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Budgeting, Savings, Investing, Wealth Management for those that choose to Do It Yourself. Disclosures The DIY Money podcast and related content including our website, social media, educational tools, and any published materials are intended for general informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Listeners and viewers should not act on any information provided without first consulting a qualified professional who is familiar with their individual circumstances. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting. This content shall in no way be construed or interpreted as a solicitation to...
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
DIY Money makes personal finance mechanics easier to see by testing broad advice against recognizable accounts, decisions, and life complications.
DIY Money turns personal finance questions into practical conversations about decisions people can recognize in their own accounts. The hosts move from car insurance and tax-saving options to investing mechanics, market headlines, and the point at which a financial advisor may…
A friend's 'invested' account held mostly cash; now you might check yours.
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A practical ROI lens on college, with enough nuance to avoid a one-size-fits-all answer.
The episode frames college as an investment decision instead of a rite of passage. Its clearest stretch is the plain arithmetic: a high school graduate at roughly $50,000, a nursing path at $80,000 to $100,000, and the tuition, loan balance, and lost earnings that sit between…
A steadier paycheck rhythm can make saving feel automatic and spending less reflexive.
DIY Money opens with light banter, then settles into a plain but useful point: if a checking account sits at 2000, spending 2000 does not feel like much of a stretch.
A steady, plainspoken case for keeping the plan intact when markets stay rough.
DIY Money spends most of its time on a practical question: how to keep investing when markets take longer to recover than people expect. The strongest stretch separates a younger investor, who can treat lower prices as a chance to buy, from someone nearer retirement, for whom…
A sober reminder that market drops hurt, and that the reaction is normal.
The episode treats market volatility as painful, not glamorous. It starts with the emotional hit: seeing accounts down is uncomfortable, frustrating, and sometimes scary, even after decades in investing.
A plainspoken reminder that wealth comes from saving, investing, and thinking ahead.
The episode treats wealth less like a hustle and more like a long runway: save, invest, and keep an eye on the years when income slows down. Its basic message is plain enough, but the plainness works here.
A calm reminder that markets price certainty faster than headlines.
DIY Money turns a weather joke and a natural gas spike into a clear lesson about how markets read headlines. The hosts keep circling the same point from different angles: when news is already expected, prices often barely move; when the shock is not priced in, the reaction can…
A conversational look at car insurance that treats a basic question with respect.
The episode starts with weather banter about a snow and ice storm in central Kentucky and a new studio, then shifts into Carter's question about the different kinds of car insurance and which ones are recommended or required.
A practical overview of saving enough, then using a Roth IRA with the basic rules in mind.
This episode reads as a practical reset on saving enough before getting pulled into optimization. It opens with a 10% savings rule of thumb, the idea of excess margin, and the point that maxing every account may not be necessary.
Paul Haavardsrud unpacks Canadian money stories, from ski-hill VIP pricing to French butter tariffs.
Real-estate freedom, taught in plain numbers.
The hosts discuss the emotional and practical aspects of a career exit, reflecting on client reactions and preparing for potential market challenges.
The hosts answer a question from 10-year-old Bobby about what to do with $383 in savings, explaining inflation, banking versus investing, and the importance of delayed gratification using the marshmallow experiment.
The hosts discuss personal debt payoff strategies and conducting financial workshops for diverse demographics, emphasizing the universal process of managing money regardless of one's financial stage.
The hosts discuss summer travel plans, focusing on wedding invitations and group trip logistics, without addressing the topic of asset classes mentioned in the title.
The hosts discuss college basketball, including the SEC tournament, March Madness brackets, and their enthusiasm for the Big Blue Nation.
The hosts of DIY Money discuss travel plans to warmer weather and running in cold conditions, transitioning from sponsor ads and podcast introductions.
Review asks and ad talk open the room.
DIY Money's “Protecting Your Finances” centers on Robert from Georgia’s question about scams, and the hosts use it to explain how freezing credit at TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax works for free.
The hosts start with a side conversation about conflict terminology and how quickly everyone turns into a legal expert.
The hosts discuss investment platforms for kids, with Reagan's question leading to recommendations like Robinhood for simplicity and Fidelity's youth program for custodial accounts, while also sharing personal stories and campfire recipes.
The episode opens with the usual DIY Money banter and then settles into a practical discussion of whether debt is actually worth taking on.
DIY Money Jr - What are Trump Accounts focuses on Piper from Utah, a 10-year-old who works on her family farm with cows and asks whether a Trump account is better than a Roth IRA for minors.
The hosts spend the episode sorting out when a financial advisor is worth the money.
The hosts open with their usual banter and wander into an old, familiar gripe about music and shared history.
Allie opens with a shout-out and a quick ask for a five-star review.
Allie opens with the usual ask for a review and a share, then the hosts drift into weather, a snowstorm, and natural gas prices jumping hard.
The hosts open with new-studio banter and holiday catch-up before settling into a talk about wealth creation.
Ali steps out of the usual Q&A setup and talks with Megan Featherstone about how a niche practice became a real business.
The show opens with winter chaos in central Kentucky and a quick reset to a new studio, basically Allie’s home.
The hosts discuss the challenges of home ownership and the current real estate market, then shift to a classroom-style lesson on preparing for potential long-term stock market declines, emphasizing the importance of sticking to an investment plan and managing debt.
The hosts explain how credit cards work in simple terms for a 6-year-old listener, using piggy bank analogies to describe borrowing and interest.
The hosts discuss the 'save first' principle in personal finance, emphasizing psychology over math.
The DIY Money hosts answer a listener's question about calculating the return on investment for college, breaking down the financial math while also sharing personal perspectives on the non-monetary value of higher education and career choice.
This episode of DIY Money focuses on rebalancing retirement accounts, answering a listener question about tax implications in 401ks and Roth IRAs.
The hosts compare S&P 500 and total market index funds, explaining that their performance is nearly identical due to market cap weighting, with fees being the key differentiator.
The hosts discuss tax withholdings, the W-4 form, and how to avoid owing or getting a large refund.
A personal finance podcast episode that begins with a casual conversation about bird watching before transitioning into financial topics.
The hosts discuss the joys of warm weather and working from their office patio, setting a casual tone for a personal finance show.
The hosts discuss using AI tools like Claude for creating educational content on legacy planning, including wills and trusts.
Hosts discuss a hamstring injury and its impact on running training, using it as a segue into broader personal finance topics.
This episode is the first in a three-part series about a newly married couple's money journey, discussing their financial habits and challenges.
The hosts discuss Halloween preparations and share a personal story about raising a child with Fragile X syndrome, blending family life with financial themes.
The host discusses stepping down from his financial company to focus on the podcast and financial education.
A personal finance podcast offering DIY advice on budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management.
The hosts discuss an upcoming camping trip before transitioning into personal finance topics.