Apr 28
What to Do After You File Your Taxes: 5 Smart Money Moves to Make Now
You filed your taxes, hit submit, and finally took a breath. But filing your return isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting signal. Most people close the folder, move on with their lives, and don’t think about taxes again until next year. That’s exactly why tax season keeps feeli ... Show More
29m 35s
Apr 24
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Money Mistakes (And How to Break the Cycle)
You can be earning good income, paying your bills, and trying to budget—and still feel like you’re stuck in the same financial patterns over and over again. Overspending when you’re stressed. Avoiding your accounts when you’re overwhelmed. Feeling shame about debt, even when life ... Show More
39m 9s
Sep 2023
1078 - How to Get a Preapproval Mortgage by Jacqueline DeMarco
When you’re in the market for a new property, one of the first things you’ll want to do is apply for a mortgage preapproval. This process can help you determine your budget, refine your house-hunting efforts, and give you an edge in a competitive market.
Let’s walk through the b ... Show More
13m 54s
May 2023
409: How to Use Your First Home to Fast-Track Wealth
As a first-time home buyer, you may be struggling to make a move. And who can blame you? In 2023, with high mortgage rates and stiff competition, more and more would-be home buyers are staying put as renters—but this could be a big mistake. Even Jay Papasan, executive at Keller W ... Show More
57m 7s
Jan 2024
1194 - What Is a Mortgage Default? By Samantha Hawrylack
Borrowing a mortgage is a big responsibility. When you’re an investor, lenders take serious precautions to ensure you can afford it, but many borrowers still default.
A mortgage default can greatly hurt your credit and future chances of purchasing real estate, even for your own u ... Show More
10m 43s
Dec 2020
Ask HTM - Putting More Expenses on Credit Cards, the Sweet Spot on a Home Refinance, and WTD with an Extra $5000 #292
We’re kicking off the week by answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/ , send us your voice memo!1 - What are the pros and cons of putting all of my expenses on a credit card?2 - How much lower shoul ... Show More
38m 3s
Jun 2021
Ask HTM - Liability Limits on Car Insurance, Giving Unsolicited Investment Advice, & 15 vs 30 Year Mortgages #376
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!
1 - How should we budget for a bi-weekly paycheck?2 - Shoul ... Show More
41m 59s
Shopping for a house is a lot of fun. Getting a mortgage is not. Until recently, getting a mortgage to buy a house has been a hassle, full of stress, paperwork, and a lot of money that trades hands. Thankfully, technology and some ingenuity are changing the game. Brian Faux from Morty is joining us on the podcast today to share what you need to know to get t ... Show More