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Ask Paula | 10-Year-Old Asks: How Do I Save for My First Car?

Ask Paula | 10-Year-Old Asks: How Do I Save for My First Car?

#459: Andrey is a savvy 10-year-old wondering what’s the best way to save up for his first car. Ingrid wants to know if her parents’ preference for R…

Predictions For Car Prices and A Game-Changing Tesla Tragedy
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Predictions For Car Prices and A Game-Changing Tesla Tragedy

On today's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances: a tragedy at Tesla that might change the traject…

Ask HTM - Side Hustle Seed Money, A Luxury Sports Car Splurge, & Early Access To Retirement Funds #715

Ask HTM - Side Hustle Seed Money, A Luxury Sports Car Splurge, & Early Access To Retirement Funds #…

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…

Are $1,000 Car Payments Becoming the New Norm?!
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Are $1,000 Car Payments Becoming the New Norm?!

New data shows more Americans than ever have car payments over $1,000. Is this becoming the new normal? How much could having a car payment of $1,000…

Ask HTM - Medical Bill Negotiation Sites, Choosing Between a Car or House, & A Bike Commuter Frugal or Cheap #709

Ask HTM - Medical Bill Negotiation Sites, Choosing Between a Car or House, & A Bike Commuter Frugal…

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…

Ask HTM - Employer Matched Vacation Savings, Free Credit Card Cell Phone Insurance, & Assumable Mortgages #706

Ask HTM - Employer Matched Vacation Savings, Free Credit Card Cell Phone Insurance, & Assumable Mor…

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…

1022 - “This Is The Hardest Property Insurance Market Ever”—What’s Forcing Carriers To Pull Out In Droves? by Datha Santomieri

1022 - “This Is The Hardest Property Insurance Market Ever”—What’s Forcing Carriers To Pull Out In …

Your offer was just accepted on a beautiful property in Central Florida just a few miles from the coast. The income you will make from this short-ter…

When Is It Okay to Spend More on a Car?

When Is It Okay to Spend More on a Car?

Is it ever okay to spend more than we recommend on a car? If so, how does luxury car-buying look for a financial mutant? We'll walk you through that…

11 Car Buying Mistakes you Need to Avoid! (Don't Make These Mistakes!)
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11 Car Buying Mistakes you Need to Avoid! (Don't Make These Mistakes!)

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we're gonna talk about 11 car buying mistakes you need to avoid. How Andrew Can Help You:  Join Th…

Navigating the Kinda Crazy Car Market with Car Dealership Guy #679
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Navigating the Kinda Crazy Car Market with Car Dealership Guy #679

Used cars have APPRECIATED in value! This has never happened before and is a result of the upended car market that we’ve experienced over the past fe…

05.30.23  Car Market Update - New & Used  /   Pharmacy Giant Hacked - Your Protection

05.30.23 Car Market Update - New & Used / Pharmacy Giant Hacked - Your Protection

One of life’s biggest purchases is a car. The industry has been on a rollercoaster but the ride is finally smoothing out for buyers. Clark provides a…

SLUGs, Car Prices, and Good Inflation News
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SLUGs, Car Prices, and Good Inflation News

Nicole gives her weekly pulse check on Wall Street. Today: SLUGs (but not the slimy kind), the confusing story on car pricing trends and, dare we say…

Ask HTM - Credit Card Strategies for Max Benefits, Keeping/Ditching a Beloved Car, & All-Cash Home Buyers #670

Ask HTM - Credit Card Strategies for Max Benefits, Keeping/Ditching a Beloved Car, & All-Cash Home …

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…

Ask HTM - Hanging Onto A Car Loan, Small Purchases That Spark Joy, & Maximizing HSA Benefits #664

Ask HTM - Hanging Onto A Car Loan, Small Purchases That Spark Joy, & Maximizing HSA Benefits #664

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…

How Long Should it Take to Pay Off Your Car?

How Long Should it Take to Pay Off Your Car?

What do we recommend for buying a car, and why do we recommend doing it that way? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A e…

MtoM #113 - Paid Off Student Loans and Bought a Car With Cash

MtoM #113 - Paid Off Student Loans and Bought a Car With Cash

This neurologist paid off over $400,000 in just 3 1/2 years. He also bought a new car with cash. He said living like a resident and having a plan is …

"I Have a 14% Car Loan - What Should I Do?"
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"I Have a 14% Car Loan - What Should I Do?"

We recently talked to a listener with a 14% car loan! So what should you do in a situation like that? We'll walk you through that question and more …

Friday Flight - Costly Car Insurance, Crypto Cons, & Incredible I Bonds #651

Friday Flight - Costly Car Insurance, Crypto Cons, & Incredible I Bonds #651

Time for a Friday Flight- our sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out th…

03.09.23  The Clark Smart Way To Buy A Car  /  FSA: Use It Or Lose It

03.09.23 The Clark Smart Way To Buy A Car / FSA: Use It Or Lose It

So many people dread the experience of walking into a car dealership and trying to negotiate. Information is power. Clark shares how to do the work u…

Should You Buy a Car with Cash?
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Should You Buy a Car with Cash?

Should you pay for a car with cash, or finance it over a few years? We get this question all the time - so what do we recommend? We'll walk you thro…