Planning for retirement; Employer pays off employee mortgage; Income share agreements instead of student loans

1.23.20 Planning for retirement; Employer pays off employee mortgage; Income share agreements inste…

Clark discusses the expenses many retirees don't consider when they are planning for retirement. Some call them "stealth expenses." It's important to…

WCI #142: Should You Raid a Roth IRA To Pay Off Your Loans?

WCI #142: Should You Raid a Roth IRA To Pay Off Your Loans?

Should you raid your Roth IRA to pay off your student loans? No, I think raiding your Roth IRA for any reason is a bad decision. You only get so much…

Creating a Debt Payoff Plan #159

Creating a Debt Payoff Plan #159

Personal levels of indebtedness are at all time highs in our country. Consumer spending is growing, student loans are ever-present, and car loans are…

621 - 3 Ways to Earn Higher Interest on Personal and Business Savings

621 - 3 Ways to Earn Higher Interest on Personal and Business Savings

Tired of earning a pittance on your personal or business savings? Use these tips to find a bank that will help you earn more and easily make the swit…

Ask HTM - Savings Interest Rates are Dropping, What to do if You're Overpaid, and Investing in an ESPP #156

Ask HTM - Savings Interest Rates are Dropping, What to do if You're Overpaid, and Investing in an E…

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! 1 - I was overpaid by my employer, what should I do now? 2 - Should I convert my 401k into a…

How We Saved $1 Million and Retired at 31 and 32, with Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung

How We Saved $1 Million and Retired at 31 and 32, with Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung

#236: Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung achieved financial independence four years ago at age 31 and 32. They saved $1 million and live on $40,000 per year…

620 - 7 Ways the SECURE Act Changes Your Retirement and Savings

620 - 7 Ways the SECURE Act Changes Your Retirement and Savings

The SECURE Act is the most significant overhaul of retirement and other saving rules in more than a decade. How will it affect your retirement and sa…

Saving for Your Parents

Saving for Your Parents

In this episode, Quint and Daniel discuss the nuances of saving for your parents and the steps you can take to ensure your own financial goals stay i…

1.1.20 Healthier snack options; Buying a money-saving car

1.1.20 Healthier snack options; Buying a money-saving car

Some workplaces now have the open vending room, equipped with digital cameras. You can register a credit card via fingerprint for ongoing charges, or…

How to Allocate Your Budget

How to Allocate Your Budget

In this episode, Quint and Daniel discuss ways you can allocate your budget. Rules and general guidelines aren't as simple as they seem!