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How To Money

How To Money

Hosted by KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

Episodes

263

Latest episode

Feb 2026

Language

EN

About the show

How To Money with Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix is heard every Sunday 12-2pm. Joel and Matt are best friends who love talking about money while drinking delicious beer. So they created a podcast incorporating both! 45+ million downloads they are still energized by the mission of reaching people with practical money-saving advice. The Status Quo Isn’t Working -- 40% of Americans don’t have the ability to cover an unexpected $400 expense, college students are graduating with unfathomable sums of debt, and the world of personal finance has become increasingly complex. It’s Time to Make a Change -- Altering the way you handle your personal finances is a major part of the solution. But where do you start? Who can you trust? And how much will that advice cost you? How To Money is a podcast & website providing the knowledge & tools that normal folks need to thrive in areas like debt payoff , DIY investing , & crucial money tricks that will provide continuous help along your journey. We believe that access to free, unbiased, and jargon-free personal finance guidance is more necessary than ever before.

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February 22, 202632 min

401k Mullets are the Hot Trend Right Now. Also, the Desire to be Great and to Make Progress is a Good Thing!

Ask HTM: Alex wants to know how to handle a private student loan. The balance is growing by the day. Credit card debt has reached a new high. And defaults are rising. Not good! Ask HTM: Tom is spending more than he makes. What to do!? links: Wealthramp reviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 22, 202632 min

No, You Can't Claim Your Pets in Order to Get a Tax Benefit.

Ask HTM: Esa wants to know if she's ready to open a taxable brokerage account. Prediction markets crushed it during the Super Bowl. You should still avoid them! Ask HTM: Ditching Amazon Prime - good idea or not?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 15, 202632 min

Housing Increases and Younger Homebuyers Struggle More

Hour 2: Many retired investors are trading just as much, if not more, than Gen Zers. They're too fixated on the daily machinations of the market! Ask HTM: Abby has a nerdy question about taking HSA distributions.The President recently said that he wants home prices to go up, to the chagrin of many younger would-be homebuyers. Ultimately, our country needs more housing in desirable areas! Matt and Joel talk about where to store your photos for free online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 15, 202632 min

Skimpflation and Paying Headhunters to Find a Job!

Hour 1: Is skimpflation becoming more of a problem? Instead of shrinking packaging, some companies are reducing the quality of goods and services.Ask HTM: Daniel wants to know if her should let his medical bill go to collections or just pay it.The job market is stagnant. Individuals are now paying headhunters to help them find a job! Ask HTM: Adam wants to know if he should ramp up student loan payments or hold off.Links: Wealthramp review: Find a financial advisor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 8, 202632 min

Get Ready for Ads in Your Car

Hour 2: Carmakers are set to serve up ads on screens in your car. Also, are Chinese EVs the low-cost vehicle of the future?  Ask HTM: Mike from CA wants to know about when a Roth conversion makes sense. Where you live has a lot of influence over whether or not your income is keeping up with rising costs.  Ask HTM: A listener wants to know if she should sell her silver holdings or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 8, 202632 min

Financial Hype vs. Fundamentals

Hour 1: Watch out for Mr. Beast's new cryptocurrency. Also, 'the lipstick effect' is in full swing in the US economy right now. Ask HTM: Amy wants to know if she should sell her iBonds or hold onto them. Vanguard has slashed fees for its customers again. Great news! Ask HTM: Michael wants to know if he should establish a trust. Is it worth the effort!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 1, 202632 min

Tipping Fatigue Continues

Hour 1: US Mobile is taking care of its customers. They are also having an incredible sale right now. Also, tipping fatigue continues to grow. Ask HTM: Jonathan wants to know why money gear #2 comes before money gear #3. A question about investing vs paying off debt! You can file your taxes now. And the average American is going to get a bigger refund.  Jay wants to know what to do with his dwindling inheritance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 1, 202632 min

The Affordability Crisis

Hour 2: Water sommeliers are apparently a thing now as fancy, single-source water gets the wine treatment. Ask HTM: Nina wants to know if she should contribute to her Roth 403b or not.Matt and Joel discuss the affordability crisis, and how to handle rising costs across almost every area of our lives. Ask HTM: Should the news about Greenland cause us to buy more gold!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 25, 202632 min

A Thing or Two That Doesn't Actually Save You Money

Hour 1: Mocktails might help you drink less, but they won't save you money. Also, student loan wage garnishment has been paused...for now. Ask HTM: Phil wants to know how owning assets impact your credit score. The Bilt credit card will finally allow homeowners to pay their mortgage and earn credit card rewards. Turning the lights off doesn't actually save you much money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 25, 202631 min

No Need to Save for Retirement Anymore?

Hour 2: Individual chatbots are becoming normalized...and they're very expensive.Ask HTM: Stephanie wants to know how to proceed with her investing goals after maxing out her Roth IRA. Elon Musk says saving for retirement is soon to become irrelevant thanks to AI. We still suggest saving and investing for your future though! Also, should all the Greenland talk change how we invest?Ask HTM: Rickey disagrees with Matt and Joel about the validity of car debt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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