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 - Credit card autopay: how do I avoid getting hit with an interest charge?

2 - Timing a HELOC: should I apply and open a line of credit before my income drops significantly?

3 - Solar panels: should I take the plunge with solar in order to mitigate monthly expenses in retirement?

4 - Family money talk: how do I convince my parents that taking out a loan for some HVAC work is foolish?

5 - Cellular for wearables: what’s the best option if we’re adding a line for our kid’s watch?

 

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Negotiating severance during an impending layoff by Financial Samurai.
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.

 

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Let&rsquo;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&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/ask/">HowToMoney.com/ask</a> . Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!
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1 - Credit card autopay: how do I avoid getting hit with an interest charge?
2 - Timing a HELOC: should I apply and open a line of credit before my income drops significantly?
3 - Solar panels: should I take the plunge with solar in order to mitigate monthly expenses in retirement?
4 - Family money talk: how do I convince my parents that taking out a loan for some HVAC work is foolish?
5 - Cellular for wearables: what&rsquo;s the best option if we&rsquo;re adding a line for our kid&rsquo;s watch?
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Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.financialsamurai.com/how-to-negotiate-a-severance-as-an-excellent-employee/">Negotiating severance</a> during an impending layoff by Financial Samurai.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Knowing your &lsquo;money gear&rsquo; is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/start-here/">Start here.</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sign up for the weekly <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/newsletter/">HTM newsletter</a>. It&rsquo;s fun, free, &amp; practical.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Join a thriving community of fellow money in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1623670287732189">HTM Facebook group.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Massively reduce your <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/choosing-the-best-cheap-cell-phone-plan/">cell phone bill</a> each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.</li>
</ul>
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During this episode we enjoyed a It&rsquo;s Complicated Being A Wizard by Burlington Beer Co! 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&rsquo;re not already a regular listener, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-money/id1337718773?mt=2">give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts</a> 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!
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Best friends out!

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Ask HTM - Avoiding the Credit Card Burn, Timing a HELOC, & Solar to Retire Sooner #1045

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