Mr. Money Mustache Archives

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Free and Automated Investing with the M1 App

Sorry Vanguard, but it’s time to introduce everyone to your more tech-savvy younger brother, M1 Finance. Anyone who listens to the podcast knows how much we love Vanguard’s low-cost index…

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Ask HTM: Savings Interest Rates are Dropping, What to do if You’re Overpaid, and Investing in an ESPP – Episode 156

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! 1 – I was overpaid by my employer, what should I do now? 2 – Should I convert my 401k into…

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Level Up Your Money with Gamification – Episode 155

For most normal people, personal finance is boring! There are many reasons why Americans have a really difficult time getting their money act together, but today we’re addressing the fact…

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Waking Up Early and Intentional Living with 5am Joel – Episode 154

It’s probably going to be hard, but waking up earlier this year can help you to get your personal finances in order! We’re excited to talk with our friend 5am…

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Here’s Why I Just Opened a New Online Bank Account

If you’ve been listening to the How to Money podcast for a while, you know that Matt and I get pretty excited about investment properties. I just recently took out…

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A New Year with More Margin – Episode 153

When 80% of folks report that they’re living paycheck to paycheck, it’s clear that this lack of margin in our lives is a major contributing factor to why we have…

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Ask HTM: Before Renting Out a Spare Bedroom, Transitioning a Side Hustle to a Small Business, and Why Most 403(b) Accounts Suck – Episode 152

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! 1 – Should I consider renting out a furnished spare room, and do I go about to vet possible roommates? 2…

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Money, Your Brain, and Buying Happiness (Bestie) – Episode 151

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! In the midst of all the festivities, now is a good time to ask ourselves: “Buying new stuff makes us happy, right?” Well if you…

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Don’t Mess Up Your Taxes, with Keith Schroeder – Episode 150

Our guest today is Keith Schroeder who began working in the backwoods of Wisconsin on a family farm fixing silo unloaders- not the kind of job most of us had…

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Cash, Debit, or Credit? – Episode 149

How we pay for things has a LOT of implications. Chances are whether you use “cash, debit, or credit” is more a result of habit than a thoughtful approach to…