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Mia Pham
Приєднався 23 кві 2006
Money and teaching are my passion. I started this channel to share all the practical money knowledge that I've learned through the years that anyone could apply to improve their life. This is knowledge that I wish I had learned in school.
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Subscribe to my channel to get tips on investing, managing your money, and living your best life.
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DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel should not be construed or relied on as professional advice for any specific fact or circumstance. This channel and its content are designed for entertainment and information purposes only. Always seek the advice of a finance or a legal professional that would take into account your specific circumstances.
This is better than a checking account--MUST WATCH
If you’re looking for a way to simplify your finances, earn you more interest on your cash than the traditional checking account, and have your spending, savings, and investments all in one place-a cash management account might be what you’re looking for. If you’ve never heard of a cash management account before, you’re not alone. The vast majority of Americans use a checking account that pays 0% or close to that to receive direct deposits, pay bills, write checks, etc. But I’m all about making my money work harder than I do. So in the course of researching the best checking account for my own personal money management, which also offers a good interest rate, I came across this type of account. So if this sounds like something you might be interested in opening for yourself or a family member, watch through this entire video because I am going to explain what a cash management account is, why it’s better than a traditional checking account, where I ended up opening my account, and I’ll guide you step-by-step on how you can open one, too, if you’re interested. Trust me, it’ll be worth the hassle to move your direct deposits from your old checking account and re-set up your bill pay in a cash management account. Banks know that customers don’t want to deal with the inconvenience of moving accounts once it’s established, which is why they have very little incentive to give you a higher interest rate on your checking account.
So what is a cash management account?
A cash management account is like a Swiss Army knife for your finances. Think of it as a blend of a checking account’s accessibility, a savings account’s interest potential, and an investment account’s ability to trade and hold securities like stocks and bonds. Unlike a regular checking account offered by traditional banks or credit unions, cash management accounts are offered by brokerage firms. These types of accounts are meant to complement your brokerage account, but you don’t need to have a brokerage account or invest with a brokerage firm to open one. Brokerage firms offer them to make it easier for you to invest, like not having to wait for funds to settle if you’re transferring it from a regular checking account to a brokerage account to buy stocks or index funds. Sometimes the brokerage firm will set up a bank to offer this type of account, like how Schwab does it for their checking account, but more commonly, brokerage firms will partner with a bank to offer the features that you normally get from a checking or savings account. This actually comes at a cost to them, but they do it with the objective of one day winning you over as a client for their brokerage services, which they make a ton of money on. Depending on the brokerage firm, they may offer all the features that you are normally accustomed to getting from your checking account or just a few of those features. A good cash management account offers FDIC insurance, a high annual percentage yield (APY) that is easy to earn, direct deposit, no monthly fees, no overdraft fees, free debit card, no ATM fees, no minimum deposit requirements, no minimum balance requirements, a large ATM network size, check-writing capability, mobile check deposits, and mobile and online access.
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So what is a cash management account?
A cash management account is like a Swiss Army knife for your finances. Think of it as a blend of a checking account’s accessibility, a savings account’s interest potential, and an investment account’s ability to trade and hold securities like stocks and bonds. Unlike a regular checking account offered by traditional banks or credit unions, cash management accounts are offered by brokerage firms. These types of accounts are meant to complement your brokerage account, but you don’t need to have a brokerage account or invest with a brokerage firm to open one. Brokerage firms offer them to make it easier for you to invest, like not having to wait for funds to settle if you’re transferring it from a regular checking account to a brokerage account to buy stocks or index funds. Sometimes the brokerage firm will set up a bank to offer this type of account, like how Schwab does it for their checking account, but more commonly, brokerage firms will partner with a bank to offer the features that you normally get from a checking or savings account. This actually comes at a cost to them, but they do it with the objective of one day winning you over as a client for their brokerage services, which they make a ton of money on. Depending on the brokerage firm, they may offer all the features that you are normally accustomed to getting from your checking account or just a few of those features. A good cash management account offers FDIC insurance, a high annual percentage yield (APY) that is easy to earn, direct deposit, no monthly fees, no overdraft fees, free debit card, no ATM fees, no minimum deposit requirements, no minimum balance requirements, a large ATM network size, check-writing capability, mobile check deposits, and mobile and online access.
Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music
License code: XCHL9EEVU66E6JCF
Video by Monstera Production: www.pexels.com/video/animation-of-an-atm-5849599/
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Tour of my pop-top campervan + HOW MUCH I paid for it
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This is a tour of my 2023 Winnebago Solis 59P camper van. I’ve had the van for 1.5 years now so this tour is long overdue. Music: bensound.com License code: UAMVPX7KDBVYV1KE
Bond Investing for Beginners
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Bond investing might seem complex at first, but it's essentially a way for you to lend your money and earn some interest in return. Let's break it down into simpler terms and explore the world of bonds, how they work, the different types available, the risks involved, how they fit into your overall investment strategy and if you watch until the end, I'll share what is the best bond to invest in...
10 Best Side Hustles for 2024
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In this video, we're going to dive into the top ten side hustles that aren't just about making extra cash - they could help you accelerate your journey to financial independence. In the formula for financial independence, you have to earn more, spend less, and invest, invest, invest! But too many people focus on the “spend less” side of the formula. The problem with that is that there is only s...
How to sell your I bonds: Step-by-Step Tutorial
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In this video, I explain why you might want to sell your current I bonds and will provide step-by-step instructions on how to do that if that’s what’s right for you. If you need the money to purchase a home, a car, pay off debt, etc. then that’s a good reason to sell your I bonds. But another good reason is to get a better interest rate. For I bonds purchased between November 1, 2023 and April ...
How a Roth IRA can make you a millionaire
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A Roth IRA is one of the greatest ways to save money-and not just for retirement! If you start early, by contributing just $5,000 a year to your Roth IRA between the ages of 25 to 65 years, you will become a millionaire! What is an IRA? An IRA is an Individual Retirement Account. As the name implies, it is a type of account that is intended to help you save for retirement. How does an IRA diffe...
How to Buy I Bonds for a Child (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
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I Bonds are currently paying 7.12 percent for the first six months of the bond’s issued date if purchased between November 2021 and April 2022. It’s a great way to teach kids to save. Link to "How to Buy I Bonds" video (for adult accounts): ua-cam.com/video/7nlYdi_6Ow8/v-deo.html In this video, I cover: - How minors can own I bonds 1:43 - What a parent or guardian can do in a minor account 2:45...
How to retire in 10 years
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What is FIRE (financial independence, retire early), what are the different types of FIRE, what's the math behind retiring early, should you pursue it, and what are the next steps to take if you’re interested in joining this movement? FIRE is a lifestyle movement that has grown in popularity over the last few years, especially among millennials. People who are pursuing FIRE typically save a sub...
Government EE bonds are guaranteed to double in 20 years, but are they worth buying?
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If you recently purchased Series I bonds, you probably saw that Treasury Direct also sells EE bonds and are wondering if they're worth buying. Series EE savings bonds are currently paying 0.10 percent. Unlike the Series I bonds, where the interest rate is variable and fluctuates based on the inflation rate, this amount is fixed for 30 years. Similar to I bonds, there is a 1 year minimum holding...
These are the 4 steps I took to save my first $1 million
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Personal capital: pcap.rocks/mspham Have you told yourself that you need to save more, but have trouble doing so? In this video, I'm going to help you set up the right system to start saving more. Fidelity recommends having the equivalent of your salary saved by the time that you're 30, four times your salary saved by 40, six times your salary saved by 50 and eight times your salary saved by 60...
Here's how to calculate how much you'd need to retire early
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Have you ever thought about how much you would need to retire? The truth is, if you’ve ever really sat down to calculate just how much money you’ll need to retire early or to be financially independent, it’s not really in the tens of millions. In this video, I’m going to show you two ways to calculate your retirement number and share with you my favorite, free online calculator to help make thi...
A 3% APY high-yield savings account?! My honest review of HMBradley.
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Link to open an HMBradley account: hmb.to/ThinkingIsCool Follow me on Instagram: miaphammoney I am not sponsored by or affiliated with HMBradley or Thinking is Cool. This is my review of HM Bradley’s 3% savings account. HMBradley is a startup company that has partnered with Hatch Bank, which is FDIC-insured, to provide this new hybrid high-yield checking/savings account. If you'r...
What are I Bonds + How to Buy I Bonds
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There’s a lot of interest in I bonds right now because the yield on them for the next 6 month period is 7.12%! (Edited to add: Beginning May 2022, the rate will be 9.62%!) That’s a really good deal for an investment with extremely low risk. In this video, I'm going to explain what I Bonds are, why they are great to add to your portfolio, and show you step-by-step how to create an account and bu...
Investing for beginners: How to start an investment portfolio with $100 and start building wealth!
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Are you a beginner invester? In this video, I’m going to show you how to set up an investment account by determining your asset allocation and how to actually buy index funds in a brokerage account! Follow me on Instagram: miaphammoney 00:22 The Importance of Asset Allocation 01:11 Efficient Frontier: The Best Investment Portfolio for Your Risk Level 02:30 How to Determine Your A...
Investing for beginners: How to open a stock brokerage account and start investing!
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Investing for beginners: How to open a stock brokerage account and start investing!
Top 5 mistakes new investors make (AVOID THESE!)
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Top 5 mistakes new investors make (AVOID THESE!)
Index Funds vs Mutual Funds vs ETFs (2021)
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Index Funds vs Mutual Funds vs ETFs (2021)
How to become a millionaire with a 9-to-5 job (SIMPLEST WAY!)
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How to become a millionaire with a 9-to-5 job (SIMPLEST WAY!)
I also love to make my money work harder than I do. I have both the Fidelity and Schwab cash management accounts.
Thanks!
Too bad it doesn't offer Zelle. The IRS is going after Venmo, Cash app and PayPal users.
SOLIS is my favorite. Just started looking. Probably buy used. Want Diesel V6 Thanks 👍 Robert Peltier
Are you still using your van? Or did you get tired of it?!
@@drdeliciousful Yes, we’re still using the van. We just took it to the International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Very useful information. Thank you
Hi, what’s your mpg?
Oh and thanks for the tip regarding the 2023 models and newer! Those are things that take digging to find out. I assume one being a better camera for parking, etc? If there is one thing on the Mercedes Sprinter that's awesome, it's the 360 camera...wish all cars had it!
Hi! Thanks for the tips and the great video! We now have a family of 3 and originally purchased a Sprinter 4x4 but no longer have the time or motivation to DIY build. Our son is now 2.5 and I want to take him for adventures. I just noticed maybe the same place in Mississippi. I'm hoping we can sell our van and not pay too much more to get into a Solis. Think that's smart? I'm very glad you feel like it's an amazing choice. Cheers!
11:34 MSRP on new vans don’t mean much. Hi mai I’m a new subscriber on the market for the same camper you purchased. What does MSRP doesn’t mean much mean? Can I pay you for a telephone consultation? Thanks!
Thanks for info
how long did it take you to drive home from the dealership?
3 days. I spent one night in Dallas and one night near White Sands NM.
@@mia-pham Thanks. The 2025 Solis 59P is around $115K but it has the AC. Can you stay in the van in the summer without it?
@@letruong1 I am in Southern California so we’ve been fine without AC but if you live in a place with humidity, like Florida, then I would recommend getting AC. $115k for a 59P with AC is kind of high though.
@@mia-pham I'm in San Jose. There is a 2024 59P in Illinois for $90K w/o AC. I'm still debating w/ or w/o AC.
Hi, do you mind sharing how do you like this van in this summer having no AC? Also how was it in the winter without heat if you used it last winter? That's one of the cons i see in this van, no ac/heat when parked
We are in the west coast so we don’t really have a need for AC (if we lived in a place like Florida, we would have gotten it with the rear AC). We do bring a portable fan to keep us cool when it gets a little warmer. The van has a heater that runs on propane. It’s very efficient to keep the entire van warm.
@@mia-phamthanks for the reply. I'm assuming it wasn't too hot in the places during your travel in the summer. I'm just thinking the few occasions when we camp in places that may be hot even at night, what to do. We currently camp without ac as well but researching some places that we are interested in going but still 80s at night... Thanks for the info and happy travel!
Thank you for all the info. Its been very helpful because I probably will get one in the near future..I am just wondering if you had attached the deanship info that you got your RV?
Webull’s & MooMoo is offering 8%
Thanks for the honest payment.
Yeah Bill Perkins, die with zero it wasn't a bad book. Do you play Poker?
I thought Fidelity charges a 1% fee on overseas withdrawals?
Fidelity charges a 1% foreign transaction fee when you use the debit card for a debit transaction. When you use it for ATM withdrawals, there is no foreign transaction fee and no ATM withdrawal fee.
Does the Fidelity Cash Mgmt Account allow it to be titled in your trust? Schwab and TIAA bank accounts allow that, but I’m looking for a custodian for rollover IRA and a cash management account.
Great review and additional insight! I’ll be price negotiating for sure! My only issue with the pop top is that it will only be useable if the weather is good and the temperature is just right. Otherwise, I think it would be uncomfortable for anyone utilizing that space and you certainly don’t want the rain causing damage. I can also see the pop top interfering with the overall temperature inside the RV. I also didn’t know that you could request not to have an AC. Correct me if I’m wrong but you don’t necessarily have to be connected to shorepower to run the AC. I just can’t imagine being without it especially if you’re traveling to warmer climates. I don’t know how you manage without the AC. l can’t remember how the back bed situation is but I also didn’t know that you could opt for a sofa/futon. Regarding the additional sleeping space in the front cabin, I believe that Winnebago gave an inflatable mattress for the front cabin that looks more comfortable than the one you demonstrated.
Great job on all the details about buying your RV. I hope to buy a similar just with the A/C in the back. I hope you do a follow up video soon about some of the experience on your travels. T’ll then happy travels!
Thanks. Can you redeem several at a time? or, only one at a time?
Yes, you can redeem several at a time.
Outstanding and thorough description. Thanks for the presentation.
Mia, Please marry me! You rock!
How did you pay below the MSRP again?
Which dealership did you get it from ?
www.van.life in Mississippi.
Fidelity Cash Management for the win! Fidelity is my 1 stop shop!
What model is it though 🤔
It’s the Solis 59P.
Just what I was looking for. Great video. Thank you.
I have patriot bond.how i can cash my patriot bond?i am from the philippines .filipino citizen
Nice research and great points
Great buy! I had an odd question in your opinion you think it could be used as a daily driver with the kid stuff run around, and i started looking but cant find gas mileage thats consistent on that van, looks like prices are coming down as the next year models rolling in 2025, and still have a bit of 2023 models new. Thank you for the effort u put into ur videos.
We’ve used it as a daily driver before when one of our other vehicles broke down. It gets about 17-18 mpg.
what do you do for AC in the van? did you buy a portable unit?
I’m in SoCal so we haven’t had a need for AC but Winnebago was running a promotion in the spring where they included an EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable AC/Heater with the purchase of a Solis 59P.
Can both parents buy I bonds for kids as minor ? We have 2 kids, Can i buy1 for myself, my daughter and my son and my wife can do the same so altogether we will have 6 for our family ?
You can both buy it, but the limit of $10k is per social security number, so the work around is to buy them as gifts and deliver them later if you want to lock in the fixed rate.
Hi have you taken this van on any steep hills? How does it perform? My promaster struggles on steep hills.🤔
I went with fidelity bloom. The saving seems like it sweeps it to their money market account. So it's like 4.4% yield. I was able to pay bills with it. I think bloom might be better. Not sure what drawbacks are.
Mia, thank you for your great work and video info! Can you share the name of the RV dealer in Mississippi where you purchased yours? I subscribed and will tell others about your wonderful channel and details ! thanks again, Rob
Hi! It was with Brian from www.van.life (website).
@@mia-pham thank you!!👍🙏
thank you
This is an excellent and informative video....but I just have to say, when you talk you keep your arms up like, "what do I do with my hands"
Fidelity account is really good! Wish they would add Zelle.
You rock!!!!!!! Thank you!!
12:45 you can take a personal loan at a lower interest rate to perform DIY build?
Yes, that’s another option. I saw your other question about the interest rate deduction in my email but I wasn’t able to find that comment on here to reply to it (I’m not sure if you deleted it), but here’s more info about the tax deduction: ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/mortgage-interest-rv-mobile-home-tax-deductible/L3FfU5z1h_US_en_US
What’s your IG
I've owned these for years and thought it would be a huge PITA to sell them. Not...Thanks to your video!
You are a great UCLA Bruin ❤
Best background info on buying a camper especially from a fellow San Diegan. Thanks for sharing.
Great video Mia! Very wise