How to Money

Listeners dive into pressing financial queries! Discover steps to take after a job loss due to mass layoffs. Is holding onto that rental condo wise amidst declining income? Explore investing options for generating passive income, like REITs or ETFs. The hosts share insights on the worth of the Costco Visa and weigh the pros and cons of buying versus renting a home. Finally, enjoy some light-hearted banter on personal grooming, beer ratings, and the importance of professional financial guidance.

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like: Uber vs Lyft, tariff tantrums, Southwest succumbs, there’s a coach for that, investing your emergency fund, tapping the 401k, Chase blocking Zelle, unpaid toll scams, the greatest grocers, senior discounts, and free energy audits.   Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here.  Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It’s fun, free, & practical. Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group. Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool! Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.   And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money. Have an awesome weekend!   Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living on one partner’s income, stepping away from corporate America, firing up a serious side hustle… these are just a few of the topics we’re discussing with our guest today. Shang Saavedra is a financial coach, founder of the site Save My Cents, and now author of the new book “Wealth is a Mindset.” Shang lives at the intersection of mental health and financial wealth, and she uses her own personal experiences, like achieving financial independence by the age of 31, to help others to achieve their own financial goals. We discuss ambition, living in NYC, making sacrifices for a better future, and plenty more during our episode today!   Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here.  Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It’s fun, free, & practical. Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group. Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool! Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.   During this episode we enjoyed a Three Headed Monster by New Realm! And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money!   Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!   1 - Should I be wary of changes made to my 401k match that are actually more generous? 2 - I already have my own long term disability policy in place, but should I drop if for one provided by my employer? 3 - How can I continue to contribute to my Roth IRA if I expect my income to continue to rise? 4 - What’s the best way to book a deal on some upcoming travel? 5 - Is it frugal or cheap to only charge my EV during off-peak hours?   Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here.  Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It’s fun, free, & practical. Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group. Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool! Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.   During this episode we enjoyed a Birramisu by Six Bridges Brewing! And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money!   Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week explores the 'mini stagflation' and the recent student loan shakeup. Discover how cultural events can boost mental health without breaking the bank. Dive into 'doom spending' versus 'doom saving' and the potential of a national crypto reserve. Plus, learn about the importance of personalized financial planning and the idea of an 'affordability czar' to combat rising prices. Lastly, the episode warns against trendy investment pitfalls while emphasizing the value of professional guidance.

“Solve a problem for people in an interesting way” and “There’s not one way to do business”... those are just a couple quotes from our conversation with Jason Zook. Our goal for this episode is for you to finish listening, and to be completely inspired to start your own small business. Unfortunately, there can be this aura around starting an “official business” that keeps creative individuals who have great ideas from pursuing something that is going to light them up and prove to be successful. Sure, getting an MBA might be the best path to take for a certain subset, but there are a lot of folks who might be better served by just going for it, and figuring it out along the way! And here to talk about that is Jason, an entrepreneur who takes a very unconventional approach to business formation. He and his wife currently run Wandering Aimfully, which is a platform that seeks to help creative entrepreneurs build successful, sustainable businesses that fit with their lifestyle, all while avoiding the burnout that tends to come with hustle culture. Listen as wee discuss everything from Jason auctioning his last name, creating ‘calm’ businesses, to living abroad in Portugal and more!   Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here.  Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It’s fun, free, & practical. Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group. Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool! Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.   During this episode we enjoyed a Na Chouffe by Brasserie Chouffe! And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money!   Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners dive into the debate of cashback versus travel points, exploring which rewards suit different lifestyles. They tackle whether to let investments grow in a brokerage account or pay down a mortgage. Homebuyers receive guidance on key factors like size and location for their first apartment. A discussion about the practicality of credit locks with major bureaus provides valuable financial insights. Plus, there’s a fun hack involving Costco and Instacart, ensuring listeners leave with more than just numbers!

This week, listeners learn about the pitfalls of 'brainless borrowing' and the potential of 'DOGE dividends.' The hosts share savvy travel tips for budget-friendly adventures and the perks of renting glamorous outfits. They dive into smart travel strategies, analyzing fare trends and credit card benefits for frequent flyers. Plus, there's a cautionary tale about modern debt traps like buy now, pay later schemes and navigating subscriptions. It's a practical mix of finance and fun, perfect for kickstarting your weekend!

Lisa Gill, an investigative journalist at Consumer Reports, shares her expertise on navigating the convoluted insurance landscape. She discusses the rising costs of insurance, highlighting factors that contribute to premium increases. Lisa offers insight into handling high medical bills and the impact of living in disaster-prone areas on homeowners insurance. Plus, she tackles the complexities of prescription drug pricing, urging consumers to be proactive in dealing with their coverage. Tune in for invaluable tips that can save you money and reduce stress!

This episode tackles listener dilemmas about family finances, focusing on the challenges of co-signing loans. The hosts share insights on whether to invest in a high-fee 401k or to opt for a brokerage account instead. They also explore the concept of direct indexing, weighing its tax advantages against management costs. Plus, there's practical advice on teaching kids about finances, including managing their spending with credit or debit options. Great tips await in navigating financial responsibilities within families!