Jun 9
Build a Summer Spending Plan That Lets You Spend Without Regret
Summer has a way of making everyone a little looser with money. Dinners, trips, long weekends, weddings, beauty appointments, beach days, concerts, random Target runs, and that very dangerous sentence: “It’s summer, I’m just going to enjoy it.” And honestly? You should enjoy it. ... Show More
39m 22s
Jun 2
Why Your Budget Keeps Failing — And the Automatic System That Actually Works
Budgeting has a branding problem. For a lot of people, it feels restrictive, shame-filled, tedious, and honestly kind of like financial punishment. But what if the problem is not you? What if the problem is that what you’ve been calling budgeting is really just tracking where you ... Show More
33m 30s
May 27
What Is a Roth Conversion — And How Can You Do It Wrong?
Roth conversions sound smart. Tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals later, more flexibility in retirement — what’s not to like? Well… the tax bill today. That part. In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down what a Roth conversion actually is, how it works, a ... Show More
43m 40s
Dec 2021
Friday Flight - The Most Reliable Rides, A Build Back Blow-Up, & Should We Gift Crypto? #453
It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you t ... Show More
26m 14s
Dec 2023
Ask HTM - The Wrong Fidelity Account, Geographic Arbitrage, & Financially Preparing for a Baby #760
<p>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 g ... Show More
51m 56s
May 2021
Friday Flight - Dollar Stores Stink, Inflation Fears, & No Gas For You #357
It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you t ... Show More
27m 43s
Jun 2024
Ask HTM - Budgeting with Gift Cards, Inheriting Debt, & the Hidden Costs of Early Retirement #841
<p>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 g ... Show More
52m 50s
Jul 2021
Friday Flight - Crazy Rich Millennials, Rising Rents, & A Shady Way to Pay for College #387
It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you t ... Show More
29m 6s
May 2023
Preparing for a Layoff Tidal Wave #665
<p>“Prepare the child for the road, don’t prepare the road for the child”. This is an old adage that you may, or may not agree with- but regardless, all parents understand that there is a vanishingly small window of time that they have to equip their children for the hardships th ... Show More
53m 2s
Dec 2021
Ask HTM - Cryptocurrency Tax Moves, Savings in a Robinhood Account, Frugal or Cheap: Family Edition #448
We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/ , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, ... Show More
47m 7s
Dec 2021
Friday Flight - Teenage FIRE, AI Credit Scores, & A New Reason to Hate Gift Cards #447
It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you t ... Show More
27m 6s
Apr 2023
Ask HTM - Waiting to Pay Monthly Bills, Whether Invested Dollars are Safe, & Buying a Parent's House #658
<p>We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/ask/">HowToMoney.com/ask</a> , send us your voice memo. Regardless ... Show More
49m 44s
Millennials are leading the way when it comes to modern savings. There's a strong trend towards gifting experiences over stuff that's honestly really refreshing, and we're seeing this trend with children's gifts as well. Play yards and plastic trucks are great, but what about gifting your child (or someone you know) with money towards their goals like colleg ... Show More
<p>Since April is <strong>National Financial Literacy Month</strong>, the timing couldn't be better to have this conversation with Julia Cook, whose children's books have sold over 3 million copies. Her latest book, <em><a href= "https://a.co/d/fR2VtmN" target="_blank" rel="noope ... Show More
