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Ask Paula: Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA -- What Should I Choose?

Ask Paula: Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA -- What Should I Choose?

#197: Should Bret invest in a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? If Amanda gets married, how will her child support be affected? What about her student …

An Economist Walks Into a Brothel (with Allison Schrager) DETAILS

An Economist Walks Into a Brothel (with Allison Schrager) DETAILS

Allison Schrager is an economist who's studied negotiation, diversification, and also, the topic we'll discuss in today's episode, risk. She'll expla…

Average 401(k) Balance by Age: Are You Behind?

Average 401(k) Balance by Age: Are You Behind?

How does your 401(k) balance measure up against your peers? Do you have enough or are you behind? When we meet with potential clients, most of them w…

Fees Will Kill Your Retirement Savings #091

Fees Will Kill Your Retirement Savings #091

How much are you paying to invest in your 401k or IRA? You might see fees as an unavoidable cost of investing, but even a 1% fee could easily cost yo…

#43: How Many Rental Properties Do You Need to Retire

#43: How Many Rental Properties Do You Need to Retire

Episode #43 - Do you want to use rental properties to fund some or all of your retirement? This article shares detailed examples (including all the n…

592 - FICA Alternative Retirement Plan—What Is It and Who Qualifies to Have One?

592 - FICA Alternative Retirement Plan—What Is It and Who Qualifies to Have One?

Which type of retirement account is right for you? Money Girl answers a voicemail question about using a FICA Alternative Plan, choosing the right re…

Ask HTM - Side Hustle Apps, Multiple Roth IRAs, and Collecting Rent #088

Ask HTM - Side Hustle Apps, Multiple Roth IRAs, and Collecting Rent #088

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - Is it possible to create a side hustle using the different grocery or exercise apps that pro…

31. I Finally Quit! w/ Travis Hornsby, Early Retirement Dude, Kris, and FI 180

31. I Finally Quit! w/ Travis Hornsby, Early Retirement Dude, Kris, and FI 180

In Episode 31 we explore the gut wrenching question of when it is time to finally quit. The panelist share their insight on the retire early portion …

Ask Paula: I Spent Ten Years in School, and Now I’m Behind on Retirement Savings

Ask Paula: I Spent Ten Years in School, and Now I’m Behind on Retirement Savings

#193: Lori is behind on retirement savings, as a result of being a full-time student for more than a decade. She makes good money and lives frugally,…

The Beauty of the Roth IRA #083

The Beauty of the Roth IRA #083

We think it’s a great decision for almost everyone to invest in a Roth IRA. Second only to an employer matched 401k, a Roth IRA is very often the bes…

494 MG 4 Penalty-Free Ways to Use a Roth IRA Before Retirement

494 MG 4 Penalty-Free Ways to Use a Roth IRA Before Retirement

You probably know that using a Roth IRA to save for retirement is a smart move that also cuts your taxes. But what you may not know is that unlike ot…

29. Is Passive Income a Reality? w/ Route to Retire, Millennial Boss, Nisha Mehta, and Jay Helms

29. Is Passive Income a Reality? w/ Route to Retire, Millennial Boss, Nisha Mehta, and Jay Helms

In Episode 29 four guest wrestle with the definition of passive income, why it matters in our paths to financial independence, and when is enough... …

Like a Roth to a Flame

Like a Roth to a Flame

Have you ever wondered what exactly a Roth IRA is? Is this a strategy you should be using? In this week's DIY Money, Quint and Daniel discuss all the…

#33: My Rental Retirement Strategy (or How to Not Run Out of Money)

#33: My Rental Retirement Strategy (or How to Not Run Out of Money)

Episode #33 - How do you retire, live off your investments, and never run out of money? Big challenge, right? I have a plan to do that with rental pr…

401k BootCamp

401k BootCamp

One of the best retirement savings options is your company retirement plan. Whether it's a 401k, 403b, or 457, the best place to start saving is befo…

We Make $500k a Year and Struggle With Our Budget (plus the Retirement Budget Calculator)

We Make $500k a Year and Struggle With Our Budget (plus the Retirement Budget Calculator)

Why is a couple making $500,000 a year feel like they're just getting by? Shouldn't they feel better off than most people? On today's roundtable we'l…

What Retirement Terms Should You Know? (plus an intro to the Penge app)

What Retirement Terms Should You Know? (plus an intro to the Penge app)

Do you think you could pass a quiz covering basic questions about retirement? While you MIGHT be confident that you know the basics, a recent TD Amer…

How Mike and Lauren Retired at 30 with an Average Income of $56,000 / Year

How Mike and Lauren Retired at 30 with an Average Income of $56,000 / Year

#186: Mike and Lauren have run a cleaning company, started and sold a biodiesel company, repaired and resold motorcycles, opened a coffeeshop, owned …

3.28.19 How adults with kids hurt their retirement savings; Financial infidelity; Best time to sell your home

3.28.19 How adults with kids hurt their retirement savings; Financial infidelity; Best time to sell…

Adults with kids are having to delay quitting work because they are putting more of their money towards the kiddos than to their retirement accounts;…

The 10-Year “Mini” Retirement | Ryan Jacob

The 10-Year “Mini” Retirement | Ryan Jacob

On today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Ryan Jacob who has one of the more gutsy stories you'll hear. Ryan has decided to step into a mini-…