What Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know

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1004. This week, Laura explains how to identify and fix overcontributions to your 401(k), IRA, and HSA. You’ll learn the specific deadlines for 2026 to remove excess funds penalty-free and how to handle the tricky tax paperwork that follows.In This Episode: The Cost of Mistakes: ...  Show more

If you've ever considered making the leap into solopreneurship or side hustling but you're intimidated by all that you don't know...then QDT's own Money Girl, Laura Adams, is here to help. She speaks to Modern Mentor about all things finance, insurance, productivity, and purpose ...  Show more

I know I’ve shared this with you before, but I bought my first house at 24 and honestly, had no idea what I was doing and probably had no business buying a house then. We just barely made the money work, which is never the best idea. But, here I am. It worked out ok. I want diffe ...  Show more

Most of us have heard from a well-meaning friend or family member that real estate is always a good investment –– and though it can be, blanket advice like this can often do more harm than good. In this episode, Tori shares about the biggest financial mistake she almost made –– b ...  Show more

Buying your first house is no joke – from the downpayment to the mortgage, to finding the right house, to the paperwork and more, it can be quite a process. So how do you buy your first house with ease and avoid some rookie, aka costly, mistakes?  Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, c ...  Show more