Does your credit need a bit of an overhaul? You’ve probably heard the term Cash is King, but I think it’s really Credit is King. Those three digits that make up your credit score hold a lot of power in your wealth-building journey. The truth is, It can be really difficult to build credit from scratch or improve a bad credit score. Jim McGinley, CEO of SeedFi ... Show More
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Recession Core, But Make It Personal: How to Thrive Without the “Cost of Comfort”
Is a recession coming? Maybe. But here’s the truth: the only recession that really matters is the one happening in your household.
In this candid, practical conversation, Shari Rash and financial coach Dylan Snowden reframe “Recession Core” from a fashion trend into a living, b ... Show More
31m 46s
Nov 20
Give More, Stress Less: Your Guide to Intentional Year-End Generosity
The most rewarding money move you can make before December 31st isn’t a tax hack, an investment tweak, or a budgeting trick — it’s generosity. But not the chaotic, guilt-driven kind that leaves you staring at your credit card bill wondering what happened.
We’re talking intentio ... Show More
32m 28s
Nov 18
RIP to the Penny: The Real Reason It’s Gone and the Future of Money
The penny has officially been laid to rest — and while most of us won’t shed a tear, its retirement marks a surprisingly big moment in how America handles money.
In this quick update, I’m walking you through what happened to the penny, why the U.S. finally pulled the plug, and ... Show More
12m 30s
Dec 2023
Busting Some Credit Score Myths (Bestie Ep) #766
<p>You know you can’t believe everything that you read on the web, right?! There are all sorts of myths, half truths, and straight up lies that can not only make us look foolish were we to believe them, but they can also separate us from our hard earned money and cause us financi ... Show More
49m 25s
Jan 2024
487: 24 Money Tips for 2024: Credit Scores, Subscriptions, & Claiming FREE Money
If you’re after the best money tips for 2024, we’ve got you covered! Every dollar counts when it comes to improving your finances, and our hosts are offering some invaluable end-of-year advice to help you do just that.
In part one of this four-part series, Mindy and Kyle will hel ... Show More
10m 32s
Dec 2020
Ask HTM - Putting More Expenses on Credit Cards, the Sweet Spot on a Home Refinance, and WTD with an Extra $5000 #292
We’re kicking off the week by answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/ , send us your voice memo!1 - What are the pros and cons of putting all of my expenses on a credit card?2 - How much lower shoul ... Show More
38m 3s
Feb 2021
Friday Flight - Apps that Save You Money, Buying a Car with a Credit Card, & Home Renovation Payback #315
It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s news and the effects of the pandemic on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we are distilling it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to not just weather this health a ... Show More
29m 30s
Jul 2020
Ask HTM - Investing in Startups, Refinancing Student Loans on a Fixed or Variable Rate, and Skyrocketing Home Insurance Rates #232
We’re kicking off the week by answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/1 - Should I refinance my student loans into a variable or fixed rate?2 - How does it work if I want to take a 401k distribution ... Show More
34m 37s
Jun 2023
Friday Flight - Costco’s Crackdown, Bad Vibes, & Forgotten 401k Accounts #690
<p>Time for a Friday Flight- our 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 ... Show More
33m 56s
May 2023
Ask HTM - Credit Card Strategies for Max Benefits, Keeping/Ditching a Beloved Car, & All-Cash Home Buyers #670
<p>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 <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/ask/">HowToMoney.com/ask</a> , send us your voice memo. Regardless ... Show More
50m 38s