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How to Reach FIRE Based on Your Income ($45K – $100K/Year)
What does it mean to “win” financially in your income bracket? To us, the end goal is always FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), and if you’…
FAANG FIRE Book Club
There was overwhelming support for a broadly FIRE themed book club! We’ll cover a mix of classic staples like The Simple Path to Wealth by JL C…
Is Investing in Hotels a Better Move Than Scaling Short-Term Rentals?
In the face of short-term rental regulations, among other struggles, are hotels a better option?
Property Insurance Is Changing—Here’s What to Expect Next Year
Depending on the area of the country you’re investing in, property insurance costs can add many thousands to your annual costs—and in some areas of t…
13 Real Estate Hot Spots You Won’t Want to Miss Next Year
Some cities across the United States are emerging as economic powerhouses, creating ideal conditions for real estate investors. Here's where to look.
A Better Retirement After Buying Just ONE Rental (and Never FOMO-ing)
Mike Baum owns just one rental property, but this one property alone has changed his life. It’s allowed him to become such an investing expert that h…
Are Real Estate Syndications Dead?
Are real estate syndications dead? Some multifamily syndicators are making capital calls and hiding information from investors who anxiously wait (an…
I’m Overwhelmed With Credit Cards And Bank Account Bonuses
For nearly a decade now, I’ve been hitting up these credit card and bank account signup bonuses like it was a part-time job. In many ways, thes…
Reader Analytics Survey + Book Club
This is the first annual FAANG FIRE reader survey. Were you ever curious whoreads FAANG FIRE and how you compare? How many are already FIRE? Whatare …
How to Get Started in Real Estate This Year
How to Get Started in Real Estate This Year From Military To Millionaire How to Get Started in Real Estate This Year Real estate can be a powerful av…
How To Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Key Areas
Are you looking to improve your credit score? Join the club! This mystical three digit number can be as difficult to understand as it is essential to…
D I Why?
“Are you ready to learn how to change the oil in the car?” 12-year-old me: “Dad… when I am old enough to have a car, I will …
Investing 101
Gather ’round for a story.’Twas the tax season of 2019, and yours truly was an investing spring chicken. I had cautiously transferred a few thousand …
HSAs are 🔥: Health Savings Accounts for Early Retirement
This year my family switched from our EPO health insurance plan to a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
The Fastest Way to Achieve Financial Freedom
The Fastest Way to Achieve Financial Freedom From Military To Millionaire The Fastest Way to Achieve Financial Freedom You might think financial free…
We’re Having Fun, Right?
The other morning, I woke up with a strange impulse: I wanted to go to the mall. Work had been particularly intense for a couple of weeks, so wanderi…
Why Military Veterans Are the Best Real Estate Investors
Why Military Veterans Are the Best Real Estate Investors From Military To Millionaire Why Military Veterans Are the Best Real Estate Investors? You m…
Volatility Is Back on the Menu
Volatility is back, but for long-term investors, it’s business as usual. Focus on your goals, stick to your plan, and avoid panic decisions. Re…
TST Surfer Review – A Nice Entry-Level Commuter Ebike
Ebikes come in many different styles, but for commuting and getting around in a city, I’ve developed a real appreciation for step-thru ebikes. Their …
Valuable Lessons from My Eighth Year of Freedom
It's been eight years since I left my full-time job, and here's what I learned from the last three years of post-FI life! Read more → The post …