Using Credit Cards as Nature Intended – Episode 629

“He was a wise man who invented beer.” – Plato If you’ve been listening for any length of time you know that we like craft beer. But booze can be a polarizing subject. We’ve had...

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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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