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. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!
- With the payment pause ending, how do I approach paying off my student loans while maintaining my credit score?
- Why do I need to save medical receipts for my HSA? And another: Should I tap my brokerage account for a home down payment?
- My car insurance rates have skyrocketed! What can I do to keep those premiums in check?
- We’re expecting… some big medical bills- how can we be financially prepared for having a baby?
- Can I DIY tax loss harvesting or is that something worth paying a financial advisor for?
Additional links:
- Dad chic – scottEvest to save while you travel- we’re too vain to do it…
- Credit score boost – Keep things simple with our “proprietary” HTM super chill credit card strategy! Way less work but still reaping 95% of benefits and rewards opportunities, including raising your credit score.
- HSA – I’m not sure who needs to hear this but Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, are the ultimate retirement accounts.
- Car insurance – Don’t cheap out on car insurance but we do want you to save as much money as you can!
- 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!
- Medical bills – When it comes to finding ways to reduce your healthcare costs, Marshall Allen had some really incredible advice back during our convo with him: Fight and Win Against Insane Healthcare Costs.
- And Healthcare Bluebook is the site where you can compare standard prices of medical procedures to ensure that you’re not getting ripped off!
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