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I’ve been called “cheap” my whole life. I grew up in a small, lower-middle-class town of about 10,000 people. At first glance, I blended right in. Heck, amongst most places in the United States, I blend...
2013 was a pivotal year for our hosts. Scott was fresh out of college and just beginning his journey to financial independence, while Mindy and her husband were well on their way to FIRE and had just launched...
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When I was just starting out, I didn’t have much money to invest or purchase investment properties. And out of that necessity came creativity. This is probably why 100 percent of the properties in my portfolio...
Few things are quite as important in the business-and-investing world as access to capital. Unless you have piles of cash in the bank, you are likely going to need access to credit to fund your deals. This is where...
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IRAs are your virtual nest-egg. They’re beloved by investors for the security they provide upon retirement. Lately, the news has been full of coverage — some good, some bad, and some straight-up confusing— about Bitcoin and...
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After I completed my formal college education and entered the “real world,” I went on to work in real estate, insurance, housing, and eventually mortgages and private equity management. Through each of these work experiences, I...
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Buying a car is a big investment, and if you’re living on a budget, you can’t afford to make mistakes. That’s why, before you head to the dealership, you need to do your homework—because there’s nothing...
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If you’re into early retirement like I am, chances are you’ve started analyzing ways to cut your budget.
For me, a lot of it was taking a look at how much I spent on what each month....
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There’s really no doubt about it. Dave Ramsey’s desire to eliminate all debt is a pretty attractive approach in times like these.
While members of the financial community are offering special programs to prevent widespread evictions and...
It is no secret at this point that the coronavirus has had a major impact on both the economy as a whole and on an individual level. Many people have had their hours at work cut or even lost...
