$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
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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
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