Is the traditional version of the American Dream alive and well? This article examines retirement, the “good life,” and estates—and how it’s entirely possible to improve upon many of our tried-and-true beliefs about each.

We often strive to live a little better. After all, it’s the American Dream, isn’t it? But sometimes living in that two-bedroom condo will give you an opportunity to save a lot of your wealth for other investments.

Americans are increasingly on their own for saving, investing, and planning their retirement. Fortunately, saving a nest egg in stocks and bonds and then spending it down in retirement isn’t the only game in town anymore. Many are turning to real estate to help with their retirement income.

The easy answer to this question is: it depends. If your risk tolerance is low and you want to play it safe, pay off the student loans. If your risk tolerance is higher and you want to achieve financial independence sooner, then invest in a house hack. Here are the numbers to illustrate the resul...

Even with the best of intentions, it takes more than knowledge to successfully budget and build wealth. Sometimes, we need to actually fool ourselves.

By the time I turned 28 years old, my net worth was already $550K. I didn’t win the lottery or inherit a trust fund, and I wasn’t earning a doctor’s or lawyer’s salary. So, how’d I do it? I was raised to be financially independent.

Plenty of people say, “I just can’t go without!” If you’re one of those people, but still want to find ways to save money, consider these tips.

Have you been struggling with your real estate investing and not sure what the next step is for you to move forward? You’re not alone. Learn the secret successful investors use to make progress and build upon their past victories on their way to financial freedom!

Is the traditional version of the American Dream alive and well? This article takes a look at spouses, kids, dogs, homes, and cars to see how the choices we make affect our ability to achieve financial freedom.

One of the first steps toward financial freedom is living frugally. When first considering frugality, it might seem like no fun—or even torturous—to some. But this is largely due to five myths. Allow me to set the record straight.

My wife and I live entirely on her teacher’s salary. We invest 100% of my income in our quest to build wealth rapidly. I won’t tell you it’s easy, but it’s surely possible. If you’re in education and struggling financially, follow this blueprint for earning more, spending less, and accelerating y...

Real estate often plays a catalytic role in improving finances and helping families achieve financial freedom. But if you already have existing debt on the books, you need to do your due diligence prior to taking on any more.