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Personal Finance
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Can You Retire on $1 Million?
Following the 4% rule, a $1 million nest egg would produce a $40,000 income year 1, with modest inflation adjustments each year thereafter. But does this theory, introduced in the…
How to Start Saving for College With Real Estate (Hint: Ditch the 529)
Ready to start saving for college? Consider skipping the 529 and putting real estate to work for you—and your child's future.
Life Hacking in Pursuit of Financial Freedom: How I Add $1,500+/Mo to My Income
With a little life hacking, you can make money on what are normally Americans' two largest expenses. Talk about expediting your journey towards early financial freedom!
3 In-Demand Side Gigs to Earn Extra Cash in 2020
Driven by necessity, social media influence, and the desire to make extra money, side-hustle culture has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Facing Foreclosure? Read This 5-Step Survival Guide
Asset protection attorney Scott Royal Smith talks about surviving housing foreclosure, picking up the pieces, and moving on to future home ownership.
12 Things to Give Up to Become Debt-Free This Year
It’s hard to get ahead in life if you’re paying 24% interest on credit card debt. Or, for that matter, 10% interest on personal loans or student loan debt.
Here’s the Key to Financial Independence (& It Has NOTHING to Do With Real Estate)
Real estate investing is a wonderful tool. But the key to financial independence or any other worthwhile financial goal has nothing to do with real estate.
Understanding ERISA Law & How It Can Help You Invest
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act sets minimum standards for certain pension and health plans. It can also be a useful investing tool.
7 Steps to Managing Your Money in a Volatile Economy
While real estate historically offers more control over your investments, the stock market is what many investors have access to, and it's on sale right at the moment. So, how…
Opinion: Stocks Are a Better Bet Than Real Estate in 2020
From a financial standpoint, though times are challenging, you need to exploit the current situation to the best of your ability. For those who can swallow the swings of the…
7 Profitable Side Hustles in the Real Estate Field
Seems like everyone's got a side hustle these days. Part-time real estate-related gigs can help you break into the industry, save up money for a down payment, and establish critical…
13 Ways to Ramp up Your Savings While Quarantined
We all in some form or fashion have had our “cheese moved” recently. While adding skills like "teacher" and "hairdresser" to your resume, why not tack on financial planner? Reassess…
