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Best friends Joel and Matt are the co-hosts of How to Money which is all about providing the knowledge & tools that normal folks need to thrive in areas like debt payoff, DIY investing, and crucial money tricks that will provide continuous help along your journey. We believe that access to unbiased and jargon-free personal finance guidance is more necessary than ever before. When you handle your money in a purposeful, thoughtful way that works for your lifestyle, you can really start living a rich life.

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Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s best 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 ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like:
 
 Holiday spending Illiterate Americans Worse on purpose and planned obsolescence Shrinking shoulder season Healthcare inflation • (
even still, get insured • )
 Stocks in a late stage bubble?! Retirees afraid to spend Early social security claims Fed and higher interest rates • And plenty more!
 
 
 
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Friday Flight - Illiterate Americans, Shrinking Shoulder Season, & Rate Hike Reactions #1197

Does anyone look at the U.S. healthcare system and think, "Yep, everything's working great"? Probably not. It's not because we don't have talented doctors or dedicated healthcare workers. It's because a growing web of corporate interests, distorted incentives, and financial middlemen has turned healthcare into one of the most expensive and frustrating systems in the developed world. In his new book, The Healthcare Heist, Dr. Jordan Grumet – who is also a personal finance podcaster, writer, & speaker – exposes how that happened. Medical bills remain a major source of debt and bankruptcy for American families, but Jordan argues that none of this is inevitable. More importantly, he lays out practical solutions to help individuals. Today we discuss:
 
 • The corporate influence on healthcare
 • Healthcare insurance complexity
 • Intimacy gap in doctor-patient relationship
 • Innovation in the US
 • The role of pharmaceutical companies
 • Medical tourism
 • Alternatives like health sharing
 • Learning from global healthcare models
 • Emotional side of money management
 • And much more!
 
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Fighting Back Against a Broken Healthcare System w/ Dr. Jordan Grumet

We’re kicking off the week by answering your 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, we want to hear it! A little Southwest companion pass and airline talk before we dive in:
 
 
 
1 - Big goals: what should I focus on next after I’ve paid off my house?!
 
2 - Parent help: should I get a power of attorney or keep it simple with a joint account to help my aging parents?
 
3 - Mach E: am I the only one using an electric vehicle as a way to save a ton?
 
4 - Newish iPhones: where’s the best place to look if I don’t want to buy brand new?
 
5 - Venmo vs Zelle: which are the best P2P payment apps for my daughter to use?
 
 
 
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 MG7: • and maybe you’re well on your way to financial independence but you’re looking for some financial reassurance, that’s when heading over to 
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Ask HTM - New(ish) Phones, New(ish) Cars, and New Big Financial Goals! #1195

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s best 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 ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like:
 
 TOP TIER Plus (evidently it’s better!) Spending all the discretionary income Guilt-ridden spending • (for the 
dopamine hit? • )
 Everything (investing) in it’s right place Sneaking socialism Getting harder to return stuff Fast shipping trains how we shop Home buying help Marry the house, date the rate Will apartment rents go up? Getting paid to move 
 
 
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 Other money nerds: • Find a thriving community of fellow money nerds by joining the 
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HTM newsletter • . It’s fun, free, & practical.
 Money Gears: • knowing 
what to do with your money • is crucial to your personal finance journey.
 MG7: • and maybe you’re well on your way to financial independence but you’re looking for some financial reassurance, that’s when heading over to 
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Friday Flight - Guilt-Ridden Spending, Sneaking Socialism & Home Buying Help #1194

Financial caregiving is coming for you, whether you like it or not. Rich or poor. Married or single. Famous or anonymous. At some point, someone we love is likely to need us to step in and help care for them. And taking them to a doctor’s appointment is just the tip of the iceberg. Because when someone you love starts to need care, their financial life can very quickly become your financial problem, too. Bills. Bank accounts. Insurance. Investments. Long-term care. Even the question of who gets to make decisions when they can’t make them for themselves. You can put your fingers in your ears and hope you never have to deal with it. Or you can do something that’s much less painful: start preparing before there’s a crisis. We’re joined by Beth Pinsker and her new book, My Mother’s Money, is part memoir and part practical guide to navigating the financial realities of caring for an aging parent. We discuss:
 
 • The impact of celebrity deaths on estate planning awareness
 • Beth's insights on fighting for proper healthcare and rehab stays
 • Using savings, insurance, and safety nets for long-term care
 • When and how to have tough conversations about aging and finances
 • The importance of community, connection, and proactive planning
 • Practical advice for digital legacy and online account access
 • Lessons learned from caring for her mother that changed her perspective
 • And much more!
 
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what to do with your money • is crucial to your personal finance journey.
 MG7: • and maybe you’re well on your way to financial independence but you’re looking for some financial reassurance, that’s when heading over to 
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The Money Convos You Need to Have With Your Parents w/ Beth Pinsker #1193

We’re kicking off the week by answering your 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, we want to hear it!
 
 
 
1 - Forging family values: what are some exercises my wife and I can practice to get on the same financial page? (Check out the HTM Money Mission Statement)
 
2 - Trump accounts: is this really free money and should my extended family contribute to this account?
 
3 - 401k rollover: should I keep ‘em separated, or combine my 401k accounts into a singular easy to manage login?
 
4 - Savings rate calculations: do I include my employer contribution or just keep to my own personal savings rate?
 
5 - Bathroom remodel: what are the best ways to pay for it to optimize rewards, cashback, and discounts?!
 
 
 
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HTM newsletter • . It’s fun, free, & practical.
 Money Gears: • knowing 
what to do with your money • is crucial to your personal finance journey.
 MG7: • and maybe you’re well on your way to financial independence but you’re looking for some financial reassurance, that’s when heading over to 
HowToMoney.com/Advisor • and getting matched with a highly vetted financial advisor makes sense.
 
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Ask HTM - Affordable Bathroom Reno, Forging Family $ Values, and Trump Account Scam? #1192

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s best 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 ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like:
 
 • Foldable iPhone Duo
 • $5k dividend checks
 529 hacking Hollowed-out home ec Post-penny economy Gen Zers carrying balances Are platinum cards worth it? Bogus investment advisors Sucky stock/poor pickers Hot cars under $20k (hint: probably a Toyota or Honda) New Rav4 turning heads Gas prices Hypermiling to 83 mpg 
 
 
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 Other money nerds: • Find a thriving community of fellow money nerds by joining the 
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HTM newsletter • . It’s fun, free, & practical.
 Money Gears: • knowing 
what to do with your money • is crucial to your personal finance journey.
 MG7: • and maybe you’re well on your way to financial independence but you’re looking for some financial reassurance, that’s when heading over to 
HowToMoney.com/Advisor • and getting matched with a highly vetted financial advisor makes sense.
 
 
 
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Friday Flight - 529 Hacking, Hollowed-Out Home Ec, & Sucky Stock Pickers #1191

Spain. Vietnam. Tanzania. Georgia… the one in Europe of course. Ever catch yourself daydreaming about building a life somewhere far beyond the borders of the US? There’s a lot to love about living here. But for many, the pull to see more of the world never really goes away. What’s fascinating is that moving abroad isn’t just a lifestyle decision, it can be a financial one too. Different countries come with different costs, and entirely different ways of thinking about work, money, community, and quality of life. Our guest today is Richelle, founder of Move Abroad Coach. She’s spent more than 12 years living across half a dozen countries and has helped over 3,000 people navigate the leap overseas. Through that work, she’s gained a unique perspective on how where you live can dramatically shape your life and finances… often in ways most people never stop to consider. Today, we’re talking about the real pros and cons of leaving your home country behind: the money, the mindset shifts, the tradeoffs, and the opportunities. Specific topics include:
 
 • Why Rochelle splurges on personal growth
 • Her first move abroad was a major learning experience
 • Moving abroad can be a financial strategy
 • It’s not a vacation… it’s real life in a new place
 • Remote work and self-employment make the move easier
 • Digital nomad visas open up more options
 • Healthcare can be far more affordable overseas
 • Families can absolutely move abroad too
 • Fit matters more than fantasy
 • And check out her 
Move Abroad Bootcamp • !
 
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The Financial Case for Moving Abroad w/ Richelle Gamlam #1190

We’re kicking off the week by answering your 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, we want to hear it!
 
 
 
1 - Other people's money: Is financing more of our new home the best way to get the lowest rate?
 
2 - $300,000 windfall: Help me to efficiently drain an inherited 401k and invest for the long haul!
 
3 - Vanguard digital advisor: I’m 29, living in Brooklyn, and saving up for a house - is a robo advisor necessary?
 
4 - Money Gear 7: We’ve turned our 30 year mortgage into a 12 year - how should we celebrate?
 
5 - Backdoor Roth: I make too much to contribute to a Roth IRA so is a backdoor worth it?
 
 
 
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HTM newsletter • . It’s fun, free, & practical.
 Money Gears: • knowing 
what to do with your money • is crucial to your personal finance journey.
 MG7: • and maybe you’re well on your way to financial independence but you’re looking for some financial reassurance, that’s when heading over to 
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Ask HTM - Buying With Other People's Money, Vanguard Digital Advisors, & Money Gear 7 Celebrations #1189

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s best 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 ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like:
 
 AI toothbrush Car insurance competition • (
and divident payments! • )
 A time to invest “Early” retirement increasing Ghost jobs Passive income dreams HOA horrors Living back with mom and dad Tough sledding for realtors • (
Bc who actually needs a realtor?! • )
 Vaca thanks to AI 
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HTM newsletter • . It’s fun, free, & practical.
 Money Gears: • knowing 
what to do with your money • is crucial to your personal finance journey.
 MG7: • and maybe you’re well on your way to financial independence but you’re looking for some financial reassurance, that’s when heading over to 
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Friday Flight - Car Insurance Competition, Early Retirement Increasing, & HOA Horrors #1188

This week on the podcast we’re answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/

1 - Should I pay off my credit card debt that has a 0% interest rate?

2 - How much money should I have in my emergency fund since we’re house hacking with a duplex?

3 - What do I do with money that I’ve inherited as a 401k?

4 - Does whole life insurance make sense for me?

5 - What does it mean if I don’t have a credit score?

During this episode we enjoyed a Blair’s Breakfast Stout by Wilmington Brewing Company - a big thanks to Matt’s uncle in-law John for donating this beer to the show. And if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to spread the word to get more people doing smart things with their money!

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Ask HTM - Paying Off Balance Transfer Cards, Emergency Funds while House Hacking, and What to do when Inheriting a 401k #168

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