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234. Financial Scarcity, Debt, and Shame: How to Start Fresh with Natalia Brown (National Debt Relief)

234. Financial Scarcity, Debt, and Shame: How to Start Fresh with Natalia Brown (National Debt Reli…

I know firsthand how heavy financial scarcity can feel—especially when you’re dealing with debt. It’s not just numbers on a screen; it’s fear, shame,…

Rising Lumber Prices Threaten Developers as Construction Costs Mount

Rising Lumber Prices Threaten Developers as Construction Costs Mount

Lumber prices surged 23% year-over-year in April, reviving cost pressures that rattled builders earlier in the pandemic. The spike, driven by sawmill…

No More AAA - What the U.S. Debt Downgrade Means for Investors

No More AAA - What the U.S. Debt Downgrade Means for Investors

With longer-term U.S. interest rates rising and no plan to reduce the budget deficit, is a U.S. national debt crisis imminent?Topics covered include:…

05.19.25    The True Costs Of 401(k) Loans /   Checked Bags - Lost & Found

05.19.25 The True Costs Of 401(k) Loans / Checked Bags - Lost & Found

The 401(k) is a great retirement instrument because saving is automatic and investments grow over time. So is it ever OK to ⁠borrow from a 401(k)⁠? K…

How to Get Out Of Debt The FAST WAY (The 7-0 Method)

How to Get Out Of Debt The FAST WAY (The 7-0 Method)

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast,  we are going to talk about  how to get out of debt the fast way with the 7-0 method. How Andrew …

Ask HTM - Special Roth Accounts, Investing During A Sabbatical, & Reverse Mortgages #985

Ask HTM - Special Roth Accounts, Investing During A Sabbatical, & Reverse Mortgages #985

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…

Is Any Expense Really "Worth It"? (with Leisa Peterson) SB1682

Is Any Expense Really "Worth It"? (with Leisa Peterson) SB1682

Ever feel like money is a never-ending game of not enough? Today, we're rewiring that thinking. Our special guest, Leisa Peterson—author of The Mindf…

From Debt and Grief to Financial Freedom | Making a Millionaire

From Debt and Grief to Financial Freedom | Making a Millionaire

Rick and Lori may have a $4.5 million net worth, but fear and financial trauma linger as they enter retirement. In this powerful episode, they open …

Ask HTM - Unnecessary Credit Cards, Creatively Funding Grad School, & Dropping Car Insurance To Save #982

Ask HTM - Unnecessary Credit Cards, Creatively Funding Grad School, & Dropping Car Insurance To Sav…

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…

How Strategic Debt Elimination Builds Wealth Faster

How Strategic Debt Elimination Builds Wealth Faster

Laura reviews how to identify good and bad debts and tips for paying off the right ones faster.

US Economy Shrinks: Why Mortgage Rates Aren’t Dropping (Yet)

US Economy Shrinks: Why Mortgage Rates Aren’t Dropping (Yet)

The US economy is shrinking, with GDP declining this quarter. We’re getting closer to recession territory, so why aren’t mortgage rates dropping? We’…

Emergency Fund v. Debt

Emergency Fund v. Debt

Quint and Allie talk through whether to tap your emergency fund to pay off outstanding debt.

Rental Financing 101: Mortgage & Refi Tips for New Investors (Rookie Reply)

Rental Financing 101: Mortgage & Refi Tips for New Investors (Rookie Reply)

Is money getting in the way of you and your first (or next) rental property? You’re not alone! This is perhaps the most common pain point for new inv…

The Mortgage Rate “Range” to Expect for the Rest of 2025

The Mortgage Rate “Range” to Expect for the Rest of 2025

Here’s the mortgage rate “range” Dave expects to see through the end of 2025. With so much rate volatility as of late, it’s getting harder and har…

#406: Solve These 3 Expenses and Get Rich ("The Big 3")

#406: Solve These 3 Expenses and Get Rich ("The Big 3")

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: link   🎙️ Episode #406 – A…

Friday Flight - Thrifty Trucks, Pricey Parking, & Soaring Secondary Costs #978

Friday Flight - Thrifty Trucks, Pricey Parking, & Soaring Secondary Costs #978

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

Monthly Mortgage Costs Drop in Big Markets—Good News?

Monthly Mortgage Costs Drop in Big Markets—Good News?

In today’s episode, we explore the unexpected silver lining for buyers: falling monthly mortgage payments in 12 major U.S. metros—especially in parts…

Budgeting Leads You out of Debt & Into Wealth

Budgeting Leads You out of Debt & Into Wealth

📈 ⁠Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan⁠ 📱 Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey and …

Pay Off Debt or Keep Investing? (Money Q&A)

Pay Off Debt or Keep Investing? (Money Q&A)

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast,  we are going to do a Money Q&A about  should you pay off debt or keep investing. Today we are goin…

We Paid Off $500K in Debt: Now We’re on Track to Retire (Early) in Our 50s

We Paid Off $500K in Debt: Now We’re on Track to Retire (Early) in Our 50s

Fear that early retirement is out of the question because you have too much debt? It’s not game over. Whether you’re debt-free or still chipping away…