Does a 401(k) Make Sense, or Should I Invest Those Funds Elsewhere?
You've probably heard that 401(k)s are a great way to prepare for retirement—but are they REALLY? Investigate the numbers here (you may be surprised)!
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.
4 Millennial-Friendly Ways to Invest from Your Smartphone (for $100 or Less)
Studies suggest 80% of Millennials don’t invest in the stock market. Why? They don’t know how, say it’s for “old white men,” and don’t have enough money. Sorry, but none…
3 Reasons You’re Broke (& How to Break the Cycle!)
There are only three reasons anyone is ever broke. I’m going to break them down for you. If you are living paycheck to paycheck, are constantly broke, and are struggling…
How to Save $50,000 in 2 Years on a Modest Salary
So, you’re ready to get serious about this whole “investing” thing. Except you keep bumping up against one nagging detail: it takes money to invest in, well, anything. Learn how…
10 Challenges to Seriously Consider BEFORE Quitting Your Day Job
Dreaming of quitting your job to become a full-time real estate investor? Before you go out in a blaze of glory, think through these ten challenges.
6 Ways to Diversify Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio
2008 dealt me a pretty big blow. That's why it’s super important to diversify and buy properly so as not to ever experience that again. And even as a new…
Retired at 31, This Couple Will Show You How to ‘Quit Like a Millionaire’
In the past two years, I have read a lot of books—118 to be exact. Almost all of them have been on personal finance, real estate, business, and self-help. I…
4 Steps to Finally Tackle Your Debt—and Start Growing Real Wealth
Debt can be a heavy, scary beast riding around on your shoulders. Live with it long enough, and you might start to hunch over. That can change—the day you decide…
How to Use Real Estate to Retire MUCH More Comfortably Than Your 401k Would Allow
It's definitely the most commonly discussed method, but is a 401K actually the best way to set yourself up for retirement? Take a closer look here—and learn why you may…
4 Differences Between the Way Women & Men Invest in Real Estate
Let’s talk about gender in terms of investing. Here are some basics on how women are the same as men when they purchase an investment: we like money. We like…
Couple Will Retire Early on $250K/Year Through Real Estate Investing—Here’s How
Timm and Sherri were flush with enough money to have a fourplex and significant savings by their 30s. With the goal of generating enough income to retire well-off, they decided…
4 Easy Steps to Make Extra Money ($3-5K Every Month!)
Looking to build an investment portfolio in order to bring in passive income and reach financial independence? Financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) can be achieved faster than the average…
How to Pay Off Your Car Loan Early (& Never Pay for Your Car Again!)
When people ask me about whether or not they should pay off their car, it always leads to an interesting discussion. I like to tell stories, so I tell them…
