157: How We’re Preparing for Volatility in 2026
Rich Habits Podcast
Q&A: pay off high-interest debt with Roth contributions
Austin recommends using penalty-free Roth IRA contributions to quickly pay 19% interest debt instead of borrowing from 401(k).
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz are joined by the managing partners of NEOS Funds, Garrett Paolella and Troy Cates, to discuss how everyday investors can utilize their suite of ETFs to offset volatility in their own portfolios.
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