Ask HTM - Set for Life w/ Trump Accounts, Cash vs a Car Loan, & Vetting a Financial Advisor #1129

About this episode

The episode answers listener questions about financial advisors, car loans, retirement accounts, and more.

We’re kicking off the week by answering your listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!   1 - Financial advisors: What’s a good price for a financial advisor and is it worth the cost? 2 - Paying for a minivan : Should I pay cash or take the 1.9% loan they’re offering? 3 - Set for life : Why aren’t y’all talking about the Trump accounts to supercharge your kids retirement accounts? 4 - eSIM : Is this the best option for travel abroad and where should I get one?   Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Credit card perks: Check out our favorite credit cards that we use to maximize rewards and optimize our spending. Other money nerds: Find a thriving community of fellow money nerds by joining the HTM Facebook group! Newsletter: Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter . It’s fun, free, & practical. Money Gears: knowing what to do with your money…

People in this episode

Host: Unknown

Topics covered

• financial advisors
• car loans
• retirement accounts
• personal finance
• listener questions

Keywords

• financial advisor
• car loan
• Trump accounts
• eSIM
• personal finance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HowToMoney.com, Piedmont Brewing

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