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Topics: What's on your bucket list?

- Mil (Long Island, NY) has a condo and is deciding if it's time to get into rentals.

- D'Arcy is budgeting during the down times.

- Scam alert - billboard advertises guaranteed 700 FICO score?

- Justin (Chippewa Falls, WI) has a patent and is researching white labeling it.

- Steve paid off $27,000 in debt!

- Do you have any money challenges for next year?

- Rebecca (New Zealand) was in a bad relationship and is trying to get back to even.

- Nicole (Orange County, CA) is saving up for a house but doesn't like her savings options.

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Links mentioned on the show:

Franklin BBQ

My Family On A Budget

Topics: Using real estate investment trusts (REITs) to increase your investment returns.

- Who is Steve Aoki?

- Darby asks if it is better financially to rent vs. buy.

- Make extra money by testing websites.

- Rachel is graduating with a mechanical engineer degree and wants to stay out of debt.

- Stacy is moving two steps forward and one step back.

- Sarah found $50 by changing cell carriers and has a delicious snack recipe.

- Paul (Australia) paid off $50k and now has only a mortgage to pay off and asks if he should pay down the mortgage or invest instead.

- Start your own free library.

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Links mentioned on the show:

Vanguard REIT Index Fund Investor Shares

User Testing

Little Free Library

Topics: The pros and cons of buying a new home vs. an existing home.

- Allan (Canada) is trying to automate his savings.

- We're moving to Canada too.

- Mark (Plano, TX) asks about financial lessons for kids.

- The real Japanese Housewives.

- Scott (Hobart, IN) has an annuity and would like to pay off some debt with it.

- Chris paid off $17,500 in debt!

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Topics: Things to think about when deciding between buying an existing home or a brand new home.

- Kevin asks about how to become a freelancer.

- Sarah has a family of six and asks about financing for a bigger vehicle.

- Using donor advised funds for charitable contributions.

- I is for ice.

- Stacy (San Antonio, TX) asks to Roth or not to Roth.

- Roberto asks how long before a bankruptcy shows up on a credit report.

- Ashley has two (soon three) kids and can't afford Internet access.

- Krystal paid off $24,285.28 in debt!

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Links mentioned on the show:

Number one mistake car buyers make

Fidelity donor advised funds

Internet access for low income families

Topics: Our remodel of a 1950's home.

- Justin is deciding between a 529 plan an an ESA.

- Darby has two savings goals to prioritize.

- Kevin has a question about signing up for a 401(k).

- Mayra and her husband have paid off $37,000 in debt!

- Kevin's wife wants to start a business and wonders about paying taxes and getting deductions.

- Taryn (Honolulu, HI) is deciding between a student loan vs. a down payment on a condo.

- Kevin is looking for a safe place to park his emergency fund and earn money.

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Links mentioned on the show:

Setting up a sole proprietorship

Compare 529 Plan and ESA

Topics: We are now landlords.

- Tony (Apollo Beach, FL) has significant assets and is concerned about being sued.

- Dan (Limerick, PA) is 35 and asks how much he should have saved in his 401(k) by now.

- Jesse (San Antonio, TX) wonders if the imperial federal government could someday drain her 401(k) to pay for band uniforms.

- Greg (Seattle) wonders about picking life insurance.

- Wil asks if paying 1% to an advisor is worth it.

- Elaine is struggling with higher rent, a car payment, and credit card debt.

- Dolores with another win.

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Topics: Why you should not prepay funeral expenses.

- Kristin has aging parents who will be meeting with an advisor soon.

- Stephen (Colorado Springs, CO) and his wife are debating how to best use their income.

- Corinne has co-workers who are not happy with her goal of becoming debt-free.

- H is for Haggling.

- Laura's husband is forming a new business and wants to protect himself.

- Nicholas wants to optimize his credit cards.

- Dolores saves $600 on a new vehicle.

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Links mentioned on the show:

Funerals.org

Federal Trade Commission Funeral Costs and Pricing Checklist

Vanguard Germany

Topics: Do you need a budget?

- Justin (Chippewa Falls, WI) needs a place to save money for his step-son.

- Caleb (Looneyville, WV) is a college student and asks about asset allocation.

- Qoins helps pay off your debt early with the spare change.

- Amanda has $30k in debt consolidation and wants to pay it off.

- Mike (Central Florida) is 50 and asks about investing in an HSA.

- What, me worry?

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Links mentioned on the show:

Qoins

HSA Testing Period Worksheet

IRA to HSA Worksheet

Topics: Tips and tricks to getting the most out of your Health Savings Account.

- Bill (Pennsylvania) asks about putting extra money towards a mortgage if he will be moving soon.

- Heather has consolidated debts and can't make her payments.

- Solange shares her financial goals.

- F is for Financial Independence.

- Paul (Down Under) is a money moron and asks if his budget is appropriate for getting out of debt.

- Take chances and get messy.

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Links mentioned on the show:

Health Insurance Savings for 2017 (Save money on healthcare with HSAs)

Topics: Tips and tricks to getting the most out of your Health Savings Account.

- Fran is 54 and needs to supplement income.

- Leonardo (Florida) has a warning for all landlords.

- Jim (Temecula, CA) might be let go and is deciding what to do.

- Jake (Denton, TX) is deciding on which investment options to pick in a 401(k).

- Take a moment and laugh today.

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Links mentioned on the show:

Health Insurance Savings for 2017 (Save money on healthcare with HSAs)