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Sep 8, 20211 min

PFT #39 - Personal Finance Tip: Debt-to-Income Ratio & The Risks of Getting a Loan Approved

DTI measures the amount of debt correlated to your overall income. This helps to determine if you can get a loan approval

May 10, 20215 min

#59 - Why the FIRE Movement Should Be Called FISH: Financial Independence Side Hustle

Change Financial Independence Retire Early to Financial Independence Side Hustle (FISH). Most people cannot retire without having a job.

Apr 13, 20212 min

What is an Emergency Fund

When it comes to financial planning one key component is to have an emergency fund. This differs from a rainy-day fund which is for...

Mar 28, 20217 min

#52 - The Best Way to Manage Your Stimulus Check and the Future Impact on the Budget

Let’s take a scenario and say a family of four is making under $160,000 AGI. This means that $5,600 ($1,400 per person) will be sent out.

Mar 3, 20213 min

PFT #12 -Personal Finance Tip: How Shopping For Medical Procedures Can Save Money on the Budget

I had a surgery estimated to cost $10,000 and after my research was complete, I switched to a new medical facility and saved $9,000.

Jan 18, 20215 min

#42 - How to Get Employer Health Insurance When Having a Domestic Partner or a Civil Union

A domestic partnership is when two people live together and are involved in an interpersonal relationship living as if they're married.

Nov 30, 20209 min

Podcast #35 - How Does Pet Insurance Work and How to Factor it Into Your Budget

Pet insurance cost depends on factors such as your pets age, size, and breed as well as any preexisting conditions.

Oct 25, 202016 min

#30 - Are the Flames Burning Out on the F.I.R.E Movement? (Financial Independence Retire Early)

-What is the F.I.R.E movement? -What are the budgeting steps required to meet the personal finance goals? -Why the earnings and savings...