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Columbia Pays $9 Million Over False Data Used In Rankings
Columbia agrees to pay $9 million to settle a lawsuit over false data submitted for college rankings. The post Columbia Pays $9 Million Over False Da…
Trump Accounts — What to Know About This ‘Baby Bonus’ from the One Big Beautiful Bill
Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill is law, let's talk about Trump Accounts for babies and how they compare to other accounts for kids. The post Trum…
10 Investing Myths That Are Costing You Money
I want to talk about something crucial that often gets twisted in the world of investing: common myths. These are ideas that sound perfectly logical,…
Understanding the Risks of Private Debt—And How to Manage Them
Private debt investing can be an excellent way to generate passive income, offering higher yields than traditional bonds or dividend stocks. However,…
The Data Says the Market is Shifting—Here’s How Investors Should Be Adjusting
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the right time to invest in real estate again, this is your signal: The buyer’s market has arriv…
Rule 72(t): Secret Rule To Access Your IRA Early
As someone dedicated to helping people achieve their retirement dreams, I often tell folks, “You can retire sooner than you think.” And t…
Low US Household Leverage Bodes Well For The Economy
One of the things that gives me great comfort about the health of the U.S. economy is our historically low household leverage. According to…
This Real Estate “Rule” Is Costing You Wealth! (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This tim…
The “Golden Age” of Real Estate is Over.
The golden age of real estate investing is over, and there’s a good chance it isn’t coming back (for a while, at least). We have to admit it—real est…
How To Get Free Food – 13 Real Ways To Eat for Free
Want to learn how to get free food with no money? If you’re trying to stretch your grocery budget, save a little money here and there, or you&#…
Where Is Your IDR Payment Count? Still Missing
Millions of student loan borrowers await updates as federal loan forgiveness counts remain "missing". The post Where Is Your IDR Payment Count? Still…
Financial Pessimism Will Eat You Alive – Episode 1,008 (Bestie)
Whether you saw some crazies doing it on TikTok or read about it in a fitness magazine, it seems like a lot of folks are giving ice baths a try. Evid…
Apple Savings Account Review: Pros and Cons
Are you an iPhone user looking for a convenient way to save? The Apple Savings Account might be the answer, but there is a catch. Learn more. The po…
The Wealth-Building Lessons That Doctors Can Learn from Dentists
Dentists and doctors oftentimes think differently about employment and stacking income. Here's what physicians can take away from dentists. The post …
We Got Gary Vee’s Unfiltered, $350M Truths About Building Businesses
We just recorded a podcast with business legend Gary Vaynerchuk. Here are 6 of the most important ideas from our conversation. The post We Got Gary V…
How to Handle a Financial Windfall (Rich Life vs Going Broke)
How to Handle a Financial Windfall (Rich Life vs Going Broke) A financial windfall is a large sum of money you receive unexpectedly, like an inherita…
The Hidden Power of Neighborhood Data: How to Find the Best Deals Before Anyone Else
When most investors analyze a deal, they zoom in on the property. They focus on purchase price, cap rate, rent comps, and maybe a few big-picture sta…
How Well Does Real Estate Hedge Against an Overpriced Stock Market?
By historical metrics, the U.S. stock market is overvalued—to put it mildly. The S&P 500 has a price/earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.75 at the time of…
The “Big, Beautiful” Tax Breaks You’ll Get in 2025
President Trump’s newly signed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has made the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions permanent, creating …
The Hidden Expense Driving Up College Costs: Room And Board
Room and board expenses make up most college costs at many schools. Learn what this means for your family's budget, and why it's the real problem for…