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How to Build an Emergency Fund (and Why It Comes Before Investing)
When you start getting serious about your money, it’s tempting to jump straight into investing. After all, you’ve heard about compounding, building w…
How I Funded a Flip With Zero Dollars Out of Pocket
A few months ago, I stumbled onto a property that looked like the perfect flip. It was a tired but solid three-bedroom home in a neighborhood I knew …
We Had a Construction Boom, But the Housing Shortage Got Worse
The U.S. housing shortage is nowhere near ending, according to recent data. Despite stories about an oversupply of homes in the Sunbelt, Zillow repor…
Pro-Rata Rule & Backdoor Roth IRAs Simplified
Exploring the Backdoor Roth IRA? Don’t get burned by the Pro-Rata Rule. Here’s how it works and what to do if you have a Rollover IRA.
The Healing Power of Returning to Your Childhood Home
One of the main reasons I refused to spend a small fortune renting a vacation property in Honolulu was because I wanted to stay in my childhood home.…
How to Start Investing in Real Estate (From Scratch!) in 2025
This is how to start investing in real estate in 2025 from scratch, even if you don’t have any experience. You could be a brand-new investor or someo…
The Beginner’s Guide to ADU & DADU Investing (2025)
Wish you could get more income out of your rental property? Then we’ve got the perfect investing strategy for you in today’s episode. It gives you an…
7 Real Ways To Get Paid To Eat at Restaurants
Do you want to learn how to get paid to eat at restaurants? Getting paid to eat at restaurants might sound like a dream job, but it’s actually …
Why One-Third Of College Students Drop Out Without A Degree
Over one-third of college students drop out and never finish their degree. Here’s why and how families can plan for the financial impact. The post Wh…
Food Stamps to Financial Freedom w/ Yanely Espinal – Episode 1,013(Bestie)
We’re joined today by Yanely Espinal, who is also known as MissBeHelpful in the online world of personal finance. Yanely was born in Brooklyn, she is…
Would You Buy This $1M Painting Business?
We break down a buyer’s $1.3M legacy painting deal with strong margins, BIG transition questions, and 6 key items to focus on. The post Would You Bu…
Real Estate Syndications 101
Today, let's focus on a specific type of passive real estate investment tool known as the real estate syndication. The post Real Estate Syndications …
Even Multi-Millionaires Can’t Get This Basic Idea Right
I suppose a lot of this comes down to how much "wonderful" you want, and where you’re willing to sacrifice for your "wonderful."
How I Stopped Wasting Hours Hunting For Real Estate Leads
There is a common phrase in real estate investing that says, “The money is made before the deal is even purchased.” How exactly do you even mak…
5 Student Loan Moves To Make Right Now
The Big Beautiful Bill is reshaping student loans. Here’s what to do now to protect your budget and loan forgiveness progress. The post 5 Student Loa…
Episode 218. “Our childcare costs are about to quadruple. Are we screwed?” (Part 2)
Last week, we met Dominique (33) and Chris (34)—a couple earning $180K a year, raising a toddler, and still living paycheck to paycheck. Dominique fe…
15 Ways To Save An Extra $500 Per Month
Our list of 15 different tactics that you can use to save an extra $500 or more each month and boost your savings. The post 15 Ways To Save An Extra …
How To Start An Investment Club (And Other Alternatives)
How to Start an Investment Club gives a step by step guide to starting an investment club, including legal organization and meeting agendas. The post…
Does ‘Buy, Borrow, and Die’ Work for Physicians?
What is the Buy, Borrow, and Die strategy, and can physicians and other high earners really make it work for them? The post Does ‘Buy, Borrow,…
Need a Steady Supply of Tenants? These States Have the Highest Retention Rates in the Country
There’s nothing more satisfying for a real estate investor than having a long-term tenant who is intent on staying put, surrounded by a communi…