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• The World Is Getting Better w/ Marian Tupy #1067

  Though it seems like the world is in shambles, humanity has progressed quite impressively when you look at virtually any length of history. Our modern society has produced a slew of nice things that would have been hard to fathom 50 years ago, much less 250 years ago- smartphones, duct tape, GPS. They’ve all, to greater or lesser degrees, made our lives better and that’s simply looking at consumer goods. Think of other clear markers like infant mortality, literacy rates, longer lifespans and how they all point to incredible progress. But how did those innovations and that abundance come about? Why does 2025 look so radically different in the developed world than 1825? Marian Tupy’s book Superabundance explains it all and demonstrates how far we’ve come in easy-to-understand language. Marian Tupy is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute. He’s also the founder and editor of HumanProgress.org, a site that seeks to evidence these dramatic improvements. Listen as we cover how: Progress is not guaranteed and can regress under certain conditions Life expectancy has dramatically increased over the last 200 years Economic freedom and openness to trade drive prosperity Nostalgia often overlooks the harsh realities of the past Environmental concerns can be addressed through innovation and technology Time prices illustrate the abundance of resources available today Gratitude for our current circumstances can lead to greater happiness And plenty more! Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet is the book and HumanProgress.org is the site! Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here. Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It’s fun, free, & practical. Find a thriving community of fellow money nerds by joining the HTM Facebook group! Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile. And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money! Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Ask HTM - Filing a Claim for a New Roof, Rebalancing Away from Tech/AI, & Taking Advantage of a Health Reimbursement Arrangement #1066

  Let’s kick off 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 guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it! 1 - Home repair: should I get a new roof based on a roof inspector who says my insurance will cover it for free? 2 - Roth conversion: as an average wage earner who is maxing out my Roth IRA, should I convert my 401k as well? 3 - Tech heavy portfolio: should I rebalance my retirement portfolio away from AI if I think it’s a bubble? 4 - Savings rates: should I ditch Ally for another bank that’s paying a higher rate on their savings account? 5 - Open enrollment: I’ve always gone with my employer provided Health Reimbursement Arrangement, but is the HSA better? Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: We referenced a bunch of previous episodes: Finding financial freedom making less than $40,000 a year with Hope Ware. Timing a Roth conversion with CFP Cody Garrett. AI and your investments with Vanguard’s Joe Davis. I’m not sure who needs to hear this but Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, are the ultimate retirement accounts. Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here. Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It’s fun, free, & practical. Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group. Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile. During this episode we enjoyed a Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale 2025 by Deschutes! And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money! Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Introducing: The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules: How the Financial Crisis Broke Wall Street

  We’re sharing another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules, hosted by bestselling author Michael Lewis. The Big Short is now 15 years old and to mark the occasion, Lewis narrated a new audiobook version of The Big Short and is looking back on how the 2008 financial crisis still affects the world today. To make sense of Wall Street’s hangover from the crash described in The Big Short, Lewis calls up Matt Levine, author of the Money Stuff newsletter for Bloomberg Opinion. He’s also a former investment banker who was working at Goldman Sachs during the market crisis of 2008. He and Lewis talk about Bitcoin, bank regulation, and new forms of risk-taking—all ways Wall Street has changed since the crisis. Find The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules wherever you get podcasts and The Big Short audiobook wherever you get audiobooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Friday Flight - Soft Switching, Tariff Turnaround, & Ozempic Face #1065

  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 ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like: Help us dominate the Daffy Voices for Good Campaign! Burdensome credit card benefits Frankenstein BNPL cards Robinhood Gold 3% cashback credit card Cash delivered to your doorstep Soft switching Tariff turnaround Eat more chicken Delayed flight compensation iPhone pocket sock $300 water bottle Discounted drugs GLP-1 in the C-suite End of electric (cars) Credit history vs car insurers Car-play diem Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here. Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It’s fun, free, & practical. Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group. Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile. And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money. Have an awesome weekend! Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Don’t Let Taxes Terrify You w/ Hannah Cole #1064

  “Taxes for creatives” could have also been the title of this episode, giving the more entrepreneurially minded the boost they need to officially launch a little business they’ve been considering. But for most folks the topic of taxes isn’t comforting, it’s straight up terrifying… even though it shouldn’t be. Today’s guest, Hannah Cole, is on a mission to create fearless folks who launch into the world of deductions, bookkeeping, tracking, tax filing, and all the other terms that strike a little fear in your heart, with full confidence. Her new book, Taxes For Humans, acts as a field manual for self-employed folks to simplify their taxes and take the bull by the horns. Topics covered today: Taxes can be intimidating, but understanding them is empowering Creatives often struggle with the business side of their work, including taxes The IRS is more forgiving than many people think Receipts, tax forms, and bookkeeping are the key three systems Deductions are available for ordinary and necessary business expenses When and how much in quarterly estimates, in order to avoid penalties A visual guide to tax deductions And much more! Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Be sure and check out Hannah’s new book, Taxes For Humans, or just get it on Amazon. And her visual guide to tax deductions is especially cool for folks looking to organize their business expenses, who also hate IRS forms ;) Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here. Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It’s fun, free, & practical. Find a thriving community of fellow money nerds by joining the HTM Facebook group! Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile. And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money! Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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