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Ask Matt & Joel: Should I pay medical bills with my credit card or HSA directly?

  • October 15, 2024
  • Tagged as: credit cards, HSA, Life Hacking, roth ira, tax advantaged accounts

This question comes from Derek in Nashville!… “Hey, guys, I had a question today regarding HSA accounts. Is it better to pay for your medical expenses directly with your HSA account? Or should I pay…

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Ask Matt & Joel: Do 529 contributions count towards my savings rate?

  • October 14, 2024
  • Tagged as: emergency fund, fire movement, retirement investing, saving money, savings rate

This question comes from Atlanta local, Graham!… “On a previous episode, a caller asked if 401k matches should be considered as part of their savings rate. I personally include the match as part of my…

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Ask Matt & Joel: Was it a mistake to go with a 15 year mortgage?

  • October 13, 2024
  • Tagged as: good debt, interest rates, mortgages, retirement investing, should i buy a house or just keep renting

This question was posted in the HTM Facebook Group… “Wondering if I made the right decision about my mortgage a while back.  I bought my house right before the pandemic with a 4% rate, 30-year…

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Ask Matt & Joel: What’s the best way to buy out my car lease?

  • October 12, 2024
  • Tagged as: bad debt, car lease, car loan, credit score, interest rates, personal finance

We got the following question in an email from listener, Ann: “I am at the end of my lease and I’m going to purchase the car. My question is, where is the best place to…

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Ask Matt & Joel: Should I use my Roth IRA as an emergency fund?

  • October 11, 2024
  • Tagged as: emergency fund, HYSA, personal finance, roth ira, sinking funds, tax advantaged accounts

Today’s question was posted by Sandee in our HTM Facebook Group page… “Question about using your Roth IRA as an emergency fund… I’ve often heard that your contributions (if you were to withdraw them pre-retirement…

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Ask Matt & Joel: What’s the best financial advice you have for a college grad?

  • October 10, 2024
  • Tagged as: budgeting, college costs, HYSA, personal finance, retirement investing

Today’s question comes from Jordyn in Florida… “Hello Matt and Joel, my name is Jordyn. I currently attend college in beautiful Tallahassee, Florida. But I’m a senior, which means I’ll be graduating and starting my…

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Ask Matt & Joel: What are the pros and cons of combining finances as newlyweds?

  • October 4, 2024
  • Tagged as: combine finances, family finance, Financial Independence, saving money, wedding

Today’s question comes from Breanna from Chicago… “Me and my husband were recently married in January, and we are considering combining our bank accounts. And really the reason we are considering it is just because…

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Ask Matt & Joel: Are mortgage payments typically cheaper than rent?

  • October 3, 2024
  • Tagged as: frugal living, good debt, house hacking, mortgages, renting, retirement investing

This question was posted in the HTM Facebook Group recently…… “Are mortgage payments typically cheaper than rent? I sometimes hear of people who only made a small down payment on their home, say 5%, who…

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Ask Matt & Joel: Will I inherit my parents debt if they pass away?

  • October 2, 2024
  • Tagged as: debt management, emergency fund, family finance, Financial Independence, inheritance

Today’s question comes from Ben from Grand Rapids… “My question is for me and my three brothers…  But probably for a lot of people in similar situations. I grew up in a family that was…

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Ask Matt & Joel: For someone retiring significantly early (think 40s), what are some of the hidden costs or catches?

  • September 29, 2024
  • Tagged as: inflation, lifestyle creep, retire early, retirement investing, stock market, taxes

This question was posted anonymously in the HTM Facebook group… “For someone retiring significantly early (think 40s), what are some of the hidden costs or catches that can be a surprise and lead back to…

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