Are Experiences Better Than Stuff? – Episode 167

You won’t be surprised to hear that we’re critical of the consumeristic society we live in. Our culture wants us to believe that buying things will lead to greater levels of happiness. And maybe we’ve…

Achieving Financial Independence in the Military with Doug Nordman – Episode 166

Our guest today, Doug Nordman starts every morning by checking the surf forecast to see how he’s going to spend the day. He and his wife are financially independent and live on the island of…

WTD When Markets Decline – Episode 165

There will be declines in the stock market, and you’ll likely see the amount of money you have invested begin to drop. This is normal during a bear market- stay calm! It’s also OK to…

Ask HTM: Is ID Theft Insurance Worth It, Reducing Car Insurance Rates for Kids Who Rarely Drive, and the Merits of Balancing a Checkbook – Episode 164

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! Should I continue to balance my checkbook every month, or is it a waste of time? I have 2 daughters who rarely drive- how can I…

Saving vs Investing – Episode 163

Are you saving your money when instead you should be investing it? Or maybe you’ve been investing, but alternatively you should be saving! Folks get confused as those terms are often used interchangeably, but they…

Selling a House for Top Dollar with Mindy Jensen – Episode 162

Wanna sell your house for a lot of money? Then it would behoove you to listen to this interview! Our guest today, Mindy Jensen, is a licensed real estate agent in Colorado and has been…

Avoiding Surprises: How Marriage and Tax Filing Status Impacts your Federal Student Loans

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year – tax time! Federal student loan debt is odd in the sense that tax filing status matters if you’re on an income-driven repayment plan. How you may ask? If…

Automating Your Finances FTW – Episode 161

We live increasingly busy and complex lives and the same is true of our money. Repeatedly making smart money moves is hard. It’s easy for us to forget or just get plain lazy when it…

Ask HTM: Rent or Buy a Car for Trips, Saving Money with Pet Health Insurance, and Reducing Student Loan Minimum Payments – Episode 160

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! Our family has outgrown our current car so our multiple road trips every year are getting cramped. Should we purchase a new (used) car, or rent…

Using a 0% APR Balance Transfer Credit Card to Help Pay Off Debt

If you want to get out of debt, you need to have a plan! Paying minimum payments isn’t the answer for achieving the goals you’ve prioritized for yourself. It’s time to escape the endless cycle…

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