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Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans

Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans

Considering taking out subsidized or unsubsidized student loans? Read this first and know the difference when it comes to Federal Direct loans. The p…

Robo-Advisors: What They Are And How They Work

Robo-Advisors: What They Are And How They Work

Robo-advisors are platforms that use algorithms to automate investments on behalf of clients with minimal to no human intervention. The post Robo-Adv…

Freedom vs. Fiduciary Responsibility in a Company 401(k)

Freedom vs. Fiduciary Responsibility in a Company 401(k)

Companies and partnerships need to remember they have a fiduciary duty to their employees. Here's my approach to my partnership's 401(k). The post Fr…

210 Unique Hair Business Name Ideas

210 Unique Hair Business Name Ideas

Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip 210 Unique Hair Business Name Ideas Have you decided to start cutting hair and offering hair care p…

Don’t Bet on a Federal Rate Cut—Here’s How Real Estate Investors Can Still Win in a High-Rate Environment

Don’t Bet on a Federal Rate Cut—Here’s How Real Estate Investors Can Still Win in a High-Rate Envir…

For months, headlines predicted falling interest rates by midyear. But concerns over tariff policy reigniting inflation has left the Federal Reserve …

Wealth Isn’t Built Alone—How to Build Your Investing Dream Team

Wealth Isn’t Built Alone—How to Build Your Investing Dream Team

Let’s get one thing straight: You don’t need a full “investing dream team” before you make your first investment. But you do need the right people at…

No, the Housing Market Isn’t Crashing, It’s Correcting—These Five Factors Explain Why

No, the Housing Market Isn’t Crashing, It’s Correcting—These Five Factors Explain Why

The U.S. housing market is going through a correction. Not a crash. That word gets thrown around a lot, but in real estate, a correction means the ma…

The Richest People Are Not Index Fund Fanatics – Why Are You?

The Richest People Are Not Index Fund Fanatics – Why Are You?

I love index funds and ETFs for their low-cost nature and simplicity of ownership. However, if you want to build generational wealth before tradition…

I’m Buying Land to Build Rentals…But Should I? (Rookie Reply)

I’m Buying Land to Build Rentals…But Should I? (Rookie Reply)

Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This tim…

July 2025 Housing Market Update: A New “Correction” Begins

July 2025 Housing Market Update: A New “Correction” Begins

The real estate correction is here, but is a crash coming next? New data suggests sellers are getting increasingly frustrated as their houses sit—and…

12 Best Places To Sell Crafts and Handmade Goods

12 Best Places To Sell Crafts and Handmade Goods

Do you want to know where to sell crafts and handmade goods? Maybe you have a hobby like knitting, making candles, painting, or jewelry, and now you&…

$5,250 of Employer Student Loan Assistance Is Tax-Free

$5,250 of Employer Student Loan Assistance Is Tax-Free

The One Big Beautiful Bill gives student loan borrowers the opportunity to receive up to $5,250 of tax-free employer student loan assistance. The pos…

The Diminishing Returns of Frugality – Episode 1,011 (Bestie)

The Diminishing Returns of Frugality – Episode 1,011 (Bestie)

Have you ever eaten so much dessert that you thought you might puke? Or maybe you find yourself at the end of a shopping spree with too many clothes …

Chegg Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Chegg Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Are you a college student needing extra help with homework questions and exam prep? Chegg might be exactly what you need. Learn more in this Chegg Re…

The (Nearly) $0 Lever to Grow a Business Today

The (Nearly) $0 Lever to Grow a Business Today

Every biz needs A LOT more of this right now. Here's how we do it for (nearly) $0... The post The (Nearly) $0 Lever to Grow a Business Today appeared…

Stuff You Should Take with You When You Leave Your Job

Stuff You Should Take with You When You Leave Your Job

Someday—hopefully years from now—I will pack up my office and go home for the last time. Here's what I will think about taking with me. The post Stuf…

0% Capital Gains vs. Roth Conversions: How to Optimize in Your Financial Plan?

0% Capital Gains vs. Roth Conversions: How to Optimize in Your Financial Plan?

If I have limited space in my financial plan, am I better off paying 0% capital gains or doing low-tax Roth conversions?

“Encouraging” Signs for Rents Are Already Emerging

“Encouraging” Signs for Rents Are Already Emerging

Is rental affordability finally improving for the average American renter? Moody’s Senior Economist Lu Chen joins us to discuss surprising tren…

529 Plans Now Cover More K-12 Education Costs

529 Plans Now Cover More K-12 Education Costs

529 plan funds can now cover books, online materials, and testing fees for K-12 students. The post 529 Plans Now Cover More K-12 Education Costs appe…

$500 Per Client Per Month: Building a Six-Figure Local SEO Side Hustle

$500 Per Client Per Month: Building a Six-Figure Local SEO Side Hustle

What if you could help local businesses get more customers while building a six-figure recurring revenue business from anywhere in the world? Eric D…