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Ask HTM - Hidden Expenses When Investing, Keeping Student Loan Payments Low While Earning More, & Vacation Investment Properties #394

Ask HTM - Hidden Expenses When Investing, Keeping Student Loan Payments Low While Earning More, & V…

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…

MtoM #26 - Orthodontist Pays off $480K

MtoM #26 - Orthodontist Pays off $480K

This orthodontist thought about the student loan debt every day until it was paid off. Each year it became less stressful as they made progress and s…

221: Hard Decisions Leading to a $170k Debt Payoff (During Covid)

221: Hard Decisions Leading to a $170k Debt Payoff (During Covid)

Darius Smith always knew how to make money, but wasn’t very good at saving it. Growing up, he had jobs ranging from delivering phone books, to runnin…

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which Is Best?

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which Is Best?

We examine the pros and cons of the debt snowball vs. debt avalanche to help you decide which payoff method is best for you.

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Student Loans First?

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Student Loans First?

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel discuss whether you should first pay off your mortgage or your student loans.

Creating a Debt Payoff Plan (Bestie Ep) #390

Creating a Debt Payoff Plan (Bestie Ep) #390

Our country has opened back up and we’re guessing that you probably spent a lot more money this summer compared to last year. Consumer spending isn’t…

455: The Side Hustle Snowball: Erase Your Expenses One Extra Income Stream at a Time

455: The Side Hustle Snowball: Erase Your Expenses One Extra Income Stream at a Time

I want to introduce a concept I call The Side Hustle Snowball. If you've heard about Dave Ramsey's "Debt Snowball" framework, this may sound familiar…

6 Tips To Help You Pay Off Your Student Loan Debt

6 Tips To Help You Pay Off Your Student Loan Debt

Student loan debt is a serious problem in the United States. Here are six tips to help young adults and millennials pay off student loan debt.

Credit versus Charge Cards

Credit versus Charge Cards

You may think “charge card” is just a nickname for “credit card;” but, that’s fake news. Nicole explains how they’re different and which one is right…

MtoM #24 - Hospitalist and Obesity Medicine Physician Pays off $156K in 5 years

MtoM #24 - Hospitalist and Obesity Medicine Physician Pays off $156K in 5 years

Jeremiah took a balanced approach to his student loan debt. With a high savings rate you can pay off your loans and invest along the way. Resulted in…

Crucial Credit Card Benefits You Aren’t Using #386

Crucial Credit Card Benefits You Aren’t Using #386

You’re missing out! Imagine using your smartphone only for making phone calls. What if you didn’t know you could use your phone to listen to podcasts…

Crushing Debt with Adam Shoup - E26

Crushing Debt with Adam Shoup - E26

Adam Shoup freely shares his debt story, and that openness has earned him thousands of fans. On this episode, Adam tells us how he fell into debt...b…

Buying a House Before Paying Off Student Loans

Buying a House Before Paying Off Student Loans

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel talk about whether you should have student loans paid off before buying a home.

07.14.21   Where the Smart Money Goes for a Mortgage or Refinance  /  Yesterday is Today: Your Digital Footprint  &  A Social Media Warning.

07.14.21 Where the Smart Money Goes for a Mortgage or Refinance / Yesterday is Today: Your Digi…

Big banks are no longer the mortgage lenders of choice. Today banks account for only around 30% of mortgages issued because they’re usually a ripoff.…

Forward and Reverse Mortgages: When To Take Them Out and When to Pay Them Off

Forward and Reverse Mortgages: When To Take Them Out and When to Pay Them Off

How to decide when to take out a home mortgage and whether to pay it off early. How reverse mortgages can be a helpful retirement tool.Topics covered…

7.12.21  IRS delays   /  Promising news on Rx costs

7.12.21 IRS delays / Promising news on Rx costs

Still waiting on your IRS refund? You’re not alone! The IRS Taxpayer Advocate has announced 35 million tax returns have not been processed. They’re s…

MtoM #22 - Family Doc Pays Off $230K in 6 years

MtoM #22 - Family Doc Pays Off $230K in 6 years

It took this doctor 6 years to pay off her student loan debt because she muddled around for awhile before getting tired of the loans and getting more…

94: Rookie Reply: Should I Invest in Real Estate or Pay Off Student Loans?

94: Rookie Reply: Should I Invest in Real Estate or Pay Off Student Loans?

This week’s question comes from Ben, who actually direct messaged Ashley and asked her a pretty personal question. Ben is asking: As someone with stu…