How to Retire in 3 Years Through Real Estate Investing
It sounds too good to be true—but this is no gimmick. Learn how you can use real estate to retire in just three years. All it takes is some planning,…
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.
How to Start Your Journey to Financial Freedom
The first step toward financial independence through real estate investing is finding ways to earn more and spend less. Spending half your income on rent, buying (or leasing) new cars,…
How to Earn Free Vacations With Travel Rewards Credit Cards
The premise of free travel seems too good to be true, but it’s not—I’ve been traveling for cheap or free for 10 years. Banks are competing to get you to…
How to Prosper in Retirement Through Purposeful Investing
For decades, I've called what I do in terms of investing "purposeful planning." It involves four pillars, which have proven to be very effective. They've allowed for the investor to…
8 Best Credit Cards for Young Adults (& First-Time Cardholders)
Credit cards are an integral part of finances. From online purchases to booking a vacation, it’s handy to have at least one in your wallet. But there are so many…
The Top 10 Coolest Gifts Financial Freedom Has Given Me
If you expect to see "lying on the beach every day" on this list, you'd be wrong. Financial freedom WILL change your life. It just may not be how you…
How to Go From Zero to $8K/Month in Retirement Income (With No Remaining Debt)
Retirement may seem daunting—but with some planning and wise choices, it is absolutely possible to build passive income for amazing freedom later in life. Here's a case study illustrating exactly…
Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth IRA: Which One Wins?
Did you know the average American has only $96,000 saved for retirement? This amount is not nearly enough! It’s never too late to start saving or to bump up your…
What Is the FIRE Movement?
Have you heard about the FIRE (Financial Indepedence, Retire Early) movement but haven't had a chance to read up on it yet? This quick introduction provides the basics about the…
How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
Whether you want to retire in three years or 30, you still need to answer a fundamental question: How much money do I need? It’s a question with both simple…
What’s a Better Financial Strategy—Making More or Spending Less?
If you listen to the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, you might think it's better to spend less money. If you are a fan of Grant Cardone, you might think the answer…
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Saving Money
Don't think you have the money to save, invest, or pursue your passions? Think again! This beginner's guide to saving could help you achieve all your goals, and then some.
The Irrefutable Advantage Real Estate Investors Have Over Stock Investors
If you want to be a passive investor, both stocks and real estate have their place. But for the active investor, real estate wins by a landslide. Here I'll explain…
