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…
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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…
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)!
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…
