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 you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!
 
1 - My fiance wants to get into house hacking. How can I feel more comfortable with this risky endeavor?
2 - How should my student loans impact how I invest in my Roth?
3 - Fee-based financial advisors vs fee-only financial advisors?
4 - Should I go with a Kai-Zen life insurance plan and consider borrowing against a permanent life insurance plan?
5 - How can I best utilize a DCFSA in order to pay for baby expenses?
 
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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 question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!
 
1 - Should or shouldn’t I prioritize paying down my student loans with the potential of forgiveness on the horizon?
2 - As a recent college grad, what is the best financial advice you have for me?
3 - Is it worth taking the additional tax hit to prioritize a Roth 401k over a traditional 401k?
4 - Using my Roth IRA as an emergency fund- is this a good idea?
5 - What is the best way to buy out my car lease and is it even a wise move?
 
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Ask HTM - Roth Emergency Funds, Buying Out A Lease, & Financial Advice For Graduates #814

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 out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like: last minute tax tips, more money vs more time, new job fever, jobs of tomorrow, beware of the neobanks, car wrap scams, repair or replace that appliance, less cashierless stores, fewer discount stores, ‘use by’ dates, & nutrition labels for the internet.
 
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Friday Flight - Last Minute Tax Tips, New Job Fever, & A Food Waste Fix #813

There are three ways to boost your net worth: you can invest more money, but keep in mind that we’re in it for the long haul- it takes decades for compounding to really kick in. You can earn more money which is a ton of fun- who doesn’t like getting promoted or earning a fat bonus at work? But again, this can take years of grinding it out, at the very least months of hard work in order to stand out among your peers. OR, there are changes that you can literally make immediately by cutting your expenses in order to save more money. That’s what we’re discussing with our guest today, Michael Timmerman. Michael writes over at MichaelSaves.com, his YouTube channel has over 25 million views- in part because he's virtually a human guinea pig, working on our behalf to test products and services to make sure we’re getting the best deals possible. And today we have a great conversation centered around the many different scrappy ways that we can save on streaming, cell phones, and more! 
 
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During this episode we both enjoyed a Buzzfest by Infinite Ale Works! Please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money!
 
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Getting Scrappy to Save on Streaming w/ Michael Timmerman #812

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 question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!
 
1 - Should I consider alternative investments offered by the newer fintech platforms?
2 - Do medical bills need to be directly paid for with my HSA or should I use a credit card?
3 - What should I do with over six figures from my employer's profit sharing plan?
4 - How should I account for the US national debt in my retirement portfolio allocation?
5 - Paying off a 2.5% mortgage- does it ever make sense?
 
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During this episode we enjoyed an I Choose Yuzu by Pure Project Brewing- a big thanks to Kristi for donating this one to the pod! Please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money!
 
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Ask HTM - Alt Investment Considerations, Making the Most of Profit Sharing, & National Debt’s Impact on Your Portfolio #811

Just like how we can idolize ‘finding the right one’ when looking for a partner or spouse, the same can be true of passive income as we’re talking about our personal finances. We can be tempted into thinking that if we only find the right person then it’s smooth sailing. But as anyone who has been in a long-term relationship knows- the work has only just begun! The same is often true of the different passive income opportunities that we hear pitched in social media or hawked in YouTube videos. Passive income is a legit and real concept, but the way it’s often presented doesn’t include the full story, or they leave out some crucial details. There are very few sources of 100%, purely passive income and so that’s why we are dispelling the myth that there are opportunities around every corner, but have a listen because there are ways you can begin establishing your own future streams of income, today.
 
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Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here. 
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Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group.
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During this episode we enjoyed a Radix by Halfway Crooks! And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money!
 
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Ask HTM - Special Accounts for Baby Expenses, Dissuading a Listener from Using the Beloved Roth, & Choosing the Best Life Insurance #514

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