In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, we break down everything you need to know about HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit)—what they really are, how they differ from traditional mortgages, and why the popular "velocity banking" strategy to pay off your mortgage faster delivers minimal benefits with maximum complexity. We explore the math behind us ... Show More
Aug 20
Student Loans Just Changed... Here’s How to Pay Them Off Faster (This Year!)
In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, we break down the massive student loan changes hitting in 2025—why SAVE, PAYE, IBR, and ICR plans are being eliminated for new borrowers starting July 2026, how interest resuming on SAVE loans means balances could grow again, and w ... Show More
37m 32s
Aug 11
17 Brutal Lessons To Get Filthy Rich
In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we break down the 17 brutal truths about building wealth that separate the rich from the rest—why saving alone will never make you wealthy, how 94% of millionaires live below their means, and why missing just 20 market days can sla ... Show More
46m 48s
Feb 2019
Ask Paula: Should I Buy a House or Catch Up on Retirement Savings?
#177: Imagine that your job is extremely well-paying, but you don’t enjoy it. You’d like to switch employers, even though this will probably require a paycut. But before you make the switch, you want to accomplish two goals: buy a home and catch up on retirement savings. Should y ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 21
Finance Expert: The Truth About Buying a House and How Her 652015 Rule Built $200K in Passive Income!
Renting is smarter than buying?! Personal Finance Expert Nischa Shah breaks down the 65-20-15 hack to making money, why saving for a house might RUIN your path to financial freedom, and how to build REAL wealth through passive income, smart money habits, and beginner-friendly inv ... Show More
2h 10m
Jan 2025
Ask HTM - Supercharging Retirement as a Freelancer, HSA for Medical vs Retirement, & “Investing” in Your Primary Residence #934
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 guid ... Show More
52m 22s
Mar 2025
222. Ask Tori: Investing and Retirement
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You asked, and we answered! In this special replay episode, I answer voicemail questions from the podcast community and Stock Market School, including qu ... Show More
37m 8s
Aug 3
Dave Ramsey’s Shocking Prediction For Housing Prices, Stock Market, & The Trump Economy
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1h 35m
May 19
How To Change Your Finances in 1 Week
This week, Sim shares the ultimate 7-day financial glow-up plan to help you take control of your money, build wealth, and live your dream life. From tracking your net worth and cutting back on spending to negotiating a raise and setting up automated investing, this episode breaks ... Show More
31m 20s