The World is Changing—Is It Time to Start Rethinking Your Retirement?
Social security's future and an aging population are contributing to an ever-present risk of financial instability. How should you structure your retirement, then?
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.
7 Hidden Benefits of a High Savings Rate (Beyond Building Wealth Fast)
A high savings rate will help you build wealth, sure. But it can also do a lot of other things that you might not have thought about.
10 Best Net Worth Trackers in 2024
Tracking your net worth can help you make informed financial decisions. Here are the apps we'd recommend.
Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio
Understanding your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is crucial for making wise investment decisions. Your DTI impacts your ability to qualify for loans, lock in low interest rates, and take advantage of…
You Don’t Need To Earn a Lot To Be Financially Free—Here’s How You Can Do It on Minimums
You don't need to replace your total income with passive investments to be financially free. It can start as soon as you learn to manage your money as well as…
401k vs Real Estate: Which Is Best for Retirement?
Deciding between a 401k and real estate investment for retirement is a critical choice that will affect you now and in the future. Both have unique benefits and drawbacks, and…
Two Years After Crypto’s Big Boom, Investors Are Stuck With Worthless NFTs
Remember the hype around crypto and NFTs in late 2021? Remember the promise of "virtual real estate" and the incredible returns it would bring? Well, it hasn't panned out like…
Real Estate Isn’t Enough—Here’s How Three Pro Investors Diversify Their Portfolios
As the saying goes, don't put all of your eggs into one basket. We interviewed three pro real estate investors and asked how they diversify their portfolios. Here's what they…
Sneak Peek: A Look Inside David Greene’s New Book “Pillars of Wealth”
Pillars of Wealth by David Greene attempts to reel in the instant gratification mindset and reset the approach to real estate back to its original form: long-term investing for long-term…
Unlocking More Freedom With Self-Directed IRAs
Self-directed retirement accounts help you step off the beaten path of Wall Street and into the exciting realm of alternative investments. Let’s talk about these amazing investments.
Set Yourself Up For Success Before Investing—What a Truly Strong Financial Foundation Looks Like
You can't just start investing. You have to put the upfront work in first and build a solid financial foundation. Here's the checklist you should follow.
Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Is Best for Investors in 2023?
With today high interest rates, is real estate still a solid investment strategy?
The Hard Truth: True Financial Freedom Will Force You to Make Suboptimal (and Maybe Unpopular) Portfolio Decisions
True financial freedom requires bold actions and decisions that might not always make sense to your financial advisors.
