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Yet another person who claims Tesla Model 3 electric car is 'saving' them money. Scott rants on why people can't do math and then wonder why they have no money.
- How should I spend a windfall from an inheritance (Taylor, College Station, TX)
- What can I do about a surprise bill I forgot was coming (Jenae, Georgetown, IL)
- Can you explain my daughter's 529 plan (Megan, Cincinnati, OH)
- What can I do about back taxes I owe (Miranda, Arlington, Virginia)
- How do people divide up their saving for cars and repairs (Henry, Houston, TX)
- Red Alert Warning - college students scammed by another college student
- From debt free to making another $1,300 a month at a new side hustle.
Mentioned on the show:
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
Why making small sacrifices now will lead to huge- HUGE - benefits later on.
- Should I use my emergency fund to pay off the rest of my student loans (Crystal, FL)
- What's the best way to learn about investing if I'm 70 (Ginger)
- My brother will not stop borrowing money from me (Andrew, Plymouth, Massachusetts)
- What are the biggest ways to save on a wedding (Mckenzi, Parts Unknown)
- Should I sell some stock because of what's going on with China (Colby, Dartmouth, MA)
- Why an expert can help with buying a house or land.
- Lynda.com may be available online at your local library for free.
- The artist catching fire at 85
Mentioned on the show:
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
Today we have proof positive even the 'experts' are lousy investors. How to avoid their 'expertise' so you can keep your hard earned money and watch it grow.
- What are the risks of buying a vacation property in another country (Beach Dreamer)
- How can I sell my business?
- When should I stop helping friends and family (Rick, TX)
- Why I moved from a roboadvisor to a brokerage (Gandolf)
- I can't figure out what my next career should be (Alice, United Kingdom)
- Buying a home? This mortgage mistake can cost you.
- New $10 Internet plans for low-income households
- Tom Brady on having one life to live.
Mentioned on the show:
https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/homebuyers-save-money-mortgages
https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/06/comcasts-10-internet-plan-opens-up-to-all-low-income-and-disabled-americans/
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
Sarah is spending all of her money and is wondering why she is feeling so frustrated. Scott has the simple solution.
- What to do with an old 529 plan (Nicole (Tallahassee, FL))
- What's going on with my alternative investments (Sawyer, Cheyenne, WY)
- What are the penalties if I collect social security early (Gilbert)
- What jobs allow me to work out of the country and have an income (Rachel)
- My annuity fees are too high (Linda)
- Are you falling for financial decoys?
- The trick that makes you overspend.
- Where to get a free FICO score (Lara)
- The importance of having a CLUE
Mentioned on the show:
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20190801-the-trick-that-makes-you-overspend
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
The 2019 Personal Finance Scholarship Winners are announced, along with their amazing money lessons we can all learn from.
- Is paying more for premium dog food worth it in the long run (Stuart, Washington)
- Should I go back to a 9-5 or become a blogger (Jason)
- I'm over being the lender and not the borrower (Lakisha)
- Using food to figure out an investing strategy (KC, West Virginia)
- Separate accounts aren't really separate accounts in the eyes of the law.
Mentioned on the show:
NFCC.org
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
How did a company convince a 90-year-old couple to buy a $150,000 timeshare?
- I keep falling into debt and can never get back up (Cody, Saskatchewan)
- If I use Credit Karma for credit monitoring do I need anything else (Andrew)
- My business income is down and cash flow is bad (Timothy)
- PayPal transferred money to a closed bank account and now I can't get it back (Jacinda, TX)
- How can I pick the investments for a 401(k) and IRA (KC, West Virginia)
- A new option for cord cutters to get away from Dish and DirectTV
- How to know if the sky is falling and what to do about it
Mentioned on the show:
https://www.consumerreports.org/tv-service/orby-tv-satellite-tv-service-is-targeting-cord-cutters/
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
Questions everyone should ask before making a big financial decision. Even if you're debt-free.
- What should I do with a $35,000 inheritance so it's not reported on FASFA (Nina, Orlando, FL)
- How can I start investing in real estate with $5,000 save up (Joel)
- Where can I check my credit score after I've consolidated some loans (Jay)
- How to get your credit score (FICO score) for free.
- Facing an eviction this person keeps their hopes up (Taylor, Ohio)
- Listener tip to get rid of your spare change for free (Amy)
- 16-year-old Katie starts a business to pay for a trip to Disney for her and her mom.
- Warning! Capital One accounts have been hacked.
- IRS is warning cryptocurrency sellers to pay their taxes.
- Dangerous changes are coming to 401(k)s.
Mentioned on the show:
Free Discover Card Credit Score - https://csp.discover.com/free-credit-score/index.html
https://www.federalreserveconsumerhelp.gov/
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
The answer to the question of how to make money fast with all the different investing options. The secret revealed!
- What do you think of the new Betterment savings plan (Ozzy, Oostburg, WI)
- Is property tax protesting a way to save money
- Are you entitled to money from the Equifax security breach?
- Is there ever a benefit to leasing a car (Fabian)
- Can you explain the cash envelope system (Aria, Boulder, CO)
- What should I do with restricted stock units (Lloyd, Cincinnati, OH)
- 23 year old pays off $20,000 in debt in one year
- Financial advice for a 16 year old (Lindsey)
- Another warning for pension holders
Mentioned on the show:
Get 4 years of free credit monitoring - https://www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com/
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/17/how-to-pay-off-20000-in-debt-in-one-year.html
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
The good and the bad of personal finance magazines and the information they give to readers.
- What do you think of how I'm managing sequence of return risk (Mike, Winnipeg, Canada)
- Best way to wrap coins (Jennifer, Facebook Group)
- Are street signs for temp help legit (KZ)
- What questions should I ask a potential financial advisor (Ric, San Antonio, TX)
- I need some guidance on switching annuities (Linda, Virginia)
- Why 401(k) fees matter
- Are Oreos Part of a Mindful Diet
- One former NFL player is teaching kids how to fish.
- While another former NFL player may be going bankrupt
Mentioned on the show:
Teach a Child To Fish: tactf.org
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
When a bunch of people who started with nothing and are now millionaires come together, what do they talk about?
- How can I earn money for a car if I'm 12 years old (Alia, UK)
- Should I pay down my house if I plan on moving in 5-10 years (Matt)
- How I got my husband on board with the budget (Edwina)
- What budgeting software do you recommend and why (Edith)
- I'm getting evicted in two days, what should I do (Taylor, Ohio)
- Scott's daughter joins the show to discuss loaning money
- Use the Walmart app to help track your spending
- Travel tip to save on cruise excursions
- Red alert warning: Student loan scams
Mentioned on the show:
Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs
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