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A Secret Mortgage Blacklist From Fannie Mae is Blindsiding Condo Owners and Killing Deals

A Secret Mortgage Blacklist From Fannie Mae is Blindsiding Condo Owners and Killing Deals

A secret blacklist? It sounds like something from a Netflix thriller. However, that’s the scenario unfolding when some condo owners have attemp…

Can You Pay For College On A Credit Card?

Can You Pay For College On A Credit Card?

Can you pay for college on a credit card and rack up the points? It's a compelling thought... and the answer is potentially! College is expensiv…

The Only Good Reasons To Pay Off A Low-Interest-Rate Mortgage Early

The Only Good Reasons To Pay Off A Low-Interest-Rate Mortgage Early

Despite the wonderful peace of mind that comes with owning a home free and clear, deciding to pay off a low-interest rate mortgage early is not alway…

Best First Credit Cards For Students In 2025

Best First Credit Cards For Students In 2025

Building credit while you're in school is a smart move. But where should you start? Check out these best first credit cards for students! The post Be…

The Credit Cards I Keep Getting Over And Over

The Credit Cards I Keep Getting Over And Over

When you’ve been in the credit card game long enough, you start to notice that certain cards always seem to come back into your wallet. I’…

Is the Mortgage Industry Safe with CFPB Under Fire?

Is the Mortgage Industry Safe with CFPB Under Fire?

Is the mortgage industry still safe? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been ordered to halt all work while awaiting a new Trump-app…

How to Think About Credit Card and Travel Hacking

How to Think About Credit Card and Travel Hacking

Credit card rewards and travel hacking can allow you to spend more than you otherwise could. But there are a few potential downsides. The post How to…

High School Grad Advice: Avoid Debt, Win At Money

High School Grad Advice: Avoid Debt, Win At Money

Here are our favorite financial tips and high school grad advice for the person that wants to be in the 1% as fast as possible. The post High School …

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Keep Costs Down?

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Keep Costs Down?

If real estate investors and developers were worried about the cost of lumber in the wake of Trump’s tariffs, the president has now presented h…

Mortgage Rates Fall EVEN Further as “Tariff Tuesday” Triggers Stock Sell-Off

Mortgage Rates Fall EVEN Further as “Tariff Tuesday” Triggers Stock Sell-Off

“Tariff Tuesday” just hit, and the economic ripple effects are already in motion. The stock market saw a significant sell-off, key recession indicato…


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202. “She racked up $50K in debt — why should I trust her with money?”

202. “She racked up $50K in debt — why should I trust her with money?”

Emma (39) and Dave (39) make $258,000 a year—but they’re stuck in a toxic money dynamic. She built a financial plan during maternity leave. He didn’t…

No, Mortgage Delinquencies Are Not Spiking and the Market is Not Crashing

No, Mortgage Delinquencies Are Not Spiking and the Market is Not Crashing

Homeowner delinquencies are rising—but before you panic, let’s set the record straight. In this episode, we break down the truth behind the recent vi…

MtoM #216: Two Doc Couple Gets Back to Broke While Raising Kids in New York City and Finance 101: Mortgages

MtoM #216: Two Doc Couple Gets Back to Broke While Raising Kids in New York City and Finance 101: M…

Today we have a two doc couple on the podcast who are back to broke. This couple lives in NYC, has two young children and had nearly $1 million in st…

Face Debt Head-On Before It Destroys Your Family

Face Debt Head-On Before It Destroys Your Family

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan ✅ Help us make the show better by taking this short survey! While the show host…

Should I Prepay My Mortgage or Refinance?

Should I Prepay My Mortgage or Refinance?

Laura answers a listener's question about how to know if it's better to refinance a high-interest mortgage or to prepay it over time.

Q&A: Assuming a 2.5% Mortgage, Stock Lending, & Buying vs Leasing

Q&A: Assuming a 2.5% Mortgage, Stock Lending, & Buying vs Leasing

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---👉 Click here to participate in a 7-Day F…

Life-Expectancy, Caregiving Costs, & Retirement Planning | Christine Benz - E103

Life-Expectancy, Caregiving Costs, & Retirement Planning | Christine Benz - E103

Jesse Cramer speaks with Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance at Morningstar, about insights from her book How to Retire. Before their discus…

Life Expectancy, Caregiving Costs, & Retirement Planning | Christine Benz - E103

Life Expectancy, Caregiving Costs, & Retirement Planning | Christine Benz - E103

Jesse Cramer speaks with Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance at Morningstar, about insights from her book How to Retire. Before their discus…

Debt Isn't The Problem - Your Mindset Is

Debt Isn't The Problem - Your Mindset Is

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan ✅ Help us make the show better by taking this short survey! While the show host…

MtoM #215: Dentist Pays Off HPSP Contract and Finance 101: Credit Scores

MtoM #215: Dentist Pays Off HPSP Contract and Finance 101: Credit Scores

Today we are talking with a dentist who is completing his HPSP contract. He shares with us the positives and the negatives of his four year contract.…


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