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5 Best Service Business Ideas (How to Start and Tips to Excel)
A great service business idea can turn your existing skills into a profitable, flexible source of income. In this guide, we’ll cover the best service…
Best Debit Cards For Kids And Parents
Debit cards are tools that can help parents teach their children about managing money. See our top picks of debit cards for kids and parents. The pos…
Should You Make Roth or Traditional 401(k) Contributions?
The Roth or traditional 401(k) decision can be complicated for high-income professionals. Consider these factors to best protect your income. The pos…
Path Act 2025 Tax Refund Dates
The PATH Act is designed to stop tax refund fraud, but the result is that it delays the tax refunds for millions of Americans. The post Path Act 2025…
10 Legit Ways to Get Paid To Be An Online Friend: Up to $50 an Hour From Home
Yes, you really can get paid to be an online friend. I'd seen sites like RentaFriend show up in lists of ways to make money online for years, and wa…
The Top 5 Easiest Home Business Ideas Anyone Can Do
Starting a business from home has never been more accessible. If you’re looking to turn a passion, skill, or niche interest into a money-making ventu…
What Are Frivolous Tax Arguments?
Do you know the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion? Here's how to avoid frivolous tax arguments that may land you in jail. The post Wha…
Q&A: How Someone Who’s Nearly a Millionaire Can Enjoy the Benefits of Their Portfolio Sooner
Below is an email transcript from a BiggerPockets Money listener who sent me a message about their personal financial situation and wanted my insight…
How To Save For A House (And Decide If Buying Is Right For You)
Buying a house can be a great investment, but it’s not the right investment for everyone. The real cost of homeownership goes beyond a mortgage payme…
33.2% of Listed Homes Have Cut Prices, The Highest Mark For February in Over a Decade
Remember the heady months after the pandemic, when interest rates and inventory were at rock bottom, and house prices and bidding wars for them were …
33.2% of All Listed Homes Have Cut Prices, The Highest Mark in February For Over a Decade
Remember the heady months after the pandemic, when interest rates and inventory were at rock bottom, and house prices and bidding wars for them were …
Freedom at 40 or Fortune at 65? Escaping the Middle-Class Trap and the Trade-Off Between Early Reti…
Achieving financial freedom in your 30s or 40s may come at the cost of maximizing your tax-advantaged wealth at 65. Many high earners follow traditio…
Partying Like A Young Degenerate Is Not Good For Your Finances
Recently, I went off the deep end—living like a degenerate gambler and party animal—and I wanted to reflect on it. Perhaps to nobody's surprise, I do…
Proposed Law Tightens College Foreign Funding Rules
The Deterrent Act aims to prevent foreign influence in U.S. higher education by tightening rules on gifts and contracts. Colleges could face penaltie…
How To Make Money On Upwork For Beginners
Do you want to learn how to make money on Upwork for beginners? Upwork is a popular platform that connects freelancers with small businesses, large c…
Is Cash Flow STILL King? How to Get More of It in This Market (Rookie Reply)
Cash flow is hard to come by in this market. Just a few years ago, it was easy to find rental properties that met the one-percent rule, but today, yo…
Feb 2025 Housing Market Update: Are Our Predictions Already Wrong?
The 2025 housing market has already defied most expectations, but a worrying “shift” could throw everything off track. Home prices keep rising in eve…
Has the FIRE Formula Changed? Why 100% Index Funds Isn’t the Answer
Is a 100% index fund portfolio no longer the FIRE formula? The market has changed, and maybe your portfolio allocation needs to change with it. With …
Friday Flight: Purging Pennies, Financial Fights & Phantom Wealth – Episode 945
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…
19 Frugal Hacks That Will Save You Money
The more frugal hacks you try, the more benefits of frugal living you'll enjoy. Put in the work, and reap the rewards! The post 19 Frugal Hacks That …