Habesha Finance Podcast

By Matt Gebre

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Episodes: 159

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Matt G from the Habesha Finance Podcast reveals his strategies and knowledge to help you achieve financial independence and overcome your money problems. Matt, the son of two Habesha immigrants, is an engineer who understands there’s not just one way that leads to financial freedom and that’s what he’s here to explore. From saving for retirement to graduating college debt free to interviews with Ethiopian and Eritrean entrepreneurs he covers all topics related to personal finance and habesha living.

Episode Date
159. 7 BEST High Yield Savings Accounts of (February 2025)
Feb 05, 2025
158. If You Have $100 In The Bank, Do THIS Now!
Dec 24, 2024
157. Here's the BEST High Yield Savings Account in 2025
Dec 23, 2024
156. Shopping Mall Apartments a Housing Solution?
Dec 21, 2024
155. S&P 500 vs High Yield Savings Account: Which is Better?
Dec 21, 2024
154. Reasons Why Most Young People Are Broke
Nov 22, 2024
153. Paying Off Our Mortgage Early - Is it Worth it?
Jun 03, 2024
152. Average Credit Score by Age (2024) - How Do You Compare?
May 07, 2024
151. Get Strong, Get Rich: 5 Fitness Lessons for Your Money!
Mar 18, 2024
150. 529 vs ESA vs UGMA/UTMA vs Roth IRA [Saving for College in 2024]
Mar 11, 2024
149. The #1 Investment Threat No One Talks About...
Mar 09, 2024
148. The TRUTH About an HYSA (High Yield Savings Account)
Feb 27, 2024
147. The BEST Vanguard 3 Fund ETF Portfolio in 2024
Feb 20, 2024
146. 2024 Roth IRA Complete Guide - Everything You Need to Know
Feb 12, 2024
145. 11 Best High Yield Savings Accounts in 2024 (Minimum 5% APY)
Feb 10, 2024
144. Rule of 72 Explained in Simple Terms (with examples)
Feb 10, 2024
143. Saving Money and Building Wealth in 2024: Tips and Goals
Jan 24, 2024
142. Before You File Taxes Know THIS About Savings Accounts
Jan 22, 2024
141. 7 Money Habits Keeping You Poor (AVOID These Wealth Killers!)
Jan 08, 2024
140. S&P 500 Prediction 2024: Don't Lose Millions!
Dec 29, 2023
139. The Ultimate 2 Funds for Life to Buy and Hold in 2024
Dec 16, 2023
138. Choosing the Best High Yield Savings Account
Nov 25, 2023
137. Open Enrollment 2024 - Why the HSA (Health Savings Account) is BEST
Oct 25, 2023
136. Treasury Bills vs CDs vs High Yield Savings Accounts - Which is BEST?
Sep 05, 2023
135. Top 401(k) Mistakes You Must AVOID - I Wish I Knew This
Jul 29, 2023
134. Know THIS Before You Invest in the S&P 500 Index
Jun 12, 2023
133. Health Savings Account Explained - Is an HSA Must Have?
May 06, 2023
132. Apple’s NEW High Yield Savings Account - Worth It?
Apr 26, 2023
131. 9 Signs You're Doing Well Financially (Even If You Don’t Think So)
Mar 19, 2023
130. 8 BEST High Yield Savings Accounts of 2023 (March Update)
Mar 13, 2023
129. Know THIS Before You Open a High Yield Savings Account
Mar 02, 2023
128. Average 401k Savings by Age (Not What You’d Expect)
Jan 30, 2023
127. 7 BEST ETFs That No One is Talking About for 2023
Jan 23, 2023
126. 7 BEST Savings Accounts With The Highest Yields for 2023 (4%+ APY)
Jan 11, 2023
125. 7 BEST High Yield Savings Accounts of December 2022
Dec 25, 2022
124. The ONLY 2 ETFs You Need to Become Rich in 2023
Dec 12, 2022
123. 4 Myths About High Yield Savings Accounts You Should Know
Dec 09, 2022
122. 16 BEST High Yield Savings Accounts of 2022 (Highest APY!)
Nov 18, 2022
121. Dave Ramsey vs The FI Community (Financial Independence)
Nov 14, 2022
120. FTX Bankruptcy Explained - What Investors Should Do ASAP! (Crypto Beware)
Nov 10, 2022
119. 4 BEST High Yield Savings Accounts of 2022 (SHOCKING!)
Nov 10, 2022
118. 4 Stages to Saving $1,000,000: Every Investor Can Do This!
Nov 01, 2022
117. 5 BEST Fidelity Index Funds to Buy in 2022
Oct 17, 2022
116. BEST 3-Fund Vanguard Portfolio That Will Make You Rich (Not What You Think)
Sep 21, 2022
115. How to Save $10,000 FAST | 10 Tips You Should Know
Sep 18, 2022
114. How to Save Your First $100k in LESS THAN 10 YEARS
Aug 24, 2022
113. BEST Investment Accounts Millionaires Use That You Can Too
Jul 25, 2022
112. Worst BEAR Market in 2022? Here's What Investors Should Know!
Jul 18, 2022
111. Why Saving First $100,000 is Hard [BUT Next $100K is Easy]
Jul 16, 2022
110. Reacting to the 2022 Stock Market Crash - What Should You Do?
May 15, 2022
109. Average Net Worth By Age (Don't Be Fooled!)
Mar 29, 2022
108. If I Started Investing in 2022, This is What I'd Do
Jan 03, 2022
107. The 8 BEST Index Funds in 2022 That Will Make You Rich
Dec 14, 2021
106. METAVERSE Explained - What is it and Who Will Benefit?
Nov 17, 2021
105. How to WIN With Money in Your Marriage!
Aug 23, 2021
104. ROTH IRA vs Traditional IRA: Which One Should You Have?
Aug 16, 2021
103. What to Do if You're Not Going to College Yet
Jun 07, 2021
102. Vanguard v Fidelity v Schwab: Which U.S. Total Stock Market Index Fund Is Best?
Jun 01, 2021
101. How the 50-30-20 Budget Rule Works [How to Manage Your Money]
Mar 15, 2021
100. 7 Pillars of Financial Freedom - Habesha Finance Celebrating 100th Podcast Episode!
Mar 08, 2021
99. 2021 Retirement Contribution Limits 401k, 403b, IRAs and HSA
Feb 22, 2021
98. Is Dave Ramsey Right About Buying a House? Here's What We're Doing That's Working for Us!
Feb 15, 2021
97. Why We STOPPED Following Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps
Feb 08, 2021
96. Promoting Positivity Through Financial Freedom - Interview by HannahJoyTV [Part 2]
Feb 01, 2021
95. Promoting Positivity Through Financial Freedom - Interview by HannahJoyTV [Part 1]
Jan 25, 2021
94. 2020 Budgeting Review - Tips and Advice for Your 2021 Budget
Jan 18, 2021
93. How Much Do We Spend on Groceries? Best Budgeting Tips for 2021
Jan 11, 2021
92. BONUS - Why I Still Like the S&P 500 Index Fund and US Total Stock Market Index Fund
Jan 09, 2021
91. Happy New Year 2021 - What's Next for Habesha Finance this Year?
Jan 04, 2021
90. Biden's Social Security Plan - Here Are the Changes You Need to Know About
Nov 16, 2020
89. Exchange Traded Funds for Beginners - Are ETFS Better Than Single Stocks?
Oct 21, 2020
88. Second Stimulus Check and Stimulus Package October Update - FRIDAY ROUND UP!
Oct 16, 2020
87. Community Q&A: “What is a Good Investment to Start With?”
Sep 16, 2020
86. $400 Unemployment Extension Update and Timeline for Lost Wages Assistance | USDOL NEW Guideline!
Aug 14, 2020
85. WHAT is WRONG with Congress? | Second Stimulus Check and Unemployment Extension Update
Jul 30, 2020
84. $200 A Week? HEALS Act Proposal REVEALED | Second Stimulus Check and Unemployment Extension Update
Jul 28, 2020
83. How Long Will the $600 FPUC, PUA and PEUC Unemployment Benefits Last? | Here’s What You Need to Know
Jun 23, 2020
82. How to Earn MORE Money With High Yield Savings Accounts
Jun 21, 2020
81. Promoting Positivity Through Financial Freedom - My Interview on the HannahJoyTV YouTube Channel
May 25, 2020
80. $6,000 Stimulus Check and Unemployment Benefits Extension - HEROES Act Overview
May 18, 2020
79. BONUS - $2,000 A Month Stimulus Package Update Proposal - Here's What You Need to Know
Apr 23, 2020
78. BONUS - Stimulus Check Timeline Update - IRS Schedule Payment For Paper Checks
Apr 22, 2020
77. 7 Financial Decisions To Help YOU Manage Your Money Better Today
Apr 20, 2020
76. $600 Per Week for Unemployment: Here’s What YOU Need To Know
Apr 07, 2020
75. BONUS: 2020 Government Stimulus Check, Here's How Much You Could Get
Apr 03, 2020
74. My Personal Message During These Difficult Times
Mar 25, 2020
73. Understanding Your Level of Risk During a Bear Market | My Plan for the Stock Market Crash
Mar 19, 2020
72. Coronavirus and Our Responsibility
Mar 18, 2020
71. Should You Pay Off Your Debt or Invest and Save for Retirement?
Mar 11, 2020
70. Breaking Down the 529 [College] Savings Plan for Your Children’s Education
Feb 26, 2020
69. BONUS Is a Stock Market Crash Coming? Here’s What YOU Need to Know!
Feb 25, 2020
68. ESG Investing Explained. Is Socially Responsible Investing Worth the Investment?
Feb 12, 2020
67. My $40,000 Mistake That YOU Should Avoid
Jan 29, 2020
66. BONUS State of Habesha Finance 2020! Important changes to know.
Jan 20, 2020
65. Setting 2020 GOALS for SUCCESS in the NEW YEAR
Jan 15, 2020
64. Final Thoughts on 2019 to Close This Year Financially Strong
Dec 18, 2019
63. Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of the Stock Market
Dec 11, 2019
62. Here's What's Changing (and not!) for Your Retirement Contribution Limits in 2020
Nov 27, 2019
61. 5 Ways to Have a Productive and Awesome Holiday Break
Nov 20, 2019
60. Holiday Shopping Without the Stress and Breaking the Bank
Nov 13, 2019
59. Using the Power of Social Media to Help Your Small Business Grow
Nov 06, 2019
58. Getting a Pay Raise? Make Sure You Do This Before Spending That Extra Money!
Oct 30, 2019
57. How to Plan a Debt-Free Wedding [Simple and Easy!]
Oct 23, 2019
56. Dr. Abiy Ahmed Nobel Peace Prize and Diaspora Homecoming with Nebyou Kassu
Oct 16, 2019
55. 8 Simple Financial Planning Tips for [Habesha] Parents
Oct 09, 2019
54. BEST Personal Finance Books You NEED To READ NOW
Oct 02, 2019
53. How MUCH Does Financing a NEW Car Really Cost?
Sep 25, 2019
52. Can the 4% Rule Work for YOUR Retirement Plan?
Sep 18, 2019
51. How Much Should I Save For Retirement?
Sep 11, 2019
50. The Importance of Giving While Becoming Financially Free
Sep 04, 2019
49. I HATE DEBT! (A Matt G Money Rant)
Aug 28, 2019
48. 9 Easy Financial Choices You Can Make Today
Aug 21, 2019
47. Saving Money, Building Wealth and Being Purposeful
Aug 14, 2019
46. How to Prepare for College With These 7 Tips!
Aug 07, 2019
45. How to Get Out of Debt [A Step-By-Step Guide]
Jul 31, 2019
44. How to Network to Help Further Your Career
Jul 24, 2019
43. The Superpower of a Roth IRA
Jul 17, 2019
42. 5 Best Tips for Living in Your Car
Jul 10, 2019
41. 3 Credit Card Myths That Can Cause Financial Trouble
Jul 03, 2019
40. 4 Proven Tips For a Happy Retired Life
Jun 26, 2019
39. What is an Expense Ratio and Why Does it Matter?
Jun 19, 2019
38. Simple Index Investing Explained For Any Beginner Investor
Jun 12, 2019
37. Beware of the 'College Experience' That'll Leave You Broke!
Jun 05, 2019
36. Our First Time Home Buyer Experience So Far...
May 29, 2019
35. 5 Important Lessons I Learned Working With My Dad
May 22, 2019
34. 5 Helpful Tips to Achieve Early Retirement
May 15, 2019
33. Having the Courage to Say No [To Bad Financial Products]
May 08, 2019
32. Monthly Expenses Keeping You From Saving Money
May 01, 2019
31. Ultimate Life Insurance Strategy for Wealth Building 2019
Apr 24, 2019
30. Breaking Down Permanent Life Insurance
Apr 17, 2019
29. Term Life Insurance Review and Why You Need This!
Apr 10, 2019
28. How to Build Wealth [Nipsey Hussle Tribute]
Apr 03, 2019
27. 529 vs ESA vs UGMA and UTMA [Saving for College]
Nov 19, 2018
26. Open Enrollment 2019 and Our HSA Review
Nov 12, 2018
25. 5 Awesome Fully Funded Emergency Fund Benefits
Nov 05, 2018
24. The Financial Independence Guide for Immigrants [Welcome to America!]
Oct 29, 2018
23. 5 Lessons Cross Country Taught Me About Financial Independence
Oct 22, 2018
22. Break Away From Social Media and Live Your Best Life
Oct 15, 2018
21. 10 Financial Independence Tips for Broke Millennials
Oct 08, 2018
20. The Importance of Investing Early [Start Now!]
Oct 01, 2018
19. 17 Ridiculous Money Myths Busted
Sep 24, 2018
18. Starting a Business Right After College with Salim Shukur
Sep 17, 2018
17. Three Rules of Investing I Live By
Sep 10, 2018
16. What is Compound Interest? Why Does it Matter?
Sep 03, 2018
15. Part 2 of 2 Free Tools to Help You Take Financial Control [Net Worth Tracker!]
Aug 27, 2018
14. Part 1 of 2 Free Tools to Help You Take Financial Control [A Budget!]
Aug 20, 2018
13. What’s the Point of Financial Independence and Financial Freedom?
Aug 13, 2018
12. Using a Health Savings Account (HSA) for Retirement Planning
Aug 06, 2018
11. SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Solo 401(k) Basics for the Self-Employed
Jul 30, 2018
10. Backdoor Roth IRA and Mega Backdoor Roth IRA Explained
Jul 23, 2018
9. Traditional IRA or Roth IRA, Which is Better?
Jul 16, 2018
8. Maximize Your 401(k) Plan to Achieve Financial Independence
Jul 09, 2018
7. Advice for the 2018 Graduates That Will Set You Up For Success
Jul 02, 2018
6. 5 Actions of Financial Independence You Need to Do Today
Jun 25, 2018
5. Selecting Mutual Funds - Part 5 of 5 Lessons Learned from Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps
Jun 18, 2018
4. Buying a House - Part 4 of 5 Lessons Learned from Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps
Jun 11, 2018
3. Using Credit Cards - Part 3 of 5 Lessons Learned from Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps
Jun 04, 2018
2. Saving for Retirement - Part 2 of 5 Lessons Learned from Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps
May 28, 2018
1. Becoming Debt Free - Part 1 of 5 Lessons Learned from Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps
May 21, 2018