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Grants 101 for Small Business Owners
Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip Grants 101 for Small Business Owners Small business owners have all kinds of ways of getting money …
Credit Scores Drop As Student Loan Payments Resume
Millions of student loan borrowers are now past due, with some losing over 100 credit score points after the federal payment pause ended. The post Cr…
JL Collins: The “Simple” Path to Wealth, FIRE, and Stress-Free Investing
The Simple Path to Wealth is arguably the most influential book in the FIRE movement. JL Collins, its author, is revered among early retirees as one …
What PSLF Borrowers Need To Know About Green Banners
PSLF borrowers may see a green banner at 120 payments. Here’s what it means and how to know when loans are officially forgiven. The post What PSLF Bo…
How To Fill Out Form 5500-EZ For Your Solo 401k
The IRS requires Solo 401k plan owners with more than $250,000 in their plan to file a Form 5500-EZ every year. Here's how to fill it out. The post H…
From Free Resident Meals to $750,000: Unleashing the Power of Behavioral Economics
I'm not even an attending yet, but we've saved up close to $1 million. How did we do it? It all started with some free food. The post From Free Resi…
Episode 208. “We make $157K at 22, but we’re afraid to spend money”
Javier (22) and Marco (22) are young, ambitious, and financially disciplined—but the future they dream about together is being challenged by how they…
The 10 Best Short-Term Rental Markets Under $500K That Cash Flow
Short-term rental investing isn’t about grabbing the cheapest fixer-upper and hoping guests magically appear. It’s about choosing the right markets w…
Every Investor Needs a “Buy Box”—Here’s How to Build One the Right Way
If you’re just getting started in real estate, you’ve probably heard the advice, “Run the numbers.” But here’s the thing: If you don’t know what kind…
How to Find Off-Market Properties Faster Than Your Competition
If you’ve been investing or even purchasing a primary home in the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard this line: “Sorry, that property’s alre…
The one thing that will determine whether the market makes you wealthy or leaves you bleeding on th…
I’ve been an investor in the stock market for 50 years. Here’s the one thing that will determine whether the market makes you wealthy or leaves you b…
What Are Qualified Expenses For A 529 Plan (And What Doesn’t Count)?
Wondering what are qualified expenses for a 529 plan? Here's exactly what can and can't be covered by your 529 college savings plan. The post What Ar…
Why Investors Should Consider “DIY Home Sales”
Real estate agent commissions have been the subject of a lot of conversations recently. The August 2024 NAR lawsuit ruling sparked this conversation.…
Buying The Dip: How To Overcome Fear During A Correction And Prosper
During the recent stock market correction, I decided to buy the dip. But this time, I didn’t just buy my usual dip-buying amount of $25,000 to $100,0…
Best No-Penalty CDs Rates Of May 2025
We share the best no-penalty CD rates of 2025, including CIT Bank, Sallie Mae, and more. Earn more on your certificate of deposit. The post Best No-P…
The Venture Capitalization of Culture
For a recent story published by The Cut, Bindu Bansinath surveyed 102 of the publication’s readers about the most “frivolous thing” they’d taken on d…
Zillow: Price Cuts Hit Record as Inventory Floods Back (May 2025)
Price cuts surge across the housing market as inventory bounces back in a big way. The “healthier” housing market is starting to show, and the “gap” …
I Was Burned Out in Healthcare, Now I Have 10 Rentals (Just 3 Years Later!)
Could rentals help YOU achieve financial independence and even retire early? That’s the goal for today’s guest, who, despite growing up with very lit…
Financial Freedom with Just 4 Rentals? Why Small Portfolios Win
This investor quit her job for good, with just four rental properties. Not 40, not 400—four rentals. And she’s not looking to grow much beyond that. …
How To Make $6,000 a Month – 15 Best Ideas
Do you want to learn how to make $6,000 a month? I’ve been making over $6,000 a month for a long time now, and I know how life-changing that ki…