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 - Is there a new homeowner rule of thumb for housing maintenance for that first year of ownership?

2 - Should I use ChatGPT in order to juice my savings returns?

3 - Does it make sense to pay off my mortgage with savings in a brokerage account?

4 - Do I include a pension lump sum when calculating my net worth?

5 - Churning gym membership free trials: frugal or cheap?

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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: car wash memberships, education evisceration, test result declines, student loan income recertification pause, Frontier’s troll move, BNPL burgers, leftovers in the lurch, the World Happiness Report is a sham, shared meals are my jam, torched Teslas, imported car tariffs, credit card interest rate caps, and Joann’s gift card debacle.

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Today on the podcast we’re joined by Madeline Mann who is an HR and recruiting leader and is also the author of Reverse the Search which hits the shelves on April 1st. Madeline spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career coaching empire, called Self Made Millennial, where she has reached millions of folks. Through her platforms and coaching, Madeline works to turn job seekers into ‘job shoppers', enabling any professional to land high-paying job offers, with many even landing roles at competitive Fortune 500 companies. She's been featured over in the WSJ, NYT, ABC News, she has over 24 million views over on YouTube, and we're excited for listeners to hear her insight and wisdom. We discuss the old methods of job hunting and why they no longer work, what it takes to stand out amid countless applicants, the biggest mistakes everyone makes on their resumes, the best questions to ask during an interview, and plenty more!

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During this episode we enjoyed a Fonio Rising by Brooklyn Brewery! 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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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 dial back my 401k contributions to build up an emergency fund or can I just rely on my HELOC?

2 - How should I respond to a denial letter on a rental application I filled out?

3 - I want to purchase some land but what factors should I keep in mind as I consider this investment?

4 - Is it worth going with my state’s 529 plan for the tax break… even if the fees are much higher than average?

5 - “3x your salary saved by age 40”, is this a rule of thumb that I should go with?

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During this episode we enjoyed an Indominus by Bold Monk! 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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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: tariffs as a hard sale, appealing ARMS, building booms = rent declines, stagnant realtor commissions, iterating investments, future you and crap sandwiches, exclusive social clubs, skipping to the front of the line, college cost cuts, free degrees, T-Mobile raising rates, the most affordable cell phone plan, and buy once cry once.

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We argue that money itself isn’t a good or bad thing, it’s not holy or evil, but we do think it comes down to what you do with it that makes the world a better or worse place. That message is also at the heart of Derrick Kinney’s best-selling book “Good Money Revolution”... what are you doing with your money, what actions are you taking? That’s at the crux of the matter. And we’re joined by Derrick whose mission is to inspire individuals to use their wealth to align with their personal values, and to actually strive to make more money so they can create even more of a positive impact in the world! We discuss identifying your generosity purpose, putting together a plan to giving your money away, how it pays approach your W2 with the attitude of an entrepreneur, and plenty more today!

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During this episode we enjoyed a Lower Falls IPA by Highland Brewing! 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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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 - What should I do after losing my job during the recent mass government layoffs?

2 - Money is tight, so should we sell our condo that we’ve been renting for the past two years?

3 - I’d like a secondary source of income that generates $60,000 annually- should I consider ETFs, REITs, or traditional real estate?

4 - Is the Costco Anywhere Visa worth signing up for?

5 - How do I analyze whether buying a home is worth it if we’re only going to be there for five years?

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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.
• Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool!
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During this episode we enjoyed a Founders KBS! 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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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: Uber vs Lyft, tariff tantrums, Southwest succumbs, there’s a coach for that, investing your emergency fund, tapping the 401k, Chase blocking Zelle, unpaid toll scams, the greatest grocers, senior discounts, and free energy audits.

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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.
• Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool!
• Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.

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. Have an awesome weekend!

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Living on one partner’s income, stepping away from corporate America, firing up a serious side hustle… these are just a few of the topics we’re discussing with our guest today. Shang Saavedra is a financial coach, founder of the site Save My Cents, and now author of the new book “Wealth is a Mindset.” Shang lives at the intersection of mental health and financial wealth, and she uses her own personal experiences, like achieving financial independence by the age of 31, to help others to achieve their own financial goals. We discuss ambition, living in NYC, making sacrifices for a better future, and plenty more during our episode today!

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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 Three Headed Monster by New Realm! 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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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 be wary of changes made to my 401k match that are actually more generous?

2 - I already have my own long term disability policy in place, but should I drop if for one provided by my employer?

3 - How can I continue to contribute to my Roth IRA if I expect my income to continue to rise?

4 - What’s the best way to book a deal on some upcoming travel?

5 - Is it frugal or cheap to only charge my EV during off-peak hours?

Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances:

• 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.
• Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool!
• Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.

During this episode we enjoyed a Birramisu by Six Bridges Brewing! 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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