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#265: Where should I keep my down payment money while saving to buy real estate? [Ask Coach]

#265: Where should I keep my down payment money while saving to buy real estate? [Ask Coach]

Episode #265 - Where can you put your cash savings for a down payment so that it's safe but still grows? Coach Carson has twenty years of experience …

How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund?

How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund?

Should you keep a 3-month or 6-month emergency fund, and how do you start saving up for that? We'll walk you through that question and more in today…

"I'm Saving 25% - What Should I Do Next?"

"I'm Saving 25% - What Should I Do Next?"

Once you finally reach that savings goal of 25%, what's next on the financial list? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A…

11.03.22  Bonds Update  /  Saving LESS + Spending MORE = Bear Trap

11.03.22 Bonds Update / Saving LESS + Spending MORE = Bear Trap

I Bonds aka Inflation Bonds have reset. Recently there was a land rush on I Bonds, offering a rate over 9%. The interest earnings rate is reset every…

Saving When Self Employed

Saving When Self Employed

On this episode of DIY Money, Daniel and Logan discuss different ways to save when you are self employed.

28: The Psychology of an Emergency Fund

28: The Psychology of an Emergency Fund

In this episode, Brian discusses one of the most important aspects of your financial foundations- an emergency fund. Not only is it necessary for you…

Can You Save Your Way To $1,000,000?

Can You Save Your Way To $1,000,000?

Becoming a millionaire requires a plan, wise investments, and if you're lucky, starting at a young age. But can you do it with savings alone?

Saving for Near Term Goals

Saving for Near Term Goals

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel discuss different savings options for near term goals.

Jesus Christ Super-Saver: Ancient Wisdom & Your Money #581

Jesus Christ Super-Saver: Ancient Wisdom & Your Money #581

We’re glad Ikea exists. The ability for a vast majority of the population to get their hands on some incredibly functional, well designed, and afford…

How to Maximize Your Health Savings Account (HSA) Benefits

How to Maximize Your Health Savings Account (HSA) Benefits

I’ll review how to know if your health plan qualifies for an HSA and strategies to maximize its benefits.

#52 Q&A Should You Include BAH in Savings Rate Calculation? Military FI Savings Rate

#52 Q&A Should You Include BAH in Savings Rate Calculation? Military FI Savings Rate

In this Q&A episode, Jamie and Spencer answer listener Dustin's question from a Facebook message: "When you talk about savings rates, are you tal…

Ask HTM - Buying a Home FSBO to Save, Getting Ahead on a Small Salary, & the Best Vegan/Eco-Friendly Banks #574

Ask HTM - Buying a Home FSBO to Save, Getting Ahead on a Small Salary, & the Best Vegan/Eco-Friendl…

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…

09.29.22   DEALS in a Time of Inflation  /  Inside the Mind of a Super Saver

09.29.22 DEALS in a Time of Inflation / Inside the Mind of a Super Saver

In spite of inflation, there are deals to be had. Amazon is in major overstock mode right now - offering a separate site for discounts, and a section…

09.27.22  DEADLINE: Series I Savings Bonds /  Ford Changing the Game for Car Buyers

09.27.22 DEADLINE: Series I Savings Bonds / Ford Changing the Game for Car Buyers

The clock is ticking on the best inflation investment. Series I Savings Bonds are about to go through a reset in November. Clark explains rates and h…

09.20.22  An IRS Break on Late-Filing Penalties  /  SAVE on Healthcare

09.20.22 An IRS Break on Late-Filing Penalties / SAVE on Healthcare

Many failed to file taxes in 2019 and/or 2020. Well the IRS will forgive those penalties, IF you can hit a fast approaching deadline. Already paid th…

DIY Money Jr - How to Save for College

DIY Money Jr - How to Save for College

On this episode of DIY Money Jr, Quint and Daniel discuss how to save money for college and how to invest those funds.