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Roth IRAs, 457(f)s, and Other Retirement Account Questions
Answering reader questions about Roth IRAs and the pro-rata rule; self-directing your solo 401(k), 457(f)s, and 457(b)s; and when to do Roth conversi…
Traditional Investment Advice is Outdated—Why the 60/40 Portfolio is Dead
In the 1950s, economist Harry Markowitz developed the Modern Portfolio Theory, proposing the 60/40 portfolio as a balance between stocks and bonds. M…
DOGE Takes Aim at Section 8—Will Vouchers Lose Funding?
DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has been ripping through the federal government like a chainsaw. No department is immune, including th…
Best Note-Taking App For College Students
There are a lot of note-taking app options for students and we share our picks for the best ways to take notes in college or school. The post Best No…
College Cost Reduction Act: What To Know
The College Cost Reduction Act seeks to fix student loan lending, improve student outcomes, and hold colleges accountable to their costs. The post Co…
Department of Education Removes IDR Repayment Form
The Department of Education removed the IDR Repayment Request form overnight. Borrowers are left without a way to apply for income-driven repayment p…
Trying Your Best When There’s Little To No Chance Of Succeeding
If you knew that no matter how hard you tried, success was impossible or practically impossible, would you still push yourself to the limit? Or would…
9 Best Places To Sell Old Toys
Are you looking for the best places to sell your old toys and make extra cash? Whether your kids have outgrown their toys, or you’ve come acros…
Berkshire’s Earnings Drop in 53% of Businesses
Warren Buffett’s latest letter reveals Berkshire’s strengths and concerns, with 53% of businesses facing earnings declines. Here’s what investors sho…
What is Life Insurance Laddering?
Life insurance laddering is basically when you stack multiple life insurance policies on top of each other. The goal is to have lower overall premium…
How to Find “Hidden” Deals That Most Investors Miss (Even as a Beginner)
There are all kinds of “hidden” real estate deals floating around, and if you take action in this housing market, you could beat everyone else to the…
High-ROI “Value-Add” Renovations for Any Budget ($5K – $50K+)
Which rental renovations give you the biggest bang for your buck, turning a few thousand dollars of materials and labor into hundreds of more dollars…
How to Combine Finances with Your Partner
Combining finances with your partner can produce bountiful benefits to both your relationship and your overall financial trajectory. Merging money fo…
Navigating the Insane Insurance System w/ Consumer Reports’ Lisa Gill – Episode 950
The price of gas, the price of eggs and milk- these are the kinds of expenses that we’re very sensitive to as consumers because of how frequently we …
What Happens To An HSA When You Die?
If you die and your spouse is the beneficiary of your HSA, they can inherit your account tax-free. What about other beneficiaries? Find out more. Th…
Nervous About the Government Taking Away PSLF? Start a PSLF Side Fund
Worried PSLF is going away? The solution isn't to avoid the program; it's to save up a PSLF side fund you can use just in case it does. The post Nerv…
How This Couple is Scaling Their Wellness Business Through Acquisition
When it came to scaling their business to the next level, Zach and Shannon felt stuck. Then they joined the Contrarian Community. The post How This C…
How One Couple is Scaling Their Chiropractic Business Through Acquisition
When it came to scaling their business to the next level, Zach and Shannon felt stuck. Then they joined the Contrarian Community. The post How One Co…
How This Couple is Scaling Their Business Through Acquisition
When it came to scaling their business to the next level, Zach and Shannon felt stuck. Then they joined the Contrarian Community. The post How This C…
247 Eye Catching Landscaping Business Names
Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip 247 Eye Catching Landscaping Business Names Did you know that lawn services make an average of $232…