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- Is it best to recast a mortgage or should I just pay a lump-sum and be done with the mortgage a bit sooner?
- Frugal or cheap?! Repurchasing a board game online after it dropped in price, and having to drive in order to return the original.
- What interest am I forfeiting if I pull money out of my I bonds early?
- When buying solar, am I just exchanging a loan payment for my monthly electricity bill?
- I’d like to be a long-distance landlord- is that a wise move and what else should I keep in mind?
Additional links:
- Recent books – We mentioned The Brothers Karamazov that Joel’s reading and I’m reading The Snowball, but be sure to look them both up at your library first.
- Board games – Based on it’s unavailability, it’s looking like the game Aquire is no longer being manufactured!
- Time – It’s helpful to know your own hourly rate in order to know what your time is worth- luckily for you, we talked about that very topic back in episode 99!
- Fluctuating prices – And everyone needs to use the Honey extension if you’re not already. Not only will it automatically apply discount codes but the price tracker helps you to know if you’re getting a good deal or not. Don’t forget to check out CamelCamelCamel when shopping on Amazon.
- Price protection – And even if an item you’ve already purchased does go on sale, a credit card like the Capital One® QuicksilverOne® offers price protection up to 120 days from when you made your purchase! Learn more about how you can apply to that card here.
- I bonds – Head to TreasuryDirect.gov and snag you some I bonds paying close to double digits!
- Solar – We’re big fans of the site EnergySage that allows you to easily see how much you could save every month by installing solar panels. They also allow you to compare quotes and find the best price as companies are bidding for your business.
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