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High School Grad Advice: Avoid Debt, Win At Money

High School Grad Advice: Avoid Debt, Win At Money

Here are our favorite financial tips and high school grad advice for the person that wants to be in the 1% as fast as possible. The post High School …

Highlights and Behind the Scenes Stories from WCICON25 (Where Babies Learned and Loans Were Forgiven)

Highlights and Behind the Scenes Stories from WCICON25 (Where Babies Learned and Loans Were Forgive…

Now that WCICON25 is officially over, let's go behind the scenes while I tell you some of my favorite stories from the conference. The post Highlight…

Can Trump Block Certain Workers From PSLF?

Can Trump Block Certain Workers From PSLF?

Trump’s plan to block certain workers from PSLF faces legal challenges, as federal law protects student loan forgiveness eligibility. The post Can Tr…

Ask Matt & Joel: I just got a raise. How much should I increase my 401k contributions?

Ask Matt & Joel: I just got a raise. How much should I increase my 401k contributions?

Today’s question comes from Javier in Gainesville, FL… “My question is about my 401k.  Let’s say I get a raise at work, and I want to put it int…

Retirement Income Strategies — And Here’s Our Plan for When We FIRE

Retirement Income Strategies — And Here’s Our Plan for When We FIRE

What's the point of all these income strategies in retirement? Let’s look at the risks and benefits of some and why you might consider them. The post…

How to Use Single and Multi-Member LLCs to Invest With an IRA

How to Use Single and Multi-Member LLCs to Invest With an IRA

Real estate investors are always looking for ways to gain more control over their investments, reduce administrative delays, and maximize tax advanta…

10 Interesting Ways to Get Paid to Talk to Lonely People

10 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…

18 Legit Ways to Get Paid for Watching Videos in 2025

18 Legit Ways to Get Paid for Watching Videos in 2025

Watching videos is something we all do every day.  It’s basically a side effect of being online. But did you know you can actually get paid to watc…

How to Ask for a Review

How to Ask for a Review

Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip How to Ask for a Review It would be great if you could just do an excellent job and positive review…

IDR Recertifications To Be Extended During Processing Pause

IDR Recertifications To Be Extended During Processing Pause

IDR processing is paused for 90 days, but recertifications are extended. PSLF employment certifications and standard repayment plans remain active. T…

Awaken Your Inner Vulture Investor To Survive And Thrive

Awaken Your Inner Vulture Investor To Survive And Thrive

With fears of a recession rising again largely thanks to the Trump administration’s aggressive policy measures—tariffs, spending cuts, aggressive lay…

Are You Headed for FIRE or the Middle-Class Trap? (Finance Friday)

Are You Headed for FIRE or the Middle-Class Trap? (Finance Friday)

If there’s an issue that keeps aspiring early retirees up at night, it’s the dreaded middle-class trap. At just 28 years old, this financially savvy …

Stop Buying Rentals (You Have Enough) and Do THIS Instead (Rookie Reply)

Stop Buying Rentals (You Have Enough) and Do THIS Instead (Rookie Reply)

Should you STOP buying rentals? How do you structure a seller financing deal? Can you invest out of state without a property manager? Whether you’re …

The Overlooked “Upside” That Will Make Future Landlords Rich

The Overlooked “Upside” That Will Make Future Landlords Rich

Your rental properties are about to make even more money. There’s one often overlooked real estate investing “upside” that, over time, makes rental p…

17 Best Jobs for 14 Year Olds To Make Money

17 Best Jobs for 14 Year Olds To Make Money

Are you wondering what the best jobs for 14-year-olds are? Looking for a job as a 14-year-old can be exciting – it’s a great way to start…

Respondent.io Review: Can You Really Make $100 An Hour For Your Opinion?

Respondent.io Review: Can You Really Make $100 An Hour For Your Opinion?

Unlike most online survey companies, Respondent actually pays "real" money for participating in studies. This isn't about watching silly videos or c…

Ask Matt & Joel: Should I buy a rental property instead of a primary home?

Ask Matt & Joel: Should I buy a rental property instead of a primary home?

Today’s question comes from Colin in Iowa… “Hi, Matt and Joel, I’m seeking your advice on a decision my wife and I are grappling with… Currentl…

Lost Your Job? Here Are 9 Immediate Next Steps to Bounce Back Faster

Lost Your Job? Here Are 9 Immediate Next Steps to Bounce Back Faster

Losing a job, especially when you’ve always thought of it as “secure” (like a government job), can feel like a real sucker punch to the gut. My heart…

Swensen Portfolio (A Diversified Strategy for Smart Investors)

Swensen Portfolio (A Diversified Strategy for Smart Investors)

The Swensen Portfolio uses six asset classes to create a diversified, low-maintenance investment strategy. Designed for long-term growth, it minimize…

Friday Flight: Student Loan Shakeup, Doom Spending, and the Mounting Mini-Stagcession – Episode 954

Friday Flight: Student Loan Shakeup, Doom Spending, and the Mounting Mini-Stagcession – Episode 954

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…