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You Need to Create a Budget #002

You Need to Create a Budget #002

Everyone needs to be on a budget! A personal budget may not be the sexiest topic to discuss, but it's one of those things that needs to be talked abo…

524 - 10 Best Ways to Lower Your Bills Now

524 - 10 Best Ways to Lower Your Bills Now

Whether you need quick ways to cut expenses ahead of the holidays or just want to save more for retirement (or other financial goals), there are plen…

523 - Tax Reform Tips: 5 Best Moves to Save Money Now

523 - Tax Reform Tips: 5 Best Moves to Save Money Now

The end of the year is always a busy time with holiday preparations and celebrations--but it's also a critical deadline for your personal finances an…

How To Save Using Bonds, Pay Bitcoin Taxes, and Set Great Goals: Your Letters

How To Save Using Bonds, Pay Bitcoin Taxes, and Set Great Goals: Your Letters

Today the star of the show is YOU! We're answering your questions about the right way to invest in bonds (that'll go well), goal setting, retirement …

Ask Paula - How to Estimate Repair Costs, File Taxes on Rental Income, and More

Ask Paula - How to Estimate Repair Costs, File Taxes on Rental Income, and More

#106: How do you search for rental properties out-of-state? Should I offer a lease-option contract to my friends? How can I estimate repair and maint…

Physician on FIRE – Geographic Arbitrage, Sunk Costs, and Gangsta Rap

Physician on FIRE – Geographic Arbitrage, Sunk Costs, and Gangsta Rap

It’s been a while since I posted a new Financial Independence Podcast episode but I’m excited to share one with you today! Mr. and Mrs. 1500 from 150…

256: Bootstrapped Business Idea Brain Dump: 8 Business Models You Can Borrow w/ Zero (or Better than Zero) Startup Costs

256: Bootstrapped Business Idea Brain Dump: 8 Business Models You Can Borrow w/ Zero (or Better tha…

In my annual member survey, one of the 3 most common obstacles I hear is the money needed to start a business. As in, "I don't have enough money to …

455 MG Buying a Home? Best Ways to Save Your Down Payment

455 MG Buying a Home? Best Ways to Save Your Down Payment

If you're ready to buy a home you'll need enough down payment money to qualify for a mortgage. Find out how much you need, 6 tips to save faster, and…

Live, Save, Spend, Repeat (with Kim Anderson)

Live, Save, Spend, Repeat (with Kim Anderson)

What do you do when things seem to be going well in your life, but none of it is what you want? You pivot, and then you adjust your financial life. T…

LOTS of Ways To Take Control Of Your Money (with an intro to Ask.Vet)

LOTS of Ways To Take Control Of Your Money (with an intro to Ask.Vet)

We all want to have better control with our money. Whether you're handling some stuff well and need a couple hints OR you feel like you're bleeding B…

Get The Memo On Saving Money (with John Hope Bryant)

Get The Memo On Saving Money (with John Hope Bryant)

How come other people are wealthy and you aren't? John Hope Bryant believes that for many people, it's because they didn't come from the right neighb…

Do I Really Need To Save That Much? (plus career advice from TheMuse.com CEO Kathryn Minshew)

Do I Really Need To Save That Much? (plus career advice from TheMuse.com CEO Kathryn Minshew)

Our all-star cast today wonders out loud whether you need to actually save as much as the popular press says you need to save. Plus, they also ask wh…

What Do We Think Of No-Fee Brokerage Accounts? (Your Letters)

What Do We Think Of No-Fee Brokerage Accounts? (Your Letters)

As fees lower on brokerage accounts so do services. So, is a no-fee brokerage account right for you? We'll talk about brokerage services and a ton mo…

If You're Broke, Fix It (with Douglas and Heather Boneparth)

If You're Broke, Fix It (with Douglas and Heather Boneparth)

Doug and Heather Boneparth have made their share of money mistakes. From spending too much money on a great ride to forking over WAY too much money o…

512 MG Natural Disaster Survival: How to Save Yourself and Your Finances

512 MG Natural Disaster Survival: How to Save Yourself and Your Finances

Natural disasters happen no matter where you live. Laura explains how to be properly insured, get a fair claim settlement, apply for federal assistan…