By Paula Pant
Podcast listener Eva is interested in opening a Vanguard account. She noticed that people need $50,000 to access their personal advisor services. It’ll take her several years before she can access this. What should she do in the meantime?
Amy, another podcast listener, wants to invest $5,500 into her Roth IRA in 2017. Should […]
By Paula Pant
Today’s guest is Jean Chatzky, financial editor for the TODAY Show, host of the HerMoney podcast and a frequent guest on TV shows like Oprah, Regis & Kelly, and The View.
She’s the bestselling author of many books, including Money Rules, which we discuss in today’s episode.
Here are a few of the Money Rules […]
By Paula Pant
Mollie, a podcast listener, is making smart money moves.
She’s getting the maximum match on 403b contributions. She’s saving for a downpayment on a home. Her husband opened a Roth IRA.
What’s next?
After listening to the Jim Collins episode, Mollie wants to open a Vanguard account.
How can she balance this with other […]
By Paula Pant
After serving in the Navy for 20 years, Doug Nordman, then age 41, retired from his military career.
Most of his peers started second careers in the civilian world. But Doug didn’t.
He had an ace up his sleeve: he had spent his military career saving 40 percent of his income. By the time he turned […]
By Paula Pant
In this week’s episode, Paula takes your calls:
Should you sell your stocks, given that we might be heading for a market downturn? What are the downsides of index funds? Should you invest in out-of-state rental properties, and if so, how can you figure out where to look? How should you manage money from […]
By Paula Pant
Today I release the first “Ask Paula” episode. I’m rockin’ the mic solo, answering your questions about index funds, credit card debt and socially responsible investing.
One listener has “crapton” of credit card debt. He’s thinking about hanging onto his debt, though, and using his savings to make a downpayment on a house. Is […]
By Paula Pant
Evelyn Connors turned 36 last weekend. Before she turns 37, she’ll be debt-free for the first time in her adult life.
But here’s the twist:
She didn’t try to escape debt during her twenties. She didn’t think about retirement. She just … wasn’t paying attention.
If you’re a nerd like me, this is […]
By Paula Pant
Financial Planner and USA Today columnist, Pete the Planner, talks about why millionaire-dom is important and a “mock retirement” — living like you’re retired before you actually pull the plug on your career.
By Paula Pant
You ask. We answer.
In this week’s episode, Jay and I tackle listener-submitted questions, such as:
Investing:
What’s the deal with robo-advisors? Should I invest with one? Betterment, Wealthfront … what’s the deal with these companies? Index funds vs. rental properties — what’s better for tax breaks? […]
By Paula Pant
We’ve heard crazy stories about celebrities blowing their money.
Tabloids are FULL of tales of multi-multi-millionaire celebrities spending lavishly on private jets, nightclubs, jewelry, gambling and lavish vacations … only to declare bankruptcy when their lifestyle exceeds their means.
Today’s guest, Rob Wilson, is a financial advisor who works with superstar hip-hop artists, NFL football […]
