Financial Independence Archives

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Friday Flight: Lending Money to a Friend and the Soaring Cost of Streaming Services – Episode 225

Friday Flight episodes are all about the week’s news and the effects of Covid-19 on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we are distilling…

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The Simple Steps to Achieve Fire – Episode 224

How do you achieve FIRE? Last week we discussed the pros and cons of the Financial Independence Retire Early movement, and this week we’re covering the practical steps that will…

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Modern Frugality and Massive Debt Reduction with Jen Smith – Episode 223

We have a really inspiring interview today that will encourage anyone who is looking to change their life by paying down debt. Jen Smith is a personal finance expert and…

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Friday Flight: Ridiculous Credit Card Interest Rates & Are Cities Dead? – Episode 222

Friday Flight episodes are all about the week’s news and the effects of Covid-19 on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we are distilling…

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The Pros and Cons of the FIRE Movement – Episode 221

Financial Independence Retire Early- you’ve likely heard the term on the show and this movement has gained a lot of steam over the past decade. And even though we agree…

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Ask HTM: Requesting a Credit Limit Increase, Path to Homeownership Considerations, and Biking with Kids – Episode 220

We’re kicking off the week by answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/ Should I ask…

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Friday Flight: Covid Travel Info and Your Debt Collection Rights – Episode 219

Friday Flight episodes are all about the week’s news and the effects of Covid-19 on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we are distilling…

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Repair or Replace that Old Car – Episode 218

As the repair costs of owning an old car begin to add up, you might be wondering if it makes sense to ditch it. Many folks make the decision to…

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*Articles

When Buying a New Car Makes Sense

Buying a new car is typically frowned upon by money nerds. Personal finance experts everywhere will trumpet the error of buying a brand new ride so quickly and fiercely that…

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Debt Elimination Strategies & Economic Violence with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox – Episode 217

Our guest on this episode is Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. Lynnette, also known as The Money Coach, is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of 15 books,…