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2 Million IDR Applications Still Pending Amid Delays
The Education Department says nearly 2 million IDR applications and 49,000 PSLF buyback requests are still unprocessed, with no firm timeline in plac…
Scar Tissue
We make daily financial decisions as a function of long-held beliefs. Some logical and well-thoughts beliefs. Others as a function of pure trauma.
3 Hacks to 1031 Exchange Your Primary Residence
Home prices have been on a run upward over the last few years, with homeowners finding that their primary residence is now worth much more than when …
Misunderstanding These Real Estate Tax Strategies Could Cost You Thousands
REPS and short-term rental exceptions are among the most powerful—and misunderstood—tools in a real estate investor’s tax strategy. Misapplying them …
The Fastest Way to Access Equity in Your Investment Property (Without Selling It)
You’ve got your eye on the next deal. Maybe it’s a fixer-upper with great upside or a turnkey rental in the right neighborhood. You’ve run the …
I’ve Tried Over 15+ Side Hustles in My Life – Here’s What I Think of Each (Ranked)
I've spent the last 20+ years experimenting with side hustles—some out of necessity, others out of curiosity, and a few that completely changed my li…
Wall Street Bets $6B on Real Estate: Is This the Bottom?
Price cuts are hitting the housing market fast, and Wall Street is paying close attention. A new real estate fund just raised $6 billion specifically…
House Tax Bill Adds MAGA Accounts And Expands 529 Plans
Breaking down the House Ways and Means Committee Budget Reconciliation Bill, as it relates to higher education, student loans, and education tax bene…
Getting to Know Jim: His Past, Present, and Future Relationship with Money
We are turning the tables, and Dr. Jim Dahle is being interviewed by our friend of WCI, Dr. Tyler Scott. Tyler asks Jim about his views on money grow…
Why Communication is So Important in Real Estate—Especially When Things Go Sideways
What is the most likely reason a doctor is sued for malpractice (other than screwing up a procedure, of course)? One might think it had somethi…
Landlord Spring Checklist: Protect Your Investment and Prevent Insurance Claims
For most people, spring is about deep-cleaning the garage, planting flowers, or finally putting away that rogue holiday decoration still sitting in t…
A Close Look at the Memphis Real Estate Market
If you’re an investor who’s looked out-of-state (OOS) for cash flow, you’ve probably run across Memphis, Tennessee, at one point or another. I initia…
How Real Estate Investors Will Be Affected If the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Expires
While everyone is focused on President Trump’s tariffs, the clock is ticking on one of the most significant tax reforms in recent history. Many provi…
The 30 Best Side Hustles for Teens: How to Make Money as a Teenager
As a teenager, you’re probably looking for every dollar you can find. Whether you’re looking to go to the movies with your friends, save money for yo…
Why It Can Make Sense to Sell Your Property Even If You’re Bullish
I'm bullish on real estate. Yet I recently sold another rental property. This type of incongruence between thought and action can feel unsettling and…
Three Things I Learned About the FIRE Community While Hosting a FIRE Cruise
I went to my first FIRE meet-up in 2018 in Denver, Colorado. It was so amazing to meet like-minded people and learn a lot about what people felt was …
Should You Leave PAYE Or ICR Student Loan Plans Due To Uncertainty?
PAYE and ICR forgiveness is on hold, but PSLF remains available. Here's why you likely shouldn't leave the PAYE or ICR student loan plans right now. …
Is ChatGPT Wrong? Do RSU Vests Trigger Wash Sales Part 2
Hi, My name is Andre. I’m a semi-retired, ex-tech worker, who spends his time arguing with people on the internet about wash sales. Someone tol…
The Rookie Guide to Asset Protection: LLCs, Insurance, Partnerships, & Trusts
Do you really need an LLC for rentals? What about a trust? What kind of insurance should you get? With so many questions (and confusion) surrounding …
The Easiest Way to Find Profitable Rental Properties
This is how to find investment properties that make real money in 2025. No “off-market” deals, no mailing letters, no cold calling—we’ll walk you thr…