Jan 22
How to Set Money Goals You Won’t Abandon by March
If you’re tired of setting money goals that quietly die somewhere between Valentine’s Day and tax season, this episode is your intervention. We’re talking about why traditional goal setting backfires, how shame-based goals sabotage progress, and what it really takes to set financ ... Show More
36m 53s
Nov 2023
Holiday Shopping How To's
My go-to, Marshalls, is sponsoring today’s episode! The holiday season is upon us! And while the holidays can be an exciting time, it can be stressful on our wallets. Plus with all the best deals of the year happening and the want to take advantage, shopping can feel massively ov ... Show More
16m 34s
Apr 2024
2707: The Best Time of Year to Buy Many Items by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully
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Episode 2707:
In "The Best Time of Year to Buy Many Items," Andrea Joy of SavingJoyfully.com guides us through the calendar year, p ... Show More
9m 31s
Dec 2022
A Very Merry Minimalist Christmas (Bestie Ep) w/ Meg Nordmann #608
<p>Hear about Matt’s new favorite holiday cocktail, and then for our Bestie Episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Meg Nordmann who is the author of “Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas: Slow Down, Save Money, & Enjoy a More Intentional Holiday”. Being smack in the mi ... Show More
51m 15s
Nov 2022
422. Steal This Black Friday Promotional Schedule
<p>Black Friday is one of the biggest days of the year for most businesses, and with that comes a lot of complications. When do you start building hype, how do you promote, and where should you be showing up? It’s a lot to think about — so we want to make it super simple for you ... Show More
33m 26s
Jan 2024
Friday Flight - The Wealth Effect, Christmas Returns, & BNPL IRL #771
<p>Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ... Show More
27m 25s
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
In case you didn’t know, creating the ultimate holiday spending plan is actually the best gift you can give yourself this season. Well, that and some serious self-care because we all need a little TLC this year. Sure, 2020 looks a little different than last year or really any other year, but that doesn't mean you still can’t enjoy a little holiday shopping. ... Show More
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today on “Post Reports,” personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary gives advice on how to avoid overspending on gifts this holiday season.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; ... Show More