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We’re (mini) Retiring! w/ Jillian Johnsrud – Episode 999
*Special Episode Alert*… take a peek behind the curtain as we have an intimate, candid chat with our friend Jillian Johnsrud, a master of inten…
Financial Considerations When Taking Care of Your Aging Parents
If your parents are aging, it's time to have a talk about their finances and future plans. The sooner you do it, the better it's likely to go. The po…
Best College Student Checking Accounts Of June 2025
We break down the best college student bank accounts for 2025, with a focus on free checking, mobile banking, and more. The post Best College Student…
New 2025 Survey: Real Estate Investors Are Surprisingly Confident
How do investors feel about today’s housing market and what does it mean for your real estate portfolio? On this episode, OTM host Dave Meyer d…
Student Loan Borrowing Limits For 2025 And 2026
In this article, we explore the student loan borrowing limits for 2025-2026 and what happens if you need more money. The post Student Loan Borrowing…
How This Guy Sells $300K/Year Worth of Barbecue Seasoning He Didn’t Invent
What if you could turn someone else's proven product into a six-figure side hustle by simply adding your own story and marketing magic? Chris Gray f…
College Not Required: Skills Now Matter More Than Diplomas
45% of employers removed degree requirements for jobs. States are also joining the shift to skills-based hiring. The post College Not Required: Skill…
PSLF, Insurance, and Bonds
Answering reader questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, looking for disability insurance as a resident, and what role bonds should play in …
The Real Estate Rookie Implementation Guide: How to Build a $10M BRRRR Portfolio Using the SCALE Fr…
This implementation guide is based on episode 558 of the Real Estate Rookie Podcast featuring Niti and Palak Shah, who transitioned from corporate li…
The Tried and True Pathway to Five Airbnbs in Five Years
You don’t need a dozen doors or a beachfront empire to buy back your time. The truth is financial freedom with short-term rentals doesn’t require a m…
7 Ways Real Estate Investors Should Prepare For the New Tax Laws On the Way
If nothing else, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act is definitely big, at over a thousand pages long. Critics on both sides of the aisle have sla…
How Great Underwriting Shields Your Real Estate Investment From Market Volatility
In a world where economic headlines can shift by the day and traditional investments seem increasingly unpredictable, investors are searching for sma…
Banks And Markets Closed For Juneteenth: What to Expect
Banks, credit unions, and the stock and bond markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth. The post Banks And Markets Closed For Junet…
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In June 2025
We break down the best high yield savings accounts for 2025 so that you can earn the highest interest on your money easily. The post Best High-Yield …
You Can’t Save The World, So Mind Your Own Finances
When I first started Financial Samurai back in 2009, I had idyllic dreams of helping as many people as possible achieve financial freedom. My finance…
Real Estate Deals Are BACK (The Market Just Shifted)
Inventory is up. Home prices are slipping. The housing market is shifting fast. There’s a lot of noise out there—but what does it all mean for rookie…
The Simple Formula to Estimate Renovation Costs (2025 Numbers)
Your agent just sent you a killer real estate deal with enormous upside, but it needs a bit of work. Here’s exactly how to estimate renovation costs,…
How I Use Pinterest To Get Blog Traffic and Make a Full-Time Income
Do you want to learn how to get page views and make more money blogging? Pinterest has changed a lot over the years, but I think it’s still one…
From Monk to Money Manager w/ Doug Lynam – Episode 998
Today’s guest, Doug Lynam, has lived an extraordinary life! From overcoming bankruptcy to achieving financial security, taking vows of poverty as a B…
Personal Finance Classes Are Now Mandatory In 28 States
28 states now require high school students to take a personal finance class before graduation. Learn which states made the change in 2025. The post P…