Inside Out Money 140. Financial Favorites: Our top accounts, hacks, purchases, index funds, and more!
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Dec 7, 2025 Discover favorite credit cards and their travel perks, plus the best high-yield savings accounts and index funds for investing. Learn life hacks for saving money, like rotating streaming subscriptions and smart expense tracking. The hosts share valuable money mantras and behavioral insights to curb impulse spending. They also recommend must-have financial apps and favorite purchases that improve wellbeing—big or small. Tune in for inspiring stories and practical tips to empower your financial journey!
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Match Card Fees To Benefits
- Use a credit card only if you actively use its benefits enough to cover the annual fee.
- Calculate whether credits and perks offset the fee before keeping high-fee cards.
Centralize Financial Tracking
- Track your net worth and accounts in one place using Monarch Money for better financial visibility.
- Pay for the tool if it saves time and provides accurate, managed data.
Park Cash In High-Yield Accounts
- Move cash into high-yield savings accounts like Wealthfront to earn materially higher rates.
- Use referral links when available to get bonus rate boosts at signup.
