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Sep 30, 2023Feb 29, 2024 G. Brian Davis

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.

Jan 18, 2023Jan 19, 2024 Dave Meyer

Should You Be Saving Money Right Now?

The last year or so has been challenging for investors and savers alike. With inflation raging and many of the major markets in correction territory, it’s been difficult to find a…

Feb 22, 2022Aug 29, 2024 Dan Sheeks

21 Ideas for Part-Time Gigs & Side Hustles

Here are over 20 ways 15- to 25-year-olds can increase their income. Whether you're searching for a part-time job working for someone else or a side hustle working for yourself,…

Jan 02, 2021Jan 27, 2024 G. Brian Davis

9 Ways to Save Money You Have Probably Never Tried

When it comes to saving money, you've heard the cliches: no Starbucks, no cable, so on. What else can you do beyond the easy and obvious?

Dec 01, 2020Feb 13, 2024 Scott Smith

Top 5 Hacks To Maximize Retirement Savings

Retirement is supposed to be the best time of your life, but if you don't have enough money, it might be the worst. If you want to enjoy your golden…

Sep 11, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Matt Faircloth

How to Pay Down Bad Debt—Fast!

When I first started in real estate investing in my mid-20s I paid off all my bad debt in two years. I had college loans, credit card debt, bad debt…

Aug 03, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Scott Smith

Facing Foreclosure? Read This 5-Step Survival Guide

Asset protection attorney Scott Royal Smith talks about surviving housing foreclosure, picking up the pieces, and moving on to future home ownership.

Jul 31, 2020Feb 24, 2024 G. Brian Davis

12 Things to Give Up to Become Debt-Free This Year

It’s hard to get ahead in life if you’re paying 24% interest on credit card debt. Or, for that matter, 10% interest on personal loans or student loan debt.

May 15, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Whitney Hutten

13 Ways to Ramp up Your Savings While Quarantined

We all in some form or fashion have had our “cheese moved” recently. While adding skills like "teacher" and "hairdresser" to your resume, why not tack on financial planner? Reassess…

Apr 30, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Chris P.

How COVID-19 Stress Validates Dave Ramsey’s Approach to Debt

Dave Ramsey’s desire to eliminate all debt is a pretty attractive approach in difficult times, particularly for the peace of mind it can provide. If you are heavily leveraged, his…

Apr 20, 2020Jan 27, 2024 Craig Curelop

14 Extreme Ways to Save (for Those Hungry for Money to Invest)

This article is not for beginners. It’s not for those just thinking about purchasing their first property in pursuit of financial independence. It’s for those who are ready, willing, and…

Apr 06, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Craig Curelop

5 Frugality Myths Americans Believe That Would Make Ben Franklin Cry

Now, more than ever, being frugal and wise with money is vital. In fact, frugality is the single most important trait to adopt if you seek to attain financial independence. When first…

Mar 31, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Dan Sheeks

6 Money Lessons to Teach Kids at Home During Coronavirus

Parents and students worldwide are being advised to stay home due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak. In between Netflix and online schooling, squeeze in some time to teach your kids some…