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What Are Qualified Expenses For A 529 Plan (And What Doesn’t Count)?
Wondering what are qualified expenses for a 529 plan? Here's exactly what can and can't be covered by your 529 college savings plan. The post What Ar…
Why Investors Should Consider “DIY Home Sales”
Real estate agent commissions have been the subject of a lot of conversations recently. The August 2024 NAR lawsuit ruling sparked this conversation.…
Buying The Dip: How To Overcome Fear During A Correction And Prosper
During the recent stock market correction, I decided to buy the dip. But this time, I didn’t just buy my usual dip-buying amount of $25,000 to $100,0…
Best No-Penalty CDs Rates Of May 2025
We share the best no-penalty CD rates of 2025, including CIT Bank, Sallie Mae, and more. Earn more on your certificate of deposit. The post Best No-P…
The Venture Capitalization of Culture
For a recent story published by The Cut, Bindu Bansinath surveyed 102 of the publication’s readers about the most “frivolous thing” they’d taken on d…
Zillow: Price Cuts Hit Record as Inventory Floods Back (May 2025)
Price cuts surge across the housing market as inventory bounces back in a big way. The “healthier” housing market is starting to show, and the “gap” …
I Was Burned Out in Healthcare, Now I Have 10 Rentals (Just 3 Years Later!)
Could rentals help YOU achieve financial independence and even retire early? That’s the goal for today’s guest, who, despite growing up with very lit…
Financial Freedom with Just 4 Rentals? Why Small Portfolios Win
This investor quit her job for good, with just four rental properties. Not 40, not 400—four rentals. And she’s not looking to grow much beyond that. …
How To Make $6,000 a Month – 15 Best Ideas
Do you want to learn how to make $6,000 a month? I’ve been making over $6,000 a month for a long time now, and I know how life-changing that ki…
Ask HTM: Unnecessary Credit Cards, Creatively Funding Grad School, & Dropping Car Insurance To Save…
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…
How To Legally Reduce Your IDR Payment (And Avoid Fraud)
IDR plans can result in lower student loan payments, but there are ways to decrease the student loan payments even further. Learn more. The post How…
The Importance of Real Partners
Last summer, I suffered serious injuries as a result of a long fall while climbing in the Tetons. Here's who I needed to count on afterward. The post…
The Rental Condo is Off The Market
As you may have surmised from the accompanying image, I spent some quality time with the toilet over the weekend. Earlier this year, I heard the toil…
Congress Moves To Extend Key Tax Benefits For Disabled Americans
House tax bill would extend 529 ABLE account perks for savers with disabilities, allowing more flexibility. The post Congress Moves To Extend Key Tax…
WCI Travel Club: Memorable Trips to Chile, Lake Powell, and the Oregon Wine Country
Here's another edition of the WCI Travel Club, where readers can write about their worldly adventures and what they learned from them. The post WCI T…
Health Issues Or A Disability May Force You To Retire Early: Prepare Accordingly
Before I retired from finance in 2012, I struggled with chronic back pain, sciatica, and TMJ. The stress was so overwhelming, I even paid a dentist $…
35 Ways to Make Money in College: Up to $10k Per Year Part-Time
While my own college days are ancient history, I think it's more important than ever that college students learn how to make money. College itself i…
5 Rules for Evaluating a Rental Property Investment
Before you buy an investment property, you should run a few numbers to make sure it will be a profitable investment. Here's what to know. The post 5 …
Tax Plan Extends Some Tax-Free Student Loan Forgiveness
Proposed GOP House tax bill extends tax-free loan forgiveness only for death and disability, leaving out other student loan forgiveness programs. The…
213 Luxury Brand Names
Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip 213 Luxury Brand Names Luxury brands hold a special spot in the business world. They typically sel…