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We&rsquo;re kicking off the week by answering your listener questions! And if you have a question that you&rsquo;d like for us to answer on the show, we&rsquo;d love for you to submit your own via <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/ask/">HowToMoney.com/ask</a> , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!
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1 - How should I account for inflation when using the 25x rule to forecast my retirement?
2 - Are sites like RateGenius and Autopay legit places to refinance my car?
3 - I have the cash on hand to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), but should I use a construction loan instead?
4 - Should I stick $6,500 into a Roth IRA, a Health Savings Account, or a 457b?
5 - Listener win: reaching out directly to a company resulted in cash in my mailbox!
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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">Credit card perks: Check out <a href="https://go.nextcard.com/tkfe5ek-htmpodcast">our favorite credit cards</a> that we use to maximize rewards and optimize our spending.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Other money nerds: Find a thriving community of fellow money nerds by joining the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1623670287732189">HTM Facebook group!</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Newsletter: 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">Money Gears: knowing <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/start-here/">what to do with your money</a> is crucial to your personal finance journey.</li>
<li aria-level="1">MG7: and maybe you&rsquo;re well on your way to financial independence but you&rsquo;re looking for some financial reassurance, that&rsquo;s when heading over to <a href="http://www.howtomoney.com/advisor">HowToMoney.com/Advisor</a> and getting matched with a highly vetted financial advisor makes sense.</li>
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Ask HTM - Inflating the 25x Rule, Online Car Refinancing, & Affordable ADUs (Bestie Ep) #1125

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