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IRA Financial Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

IRA Financial Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

IRA Financial is a self-directed IRA provider offering IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, and ROBS Plans. What are the fees and is it worth it? Find out in this ful…

The Best Short-Term Investments (4 smart ways to grow your money)

The Best Short-Term Investments (4 smart ways to grow your money)

Short-term investments are financial vehicles designed to grow your money over one to five years while keeping your funds relatively accessible. Thes…

Short-Term Investments (A Complete Guide)

Short-Term Investments (A Complete Guide)

Short-term investments are financial vehicles designed to grow your money over one to five years while keeping your funds relatively accessible. Thes…

Safe Savings Rate — What Percentage of My Income Should I Save for Retirement?

Safe Savings Rate — What Percentage of My Income Should I Save for Retirement?

Are you hoping to retire one day? How much do you need to start saving? Here's what percent of your income you need to put away. The post Safe Saving…

Best Portfolio Analysis Tools For 2025

Best Portfolio Analysis Tools For 2025

Portfolio analyzer tools can help you evaluate your investing strategy and compare investment products. Check out our top picks! The post Best Portfo…

How To Find The Net Price Of College And What You’ll Pay

How To Find The Net Price Of College And What You’ll Pay

A look at how to calculate the net price of college - or in other terms, how much college really costs! The post How To Find The Net Price Of College…

32 Hobbies that Make Money: Fun Ways to Make $500/mo or More!

32 Hobbies that Make Money: Fun Ways to Make $500/mo or More!

What if you could find hobbies that make money doing what you enjoy? Your hobby doesn't have to be a money pit! Here are our top money-making hobbie…

Deferred Compensation Plans — 457(b), 457(f), and 409(a)

Deferred Compensation Plans — 457(b), 457(f), and 409(a)

More and more physicians are being offered deferred compensation plans at their workplace. Here's what to know about 457s and 409s. The post Deferre…

Immigration Policies Have Helped Boost Your Property Values—But Not Without a Cost

Immigration Policies Have Helped Boost Your Property Values—But Not Without a Cost

Immigration is a particularly contentious issue these days. It came in second amongst Republicans and fifth overall as the most important issue for v…

Do Zillow’s Top 10 Housing Markets Work For Airbnbs?

Do Zillow’s Top 10 Housing Markets Work For Airbnbs?

Every year, Zillow releases its list of the top U.S. housing markets for 2025 based on projected home value growth, job trends, and buyer competition…

Investing in Short-Term Rentals With an IRA: What You Need to Know

Investing in Short-Term Rentals With an IRA: What You Need to Know

Short-term rentals (STRs) have become an increasingly popular investment strategy, with platforms like Airbnb and VRBO making it easier than ever to …

11 Interesting Ways to Get Paid to Talk to Lonely People

11 Interesting Ways to Get Paid to Talk to Lonely People

Got the gift of gab? You can actually make money just by talking! Some platforms pay for flirty chats, others for friendly companionship, and some e…

Small Business Marketing

Small Business Marketing

Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip Small Business Marketing Small business marketing is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face as a…

Student Loan Bills Rise Due To IDR Processing Freeze

Student Loan Bills Rise Due To IDR Processing Freeze

Borrowers face unexpected student loan payment hikes as IDR recertification remains stalled. Some are pushed into forbearance as loan servicers strug…

The Credit Cards I Keep Getting Over And Over

The Credit Cards I Keep Getting Over And Over

When you’ve been in the credit card game long enough, you start to notice that certain cards always seem to come back into your wallet. I’…

A Paid-Off Home Is A Great Shield Against Fear And Uncertainty

A Paid-Off Home Is A Great Shield Against Fear And Uncertainty

As I sadly watch my stock portfolio correct by over 10%, I find serenity in my paid-off home. No matter how much the stock market tanks, it's comfort…

Scott Trench: How I’m Protecting My Money From “Irrational Exuberance”

Scott Trench: How I’m Protecting My Money From “Irrational Exuberance”

Stock prices are falling, and Americans are fearful. Tariffs, trade wars, economic tension, and interest rates are putting pressure on asset prices. …

If Your Rental Property Is Doing THIS, You Should Sell It (Rookie Reply)

If Your Rental Property Is Doing THIS, You Should Sell It (Rookie Reply)

Is it time to SELL your rental property? Not so fast! Bad cash flow isn’t the end of the world if you’re banking on appreciation, and there are sever…