Ask HTM: Cash Management Accounts, Paying $9500 to Ditch a Crappy Job, the Rule of 173 Explained – Episode 172

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/ Additional Resources: During this episode we enjoyed a…

The Tradeoffs of Driving an Electric Car – Episode 171

With the proliferation of electric vehicles, you might be wondering if you should look into an EV for your next car purchase. The advancements in battery technology means that range issues aren’t nearly as much…

Navigating College Decisions with Elisia Howard – Episode 170

Delaying your college application a few months could cost you $20,000! This is just one of the many things we learned during our conversation with Certified College Counselor, Elisia Howard. She has been in education…

How to get Great Customer Service (Bestie) – Episode 169

Working hard for money isn’t a foreign concept, but working hard to receive good customer service often is- we so rarely advocate for ourselves! The first step when you’re looking for great customer service is…

Ask HTM: Paying Off Balance Transfer Cards, Emergency Funds while House Hacking, and What to do when Inheriting a 401k – Episode 168

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/ Additional resources: During this episode we enjoyed a…

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…