Ask HTM: Getting a Reluctant Spouse on Board, WTD with an Old 529 Plan, & Landlording from Abroad – Episode 628

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...

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Friday Flight: Madonna v. Munger, Rich Renters, & Empty Promises of Passive Income – Episode 627

Time for our Friday Flight! These episodes are a sampling of the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down...

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The Science of Smarter Spending – Episode 626

We love nerdy board games! And one of the things that makes them fun, besides getting to play them with friends and family, is the competition for scarce resources. For instance with the Settlers of...

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Frugal Traveling with the NYT Elaine Glusac – Episode 625

Everyone loves to travel! Who doesn’t enjoy exploring a new country, tasting new and interesting foods, diving into the history and culture of a new city? Or if you’re less adventurous, at the very least...

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Friday Flight: Prime Prescriptions, Gold Digging Dinner Dates, & Stellar Customer Service – Episode 624

Time for our Friday Flight! These episodes are a sampling of the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down...

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The Pros and Cons of the FIRE Movement

The FIRE movement is a double edge sword. While there are definitely many benefits of financial independence, retiring early does have some downsides

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Maximizing Your Income in 2023 – Episode 623

Focusing only on cutting your expenses in order to invest more money, is just like only focusing on cutting out sweets in order to lose weight. It’s a great start, but there’s more to it...

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Ask HTM: Combining Our Lives/Money, REITs vs Real Estate, & Cutting Childcare Costs – Episode 622

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...

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Friday Flight: Tax Loopholes, Savers’ Paradise, & Shopper Revolts – Episode 621

Time for our Friday Flight! These episodes are a sampling of the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down...

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A Foolproof Plan to Ditch Debt – Episode 620

Sitting on your butt is killing you! According to the Heart Foundation, folks who sit the most are 90% more susceptible to dying from cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. And while taking a...

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