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I’ve Been Semi-Retired for a Quarter Decade: Do We Have Enough Money? Am I Bored? Are We Happy?
The first quarter of a decade since I left my full-time job and chose semi-retirement has been a blur. Here's everything we've experienced. The post …
13 Years After Early Retirement
Hey everyone! It’s been 13 years since I retired from my engineering career. Wow, has it really been that long? Hard to believe, but it’s true.…
Student Loan Chaos Grows Amid Policy Proposals And Errors
Congress fails on the first round to pass student loan reform bill as SAVE errors and IDR backlog create more confusion. The post Student Loan Chaos …
Step Up in Basis — What You Need to Know
The step up in basis at death is a critical financial concept to understand. It affects investing, estate planning, and asset protection. The post St…
SAVE Borrowers Get Wrong Forbearance Notices
SAVE plan borrowers are getting false alerts that their loan payments are restarting. Here’s what’s really going on. The post SAVE Borrowers Get Wron…
Student Loan Assistance For Incarcerated Individuals
Student loan borrowers who find themselves incarcerated or in jail for extended periods have some options for assistance. The post Student Loan Assis…
Life as a Military Physician — 10 Things I Loved About Being a Military Doctor
There are a lot of great aspects of practicing medicine in the military. Here are 10 of my favorite things about being a military doc. The post Life …
The Ultimate Guide to Creative Financing
The Ultimate Guide to Creative Financing From Military To Millionaire 🧠 The Ultimate Guide to Creative Financing for Real Estate (2025 Edition) Welco…
Scott Steps Down as CEO: A New Age for BiggerPockets Money
BiggerPockets’ CEO Scott Trench announces his decision to step down as CEO, and focus full-time efforts on personal finance content with BiggerPocket…
The Best Psychological Trick To Boost Your Wealth Beyond Belief
Believing you deserve to be rich is one of the most powerful psychological tricks to boost your wealth. With trillions of dollars circulating in the …
May 2025 Housing Market Update: Price Cuts Arrive, Market “Softening” Continues
The housing market is going through another significant shift. Sellers have lost even more control as price cuts become common in some top markets. R…
Home Prices Are Dropping: How to Find Great Deals in YOUR Market (Rookie Reply)
Home prices are seeing some serious cuts—but is this happening across all markets, and what does it mean for new investors? For many beginners, this …
MAGA Accounts And A $1,000 Baby Bonus: What To Know
MAGA accounts are proposed child savings plans with limited tax perks. Here’s how they compare to 529s. The post MAGA Accounts And A $1,000 Baby Bonu…
17 Best Rural Side Hustles To Make Extra Money
Do you want to make extra money while living in a rural area? I hear this question a lot – What rural side hustles can someone do when they don…
Friday Flight: Streaming Sports, Trade-In Tradeoffs & AI Lies – Episode 984
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…
Money Gear 1: Saving a Basic Emergency Fund
Emergency preparedness. It’s something we’re taught from a young age. Between fire drills in school or pointing out emergency exits on flights, we le…
mph Bank Review 2025: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
mph Bank is an online money market account with top interest rates powered by Liberty Savings Bank. The post mph Bank Review 2025: Pros, Cons, and Al…
A Practical Framework for Thinking Bigger
A practical framework for thinking bigger. This guy’s goal strategy changed everything... The post A Practical Framework for Thinking Bigger appeared…
Emergency Funds: How Much Do You Really Need?
When it comes to emergency funds, there is so much conflicting advice. So how much do you really need for your rainy-day fund? The post Emergency Fun…
Financial Lessons from My Family’s Experience with Long-Term Care Insurance
My experience with my father's long-term care insurance company has not been an easy one. But I've learned quite a few lessons. The post Financial Le…