# Episode 499 | September Smart Money Moves, Best Interest Rates, and Buying vs. Building a House

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Podcast: [More Than Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-than-money-1312126)
Published: 2026-09-02T07:00:03+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1763

## Resource

Discover four smart money moves for September and learn where to find some of today’s best high-yield savings account rates. Art also answers a listener’s question about whether it is wiser to buy an existing home or build a new one. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

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