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Ask Matt & Joel: I’m saving up for a new car. Where should I keep the money?

  • March 6, 2025
  • Tagged as: buying a new car, financial checklist, HYSA, index funds, mindful spending, sinking funds, stock market

This question was posted in our HTM Facebook group, from Alex… “I want to start saving for a car purchase I will make in the next 3 – 4 years. With that timeframe I was…

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Ask Matt & Joel: I’m thinking about dabbling in single stocks, what is the best way to go about it?

  • March 6, 2025
  • Tagged as: betterment, CIT Bank review, gambling, index funds, M1, personal finance, retirement investing, robinhood app, stock market, Vanguard

Today’s question comes from Anna from Oregon… “I’m 22 years old. I have a Roth IRA, a taxable brokerage account, and an emergency fund with almost a year’s worth of expenses. I know that in…

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Ask Matt & Joel: For someone retiring significantly early (think 40s), what are some of the hidden costs or catches?

  • September 29, 2024
  • Tagged as: inflation, lifestyle creep, retire early, retirement investing, stock market, taxes

This question was posted anonymously in the HTM Facebook group… “For someone retiring significantly early (think 40s), what are some of the hidden costs or catches that can be a surprise and lead back to…

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Ask Matt & Joel: Should I invest in carbon credits?

  • September 19, 2024
  • Tagged as: alternative investments, index funds, retirement investing, rich vs. wealthy, stock market

Today’s question comes from Justin in Mason, Iowa… “I’ve been learning about carbon credits and the emerging carbon credit space. And to me, it seems like an opportunity for some good returns if I can…

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Daycare Deals, Interesting Investments & Doing Nothing 🥱

  • August 6, 2024
  • Tagged as: emergency fund, personal finance, recession, retirement investing, saving for retirement, stock market

Good morning, HTM family! 3 + 4 = 7 But… so does 5 + 2. There are different ways to reach the same conclusion in life… So keep an open mind when you come across…

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What To Do When the Stock Market Crashes

  • August 5, 2024
  • Tagged as: index funds, net worth, recession, saving for retirement, stock market
What to do when the stock market crashes

It can be tempting to react impulsively during a stock market crash. But selling or making drastic portfolio changes in volatile times (and under duress) can screw up your investments even further.

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Should You Borrow Money to Invest?

  • May 21, 2024
  • Tagged as: bad debt, compound interest, debt avalanche, emergency fund, good debt, pay day loan, personal finance, stock market, student loans

Maybe you’ve got a great investment opportunity but don’t have the cash currently to pull it off. Or perhaps you’re trying to catch up on your retirement contributions and are thinking about investing via leveraged…

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Free TV Apps, Hot Housing & 24-Karat Poop 💩

  • January 30, 2024
  • Tagged as: 401k, emergency fund, free stuff, saving for retirement, stock market

Happy Tuesday, happy people! You’ve probably seen this list before — but it never gets old… 👇 Successful People: Unsuccessful People: ******* Something to think about this week. Is there anything from the top list…

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How to Buy Index Funds

  • January 21, 2024
  • Tagged as: diversification, index funds, retirement investing, stock market, target date funds

Buying index funds is as easy as picking a broker, opening an account, selecting funds, and putting future investments on autopilot

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Negotiating Rents, Price Protections, & 2024 Market Mystics 🤦‍♀️

  • December 19, 2023
  • Tagged as: budget software, emergency fund, personal finance, renting, retirement investing, stock market

Good morning, wonderful people!! “The badass in me recognizes the badass in you” A few reminders in case you forgot: You are a badass. Keep doing what you’re doing. 💪 OK, stepping off the soapbox…

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