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Trump vs. the Fed: Why Erroding the Fed’s Independence Will Only Make It Harder to Track Mortgage R…
For the last three years, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have mostly hovered between 6.5% and 7%, occasionally jumping as high as 7.79%. That kept many…
How Families Can Get Early Access To The FAFSA
For families that want to apply to the FAFSA early, parents can request FAFSA beta access before the Oct. 1 launch. The post How Families Can Get Ear…
Owner-Occupancy Mortgage Fraud: Benefits, Risks, and Legal Workarounds
Embattled Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is facing accusations of mortgage fraud—specifically, owner-occupancy mortgage fraud. The claim is that …
This Is the Best Rental Property to Buy in 2025
You want to invest in real estate, but don’t know which property to buy. We’re about to make it much easier. These are the two best investment proper…
How to Fix Low Cash Flow and a “Slow” Agent (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook…
How College Students Can Build Credit Without A Credit Card
Learn how students can build credit through loans, rent, and secured accounts without opening a credit card. The post How College Students Can Build …
Friday Flight: Pre-K For Pay, Helicopter Savers, & Politics Shmoliticks – Episode 1029
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…
Is This The Real Reason You’re Not an Owner?
Ignore it if you want. Just don’t complain when others pass you by... The post Is This The Real Reason You’re Not an Owner? appeared first on Contrar…
TAB Bank Review: High Savings APY
Looking for an online bank offering a high yield on savings as well as cash back rewards when you make purchases? Learn more in this TAB Bank review.…
13 Things You Can Pay for with Pre-Tax Dollars
Pre-tax dollars can go further than regular dollars these days, especially if you're in a high tax bracket. Here's how to take advantage. The post 13…
Why Early AI Adopters Are Closing More Deals
This article is presented by REsimpli. Let’s be honest: Most real estate investors didn’t get into this game because they love spreadsheets, CRM data…
Why 62% of Americans Never Break into Millionaire Status
Is the “long fizzle” the housing market’s next chapter? With mortgage rates still high and interest rates keeping cash parked in T-bills, many buyers…
How To Use Employer Tuition Reimbursement To Pay For College
Learn how employer tuition reimbursement can help you graduate without student loans. The post How To Use Employer Tuition Reimbursement To Pay For C…
$300-$1,000/mo Renting Out Websites? How to Build Recurring Revenue with Simple, Local Sites
You know I love a good rental side hustle with recurring revenue and strong ROI. But in this example, there’s no equipment to buy, no delivery …
How Does A College Admissions Waitlist Work?
Being placed on a college admissions waitlist can be discouraging, but all is not lost. Here are some steps to take if you're waitlisted. Learn more.…
Fixing Your Life, Burnout, and Money Problems by Identifying Your Core Values with Robert Glazer
An interview with best-selling author/entrepreneur Robert Glazer, where we tackle topics about how to fix your life, how to avoid burnout, and how to…
What Are Closing Costs? The Complete Guide to Housing Costs
Closing costs are the fees you pay to finalize your mortgage, typically ranging from 3% to 6% of your loan amount, in addition to your down payment. …
8 Niche Real Estate Investments Outperforming in 2025
They say the riches are in the niches—and nowhere is that more true than in real estate investing. As someone who reviews vastly different real esta…
Mortgage Rates Are Only Half the Battle—The Expenses You Don’t Pay Attention to Are the Real Problem
The strong possibility of a September Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which would likely lead to lower mortgage rates for homebuyers and investors…
20-Year Treasury Bonds At 5% Looks Attractive For Retirees
I recently had a zero-coupon Treasury Bill redeem in the amount of $102,000. This money is part of the 35% of my taxable brokerage portfolio that’s i…