In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, we break down the Wealth Flywheel system—a framework for building assets that generate exponential momentum through cashflow reinvestment, covering how real estate rentals, subscription businesses, and dividend stocks create self-sustaining wealth machines that start slow but eventually replace your active inc ... Show More
Aug 25
12 Reasons to Never Retire (Even When You Have Enough Money)
In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, we explore 12 data-backed reasons why working past traditional retirement age can boost your health, wealth, and happiness—from how postponing retirement preserves cognitive function and reduces mortality risk by 9-11%, to why soci ... Show More
34m 52s
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 29
Your Future Self is Begging You To Listen to This Episode (Let's Talk How Much Super You'll Really Need)
Trying to figure out how much super you actually need? Yep, it’s confusing. With all the numbers, charts, and retirement buzzwords flying around, it’s no wonder most of us throw it in the “deal with it later” pile. But future you? They’re going to be so glad you tuned in. This we ... Show More
39m 58s
May 2025
881: Don’t Panic! Here’s How to Take Control of Your Finances in an Uncertain Economy
Feeling anxious about the economy or unsure how to take control of your financial life? You’re not alone, and this episode is your toolkit. Haley Sacks, AKA Mrs. Dow Jones, is a self-made financial powerhouse who turned confusion into clarity and turned budgeting into a cultural ... Show More
52m 40s
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
Aug 18
The Biggest Risk Investors Face Today
Today on The Long View, we’re featuring an episode from another Morningstar podcast, The Morning Filter, which you can subscribe to on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Usually, Susan Dziubinski sits down every Monday morning with Morningstar’s chief U.S. market st ... Show More
39m 16s
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 28
How Much Should You Really Have in Savings? And What To Do If Your Financial Advice Feels Wrong
So… what is the magic number you should have when it comes to savings? Is it a neat percentage, a chunky dollar figure, or three months of bills sitting pretty in your account? This week we’re spilling the tea on how to work out your number, so you can stop guessing and start sav ... Show More
33m 39s
Feb 2025
10 Tiny Habits That Made Me Rich
This week, Sim shares 10 small but powerful money habits that helped her go from financial stress to building real wealth with ease. She spills the tea on negotiating bills, reinvesting dividends, deleting shopping apps, and using LinkedIn to increase your salary, all without ext ... Show More
23m 38s