DIY Money | Personal Finance, Budgeting, Debt, Savings, Investing
DIY Money is a personal finance podcast that covers budgeting, savings, investing, and wealth management for those who prefer a do-it-yourself approach. The show provides educational content aimed at helping listeners take control of their financial lives. It includes disclaimers that the information is for general informational purposes only and not financial advice.
Episodes
Tools to Teach Finance
Quint and Allie break down some of the best tools to use on your financial journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Automating Your Finances
On this episode, Logan and Quint break down what to automate and what still needs a human hand on it: paychecks splitting into savings, bills paying themselves, retirement contributions, and budgeting. They also talk about where automation can go wrong if you set it and never check it again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Where to Invest Extra Funds
Quint and Logan break out the DIY Money steps and where to save extra funds. Especially where retirement savings should be going. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Backing Up Your Emergency Fund with Brokerage
On this episode, Logan and Quint walk through what to do after you've had to tap your savings. Whether that is building back up your emergency fund through margin or using your brokerage account to top it back off without wrecking your long term investing plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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"Stay the Course"
How should you handle market declines and is staying the course really the best option? Quint and Allie go through how to think about these things. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Buy Now, Pay Later?
It is an easy trap to fall into. Allie and Quint talk about the dangers of credit and how to stick on the right path with your finances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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What to Do With a Windfall
A windfall, an inheritance, bonus, settlement, even a big tax refund, can feel like found money. The temptation is to spend it fast. Allie and Quint break down where windfalls usually come from, the mistakes that turn a blessing into a regret, and a simple framework for deciding how much goes to debt, savings, and actually enjoying it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adsw
How do IPOs Work?
SpaceX. Anthropocene, and Open AI this year feels like the year of big IPOs. Quint and Allie break them down and talk through if they are a good investment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Teaching Your Kids Finance
Owning stock is one thing. Understanding it is another. Logan and Allie walk through how to get your kids genuinely curious about money and investing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Time IN the Market
Quint and Logan talk through risk, diversification, and riding the waves of the market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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EE Savings Bonds
You’ve probably heard of EE savings bonds but do you actually know how they work? Allie and Logan walk through the basics: how they’re purchased, the critical 20-year doubling feature, and what to do when they mature. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Starting a Business Retirement Plan
At a point your business becomes large enough to start a retirement plan. Allie and Logan break down the different kinds along with their pros and cons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The True Cost of a Car
Allie and Logan talk through a “sensitive” topic. The true cost of a car and how to account for it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Who Should Manage My Trust?
Trusts can be complex. Quint and Logan talk about who should be the manager or trustee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Biggest Financial Mistakes
What are the biggest financial mistakes people make in their 30s and 40s? Allie and Logan give their input. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Are Bonds a Good Investment?
What are bonds? Do they belong in your portfolio? What is the point of having them? Allie and Logan go in depth on all things bonds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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How to Handle Life Transitions
Some of life’s biggest moments come with serious financial weight. Whether you’re getting married, navigating a divorce, welcoming a child, or facing an unexpected job loss, the way you handle money during a transition can shape everything that comes after. Allie and Logan discuss how to handle these times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Long-Term Care Insurance
Do you need it? Should you have it? Why is it good for your plan or not? Quint and Allie talk through long term care insurance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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What Does It Actually Take to Retire at 48?
How do you retire at 48? Logan interviews Quint to learn about the stories and discipline that made it a reality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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When to Take Social Security
When to take Social Security is not an easy decision. Quint and Logan talk through some of the strategies to consider including investing your social security. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Should I Reinvest Dividends and Capital Gains?
It’s one of the most overlooked settings in your investment account and most people set it once and never think about it again. Quint and Logan dig into the reinvest-or-not question, who should be doing what, and why the answer might be different for different life stages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Building Credit From Scratch
No credit history doesn't have to mean no options. Quint and Allie lay out a game plan for building credit from the ground up. What accounts to open, what habits to build, and how to establish a strong score without falling into debt traps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Gifting Stock and the Tax Considerations
Giving stock to kids sounds simple but you have to be aware of the tax implications. Quint and Logan walk through how the taxes work for kids that have stock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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ETF vs. Mutual Funds vs. Index Funds
ETF, mutual fund, index fund you've heard all three, but do you know the real difference? Quint and Logan cut through the jargon and explain how each one works, what they cost, and which might make the most sense for your investing strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Fighting Behavioral Bias
Your brain is working against your portfolio. Quint and Allie break down the most common behavioral biases that trip up everyday investors and the practical steps you can take to get out of your own way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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No 401(k)? How Should You Save?
Quint and Logan talk through how to save if you do not have a company retirement plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Combining Finances
Quint and Logan talk through combining finances and what that can look like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Classroom: Is the Stock Market Just Gambling?
Quint and Logan talk about why investing is not gambling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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College Aid Calculations
Quint and Logan talk through the student aid index and how to ultimately pay for college education. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Withdrawing From Your 401(k)
Quint and Logan break down how to take out of your retirement account. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Classroom: Compound Interest
Logan and Allie go back to the classroom and talk through the 8th wonder of the world: compound interest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Fidelity Zero Funds
Logan and Allie talk through fidelity zero funds versus other low cost mutual funds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Should I Do Backdoor Roth Contributions
Quint and Logan breakdown backdoor Roth IRA contributions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Classroom: What is W-4 Withholding?
Quint and Allie talk through the federal form for tax withholding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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DIY Money Jr - Where Did Money Come From?
Quint and Allie talk through a junior question about where money came from and how it all started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Calculating Net Worth
Allie and Quint talk through building a personal net worth statement and what should be included. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Market Meltdown
Quint and Allie talk through the recent market challenges and how to navigate difficult market times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Debt Consolidation
Quint and Allie talk through debt consolidation and how to dig out of a difficult debt situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Should I Move Jobs?
Quint and Allie weigh the risk and rewards of moving jobs and how to factor in ancillary benefits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: When Should I Sell?
Quint and Logan talk through the best times to be a seller in the market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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PPO or HSA
Quint and Logan talk through different types of healthcare plans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Do I need International Funds?
Quint and Allie talk through diversifcation and what areas make sense to add to your portfolio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Classroom: What are Asset Classes
Quint and Allie talk about weddings and all things asset classes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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DIY Money Jr - How do Credit Cards Work?
Quint and Logan talk through how credit cards work and why to use them or avoid them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Should I Go to College?
Quint and Allie talk through the trade offs of going to college. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Cost of Living Adjustment
Quint and Allie talk about cost of living adjustments and how to factor them into your plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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DIY Money Jr - What are Trump Accounts
Quint and Allie talk through Trump accounts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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What is Umbrella Insurance?
Quint and Logan talk about the purpose of umbrella insurance and when you might need it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Classroom: How to Handle Volatility
Quint and Logan talked through the challenges in the market and how to handle those in your financial plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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With Who Should I Invest?
Quint and Allie talk through the best way to get started investing and who you should use to do so. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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DIY Money Jr- Where to Put Savings
Quint and Logan talk through the best places to save money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Save on Taxes
Quint and Allie talk about last minute ways to save on your taxes and good long term strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Protecting Your Finances
Quint and Logan talk through tips to avoid scams and how to freeze credit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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S&P500 or Total Market
Quint and Logan talk about the differences between D&P500 funds and total market funds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Classroom: When Markets Take Time to Recover
Markets have times where they stay in the same area for a long time. Quint and Logan talk about how to navigate that environment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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How to Be a Good Client for a Financial Advisor
Logan and Allie talk about how to have the best possible relationship with your financial advisor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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DIY Money Jr - Best Investment Platform
Allie and Logan talk about the best platforms for kids to get started investing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Save First
Allie and Logan talk about how to save before you spend and not the other way around. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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What Counts as an Emergency?
Quint and Logan talk about the current volatility in the markets and how to evolve your emergency fund over time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Rebalancing Retirement Accounts
Quint and Allie talk about rebalancing your retirement accounts: how often, tax consequences, and why it is helpful. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Checks and Balances
Quint and Allie talk about how to do periodic checks to ensure your money is working for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Discretionary Match for Retirement
Quint and Logan talk through making retirement savings decisions if your company has a discretionary match. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Best Car Insurance?
Quint and Logan talk about the different kinds of car insurance and what to consider for what type to have on your vehicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Classroom: Good Debt, Bad Debt
Quint and Logan talk about “good” debt versus “bad” debt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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DIY Money Jr - Savings or Investing
Quint and Allie talk about how to be a saver versus an investor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Reading a Brokerage Statement
Quint and Logan talk about understanding the different items on your brokerage statement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Classroom: Dealing with Headlines
Quint and Allie take it back to the classroom and talk through how to handle the ups and downs of markets with lots of headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Planning for Low Income Years
Quint and Allie talk about a day in New York City and how to take advantage of low income years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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DIY Money Jr: Stocks v. Mutual Funds
Quint and Logan discuss the best ways to invest early on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Wealth Creation Part 2
Quint and Allie talk about practical ways to invest the rest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Wealth Creation Part 1
Quint and Logan talk through building wealth once you have gone through the other DIY Money steps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Saying No
Quint and Allie talk about one of the best ways to avoid financial pitfalls: saying no! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Debt Hierarchy
Quint and Logan talk about how best to apply margin to your debts and get that debt gone as soon as possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Fast Cash and Emergency Fund
Quint and Logan talk about the importance of setting up accounts to protect your financial plan against emergencies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Magic is in the Margin
Quint and Allie talk through the value of margin and how to increase it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Budgeting 201
Logan and Allie going into the more intricate parts of your budget like setting up accruals and adjusting over time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Budgeting 101
Logan and Allie talk through the basics of starting your budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Back to the Basics: Built Different
Quint and Allie kick off the new year with back to the basics laying out the fundamentals of the DIY Money process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Roth 101
To close out the year, Quint and Logan go back to the classroom and breakdown all things Roth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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