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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…
Can I Hit Financial Independence by 50 with THIS FI Number? (Finance Friday)
Is your FI number TOO high? Whether you are ultra-conservative with your finances or want a lavish retirement lifestyle, setting a high bar could mak…
8 Ways To Get a Free Old Navy Gift Card
Want to save money on clothes and get a free Old Navy gift card? Free gift cards can be a great way to save money on clothes and accessories. These c…
What To Do If Your Financial Aid Appeal Is Denied
Are you in need of student financial aid? Here's what to do if your financial aid appeal has been denied. Learn more. The post What To Do If Your Fi…
Friday Flight: Tariff Tantrum, Southwest Succumbs, & The Greatest Grocers – Episode 957
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…
Klarna Review: A Buy Now Pay Later Shopping App
Klarna is a provider of a buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform. Klarna, which doubles as a shopping app, allows you to make purchases without paying in…
The Most Common Questions I Get Asked By Young Doctors
When I give my annual talks to residents and young docs, they ask many of the same questions. Here are all the answers. The post The Most Common Que…
The Most Expensive Thing You’ll Ever Pay For
The costliest thing you can lose and the economy of connection... The post The Most Expensive Thing You’ll Ever Pay For appeared first on Contrarian …
Is the Mortgage Industry Safe with CFPB Under Fire?
Is the mortgage industry still safe? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been ordered to halt all work while awaiting a new Trump-app…
PSLF Buyback Delays: Timeline & Updates
PSLF Buyback lets borrowers retroactively count past deferment months. Processing takes 60-90 days. Learn how it works and what delays to expect. The…
How We Sold $100k Worth of Golf Gloves on the Side
Most people look at a golf glove and see, well, just a golf club… white, plain, forgettable. But Randall Pulfer and his co-founder Tyler, with zero …
How to Fix a Failing Budget
If you tried and failed, congratulations. Most people don't even try! Now, here's how to fix that failing budget of yours. The post How to Fix a Fail…
11 Easy Ways to Save an Extra $100 Per Month
If you’re looking to save $100 per month, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Just make little cut backs on regular spending. The post 11 Eas…
How to Go Broke in Less Than A Year
So you want to learn how to go broke in a short period of time? We got your back! Here are the things you should to to wreck your finances. The post …
The 52-week Savings Challenge
The 52-week savings challenge helps you save $1,378 in one year, without really even noticing a difference in your spending habits! The post The 52-w…
11 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job
Ask yourself these important questions before quitting your job to help decide if it's the best decision for you right now. The post 11 Questions to …
Valley Bank Review: High Interest On Savings
Looking for high-interest on savings? Valley Bank offers one of the best rates through its partnership with Raisin. Learn more. The post Valley Bank…
Taxes in Retirement, Tax-Gain Harvesting, and Avoiding Probate
Answering reader questions about tax liability in retirement, Social Security tax limits, tax-gain harvesting in UGMA accounts, and whether it is imp…
How the Top 1% Beat Inflation (and How You Can Too)
Inflation is a silent thief that erodes your wealth, reducing what your money can buy over time. For high-income earners and small business owners, i…