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Holiday Saving

Holiday Saving

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Logan discuss fun gift ideas that save money.

12.20.21   SAVE MORE: Paying Little or Nothing  /  Vital Conversations About Vital Financial Info.

12.20.21 SAVE MORE: Paying Little or Nothing / Vital Conversations About Vital Financial Info.

If your New Year’s Resolution is to cut spending, be aware Buy Nothing Groups have been proliferating, a platform for goods people are giving away. A…

Is the Long Game Always Your Best Saving and Investing Approach?

Is the Long Game Always Your Best Saving and Investing Approach?

If you had unlimited time, what's the biggest goal you'd like to achieve? With enough time, we can accomplish a lot, and maybe almost anything. If ti…

Moving Tips to Save $$$ (Plus, One Horror Story)

Moving Tips to Save $$$ (Plus, One Horror Story)

Moving can be expensive… and a headache. Our host Nicole Lapin got a big dose of expensive headaches when on the day-of her cross-country move from B…

"I Don't Have Emergency Savings - Should I Use My Credit Card?"

"I Don't Have Emergency Savings - Should I Use My Credit Card?"

What should you do if you don't have your emergency reserves, but you have a major expense you HAVE to cover? We'll walk you through that question an…

Ask HTM - Cryptocurrency Tax Moves, Savings in a Robinhood Account, Frugal or Cheap: Family Edition #448

Ask HTM - Cryptocurrency Tax Moves, Savings in a Robinhood Account, Frugal or Cheap: Family Edition…

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…

Investing Excess Savings

Investing Excess Savings

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Logan discuss whether you should invest excess savings outside of an emergency fund.

Ask Paula: Should I Pull Money from My Emergency Fund to Invest or Pay Off Debt?

Ask Paula: Should I Pull Money from My Emergency Fund to Invest or Pay Off Debt?

#352: Anna and her husband have volatile income, but Anna thinks that having 18 months of living expenses is unnecessary. She’s torn between paying o…

Our Best 2021 Holiday Wallet-Saving Tips

Our Best 2021 Holiday Wallet-Saving Tips

It’s peak shopping season and many of us are also getting ready to attend or host holiday parties, which means money may be quickly shuffling out of …

12.02.21  Save on Winter Heating Bills  /  WARNING: Cashing Out Home Equity.

12.02.21 Save on Winter Heating Bills / WARNING: Cashing Out Home Equity.

The typical electric bill will be 5% higher this winter. For those using natural gas, bills are expected to be up 25 - 35% depending on location - pr…

11.30.21  Consumer Reports’ Dirty Look at Laundry Detergents  /  Money Saving Healthcare  Innovations.

11.30.21 Consumer Reports’ Dirty Look at Laundry Detergents / Money Saving Healthcare Innovatio…

Clark gets into the nitty gritty of doing laundry & the best detergent buys. Consumer Reports ratings are in - how to get more for less. // We pay mo…

11.29.21  The ABCs of NFTs  /  The New IRS Tax Rates & Tax Efficient Saving.

11.29.21 The ABCs of NFTs / The New IRS Tax Rates & Tax Efficient Saving.

Clark discusses NFTs with Team Clark’s Christopher Smith who has done really well with them. Can you get rich quick? // Tax rates on regular savings …

“I don’t have a penny in savings. What should I do?” (Listener Intervention)

“I don’t have a penny in savings. What should I do?” (Listener Intervention)

Today, Nicole has a Listener Intervention with a Money Rehabber who, in her words, “doesn’t have a penny in savings.” She says: “My parents didn't te…

Our Annual Black Friday Savings Episode (plus FSA rules changes AND a TikTok to remember)

Our Annual Black Friday Savings Episode (plus FSA rules changes AND a TikTok to remember)

What's on your holiday wish list this year? Are you planning on running out on Black Friday to snag some deals? Lucky for you, we are making your hol…

Should I Be Investing or Saving?

Should I Be Investing or Saving?

You may have heard that “a penny saved is a penny earned,” while other people may have told you that the best way to earn your pennies (and then some…

10 Ways To Save On Your Taxes Before The End Of The Year

10 Ways To Save On Your Taxes Before The End Of The Year

Our list of the best ways to save on your taxes before the end of the year, without losing or wasting money.

Saving Money and Using Rewards for Travel

Saving Money and Using Rewards for Travel

On this episode of DIY Money, Daniel and Logan discuss saving money and using credit card rewards for travel.

Friday Flight - Savings to the Moon, Dodging Debt Collectors, and One Stingy Shaq #432

Friday Flight - Savings to the Moon, Dodging Debt Collectors, and One Stingy Shaq #432

It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of he…

Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund?

Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund?

With inflation on the rise, what should you do with your emergency fund? Should you invest it into the market or keep it parked in cash? We'll walk y…