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PFT #60 - Personal Finance Tip of the Week: The True Cost of New Appliances and Warranties
Appliances have become increasingly expensive with features and inflation. Is getting warranty coverage worth the cost?
David Mulonas
May 15, 20232 min read
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PFT #53: Personal Finance Tip: The Personal Finance Tips One-year Anniversary
This week’s topic celebrates our first 52 personal finance tips.
David Mulonas
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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PFT #52 - Personal Finance Tip of the Week: Radon; The Silent Killer
Radon is a silent killer because it’s an odorless gas that we breathe in normally; and it is the second leading cause of lung cancer
David Mulonas
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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PFT #46 - Personal Finance Tip: How to Manage the Rainy Fund Especially During Rising Inflation
The rainy day fund is money that is set aside in the budget to account for small, unforeseen expenses, but how do you manage it?
David Mulonas
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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PFT #39 - Personal Finance Tip: Debt-to-Income Ratio & The Risks of Getting a Loan Approved
DTI measures the amount of debt correlated to your overall income. This helps to determine if you can get a loan approval
David Mulonas
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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PFT #33 - Washing in Cold Water Saves Money and the Environment
Many people think that washing in hot water is safer; however, choosing cold is fine for most clothes including delicate fabrics
David Mulonas
Jul 29, 20211 min read
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PFT #32 - Don't Refinance Your Mortgage Just to Refinance
There is an allure to lower your mortgage payment; however, you don’t want to refinance just to refinance.
David Mulonas
Jul 27, 20211 min read
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#69A - 2021 Early Child Tax Credit Update
Children 17 or younger are generally eligible for the child tax credit payments, but there are conditions and the payments are coming early
David Mulonas
Jul 26, 20212 min read
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PFT #31 - Switching From Butane to an Arc Lighter - Save Money and the Environment
Save money with an arc lighter. No butane, no batteries. Long lasting and beneficial for the environment.
David Mulonas
Jul 26, 20211 min read
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#69 - Couples Unified Budget Review
Should couples have their own bank accounts? Should they have one budget or two?
David Mulonas
Jul 26, 20214 min read
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PFT #27 - The Line of Blueland Cleaning Products - Save Money and the Environment
Blueland cleaning products reduce waste and puts more money in your pocket
David Mulonas
Jun 29, 20211 min read
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#60A- What is Inflation and How Does it Effect the Economy and the Stock Market?
Inflation is on the rise in many financial sectors of the economy. What causes it and what is the best way to invest when prices increase?
David Mulonas
May 26, 20216 min read
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#60 - Listener Feedback: You Can't Retire on $1 Million Dollars and Have a 45-year Nest Egg
How much money do you need to to retire early and comfortably for a long period of time?
David Mulonas
May 24, 20213 min read
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Who are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government sponsored enterprises (GSEs). They buy mortgages from lenders to free up capital for borrowers.
David Mulonas
May 12, 20212 min read
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#59 - Why the FIRE Movement Should Be Called FISH: Financial Independence Side Hustle
Change Financial Independence Retire Early to Financial Independence Side Hustle (FISH). Most people cannot retire without having a job.
David Mulonas
May 10, 20215 min read
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#57 Life After College: I Need Job. I Need a Budget. Where Do I live? Help!
We are parents of kids that are now out of undergrad and facing real life. The kids need to find jobs, budget and figure out their lives.
David Mulonas
May 3, 20216 min read
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Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs)
A government-sponsored enterprise's (GSE) function is to enhance the flow of credit to targeted sectors of the economy.
David Mulonas
Apr 30, 20211 min read
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PFT #20 - Personal Finance Tip: When is the Right Time to Buy a House?
Low interest rates, lack of labor and supply are the right ingredients for an unprecedented housing market; perhaps a housing bubble.
David Mulonas
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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PFT #19 - Personal Finance Tip: How to Save on Your Gardening Budget
A great way to save money on flowers is to buy flats of flowers and make your own hanging baskets. This can save 50% on cost.
David Mulonas
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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Should You Make Biweekly Mortgage Payments?
Many mortgage companies have a biweekly payment plan to make 13 payments each year. This can you save thousands of dollars interest.
David Mulonas
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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