How Social Security Works If You’re Self-Employed
Funding accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs are key when preparing for retirement. But don't forget Social Security benefits. Here’s a bit about the program that many don’t know.
Personal Finance
Strong personal finance and financial literacy lays the groundwork for much investing and business success. Here, you'll find hundreds of articles written by personal finance experts on topics like saving, earning more, and investing. A strong knowledge of personal finance can seriously expedite your real estate investing career. A great credit score, some cash in the bank, and strong stable income can be invaluable assets for those looking to begin or add to their real estate portfolio. For a more in-depth discussion and debate about best practices in personal finance, you may want to check out the Personal Finance Forum.
Using a Solo 401k To Invest in Real Estate: How Does It Work?
Investing in real estate is the primary reason one switches to a solo 401(k) retirement fund. Learn about borrowing from your solo 401(k) here.
Millionaire Spending Habits To Master—No Matter Your Income
As Tony Robbins says, “Success leaves clues." The path to millionaire status has been paved. Here's how to get on it.
Introducing the Solo 401k: The Perfect Retirement Account for Investors
Prior to the solo 401(k), self-employed people didn’t have many options for retirement savings. All that has changed, thankfully.
9 Huge Investing Mistakes Millionaires Often Make
A sound financial situation is the goal of every investor. But individuals with a high net worth face challenges fundamentally different than others just beginning to invest.
Win the Game of Financial Success—Here’s How
Achieve financial success in life by understanding these three key components of systems and how to use them to your advantage.
The 3 Phases of Your Financial Life—Where Are You?
Consider these three different phases of the financial investing lifecycle and how they apply to real estate—and to you.
Rethinking ‘Wealthy’: The 5-Step Ladder From Middle Class to Financial Freedom
Forget the flash. Here are more specific steps, a ladder that someone in the middle class can climb to create true financial freedom.
Estate Planning: What Is the Role of the Executor of a Trust?
Before naming an executor in a will or a trustee in a trust, learn about the trustee duties and the trust executor duties here.
7 Tips to Overcome Bankruptcy & Build Lasting Wealth
We all make financial mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes end up costing us so much that we dig a hole we can’t climb out of.
Land Trusts, Living Trusts, and Making Smart Estate Planning Decisions
End-of-life matters are not easy to talk about. But making plans now, while able, can save your loved ones time, money, and heartache.
How to Pay Down Bad Debt—Fast!
When I first started in real estate investing in my mid-20s I paid off all my bad debt in two years. I had college loans, credit card debt, bad debt…
Why Credit Scores Matter & How to Improve Them
Credit scores are powerful indicators of creditworthiness, especially when applying for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, or when renting real estate.
