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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…

8 Ways to LEGALLY Avoid Paying Taxes Like the Rich (Save 6 figures+ in Taxes!)

8 Ways to LEGALLY Avoid Paying Taxes Like the Rich (Save 6 figures+ in Taxes!)

78. 8 Ways to LEGALLY Avoid Paying Taxes Like the Rich (Save 6 figures+ in Taxes!) *** Correction on the HSA Penalty! It is 20% and I stated 10%. "…

Want To Save More? Use Tricks From Video Games

Want To Save More? Use Tricks From Video Games

Our brains are complex and in charge of our emotions, memories and behaviors but just how connected are our brains and decisions about money? Maybe m…

#4: SELF-EMPLOYMENT TAXES: How to Save on Taxes When You're Self-Employed

#4: SELF-EMPLOYMENT TAXES: How to Save on Taxes When You're Self-Employed

Self-employed people are able to contribute a ridiculous amount of money to their special self-employment retirement accounts. Today, we're going to …

“I Spent My Emergency Fund After Hurricane Ida. How Should I Rebuild My Budget?” (Listener Intervention: Mother and Son Edition)

“I Spent My Emergency Fund After Hurricane Ida. How Should I Rebuild My Budget?” (Listener Interven…

Money Rehabber Mary reached out to Nicole with some questions on how her son, Sean, should use his savings to buy a car. Then, Ida hit, Sean was evac…

242: Finance Follow-Ups: Short-Term Rentals, Safety Reserves, & More Cash Flow

242: Finance Follow-Ups: Short-Term Rentals, Safety Reserves, & More Cash Flow

A few weeks ago, Mindy was asked by a listener of BiggerPockets Money, “when are you going to do a Finance Friday follow-up?” Well, listener, your wi…

10.21.21  The Exodus from California  /  Simplify Retirement Savings.

10.21.21 The Exodus from California / Simplify Retirement Savings.

There are 2 major factors that inform why people choose to move from one state to another. California and Texas are a case in point. // Clark shares …

10.19.21  SAVE on Rx: 2 Excellent Drug Discount Programs   /  Best Buy’s New Membership Program - Totaltech.

10.19.21 SAVE on Rx: 2 Excellent Drug Discount Programs / Best Buy’s New Membership Program - T…

$40 vs $330 for the same Rx?! GREAT news on a couple of subscription programs that can save you big bucks. // Why Wall Street loves Best Buy’s new me…

When Can I STOP Saving Money?

When Can I STOP Saving Money?

If you're saving 25% of your income for retirement, is it okay to spend your disposable income on vacations and other fun things? Or should you try t…

Should I Save Some Money From Gifts?

Should I Save Some Money From Gifts?

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel give their recommendations on how you should spend money from gifts.

239: The Side Hustle Queen’s Guide to a 100% Saving & Investing Rate

239: The Side Hustle Queen’s Guide to a 100% Saving & Investing Rate

If you and your sweetheart want to get married, rent a truck in a Colorado ski town, and have your dog watched while you’re doing so, Stephanie Warne…

How Grandparents Can Save and Gift Money for a Grandchild’s College Education

How Grandparents Can Save and Gift Money for a Grandchild’s College Education

There are many ways that grandparents can help grandkids pay for college, including a few options that have tax and financial aid benefits.

3 Signs You're Saving TOO MUCH For Retirement!

3 Signs You're Saving TOO MUCH For Retirement!

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve seen it happen - retirement savings CAN become too much of a good thing. We suggest investing 20-25% of your gross in…

How Do You Save for a House AND Retirement?

How Do You Save for a House AND Retirement?

We recommend saving 20-25% of your income for retirement, but how do you save for retirement AND a down payment on a house? And when should you consi…

“How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?” (Listener Intervention)

“How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?” (Listener Intervention)

This episode’s Listener Intervention is all about balancing today’s desires with tomorrow’s needs. If you’re not sure how much should be in your reti…

Ask HTM - Bitcoin in Our Portfolio, Fixing a Credit Card Mistake, and Putting Savings in Coke Stock #412

Ask HTM - Bitcoin in Our Portfolio, Fixing a Credit Card Mistake, and Putting Savings in Coke Stock…

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…