Published Feb 5, 2024

Ask HTM - Finding Affordable Cell Phones, Teaching Frugality over Cheapness, & Borrowing to Invest #784

Hosts Matt Altmix and Joel Larsgaard delve into smart home buying and investment strategies, differentiate frugality from cheapness in financial education, and share tips for finding affordable smartphones and DIY tech repairs.

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Ask HTM - Finding Affordable Cell Phones, Teaching Frugality over Cheapness, & Borrowing to Invest #784

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Wealth Building Strategies

Frugality and Cruises

Home Equity Insights

Sustainable Spending Choices

Investing Insights

Leveraging Investments

Engaging Money Education

Risky Investments

Smart Investing Choices

Smart Debt Strategies

Phone Purchase Dilemmas

Investing Wisely

Frugal vs. Cheap

Smart Investing Tips

Smart Phone Choices

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Home Buying Tips

Investment Strategies

Financial Education

Tech and Gadgets

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Ask HTM - Finding Affordable Cell Phones, Teaching Frugality over Cheapness, & Borrowing to Invest #784

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Home Buying TipsJoel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix discuss the complexities of investing in homes and understanding the equity involved. They provide insights into leveraging mortgages and the risks and rewards associated with home investments.

Home Buying Tips

Investment StrategiesExploring the risks and rewards of leveraging debt for investments, Matt Altmix and Joel Larsgaard provide insights into smart debt strategies and risk management.

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Financial Education

Tech and GadgetsNext, Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix explore the best options for purchasing affordable yet reliable smartphones. They also offer practical advice on how to repair tech gadgets yourself to save money.

Tech and Gadgets

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