If you’re caught up on your Money Rehab, you know that right now is… not an awesome time to buy a house. But if you are house-hunting like it’s your full-time job (because honestly, house-hunting is), here are five things you can do to give yourself every advantage.
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6 Months After the LA Fires: What Nicole Wishes She Knew Before Her House Burned Down
Six months ago, Nicole Lapin lost her home in the LA fires. Today, she opens up about what the last six months have really looked like: the emotional toll, the bureaucratic maze of FEMA and SBA, the painful process of replacing IDs and legal documents, and the financial strain of ... Show More
33m 4s
Jul 7
Are IPOs Still Buying Opportunities? Ed Elson on the State of IPOs and that Big, Beautiful Bill
2025 was hyped as the big comeback year for IPOs—but the reality might not be so simple. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Ed Elson, Scott Galloway's cohost of the Prof G Markets podcast, to unpack who really profits when companies go public and what retail investors need to ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2
What Jessica Szohr Learned About Wealth in Gossip Girl and the Money Trail of Entertainment
Jessica Szohr has starred in Gossip Girl, The Orville, Shameless, and more—but she’s never talked about the money lessons she’s learned behind the scenes… until now. In this episode, Jessica opens up about what she learned about money modeling as a child, the financial realities ... Show More
50m 15s
Sep 2020
Should You Buy a House in 2020 – What You Need To Know | Anthony Sherman
So, 2020, you’ve been a bit of an interesting year…but interesting doesn’t always mean it’s bad. Depending on what is going on in your world, now might be the right time to buy a house, believe it or not. What do you need to know, what credit score are you aiming for, how to secu ... Show More
44m 53s
Apr 2022
674 - 8 Steps to Prepare Your Finances for Homeownership
Are you ready for homeownership? Find out if buying a home is right for you, how much you can afford, ways to save for a down payment, and tips to get an affordable mortgage. The more you know about the home buying process and prepare your finances it, the cheaper and less stress ... Show More
28m 6s
Jul 2022
Don’t Buy a House if You’re Broke! (Hour 1)
Dave Ramsey & George Kamel discuss:
A convoluted housing situation,
Challenges when trying to sell a house,
Helping kids with a house downpayment,
Selling a car to pay off debt,
Using a grant to buy a house,
Paying off debt using a pension.
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43m 6s
Jul 2021
What Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know
Becoming a homeowner is a big decision. Money Girl explains how to prepare your finances, figure out a budget, work with real estate pros, and even when it's best to step back and wait to buy a home.
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31m 30s
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
Mar 2020
Ask HTM - Day Trading, Student Credit Cards, and Utilizing a VA Loan to Purchase a Home #178
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 utilize a VA loan to purchase a home?2 - As a graduate student, what do I need to keep in mind as I’m applying for m ... Show More
39m 26s
Mar 2021
177: Putting Yourself in the Best Financial Position as a First Time Home Buyer with Scott and Mindy
It’s hard being a first time home buyer, especially if you don’t have any experience with real estate, property values, or market appreciation. You may be wondering how you’ll be able to buy a home that will help increase your net worth, or at least, not shrink it. Scott and Mind ... Show More
1h 20m
Jun 2022
189: House Hacking: How to Live for Free and Build Wealth in The Background
House hacking is one of the easiest ways to get into real estate investing. Thanks to its flexible financing options, low down payment loans, and ability to cut your rent in half (or eliminate it), house hacking is truly a phenomenal investing strategy. In short, house hacking is ... Show More
1h 6m