ME and Money Podcast

The housing saga and conversation continue in this episode of ME & Money. Elliott Appel, CFP® is still on the search for a house, and he’s still weighing the pros and cons of renting versus buying. In this episode, we discuss: Do you have a renter or owner lifestyle? Is renting “really throwing money out the window?” Can renting give you more flexibility in retirement? A live calculator walkth...

We’re back to talk more about homes, and the pieces of owning a home that are commonly missed, or just not spoken about while going through the home purchase process. Listen to Matt and Elliott as they share their stories of owning a home, and what has changed or been discovered as time has gone on. In this episode we discuss: Inspections and Repairs Property Taxes Home Insurance Why it’s importan...

Today, we’re digging into the homebuying process with some key items to be aware of while going from looking at homes, to submitting an offer. With the housing market being in a very competitive state, it can be daunting to know “how far you should go” when looking at how much you may have been approved for by a lender versus what may be comfortable. In this episode, Matt and Elliott cover:...

In this inaugural episode of ME & Money, your co-hosts Matt Fizell, CFP® and Elliott Appel, CFP® share why they wanted to start a podcast. Hear a bit more about what you can expect in the coming episodes. The episodes will generally be posted every month, but there may be some “special episodes” posted when major current events are taking place. Be sure to like, subscribe, and shar...