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How to Money · September 14, 2026 · 54m

Ask HTM - Affordable Bathroom Reno, Forging Family $ Values, and Trump Account Scam? #1192

Show Notes

How to Money opens the week with an Ask HTM episode built around five listener questions: aligning a couple on financial values, evaluating a Trump-related account that sounds like free money, deciding whether to consolidate 401(k) accounts, calculating a savings rate with employer contributions, and paying for a bathroom remodel to optimize rewards and cash back. Each question is presented as a prompt for the hosts' take. The format is rapid-fire and question-driven rather than a deep dive into one topic.

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Highlights

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Getting couples on the same financial page
A listener asks what exercises he and his wife can practice to align their financial values, and the show notes point to the HTM Money Mission Statement.
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Trump accounts and 'free money' skepticism
A listener asks whether accounts tied to the Trump name are really free money and whether extended family should contribute.
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401(k) rollover consolidation question
A listener asks whether to keep multiple 401(k) accounts separate or combine them into one login.
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Savings rate calculation: employer contributions
A listener asks whether to include employer contributions when calculating a personal savings rate.
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Paying for a bathroom remodel to optimize rewards
A listener asks how to pay for a bathroom remodel in order to maximize rewards, cashback, and discounts.
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