Out of College, Should I Invest in Real Estate or Retirement Accounts?
If you've recently graduated and started saving money, where do you invest it? How does real estate stack up against retirement accounts for 20-somethings?
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.
4 Side Income Streams to Sustain You as You Pursue Real Estate Full-Time
Quitting your job to invest might sounds glamorous -- but you're going to need to support yourself somehow while you get your real estate business going!
How to Set Short, Mid & Long-Term Goals on Your Quest for Financial Freedom
Everyone says they want financial freedom, but few bother to define it, much less plan how to achieve it. Here's a roadmap, with milestones, for your quest!
Great Portfolios Don’t Happen by Chance: Here’s How to Put Together Your Plan
The difference between "normal" and successful investors? The difference is that the successful investor has an investment plan that outlines action steps.
The Boring, Plain Vanilla Retirement Strategy With AWESOME Results (No High Paying Job Needed!)
Think your 401K can sustain you through retirement? You may want to think again -- and explore how this easy, mundane strategy can produce amazing results.
Behind on the Path to Financial Freedom? Here’s the Good News You NEED to Hear
It can be incredibly discouraging if you KNOW financial freedom is your goal, but you feel like you'll never get there. Here's an article to keep you going.
3 Simple Steps to Significantly Raise Your Credit Score Within 12 Months
You're not doomed to a life of limited options due to a low credit score. Instead, take charge of your future today by committing to these actionable steps.
How Retirement Contributions Are Saving One Real Estate Investor $53K in Taxes
Worried about the amount of your income you'll need to pay the IRS? Learn how contributing to retirement accounts can help majorly with your tax bill!
How to Grow Your IRA From $5,500 to $204,345 With a Single Rental Property
IRAs are an incredible way to build massive wealth over time with real estate. Check out some strategies -- and pitfalls -- here.
Financial Freedom: 14 Steps to Stop Relying on Your 9-5 Job’s Income
Financial freedom. To me, this means having enough money to do what YOU want to do — enough money to live the life you choose, rather than a life of…
How to Be Smart About Credit Card Debt When You Have Student Loans
Living beyond our means is an epidemic in American society today. Excessive debt is a dream killer, and no one wakes up hoping for a future of struggling to make…
How to Achieve Financial Freedom By Calculating Your “Rat Race Number”
Do you dream of quitting your job with real estate and escaping the rate race? If so, you’re not alone. It’s probably the main reason we’re all in real estate.…
5 Ways to Make Enough Side Money to Eventually Quit Your Job
(This post was first published on Entrepreneur.com, but they allowed me to re-publish here on BiggerPockets because they rock!) Nearly everyone dreams of quitting his or her day job, whether it’s tomorrow,…
