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Ask HTM - Applying for a Credit Card with Frozen Credit, Paying Down Student Loans vs Investing, and Purchasing a Used Car without a Local Bank #208

Ask HTM - Applying for a Credit Card with Frozen Credit, Paying Down Student Loans vs Investing, an…

We’re kicking off the week by answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/as…

Credit Card Companies Cutting Limits and Postponing Mortgage Payments #195

Credit Card Companies Cutting Limits and Postponing Mortgage Payments #195

Friday episodes are all about the effects of Covid-19 on your personal finances. There’s a lot of news and information out there, but we are distilli…

4.24.20 Unemployment payment mishaps; Google's new ad policy; Credit card limits being cut; Banks approaching mortgage forbearance poorly

4.24.20 Unemployment payment mishaps; Google's new ad policy; Credit card limits being cut; Banks a…

Some of the states are handling unemployment claims incredibly poorly. Clark talks about how Florida and Texas are having major issues disbursing tho…

3.25.20 Specifics on relief bill; Talking to your credit card company; Healthcare exchanges reopening; Which companies are hiring

3.25.20 Specifics on relief bill; Talking to your credit card company; Healthcare exchanges reopeni…

Clark discusses the stimulus bill deal that finally came together on Wednesday morning. It has not yet become law but some of the details of what thi…

Ask HTM - Day Trading, Student Credit Cards, and Utilizing a VA Loan to Purchase a Home #178

Ask HTM - Day Trading, Student Credit Cards, and Utilizing a VA Loan to Purchase a Home #178

We’re kicking off the week by answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/as…

Playing the Credit Card Game

Playing the Credit Card Game

In this episode, Quint and Daniel discuss the rewards you can earn from credit cards and if there's such a thing as too many credit card.

628 - What is Credit Card APR and Why Should You Care?

628 - What is Credit Card APR and Why Should You Care?

Knowing your credit card APR is crucial for your overall financial health. Money Girl is here to help you understand APR and how it gets calculated o…

2.12.20 Amazon vs Costco; Maxing out your credit cards; Cheap home security options expanded

2.12.20 Amazon vs Costco; Maxing out your credit cards; Cheap home security options expanded

Wall Street analysts predicted the demise of Costco Wholesale not that long ago, believing it had no chance against Amazon. But Costco and Sam’s Club…

Prioritizing Credit Card Debt

Prioritizing Credit Card Debt

In this episode, Quint and Daniel answer another listener's question concerning paying off credit card debt while paying life's expenses at the same …

Ask Paula: Help! My Mom or Dad Took Out a Credit Card in My Name. Am I On the Hook?

Ask Paula: Help! My Mom or Dad Took Out a Credit Card in My Name. Am I On the Hook?

#229: Normally, we’re a once-a-week podcast, with episodes airing every Monday. But on the first Friday of every month, we have a First Friday bonus …

Ask HTM - Going on Vacation While Still in Student Loan Debt, Paying for a Home Renovation, and Credit Card Auto Rental Insurance #136

Ask HTM - Going on Vacation While Still in Student Loan Debt, Paying for a Home Renovation, and Cre…

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - How do I justify going on vacation while I still have student loans? 2 - Should I pay for an…

Tracking Credit Card Expenses

Tracking Credit Card Expenses

In this episode, Quint and Daniel discuss how to track expenses when using credit cards given the expense is not taken immediately.

10.1.19 Schwab eliminates trading fees; Using your credit card overseas; Getting married in a diamond store

10.1.19 Schwab eliminates trading fees; Using your credit card overseas; Getting married in a diamo…

Southwest is having a sweet sale right now! An all-out price war to zero is underway with small company Interactive Brokers and giant Charles Schwab.…

Using Credit Cards for 50k in Free Travel with Brad Barrett #126

Using Credit Cards for 50k in Free Travel with Brad Barrett #126

This week we’re excited to have our friend Brad Barrett join us on the podcast. Brad is co-host of the podcast ChooseFI, but before that he was a CPA…

9.19.19 New Walmart credit card; People love to help; Factors that make car insurance cost more

9.19.19 New Walmart credit card; People love to help; Factors that make car insurance cost more

With new partner Capital One, Walmart is offering a store credit card or a co-branded Walmart Mastercard. With the use of their app tied in with a Ca…

7.25.19 Solar power becoming a slam dunk decision; Kids with credit cards? Oh no; Ditch your big bank for a better online one

7.25.19 Solar power becoming a slam dunk decision; Kids with credit cards? Oh no; Ditch your big ba…

Solar prices have plummeted. More consumers should strongly be considering purchasing whole-home solar; Almost 20% of kids carry a credit card. That …

7.16.19 Credit card companies cutting benefits; Ford transmission issues; Consumer debt at all-time high

7.16.19 Credit card companies cutting benefits; Ford transmission issues; Consumer debt at all-time…

Credit card companies are torching the secondary benefits that they offer their customers; A lot of Ford Focus' and Fiesta's have major transmission …