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Episodes
Changing Your Investment Funds
SpaceX has been added to the nasdaq, what should you do if you do NOT want exposure? Sometimes you have to change your investment funds. Allie and Logan talk through the best ways to think that through.
The DIY Money Steps
The path to wealth. Logan and Allie break down the DIY Money steps.
Should I Buy Now?
Quint and Logan talk through strategies for buying into the stock market.
DIY Money Jr: Where to Start Investing
Quint and Logan answer a junior question about the steps and process to getting started investing.
Traveling on a Budget
Quint and Logan talk recently about SpaceX news and how to budget not only before a trip but on a trip.
What Happens When You Pass Without a Plan?
Quint and Logan breakdown the probate process and the steps involved.
AI? Oil? What Does it All Mean for Me?
AI and this new technology could change a lot about this world. What does it mean for the average person or investor?
Should I Own Real Estate?
Quint and Logan break down how to plan long term for a rental property and how to evaluate if a rental is a good deal or not.
All in on Roth
Should you invest all savings into Roth or invest in a different way? Quint and Logan talk through their thoughts.
Personal Finance Misconceptions
Quint and Logan talk through the most common and harmful financial mistakes they see.
Understanding Expense Ratios
Quint and Allie break down the cost of investments and what to watch out for with each investment you buy.
Short Term Gain Vs. Long Term Investing
Striking the right balance between excitement over short term gain versus being a long term investor is difficult. Quint and Allie talk through how they encourage others.
Tools to Teach Finance
Quint and Allie break down some of the best tools to use on your financial journey.
Automating Your Finances
On this episode, Logan and Quint break down what to automate and what still needs a human hand on it: paychecks splitting into savings, bills paying themselves, retirement contributions, and budgeting. They also talk about where automation can go wrong if you set it and never check it again.
Where to Invest Extra Funds
Quint and Logan break out the DIY Money steps and where to save extra funds. Especially where retirement savings should be going.
Backing Up Your Emergency Fund with Brokerage
On this episode, Logan and Quint walk through what to do after you've had to tap your savings. Whether that is building back up your emergency fund through margin or using your brokerage account to top it back off without wrecking your long term investing plan.
Buy Now, Pay Later?
It is an easy trap to fall into. Allie and Quint talk about the dangers of credit and how to stick on the right path with your finances.
What to Do With a Windfall
A windfall, an inheritance, bonus, settlement, even a big tax refund, can feel like found money. The temptation is to spend it fast. Allie and Quint break down where windfalls usually come from, the mistakes that turn a blessing into a regret, and a simple framework for deciding how much goes to debt, savings, and actually enjoying it.
How do IPOs Work?
SpaceX. Anthropocene, and Open AI this year feels like the year of big IPOs. Quint and Allie break them down and talk through if they are a good investment.
Teaching Your Kids Finance
Owning stock is one thing. Understanding it is another. Logan and Allie walk through how to get your kids genuinely curious about money and investing.