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Mortgage Rates Fall Fast as Tariffs Trigger Mass Stock Selloff, Economy at Risk

Mortgage Rates Fall Fast as Tariffs Trigger Mass Stock Selloff, Economy at Risk

Last week’s tariff announcement from the Trump administration put the stock market in a freefall. Major indexes are now past correction territory and…

Mortgage Rates Fall as Tariffs Ripple Through

Mortgage Rates Fall as Tariffs Ripple Through

Mortgage rates just took a sharp dive following Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement—and it’s already sending ripples through the housing market. In …

Should I Pay Down My Mortgage Early to Eliminate PMI?

Should I Pay Down My Mortgage Early to Eliminate PMI?

Laura answers a listener's question about whether to focus on eliminating mortgage PMI or paying down other debts first.

Americans Are Late on Their Mortgages: Why I’m NOT Worried About THAT Chart

Americans Are Late on Their Mortgages: Why I’m NOT Worried About THAT Chart

Mortgage delinquencies are up…or are they? One chart that’s been circulating on social media would have you believe that a growing number of homeowne…

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.…

Q&A: Preparing for a Recession, Invest $37K or Pay Off the Car, & Active Portfolio Management

Q&A: Preparing for a Recession, Invest $37K or Pay Off the Car, & Active Portfolio Management

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---⚡️ Register for the webinar taking place…

03.19.25  Dealing With Debt  /  An Important Travel Warning

03.19.25 Dealing With Debt / An Important Travel Warning

Clark wants to help you to save more, spend less, and if you’re struggling with debt - avoid ripoffs that target debt with more debt. Know how to get…

200. “Should we pay off our massive debt? Or invest more?”

200. “Should we pay off our massive debt? Or invest more?”

Wilson (46) and Shannon (35) have built a strong financial foundation—owning a vacation rental, maxing out Roth IRAs, and earning solid incomes. But …

18 IRA Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands! (Avoid These at All Costs!)

18 IRA Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands! (Avoid These at All Costs!)

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we're going to talk about the common IRA mistakes that can cost you in retirement. From waiting too …

It’s Time To Cut Debt out of Your Life!

It’s Time To Cut Debt out of Your Life!

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan George Kamel & Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss: "I feel like we'l…

Which Credit Card Builds Credit the Fastest?

Which Credit Card Builds Credit the Fastest?

Laura answers a listener's question about what type of credit card to use to rebuild credit the fastest way possible.