Listeners explore the challenges of retiring early with debt, updating investment strategies, and leveraging credit card benefits. Financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy tackles these topics with host Paula. The episode delves into the nuances of revolving debt, installment debt, credit scores, and credit card rewards. Strategies for early retirement planning, college savings tips, and financial decision-making are also discussed.
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Quick takeaways
Consider alternative wealth-building approaches to preserve financial growth instead of resorting to high-interest debt for real estate investments.
Review and optimize 529 college savings plans regularly to ensure financial readiness for future educational needs.
Deep dives
Rob's Plan for Cash Out Refinance and Building Credit
Rob, a 31-year-old aspiring to retire in three and a half years, seeks advice on a 40-50k cash-out refinance strategy for partnership two of his rental properties. With 325k saved and living on 3k per month, the plan involves replenishing reserves and recuperating costs. However, Joe and Paula advise caution due to potential higher interest payments and suggest considering a HELOC or alternative wealth-building approaches to preserve financial growth.
The Benefits of Theme Park Insider's Recommendations for Summer Fun
Celebrating the start of summer on the Stacking Benjamins show, podcast host Joe welcomes Robert Niles from the Theme Park Insider. With vacation season kicking off, the episode covers tips to maximize theme park fun, save money, and ensure a worthwhile experience for families planning summer trips to amusement parks. Insights on making the most of theme park visits and cost-saving strategies are shared to make summer outings enjoyable for everyone.
529 College Savings Plans: Importance of May 29th for Planning
Highlighting the significance of May 29 as 529 Day, when attention is drawn to 529 college savings plans, people are encouraged to review and manage their educational savings accounts. Paula emphasizes the importance of monitoring and optimizing 529 plans for children's, relatives', or personal higher education expenses. May 29 serves as a reminder to prioritize planning for future educational needs through dedicated 529 accounts, ensuring financial readiness for academic pursuits.
#509: Rob wants to retire early, but a real estate investment led to $30,000 of credit card debt. Should he take on more debt to pay it off?
An anonymous return caller took Paula’s advice and ran with it, doubling her income within a few years. Should she update her investment strategy now that she’s in a higher tax bracket?
Humaira is tired of paying rent with nothing to show for. Can she leverage some benefits by using her credit card to pay the bills?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these three questions in today’s episode.