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Earning Passive Income Requires Optimization And Sacrifice
After a week of reviewing the tax-free exclusion rule for selling a rental property, I decided not to sell. I’d already used my $500,000 tax-free exc…
Price Cuts Hit 12-Year High, Sellers Reconsider Quickly
Are we witnessing the beginning of a housing market crash, or is this just a healthy correction? With 42% of homes on the market having taken price r…
From Single Mom (Working 3 Jobs!) to 5 Rentals in 2 Years
Think you’ve missed your shot at real estate investing? Whether 25 or 55, you’re about to learn that it’s never too late to start. Today’s guest got …
These “Small” Rentals Boast BIG Cash Flow (Even at 7% Rates)
Think today’s mortgage rates are stopping you from getting rich with rental properties? Think again. Today’s guest built an 11-unit rental portfolio—…
How To Make $7,000 a Month – 14 Best Ideas
Do you want to learn how to make $7,000 a month? Making $7,000 a month may sound out of reach, but it can be possible. In fact, it’s more reali…
Which AI Tool Gives The Best Student Loan Recommendations?
We tested ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, Copilot, and Gemini to see which gave the best student loan recommendations in 2025 — and what they missed. The …
Ask HTM: Jumping Back Into the Workforce, HELOC Cash Grab, and Free Life Insurance Gotchas – Episod…
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…
Funding U Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives
Funding U is a private student loan lender that offers no-cosigner undergraduate students loans with no origination fees and 10-year terms. The post …
What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent PLUS Loan?
If you're denied a parent PLUS loan, here are the options of what you can do to pay for college. The post What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent …
Wife vs. Husband: A Retirement Account Showdown
I have a 403(b). My wife has a 401(k). Let's figure out who has the better retirement account and if it matters for our portfolio. The post Wife vs.…
Gen X is The Last Lucky Generation
Hey everyone! This will be a short post. I’m experiencing a bit of writer’s block this week. This happens occasionally, but I think it’ll happe…
Student Loan Complaint Backlog Grows As SAVE Borrowers Stay In Limbo
SAVE borrowers still have no repayment date, while student loan complaints pile up after staffing cuts at the Education Department. The post Student …
How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan [529 Plan Distributions]
Taking money out of a 529 plan is more complicated than putting money into a 529 plan. Here's how to take money out without getting penalized. The po…
Is a 60/40 Portfolio Better Than a Diversified Portfolio?
Is a diversified portfolio overrated? Would a 60/40 portfolio actually be better for you? We talked to three experts to see what they think. The post…
27,000 Borrowers Stuck In Student Loan Complaint Backlog
Over 27,000 student loan complaints remain unresolved after Education Dept. layoffs cut ombudsman staff by two-thirds. The post 27,000 Borrowers Stuc…
Best Phone Plans For College Students In 2025
A breakdown of the best phone plans for college students to save money in 2025, like Mint Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and more! The post Best Phone P…
How Much Does It Cost To Rush? (Based On Real Bama Numbers)
New Greek members at the University of Alabama, the largest U.S. Greek campus, can expect the cost to rush about $8,300 for their first year, not inc…
How to Get on the Same Page with Your Spendthrift Spouse
Can't reach your goals because your spouse can't stop spending? Here's what you can do about it (and what you should have done years ago.) The post H…
529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes
529 plans grew nearly 8% in Q2 2025, ahead of major rule changes expanding qualified expenses. The post 529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule …
The Silent Profit Killer: How Vacancy Gaps Eat Your Returns
This article is presented by Avail. Vacancy isn’t simply a temporary pause in rent collection. It’s a stealthy profit killer, quietly eroding y…