We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/ , send us your voice memo!
- How should we budget for a bi-weekly paycheck?
- Should I give unsolicited investing advice to my brother-in-law?
- Since I’m building up my net worth, should I increase my liability car insurance limits?
- Are I Bonds a good idea? (pronounced ‘eye’ bonds!)
- 15 or 30 year mortgages: which should I refinance to? And what are your thoughts on flipping houses?
Additional links from this episode:
- Whether you’re putting together a monthly or bi-weekly budget, we’re fans of using something as simple as writing it out on paper or in Excel- honestly whatever works for you! But check out Mint or Personal Capital if you’re looking for something more automated and sophisticated that also tracks your net worth.
- Breaking out of the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck is vital when it comes to getting a hold of your personal finances. And oftentimes that means cutting back- here are 7 ways to start saving more money this week.
- Inflation will wreck your finances if you’re not investing your money. Consider opening a Roth IRA with Vanguard, Fidelity, or M1 Finance.
- Having your car insurance limits low in order to save money- frugal or cheap?!
- We’re big fans of Series I Bonds for medium term savings goals.
- Bonus post on whether a house is a good investment or not!
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