How to Turn Your Car From a Money Pit Into a Money Tree
In this article, I explain how to turn your car from what we call a "fake asset" to a real asset. Follow this advice to take your car from a…
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.
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The Higher Earner vs. The Smart Investor: Who’s Better Off Financially? [A Case Study!]
Are you better off with a high salary or working for yourself as an investor? Take a look at these two financial situations—you may be surprised!
5 Ways to Generate Extra Income Beyond Real Estate Investing
Real estate needn't be your sole source of additional income. Here are five ways to make money in addition to expanding your real estate portfolio.
Personal Finance Software: 7 Top-Notch Tools to Help You Grow Wealth
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How I Saved 40% of My Monthly Income & Amassed $100k in Assets Living in San Francisco
I'm not much different than you. I have a normal W-2 job that pays slightly above average. I have also been able to amass over $100,000 in under two years.
7 Ways to See the World and Save on Housing Costs
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Why the Roth IRA is Both a Beauty and a Beast for Investors
The Roth IRA is a beautiful creation that works like a beast. Know the primary benefits of Roth ownership, and learn to let this account work for you. Here is…
Real Estate vs. Network Marketing: Which is the Better Way to “Be Your Own Boss”?
The stock market is often pitted against real estate. And more recently, network marketing, i.e. multi-level marketing (MLM), has entered the debate.
The 7 Factors That Hold People Back From Day Trading
The premise of day trading is easy enough to understand. However, few ever give day trading an attempt, and even fewer make a real career out of it. Why?
Why All Real Estate Investors Should Measure Their Progress on Mint.com
If your goal is building wealth, how do you measure your progress? You need the full picture, in real time. Enter: Mint.com's wealth-tracking platform.
Should You Put Your Money into Stocks or Real Estate?
There are those who don't want anything to do with equities, while others won't get within a mile of real estate. So how do they really stack up?
Financial Freedom is Closer Than You Think
Use this formula to triple your freedom and halve your working years. With this method you can do whatever you want(!) for the majority of your life.
The Surprisingly Simple “Secret” to Financial Freedom Most 9 to 5-ers Overlook
“I’m ready to get serious about financial freedom!” I used to be that guy—loudly proclaiming my intentions to build wealth and passive income, with the desire to invest in anything and everything…
