How to Money18 Aug 2025

Ask HTM - Spending Cash Windfalls, Retirement Investing vs College Savings, & So You Think You Can Landlord?! #1024

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!

1 - How hard should I push to be a landlord if I’m able to buy our next house without selling the current house?

2 - Should I dial back my investing for the kids’ college given the recent market volatility?

3 - What should I do with a recent inheritance of six figures?

4 - My daughter is going to Europe for a high school trip- what’s the best way for her to spend while abroad?

5 - What’s the most affordable way for my 11 year old to text and call, without internet or social media access?

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