How to Get Out of Debt: 5 Steps Toward Healthier Money Habits
Carrying debt is stressful and exhausting—and stands in the way of your goals. Wondering how to get out of debt? These completely doable steps will help get you there.
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8 Tips for Millennials to Ditch Their Debt Fast
When you’re under the weight of heavy debt, it literally informs the way you think. Your focus is survival: How do I make all my payments this month? Whether you’re…
Is the 500 Hours It Takes to Learn Investing Worth It? Yes. Unless…
A price must be paid to get a fair risk/reward profile from real estate investing. That price is time. But the buy-in cost of ~500 hours of networking, self-education, and…
Opinion: Quitting Your Job & Living on Passive Income ISN’T Necessary for Financial Success
I may find myself tied to the digital stake and virtually burned. But here goes: It is NOT imperative that you quit your job to become financially successful.
7 Achievable Steps to Reach 7-Figure Retirement Savings
Want to retire a millionaire? You can. Here are several ways to create a million-dollar nest egg—no finance jargon, six-figure income, or winning lottery ticket required.
Growing Your 401k vs. Liquidating It to Invest in Real Estate: What’s More Profitable?
Most financial advisors will tell you it’s better to contribute to your 401k and let it grow. Meanwhile, many younger folks (especially those pursuing financial freedom) are skeptical. What's the…
Financial Freedom Can Make You Just as Miserable as Your 9-5 Job—Unless…
If you make the creation of passive income the sole objective of your life, that’s just a shinier version of the rat wheel of employment. By any means, build that…
8 Ways to Use Rental Properties to Create Retirement Income
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…
Should You Pay Off Student Loans or Invest in a House Hack?
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…
3 Simple Ways to Cut Back & Save Money Without Feeling Deprived
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.
How to Save for a Down Payment on a Teacher’s Salary
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…
How to Retire Early (From Someone Who Did at Age 27)
When you think of retirement, what comes to mind? Shuffleboard with Grandma? Chess with Uncle Chester? What if you could retire early—I'm talking decades sooner than most—and travel, sleep in,…
Sequence Risk: How to Ensure Your Nest Egg Doesn’t Go Belly Up Before You Do
What the heck is sequence risk? Why is it such a big deal for retirees? Here's what you need to know, and where real estate can make a huge difference!
