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  2. Do you have any books or recommendations for a teenager who is moving out on her own?
  3. What is the best platform to easily collect rent payments?
  4. Can I carry over any out-of-pocket medical expenses to a new health insurance plan?
  5. Are there any downsides to the Upside App- is it legit or too good to be true?

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3 comments on “Ask HTM: Downsides to the Upside App, Carrying Over Out-Of-Pocket Medical Expenses, & Ignoring Mom’s Financial Advice – Episode 652

  1. Cyrus Apr 3, 2023

    You forgot to mention the home sale tax exclusion benefit for selling current primary home which more than offsets sales commission and closing costs

  2. Clint Apr 13, 2023

    Hi Guys, after listening to this episode, I tried the upside app. Here’s the catch: your initital gas purchase savings is incredible, like 40 or 50 cents off per gallon. But that’s just to lure you in. The savings after that are more like 4 or 5 cents, and these are not the cheapest gas stations. Soooo it will take quite awhile to recoup your savings unless you eat out at the few restaurants listed. Not really worth the time in my opinion. And yes, too good to be true.
    Clint

    • Thanks for that insight, Clint! We don’t use many of these apps ourselves. We get the desire to use them to save, but so often they save you so little that they’re just not quite worth the time it takes.