logo
episode-header-image
About this episode

On this episode of DIY Money Junior, Allie and Quint discuss saving versus investing, specifically for college.

Up next
Oct 8
Roth 401(k) v. Roth IRA
Logan and Allie talk about different savings buckets and the best to start saving your money right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 
11m 2s
Oct 6
Keep It Simple!
Quint and Logan talk about evaluating various different financial decisions like employer benefits. We dive into the approach we like best. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve ... Show More
17m 16s
Oct 3
Should I pay down my Mortgage with Margin?
Put money towards the mortgage or a brokerage account? Allie and Quint break it down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 
18m 29s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
2814: How to Save Money and Still Invest by Christine Sato with JenHayes on Financial Advice
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2814:Christine Sato, in collaboration with JenHayes.Me, explains how to save money and invest simultaneously, even on a low ... Show More
11m 9s
Jul 2022
Pause Investing To Save for a House? (Hour 2)
George Kamel & Ken Coleman discuss: The potential for doing your job from another state, Moving to a more affordable area, George's money hacks, Stopping investing to save for a home, Talking a college-bound kid out of student loans. Support Our Sponsor:Christian Healthcare Minis ... Show More
41m 11s
May 2025
How to Create Huge Tax Savings Funding Your Kid’s College (& FIRE on Time!)
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial hurdles families face—even as you’re chasing or approaching FIRE. What’s the smartest way to save for higher education while also securing your financial future? Scott, Mindy, and Amberly are breaking it all down on today’s episo ... Show More
54m 8s
Feb 2025
212. Finance For College Students (Scholarships, Investing, Saving, AND Life Advice!) with Cherie Animashaun
College students or parents, friends of college students, if you're trying to graduate debt-free, or if you're trying to become financially literate, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I’m talking to teen activist and nonprofit founder, Cherie Animashaun, about all thi ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2024
Money Bootcamp: How to put a savings plan together
Welcome to the Santam Insure Your Future Money Bootcamp with Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu. This series is designed to guide you through essential financial topics, helping you make informed decisions for a secure future.  In this episode we help listeners give up the debt ... Show More
32m 25s
Aug 1
How Complicated Should Investing Be? (Bestie Ep) #1017
Have you ever renovated a home? If so, then you remember all of the decisions that you had to make that initially were a lot of fun. Paint colors, light fixtures, tile, even the kind of toilet you wanted… but eventually it gets old and you just want it done. If you can’t relate, ... Show More
48m 18s
Jun 2024
161. How to Open an Investing Account (and the BIG Mistake You Might Be Making)
If you’ve ever wanted to know the steps to open and fund an investing account (yes these are two separate actions!), then grab a notebook and tune in! In this episode, Tori breaks down the essential steps to opening an investment account, choosing the right investments, and navig ... Show More
29m 38s
May 2025
Should I Put Extra Money in a Brokerage?
Now that my school loans are paid off, I'm wondering what to do with my extra cash flow as well as a pretty large savings account. Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠Jill on Money ... Show More
17m 7s
Sep 2024
How to Invest Even When You’re Broke
This week, Sim and Maia discuss how to start investing even if you don't have a lot of money. They provide several strategies, including enrolling in a retirement fund, buying units in an exchange-traded fund (ETF), and investing in fractional shares of individual companies. They ... Show More
17m 41s
Mar 2025
219. Which Investing Platform Should I Choose? Advisor vs. Robo-Investor vs. DIY
Register for our free investing workshop: https://herfirst100k.com/secrets  Investing your money is one of the most powerful ways to build wealth—but before you even buy your first stock, you’re faced with one of the biggest questions: Which investing platform should you choose? ... Show More
47m 10s