Let’s dive into 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 - Is there a new homeowner rule of thumb for housing maintenance for that first year of ownership?

2 - Should I use ChatGPT in order to juice my savings returns?

3 - Does it make sense to pay off my mortgage with savings in a brokerage account?

4 - Do I include a pension lump sum when calculating my net worth?

5 - Churning gym membership free trials: frugal or cheap?

 

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Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group.
Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool!
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Let&rsquo;s dive into 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 - Is there a new homeowner rule of thumb for housing maintenance for that first year of ownership?
2 - Should I use ChatGPT in order to juice my savings returns?
3 - Does it make sense to pay off my mortgage with savings in a brokerage account?
4 - Do I include a pension lump sum when calculating my net worth?
5 - Churning gym membership free trials: frugal or cheap?
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Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances:
<ul>
<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">Find the best credit card for you with our new <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/creditcards">credit card tool</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 Lil Biggie on Chrome by Contrast Artisan Ales! 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 - Budgeting for Housing Splurges, ChatGPT for Your Savings, & Churning Free Gym Trials #964

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