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!
- How do I increase my 401k contributions by the same percentage of the raise I just received?
- Where should I open a brokerage account for my single stocks that I trade for the dopamine hit?
- My CD is about to mature – what should I do with that $75,000?
- Will paying down my mortgage or making home improvements give me a bigger ROI?
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- MTG payoff – If you’re thinking about paying off your mortgage early, here are the pros and cons, as well as best strategies to do so!
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- Cheap cell plans – Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like US Mobile.
- Community – Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group
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