Have you ever been accused of being cheap? If so, how did it make you feel? In our society it seems like nobody ever wants to be labeled a cheapskate—it’s an insult and brings all…
Americans are in more debt than ever. Lots of it. In fact, in 2022, consumer debt hit $16.5 trillion, with the average American holding $96,371. Student loan debt, car loan debt, credit card debt, mortgage…
I love Costco. My wife and I have been members since 2014, and over the years we’ve learned a bunch of little Costco hacks that save us time, money, and keep us having fun while…
When Buying a New Car Makes Sense
- October 6, 2022
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Buying a new car is typically frowned upon by money nerds. Personal finance experts everywhere will trumpet the error of buying a brand new vehicle so quickly and fiercely that it will leave your ears…
Money, Your Brain, and Buying Happiness – Episode 046
- November 28, 2018
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Buying new stuff makes us happy, right? Yeah for a minute, but you may have noticed how quickly you get used to all that new stuff! Hedonic adaptation, or the hedonic treadmill, helps us understand…
Introducing How to Money – Trailer
- November 15, 2018
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New name, new look, and even new music- but deep down at the heart of it, we’re still the same personal finance podcast! In this trailer, we’re introducing How to Money, where every week we…
Are You Frugal or are You Cheap? – Episode 043
- October 31, 2018
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Nobody ever wants to be called cheap- it’s an insult and brings all sorts of negative connotations with it. However, being frugal is a badge of honor and something worth striving towards. There is a…
Aren’t Wills for Old People? – Episode 042
- October 24, 2018
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Over half of Americans don’t have a will- and this is a huge problem. You might think you don’t really need a will, but if you have any assets, a spouse, or kids you most…
All About that Peace Out Money – Episode 041
- October 17, 2018
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Imagine that you have a well paying job but otherwise it sucks and you wish you could leave. And now imagine that an amazing opportunity comes along for you to start your dream business- that…
You Need to Freeze Your Credit! – Episode 038
- September 25, 2018
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After the Equifax data breach where 148 million people’s personal information was compromised, it’s especially easy to see how vulnerable we are as consumers. So now more than ever is the time to freeze your…
