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Ask HTM: Acorns to Jumpstart Investing, Seasoning a Cash Gift, & Social Security Running Out – Episode 1027

Ask HTM: Acorns to Jumpstart Investing, Seasoning a Cash Gift, & Social Security Running Out – Epis…

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…

How Do Tuition Payment Plans Work?

How Do Tuition Payment Plans Work?

A tuition payment plan breaks your tuition bill up into smaller payments. Is it a good alternative to student loans? Find out how tuition payment pla…

The Frustration of Being Disabled

The Frustration of Being Disabled

This is the first post I wrote since falling off the north face of the Grand Teton in August 2024. I'm definitely not feeling like myself. The post …

Real Estate Crowdfunding Mid-2025 Update

Real Estate Crowdfunding Mid-2025 Update

Hey everyone! I haven’t written about our real estate crowdfunding investment in a while. There have been some developments. We had some good n…

15 Ways to Make Money With a Truck: Up to $1,000 a Day!

15 Ways to Make Money With a Truck: Up to $1,000 a Day!

Between the sticker price, gas, insurance, and maintenance, owning a truck isn't cheap. That's why I put together this list of the best ways to make…

How Do College Meal Plans Work?

How Do College Meal Plans Work?

College meal plans are prepaid accounts that students use to pay for meals while on campus. It offers a certain number of meals in an on-campus cafet…

BooksRun Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

BooksRun Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

BooksRun is a marketplace to buy, sell, or rent books and eTextbooks with free shipping and full refunds on books returned within 14 days. The post B…

My Internal Struggle for Outsourcing the Chores I Hate (or Can’t Do)

My Internal Struggle for Outsourcing the Chores I Hate (or Can’t Do)

My parents always had time for everything. I never have time for anything. How do I wrap my head around being OK with outsourcing my chores? The post…

How To Find States With Free Community College

How To Find States With Free Community College

Community college students have several ways to save money compared with students who spend all four years attending a university. Learn how! The pos…

Knetbooks Review: Textbook Rental With Free Shipping

Knetbooks Review: Textbook Rental With Free Shipping

Knetbooks offers low prices on par with major sites. But their policies regarding late returns are less generous than most competitors. The post Knet…

The Dividend Irrelevance Theory

The Dividend Irrelevance Theory

Too many novice investors are not familiar with the dividend irrelevance theory. But it's important to know about, so let's talk about it. The post T…

The Easiest Way to Manage Your First Rental Property Without a Property Manager

The Easiest Way to Manage Your First Rental Property Without a Property Manager

This article is presented by RentRedi. Buying your first rental property is an exciting milestone, but if we’re being honest, it can also feel a litt…

Vacancies Are More Than Just Lost Income—The Other Hidden Risks Are Enough to Keep You Awake at Night

Vacancies Are More Than Just Lost Income—The Other Hidden Risks Are Enough to Keep You Awake at Nig…

This article is presented by the National Real Estate Insurance Group. Every real estate investor understands the value of keeping their properties o…

Don’t Rely on Airbnb’s Algorithm to Make You Rich—Do This to Keep Your Bookings Up Instead

Don’t Rely on Airbnb’s Algorithm to Make You Rich—Do This to Keep Your Bookings Up Instead

This article is presented by PriceLabs. I used to think I was pretty skilled at pricing my short-term rentals (STRs). After all, I’ve been in real es…

America’s Fastest Growing Renter Demographic: 55+ Retirees and Empty-Nesters

America’s Fastest Growing Renter Demographic: 55+ Retirees and Empty-Nesters

Millennials and now Gen Z have been the target audience for many rental communities over the last few years. Even for mom-and-pop landlords, making a…

Student Loan Servicer Changes Coming Soon

Student Loan Servicer Changes Coming Soon

The Department of Education will move some loans from MOHELA to other servicers this year. Here’s what borrowers need to know. The post Student Loan …

Best Bank Account Bonus Offers In August 2025

Best Bank Account Bonus Offers In August 2025

We share the best bank account bonus offers and sign up offers for new checking and savings accounts. The post Best Bank Account Bonus Offers In Augu…

The Most Common Tax Planning Mistakes For High Earners

The Most Common Tax Planning Mistakes For High Earners

If my posts on the mistake of chasing value stocks or the need to invest big money to make life-changing money don’t resonate, consider hiring a fina…

I’ve Got $10K and No Job: How Do I Start Investing? (Rookie Reply)

I’ve Got $10K and No Job: How Do I Start Investing? (Rookie Reply)

Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where HOST and HOST answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time,…

How to Invest in Real Estate on a Middle-Class Salary ($70K or Less)

How to Invest in Real Estate on a Middle-Class Salary ($70K or Less)

Do you make a middle-class income ($70,000 or less) per year and want to invest in real estate? This is how you do it. You don’t need a six-figure sa…