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Fired Without an Emergency Fund!

Fired Without an Emergency Fund!

What are you supposed to do if you're laid off or fired and you don't have an emergency fund in place? Here are seven steps you can take. The post Fi…

Report: How Much You Need To Save in Each State To Retire Comfortably

Report: How Much You Need To Save in Each State To Retire Comfortably

Americans are rightly concerned about the future and their ability to live comfortably in retirement. With so many things getting more expensive — in…

How To Save $1,000,000 Dollars

How To Save $1,000,000 Dollars

Becoming a millionaire requires a plan, wise investments, and if you're lucky, starting at a young age. Here's what you need to know. The post How To…

Should You Leave The SAVE Repayment Plan Right Now?

Should You Leave The SAVE Repayment Plan Right Now?

Nearing PSLF eligibility? Learn why switching from the SAVE plan could benefit you and help you achieve loan forgiveness sooner. The post Should You …

SAVE Student Loan Plan Is On the Brink of Elimination

SAVE Student Loan Plan Is On the Brink of Elimination

The SAVE student loan plan faces likely elimination after a court ruling. Borrowers should prepare for changes in repayment. The post SAVE Student Lo…

Barclays Bank $200 Bonus For New Savings Accounts

Barclays Bank $200 Bonus For New Savings Accounts

Earn a $200 bonus with Barclays when you open a Tiered Savings account and deposit $25,000. High-yield APYs up to 4.65% and no maintenance fees. The …

8th Circuit Court Blocks SAVE Student Loan Plan

8th Circuit Court Blocks SAVE Student Loan Plan

A federal court ruling pauses the SAVE student loan plan, leaving borrowers uncertain. Here’s what it means for repayment and possible relief. The po…

12 Frugal Habits to Save Money in Everyday Life

12 Frugal Habits to Save Money in Everyday Life

Frugal habits are lifestyle creep’s mortal enemy. Lifestyle creep is that natural tendency we all have to spend more as we earn more. While it’…

Savings Accounts With Buckets

Savings Accounts With Buckets

The right savings account can help you reach multiple goals at once, and savings accounts with buckets make it easy to track your progress by dividin…

Ask HTM: Birth Now Pay Later, Forcing Home Equity with a Basement Build, & Saving vs Paying Credit Cards – Episode 946

Ask HTM: Birth Now Pay Later, Forcing Home Equity with a Basement Build, & Saving vs Paying Credit …

Let’s dive into 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 ques…

How To Save For A House (And Decide If Buying Is Right For You)

How To Save For A House (And Decide If Buying Is Right For You)

Buying a house can be a great investment, but it’s not the right investment for everyone. The real cost of homeownership goes beyond a mortgage payme…

19 Frugal Hacks That Will Save You Money

19 Frugal Hacks That Will Save You Money

The more frugal hacks you try, the more benefits of frugal living you'll enjoy. Put in the work, and reap the rewards! The post 19 Frugal Hacks That …

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In February 2025

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In February 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 …

18 Best Costco Hacks – Saving You Time and Money!

18 Best Costco Hacks – Saving You Time and Money!

I love Costco hacks. My wife and I have been Costco members since 2014, and over the years we’ve learned a bunch of little tips and tricks that save …

12 Ways To Stop Dipping Into Your Savings

12 Ways To Stop Dipping Into Your Savings

When you master these ways to stop dipping into your savings account, you'll have more financial security and less money stress in life! The post 12 …

Save Yourself Thousands of Dollars and Hours By Using This For Your Business

Save Yourself Thousands of Dollars and Hours By Using This For Your Business

Managing properties as a real estate investor can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle.  You might have seen online that y…

How to Manage Your First or Next Rental (and Save Thousands of Dollars)

How to Manage Your First or Next Rental (and Save Thousands of Dollars)

Managing rental properties doesn’t have to be hard. You can do it without the midnight tenant phone calls, “lost” rent checks, and other common landl…

Is It Ever Too Late To Save for Retirement?

Is It Ever Too Late To Save for Retirement?

Is it ever too late to start saving for retirement? I have an answer, backed by years of research. Retirement Savings: Is It Ever Too Late To Start? …

23 Money Saving Hacks That Work

23 Money Saving Hacks That Work

Looking for money-saving hacks that work? Money-saving hacks can help you keep more cash in your pocket. These tricks make it easier to stretch your …

Friday Flight: Trump 2.0, Ghost Jobs, & Insufficient Savings – Episode 936

Friday Flight: Trump 2.0, Ghost Jobs, & Insufficient Savings – Episode 936

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…