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How To Money

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

How To Money with Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix is heard every Sunday 12-2pm.Joel and Matt are best friends who love talking about money while drinking delicious beer. So they created a podcast incorporating both! 45+ million downloads they are still energized by the mission of reaching people with practical money-saving advice.The Status Quo Isn’t Working -- 40% of Americans don’t have the ability to cover an unexpected $400 expense, college students are graduating with unfathomable sums of debt,

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33:20

Southwest Instituting Free Checked Bags For Its...

How To Money ·

2025/03/30

Is a monthly car wash membership frugal or cheap during pollen season? Also, will abolishing the Education Department have negative downstream effects on your finances? Ask HTM: Eric from OH wants to be well prepared for his home purchase. How much does he need to save when he has a lot of renovations planned.Frontier did a clapback at Southwest, instituting free checked bags for its customers. Also, Grubhub BNPL has Matt and Joel exasperated.Ask HTM: A listener wants to know if he should use AI to

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33:48

Turns Out, It's Pretty Bogus.

How To Money ·

2025/03/30

The world happiness report just came out. Ask HTM: Zane wants to know if cashing out his pension makes sense. Also, should a pension be factored into net worth calculations? Insurance costs are on the rise. But bigger price hikes could be on the horizon for Tesla owners because of recent acts of vandalism.Ask HTM: Jose wants to know if he should pay off his mortgage or not.

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32:28

The Struggle Of High Housing Prices

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2025/03/23

Housing prices are still high. That's making adjustable rate mortgages more enticing. Plus, the government is talking about making federal land open to create more housing supply.Ask HTM: Christa is investing like gangbuters. But her savings are paltry!The stock market has experienced greater levels of volatility recently. That's causing folks to tinker with their portfolios more! Be careful, that can come back to bite you.Ask HTM: Dejean wants to know why he was denied the ability to rent a

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33:13

Exciting Investment Opportunities

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2025/03/23

Expensive clubs in fancy cities are en vogue right now. But is that really necessary!?Ask HTM: Josh has an exciting investment opportunity he's keen on - buying land. There are some real pros and cons to consider first!College degrees don't make quite as much financial sense these days. BUT, some universities are making a higher education tuition free for many families. Jamie wants to put money in a 529 plan. But she lives in Mississipi, and the fees on their funds are through the roof! What to

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33:07

Southwest Charging For Checking Bags

How To Money ·

2025/03/16

Make sure to check prices when using Uber and Lyft. The price discrepancy can be significant! Also, tariff policy is driving tons of market uncertainty and volatility. Ask HTM: Nancy wants to know what to do after being laid off by DOGE cuts.Southwest is going to start charging for checked bags. Say it ain't so!Ask HTM: Chris wants to know if she should stick with being a landlord or not.

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33:01

Why Not Costco Credit Card?

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2025/03/16

A new article touts 'investing' your emergency fund. But that's a terrible idea!Ask HTM: Mary from MI wants to cultivate a secondary source of income.A new list of top grocery stores was just released. Trader Joes took the top spot!Ask HTM: Megan wants to know if the Costco credit card is worth getting.

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33:25

Prioritizing Cultural Events

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2025/03/09

Hour 1: Prioritizing cultural events in your budget can help alleviate depression. And they don't always have to cost big bucks!Ask HTM: Chelsey wants to know what to do when her employer changes their 401k match.Consumer Reports put out a list of the best new cars. We also discuss the best low-cost used cars. Opting for a used ride will massively help your transportation budget stay intact!Ask HTM: Mike wants to know if his company's long-term disability policy will give him enough coverage.

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33:42

Doom Spending is En Vogue

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2025/03/09

Hour 2: Doom spending is en vogue as consumers increase spending based on worries about the future of the US economy.Ask HTM: Greg wants to know if the taxable brokerage account is a worthwhile investment vehicle for his retirement goals.We're getting an 'affordability czar'! But will it make a difference in prices for consumers? Ultimately, we all need to be our own affordability czars.Ask HTM: A listener wants the best money-saving travel tips. Matt and Joel offer a few!

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31:55

Choosing The Right Card Can Be Financially Beneficial

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2025/03/02

If you want to snag cheaper airfare, HTM offers a few tips to help you save the most.Ask HTM: Austin wants to know if he should be using cash back or travel rewards credit cards.A CNET article talks about the secondary benefits of credit cards. Don't forget about the other ways choosing the right card can be financially beneficial! Also, are health sharing plans good or bad? The answer is somewhere in the middle. Ask HTM: David invested a lump sum. Should he start taking some out to pay off the

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32:29

Watch Out For Ghost Tax Preparers

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2025/03/02

Plus, should you DIY your own taxes? That depends on a few specific metrics that Matt and Joel share. Ask HTM: Sarah wants to buy a home and is trying to figure out the best way to do that in the coming years.A new report just came out highlighting the worst places to borrow money. Stay away from these debt purveyors!Ask HTM: Can you check your credit score for free? (yes, but watch out for pitfalls)

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32:58

Switch Jobs For A Better Investment

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2025/02/23

Joel got a new portable sauna and loves it! The housing market is slowing down. This could be good news for buyers in the coming months.Ask HTM: Merv co-signed for his great niece and she's not making payments. What can he do!?More federal employees are being laid off. We talk about what to do in the aftermath of a layoff. Also, Apple has launched a new, cheaper iPhone.Ask HTM: Vicki in OH has crummy investment choices through her employer. How to proceed?

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33:24

Wouldn't Be Great For American Consumer

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2025/02/23

Egg prices are through the roof. Does that mean you should get backyard chickens!?Ask HTM: Greg wants to know if tax loss harvesting in your investment accounts is worth the effort and additional expense.The President has proposed reciprocal tariffs, which wouldn't be great for American consumers. Tariffs are also hurting craft beer makers and companies are pivoting based on tariff proposals.Ask HTM: What's the best way to allow your kid to spend money on the go?

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32:14

Homemade Biltong and Vanishing Pennies

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2025/02/16

Hour 1: Joel talks about his homemade biltong-making hobby. Also, pennies are being abolished - and that's a good thing!Ask HTM: Melissa wants to know if she should save more or pay off high-interest credit card debt.Americans are having lots of fights about money. Matt and Joel talk about how to avoid money fights and how to approach money in a healthy way as a couple. Ask HTM: Cade wants to know about how to handle retirement funds as his wife leaves her teaching position.

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33:41

Millennials Don't Feel Wealthy...

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2025/02/16

Hour 2: Millennials are wealthier than ever, but they don't feel like it. Also, you might be paying too much for home internet service.Ask HTM: Shane wants to finish his basement out. How to fund it!?A new survey shows that most folks are willing to pay more tax to keep social security around. The truth is, they might have to in order to keep the system solvent in the future!Is it frugal or cheap to buy a used pair of shoes?

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33:23

Replace Your Supply And Demand

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2025/02/09

We're in a new era of Trumptastic Tariffs that almost were - and still might be! Ask HTM: Alexis wants to know about whether she should sell a rental property or not.The CFPB is under fire from the Trump administration. Plus, egg prices are through the roof. Get ready to pay more for breakfast, especially when eating out!Ask HTM: Evan wants to retire early. What are the best resources available?

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32:31

Pet Insurance Is Worth It?

How To Money ·

2025/02/09

Why 'buying the dip' as an investor is vastly overrated. Also, Robinhood walked back its intention to allow users to gamble on the Super Bowl in its app. Hooray!Ask HTM: Sarah wants to know if there are ways to save on her dogs surgery costs.More parents are working hard to help their kids build a healthy credit score. We think that's good - and not all that difficult to pull off.Ask HTM: Celeste wants to know about crowdsourced real estate investing.

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32:26

Tax Season Is Here

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2025/02/02

DeepSeek sent the stock market into a tizzy this week. How should Chinese AI advances impact how you invest? We discuss! Ask HTM: Chelsea wants to know how to avoid fees on her old HSA account.Tax filing season has begun. There are ways to file for free. And beware the 1099-k that more filers will receive this year!Ask HTM: Kelly wants to know how to dial back on investing to save for upcoming childcare costs.

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33:01

Online Shoplifting Is On The Rise

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2025/02/02

Digital shoplifting is becoming a problem. But the people doing it don't think it's bad!Ask HTM: Amber has a question about online banks.The future of EVs is looking less certain as Trump executive orders are being signed right and left.Ask HTM: Joe wants to know if he should skimp on tires. Upgrade to the nice ones or opt for value?

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33:20

Larger Emergency Fund

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2025/01/26

How will the Trump presidency impact your personal finances? Matt and Joel have some thoughts.Ask HTM: A listener wants to know if he needs to get into real estate investing in order to be diversified.Marketwatch says that many folks should consider amassing an even larger emergency fund. But that's a tall order for most folks!Ask HTM: How to get rid of an RV without crushing your personal finances

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33:20

Too Many Scams

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2025/01/26

Are toys a scam? Most households have far too many that don't get played with!Ask HTM: Ophelia is trying to be strategic about buying a home in the coming years and wants some savings advice.Restaurant kiosks are being implemented more and more in an attempt to upsell consumers. Don't supersize or add extra items! Plus, renting is underrated.Ask HTM: Bonnie wants to know some details about how credit scores are calculated.

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