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Costco For College Students: How To Maximize Savings

Costco For College Students: How To Maximize Savings

A look at why Costco for college students is a great investment in savings. The post Costco For College Students: How To Maximize Savings appeared fi…

Friday Flight: Pricey Porch Pumpkins, Twitter for Trading, & Saving for a Spouse – Episode 1038

Friday Flight: Pricey Porch Pumpkins, Twitter for Trading, & Saving for a Spouse – Episode 1038

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 headlines…

Monthly Stays and Steady Pay: 6 Steps to Mid-Term Rental Success

Monthly Stays and Steady Pay: 6 Steps to Mid-Term Rental Success

Imagine it’s 2019, and you’ve got a rental property that practically pays for itself. Tenants line up, rents climb every year, and cash flow feels li…

This New Bill Could Double Your Tax Savings in 2025

This New Bill Could Double Your Tax Savings in 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill has passed, and it could put thousands of dollars back in your pocket. In this episode, we’re breaking down how this power…

Episode 226. “She’s chasing FIRE. I want to enjoy life now.”

Episode 226. “She’s chasing FIRE. I want to enjoy life now.”

Laura (34) and Cameron (38) earn over $200,000 a year and save thousands each month, yet every decision feels like a crisis.  Laura, a first-generati…

The Other Side of Hedonic Adaptation: When Life Knocks You Down

The Other Side of Hedonic Adaptation: When Life Knocks You Down

In the summer of 2025, I started feeling off. It was nothing dramatic at first—just a sense I wasn’t at my best. The result was a gut punch. The post…

How The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Saves Families From the Estate Tax Hammer

How The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Saves Families From the Estate Tax Hammer

Lately, I’ve been thinking more about estate planning. Part of it is just getting older. Part of it is having young children I want to protect no mat…

Artificially Feeling Poor May Help You Grow Rich One Day

Artificially Feeling Poor May Help You Grow Rich One Day

What if one of the best ways to get wealthy is to trick yourself into thinking you’re broke? It sounds counterintuitive, even ridiculous. But after d…

The National Debt and World War III — How Should Politics Affect Your Investing Strategy?

The National Debt and World War III — How Should Politics Affect Your Investing Strategy?

What should you invest in if you're really, really worried about the current level of the US debt? There are plenty of options to consider. The post …

SAVE Borrowers’ Forbearance Extended Into 2026

SAVE Borrowers’ Forbearance Extended Into 2026

The Department of Education extends SAVE forbearance again, delaying repayment timelines into 2026. The post SAVE Borrowers’ Forbearance Extended Int…

Your Exit Strategy is the Most Important—Here Are Three Ways to Approach It

Your Exit Strategy is the Most Important—Here Are Three Ways to Approach It

Every exit you choose can either lock in short-term profits or set you up for long-term wealth. The question is: Which path should you take? Over the…

Home Flippers Are Saying the Market is Tough—But These Strategies Can Still Net Huge Profits

Home Flippers Are Saying the Market is Tough—But These Strategies Can Still Net Huge Profits

There are likely to be more flops than flips—that’s the conclusion flippers are coming to, according to data from John Burns Research & Con…

Home Flippers Are Say the Market is Tough—But These Strategies Can Still Net Huge Profits

Home Flippers Are Say the Market is Tough—But These Strategies Can Still Net Huge Profits

There are likely to be more flops than flips—that’s the conclusion flippers are coming to, according to data from John Burns Research & Con…

How This Respected Doctor Tried to Bring George Washington Back to Life: The Financial Wayback Machine

How This Respected Doctor Tried to Bring George Washington Back to Life: The Financial Wayback Mach…

Let’s journey back in time and discover how and why a respected doctor tried to reverse the death of George Washington. The post How This Respected …

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In September 2025

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In September 2025

We break down the best high yield savings accounts for 2025 so that you can earn the highest interest on your money easily. The post Best High-Yield …

Honest Advice to Someone Who Wants Financial Freedom

Honest Advice to Someone Who Wants Financial Freedom

Financial freedom—no boss bugging you, bills taken care of, vacations easily paid for, and time to do whatever you want. This is the goal of every re…

How I Created a Life That Doesn’t Revolve Around Work

How I Created a Life That Doesn’t Revolve Around Work

Do you want to live a life that doesn’t revolve around work? For most of my life, I followed the normal plan. Go to school. Get good grades. Fi…

Money Scripts: Why Do We Make Poor Money Choices?

Money Scripts: Why Do We Make Poor Money Choices?

For years, I believed my money problems stemmed from a lack of financial knowledge. But then I learned how money scripts can impact us. The post Mone…

The Smart Way Parents Can Save for College and Retirement Together

The Smart Way Parents Can Save for College and Retirement Together

Learn how to use a 529 plan to save for your child’s college without putting retirement at risk. Balance both goals with a smart savings strategy. Th…

Ask HTM: Is a 25% Savings Rate Overkill, Avoiding State Minimum Insurance Requirements, & Eliminating 401k Loans – Episode 1030

Ask HTM: Is a 25% Savings Rate Overkill, Avoiding State Minimum Insurance Requirements, & Eliminati…

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…