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Aug 2023
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Ask HTM - Combining Our Finances, Dental...

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We’re kicking off the week by answering your 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, we want to hear it!

 

1 - I’m considering getting dental insurance- is it worth it?

2 - Why should I invest when I’m making so much in my high yield savings account?

3 - Should I cancel my old whole life insurance policy?

4 - As an engaged couple, what are the best ways to budget and combine our finances?

5 - And a Frugal or Cheap: lemonade at the county fair edition!

 

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