Diy Money | Personal Finance, Budgeting, Debt, Savings, Investing

One of the best retirement savings options is your company retirement plan. Whether it's a 401k, 403b, or 457, the best place to start saving is before the money ever hits your bank account. This week Daniel and Quint take us into the world of 401k savings and the nuances surrounding the plans.

If you have children odds are you've wondered about saving for their future. There is no shortage of options from a 529 plan, ESA or a custodial account. In this episode Quint and Daniel discuss the pros and cons of saving for children. With a unique perspective on what's out there the information discussed may shock you. 

Let's face it, it's not easy to say no to the next shiny thing. Whether it's FaceBook or Instagram the great life of others is around every corner. We all know that keeping up with the Joneses can be a terrible financial plan so why do we do it and how can we stop? This week we discuss in depth some important life lessons when it comes to the Joneses and the critical importance of delayed gratification. 

While we realize you may be getting sick of the subject matter, Quint and Daniel take one last stab at the topic and importance of budgeting. In this episode they take a look at just why someone would even have a budget. When it comes to debt reduction and setting future financial goals is there any other way? 

Quint & Daniel conclude this series in budgeting as they visit some of the common mistakes people make when developing a budget. 

In this week's DIY Money Quint and Daniel pick up after week 1 when they discussed the first step to developing a budget, tracking your expenses. Once you've started tracking those expenses the next step is to properly categorize and systematize your spending plan. 

In this episode Daniel and Quint discuss one of the most important topics, marriage and money. Unfortunately when it comes to finances most fall short which leads to frustration, bitterness and sometimes even divorce. In this practical guide Quint discusses just how important it is to identify the family CFO and discusses the critical rolls each person must play in order to achieve success. 

Index funds are now the most popular investment vehicle on the planet. Yet, most people aren't really a ware of what they are. In this week's DIY Money, Quint and Daniel break down just what an Index fund is so you no longer have to pretend. Special thanks to www.BendSound.com for the background music on our intro. 

In this very first DIY Money podcast Quint and Daniel tackle two of the most importance steps towards financial success. How does one actual start a budget? What if a couple has good income but at the end of the month there just isn't anything left? Welcome to the new journey that is DIY Money!