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!
- What’s the best way to have an impactful and fun money meeting with my partner?
- Mortgage rates and home prices are keeping me from diversifying my portfolio – should I invest in REITs instead?
- Should I pay off my mortgage or renovate my home?
- Is it worth letting an insurance company track my driving in order to reduce my premium?
- Re-shopping a rental car to save massive amounts of money!
Additional links:
- Money Mission Statement – Check out the worksheet we created to help you create your own Money Mission Statement! Download it, and give it a solid 30 minutes one evening to really begin some soul searching to determine what you want your life to look like. This is a great way to get on the same page as your significant other!
- Auto insurance – There are so many reasons why we’re huge fans of at least checking out PolicyGenius for auto insurance. Remember, they’re an insurance marketplace so they allow you to compare the best plans for you!
- Trusted Choice is a great resource to help you find (relatively) local independent agents who can also shop for the best rates. Added bonus: if they focus on a specific state, they’ll also know all the nuances since insurance requirements vary by state which can help you save and get the best coverage for you!
- Car rental – AutoSlash is a site that helps you automatically save on rentals!
- Rental Property – Here’s our Megapost on How to Buy a Rental property for those interested.
- Mortgage pay off – The ultimate question: Should I pay off my mortgage early? This guide talks about the pros/cons, as well as strategies to do it!
- Credit Card Tool – Looking for the right credit card for you? Then check out our new credit card tool that’ll help you to easily filter through all the cards based on your preferred airline, whether or not they have an annual fee, or simply by the cashback offer! Just toggle the sliders and you’ll know which card to consider.
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