May 27
What Is a Roth Conversion — And How Can You Do It Wrong?
Roth conversions sound smart. Tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals later, more flexibility in retirement — what’s not to like? Well… the tax bill today. That part. In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down what a Roth conversion actually is, how it works, a ... Show More
43m 40s
May 22
The Tax Strategy High Earners Are Missing: How to Stop Playing Defense With the IRS
Taxes are not just something you deal with once a year when it is time to file. For high earners, business owners, and investors, taxes are part of the bigger wealth-building strategy. In this episode, Shari Rash talks with CPA and tax strategist Catrina M. Craft about how to sto ... Show More
42m 13s
May 19
Before Summer Gets Expensive, Do This Money Reset
Summer spending can feel casual… until the trips, camps, dinners, Target runs, kid expenses, travel plans, and “let’s just enjoy it” purchases start stacking up. In this episode, Shari Rash walks you through the money reset you need before summer gets expensive. Because the probl ... Show More
32m 35s
Nov 2020
Ask HTM - Putting Down Less than 20 Percent on a Home, Swapping a Used Car for a Used Truck, and Investing Beyond a 401k #286
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 - Is it OK to put down less than 20% on a home if we can avoid PMI?2 - Where else should I invest if ... Show More
39m 8s
Aug 2019
Ask HTM - Long Distance Landlording, Pros and Cons to Bankruptcy, and Getting My 20 Year Old Sister Investing #116
This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - I’m moving to the beach, should I keep my current house as a rental or sell it? 2 - When applying for credit cards, what do I put as my income if I have irregular or unearned income? 3 - What should you keep in mind if cons ... Show More
31m 24s
May 2021
Ask HTM - Crypto Savings Accounts, Buying a Home Using a Housing Stipend, & Skipping Out on Filing a Tax Return #352
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 - How legit are the crypto savings accounts that are paying high rates of interest?2 - Is it true th ... Show More
38m 22s
Nov 2019
Ask HTM - Going on Vacation While Still in Student Loan Debt, Paying for a Home Renovation, and Credit Card Auto Rental Insurance #136
This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - How do I justify going on vacation while I still have student loans? 2 - Should I pay for an addition with a home equity loan or by draining my emergency fund? 3 - Is the rental car insurance provided by my credit card a go ... Show More
38m 59s
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
Oct 2020
Ask HTM – Investing During an Election, Buying a Home with an FHA Loan, & Paying for a Masters Degree #262
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 - Getting a 2% loan via M1 Borrow looks too good to pass up- what do you guys think?2 - Should I con ... Show More
37m 52s
Dec 2021
Ask HTM – Selling Tesla Stock to Buy a House, Roth vs Traditional 401k, & Volunteering My Financial Knowledge #454
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 HowToMoney.com/ask/ , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, ... Show More
45m 32s
Dec 2021
Ask HTM - Cryptocurrency Tax Moves, Savings in a Robinhood Account, Frugal or Cheap: Family Edition #448
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 HowToMoney.com/ask/ , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, ... Show More
47m 7s
Jul 2024
Ask HTM - Utilizing Roth Contributions in a Pinch, SAVE Plan for High Earners, & Buying a Home to Save Money #847
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 guid ... Show More
53m 59s
$78,000. That’s a 20% downpayment on the average price of a house in 2022 according to The Zebra. No matter how much money you make, that’s a sizable amount of money. After you riffle through your couch cushions and pull out your rusty calculator to figure out how many coffees runs you need to skip, the question remains, where will you find that kind of cash ... Show More