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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 …

1.27.20 Coronavirus impact; FedEx email scam; FICO credit score changes

1.27.20 Coronavirus impact; FedEx email scam; FICO credit score changes

We face unknowns with the Coronavirus outbreak. Some practical matters to be aware of. Historically, odds favor the virus not becoming widespread in …

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 - Where a Minor Should Save and Invest, Security Concerns with Budgeting Apps, and Financing a Car to Boost Credit Score #144

Ask HTM - Where a Minor Should Save and Invest, Security Concerns with Budgeting Apps, and Financin…

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! 1 - Should I close a credit card that has a $40 annual fee? 2 - As a minor with my first job…

11.6.19 Credit score help for licensed professionals; Krispy Kreme follow-up; Cancelling subscriptions

11.6.19 Credit score help for licensed professionals; Krispy Kreme follow-up; Cancelling subscripti…

Roughly 20% of American adults have no credit file at all. There’s not enough data to establish credit risk. Around 25% of American adults have low c…

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.

Credit Score Ranges and What They Mean for Your Money

Credit Score Ranges and What They Mean for Your Money

​Credit scores are the gatekeepers of credit. They determine how much credit you’ll receive and under what terms. Credit scores have also become more…

10.2.19 Credit score drops; Investment cons are alive and well; When to ditch an old car?

10.2.19 Credit score drops; Investment cons are alive and well; When to ditch an old car?

We borrow principally for a home, vehicle, credit cards, student loans. A long-held frustration is how scoring models punish you for eliminating debt…

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…