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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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Marshall Allen is a journalist who investigates why we pay so much for healthcare here in America, while simultaneously we receive so little in return. He is the author of “Never Pay the First Bill:...

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Saving money

Name Brands vs. Generics – What should you buy?

June 22, 2023
Tagged as: costco, coupons, discounts, emergency fund, frugal vs cheap, grocery hacks, investing, parenting, saving for retirement

When comparing name brands vs. generics or store brands, research shows the only major difference is the price you pay!

The last thing you want to do when hydroplaning on a flooded road is to overcorrect, potentially sending your car veering into the opposite direction, leading to a crash. Going from one extreme to another...

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We’re joined today by Yanely Espinal, who is also known as MissBeHelpful in the online world of personal finance. Yanely was born in Brooklyn, she is a first generation daughter of immigrants, and even though...

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Time for a Friday Flight- our sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific...

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Personal Finance

Using Financial Stress to Your Advantage

June 14, 2023
Tagged as: budgeting, emergency fund, financial stress, frugal vs cheap, mindful spending, money anxiety, saving money, tracking expenses

Not all financial stress is negative. A small amount can actually help spur action and keep you motivated.

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When was the last time you were delighted by something or someone?! For Joel, it was when the tree removal company came back out to his house to re-tarp his roof AND they refunded him...

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