Fact: we have behavioral traps that keep us in our money mindset. We rationalize, compare, and make judgments when it comes to our money. Are those traps keeping you trapped or are they moving you closer to your money goals?
Our guest today, Jeff Kreisler, author of the new book Dollars and Sense, How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter, is sharing th ... Show More
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
28m 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
38m 9s
Apr 21
Don't Buy That Investment Just Because You Heard About It on a Podcast
Have you ever bought a stock, ETF, or fund because you heard about it on a podcast, saw it in a newsletter, or watched someone talk about it online? You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for wanting to learn more about investing. But there’s a hidden risk that most people don’t r ... Show More
34m 12s
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
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
Sep 2020
Designing SMARTER Money Goals #248
We could share the best money tips out there with you every single episode, but it would never really matter if you haven’t identified proper money goals for your life. What good is it to know the best ways to earn more, spend less, and invest your money if you don’t even know wh ... Show More
34m 32s
Nov 2022
Popular Money Advice That Just Ain’t Right #593
<p>Searing your steak as a way to ‘lock in the juices’ is something we’ve heard folks recommend for years! Get that grill hot as blazes, toss on your steak, and reap the juicy medium-rare rewards. But even though there might be a kernel of truth here, culinary scientists tell us ... Show More
48m 12s