Should You Pay Down Student Debt or Start Investing?
Is it better financially to pay off student loans as quickly as possible—or should you start building passive income instead through real estate investments? Get insight here.
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.
The Stupid-Simple Budgeting Trick I’m Using to Stop Blowing 5 Figures a Month
Although we were making awesome money on a regular basis, I was feeling literally broke. Our system and our budget wasn't working. We were literally paying these credit card bills…
5 Simple Ways (Almost) Anyone Can Save $1,000 Per Month
In this article, I'm going to share side hustles that I have done AND that I can confirm make it possible to make (and save) over $1,000 a month in…
Why All Real Estate Investors Should Have Solid Life Insurance Coverage
Real estate investors can use life insurance as a boon to their business. However, to make it a valuable resource, you have to understand what it is that you're buying…
How I’m Using My Newfound Freedom After Retiring Early
Making "the jump" was scary and empowering at the same time—the only way I can describe my first month after officially cutting the cord is exhilarating. I did it! I…
10 Finance Experts Share Painless Ways to Save $1,000
I asked my friends for their finance hacks—ways to cut expenses out of your monthly budget. Here's what a few of them had to say.
3 Ways to Invest in Real Estate When Burdened by Student Loan Debt
How do you invest in real estate while burdened by student loan debts? Assuming the numbers aren’t in your favor, you’ll need to consider other options.
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,…
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…
