Getting a big tax refund might feel like winning the financial lottery—but spoiler alert: it’s not free money, it’s a sign you’ve been giving the IRS an interest-free loan all year. In this episode, I’m breaking down the financial reality behind your tax refund and showing you how to flip the script for long-term money power.
We’ll talk about why owing taxe ... Show More
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 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
Sep 12
I Owe The IRS $5,000 and Have $11,000 of Credit Card Debt — Now What?
This week’s listener, “Beth,” is stuck between tax debt and credit card debt—plus the anxiety that comes when you’re a little bit of a rebel, chasing that nonprofit art life immigrant parents never signed off on. (We see you, Beth!) Mandi shares lessons from her own contractor jo ... Show More
24 m
Feb 2025
CPA Shares Tax Tips to Lower Your 2024 (Yes, 2024) Taxes
2024 may be long gone, but it’s NOT too late to lower your taxes for the previous year. If you have real estate or retirement accounts, you already hold the key to minimizing your taxable income and owing less to Uncle Sam. But how do you do it? We’re sharing 2024 and 2025 top ta ... Show More
43m 48s
Jun 2025
Everything you need to know about tax
It’s Bryce’s favourite time of year, tax time! As an investor, it can get confusing, particularly if this is your first financial year investing. This episode is your Tax Time essential listen, covering everything you need to know as an investor. Including: Capital gains tax (Wha ... Show More
28m 21s
Dec 2024
Ask HTM - Gold in Times of Unrest, Potential Student Loan Repayment Scams, and Weak Robo-Advisor Returns #916
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 gu ... Show More
48m 58s