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Sep 2024
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Ask HTM - Smarter Ways to Cut Credit Car...

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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 guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!

 

1 - Does it make sense for me to put down 30% or even 50% on a home purchase?

2 - How should we go about cutting credit cards from our life without hurting our credit scores?

3 - Is it possible for multiple investing accounts to undercut the impact of compounding on my overall wealth?

4 - Should I be concerned about an unrealized capital gains tax on my 401k?

5 - Will pay-per-mile car insurance actually save me money?

 

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