How to Money · September 28, 2026 · 58m

Ask HTM - Early Retirement with a 457b, Surrendering Life Insurance, & Moving to a Bigger House #1198

Joel (How to Money), Matt (How to Money)

Joel and Matt answer listener questions on personal finance: whether to cash out a life insurance policy while considering student loan payments, using a 457b for early retirement from a firefighting career, the best place to park a home downpayment for yield, how to sell a car for top dollar, and the pitfalls of 1% AUM advisory fees when helping aging parents. The episode also teases Joel’s potential 50k race and mentions the show’s new YouTube channel.

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Cash Surrender of Life Insurance and Student Loan Impact

The hosts weigh the pros and cons of surrendering a whole life insurance policy, especially how the cash value could affect income-driven student loan payments.

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Using a 457b for Early Retirement at 53

They explain why a 457b plan is a powerful tool for a firefighter wanting to retire at 53, thanks to its unique withdrawal rules.

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