In case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where we answered the question: When Should I take Social Security?
This week on Your Money Guide on the Side, we’re tackling one of the questions I used to get more than any other—right after “Should I buy gold?” and “Is my advisor secretly bad at this?”
We’re talking about ... Show More
Nov 10
The Real Financial Order of Operations - Part 2 of 2
This is part two of our financial order of operations series.
In part one, we covered the non-negotiables—the oxygen mask, debt payoff, insurance, and the foundation of every real financial plan. This week, we get into the gray areas. The places where conventional wisdom isn’t ju ... Show More
28m 10s
Nov 3
The Real Financial Order of Operations - Part 1 of 2
This week we’re tearing apart one of personal finance’s most overused frameworks: the “financial order of operations.”
You’ve heard a version of it before—pay this, save that, sacrifice now, maybe retire someday. The problem? Most of those systems were built by people who either ... Show More
31m 8s
Aug 1
How Complicated Should Investing Be? (Bestie Ep) #1017
Have you ever renovated a home? If so, then you remember all of the decisions that you had to make that initially were a lot of fun. Paint colors, light fixtures, tile, even the kind of toilet you wanted… but eventually it gets old and you just want it done. If you can’t relate, ... Show More
48m 18s
Sep 2024
Ask HTM - Smarter Ways to Cut Credit Cards, Unrealized Capital Gains on the 401k, & Jumbo Down Payments #880
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
47m 27s
Jan 2025
Ask HTM - Sahm Rule Recession Indicator, New App Gives Kids IRAs, & Paying for Big One-Time Expenses #931
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
51m 31s
May 2025
Ask HTM - Pro Help to Break the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle, Down Payment Money Market Accounts, and Viable Student Loan Forgiveness Plans #979
Let’s kick off 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 ... Show More
45m 33s
Feb 2025
Ask HTM - Birth Now Pay Later, Forcing Home Equity with a Basement Build, & Saving vs Paying Credit Cards #946
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
54m 2s
Aug 11
Ask HTM - Jumping Back Into the Workforce, HELOC Cash Grab, and Free Life Insurance Gotchas #1021
Let’s kick off 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 ... Show More
51m 16s
Jan 2025
13 Money Secrets You Were Never Taught (But Need to Know Today)
Let’s get real: no one teaches you the real secrets about money. You’re expected to just figure it out—and that’s total BS. So today, we’re fixing that.
In this vault episode, I’m sharing 13 powerful money lessons that will change the way you think about earning, spending, and sa ... Show More
36m 30s
Nov 2024
Ask HTM - First-Time Landlording, New Car w/ Severance Pay, & Roth 401k for Early Retirees #907
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
49m 17s