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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…
How to Make a Smart Offer on a Business (When the Seller Won’t Name a Price)
In this edition: How to make a smart offer on a business, 3 real deals to test your gut, and a meme that perfectly roasts every SMB newbie. The post …
Disability Insurance: The Vital Role of the Residual/Partial Disability Rider
A residual or partial disability rider provides insurance benefits to doctors who can still work but who can't perform all their duties. The post Dis…
The Go Curry Cracker 2024 Taxes
I have now submitted our 2024 tax return. Somebody (me) has exceptional procrastination skills. The numbers this year are very nice – overall w…
New Report: IDR Processing Jumps As Backlog Shrinks Slightly
The Department of Education processed 286K IDR applications in May, but over 1.5 million remain pending, according to the latest status report. The p…
The Retiree’s Financial Decathlon
What are the 10 most important aspects of a financially sound retirement, and how do we start preparing for that future today?
How to Delete Unfair Airbnb Reviews (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. Click he…
Trump Accounts Move Forward In Big Beautiful Bill
Trump Accounts would offer tax-advantaged savings for kids under 8 and a "baby bonus" of $1,000 for eligible newborns. The post Trump Accounts Move F…
Episode 213. “We have a $1M trust – but a $30k budget” (Part 1)
Kate (45) and Keith (53) split their time between Maine and Hawaii, living what looks like a dream life. They’ve inherited wealth, run two small bu…
529 Plan Account Balances Just Hit A Record In 2025
529 plan balances jumped to $525B in 2025, driven by a new Roth rollover rule. Here’s why parents are saving more. The post 529 Plan Account Balances…
Why You Can’t Invest by Looking in the Rear-View Mirror
A new investor might not understand that looking at a fund's past performance doesn't mean it'll have similar future returns. Here's why. The post Wh…
Congress Stalls On HSA Contribution Limit Increase
The Senate removed the HSA limit increase from its tax bill, leaving caps unchanged despite high out-of-pocket costs. The post Congress Stalls On HSA…
Senate Proposal Eases Endowment Tax Hike
The Senate tax bill proposes an 8% cap on college endowment taxes, much lower than the House’s 21% plan. The post Senate Proposal Eases Endowment Tax…
Is ShopBack Legit? Earn Cashback with Every Purchase
ShopBack is a money-making app that allows users to earn cash back on their everyday purchases. While it’s relatively new to the U.S., ShopBack has …
Revisiting the 2008 Financial Crisis: What Actually Caused the Real Estate Market to Melt Down
Not long ago, we appeared to be staring into the abyss of a recession. Goldman Sachs had put the odds of a global recession in 2025 at 60%, although …
Three Reasons Hard Money is Better Than Bank Money
I get asked by real estate debt investors regularly, “Why do fix-and-flippers pay such high interest rates?” and “Why don’t they just go to a b…
Investor-Owned Home Sales Reach Highest Levels in Decades
Real estate investors are eschewing the tried-and-trusted strategy of buying and holding assets for the long term and jettisoning their rental proper…
Execution Fear: The Silent Killer of Great Real Estate Deals
One of the most overlooked risks in real estate investing isn’t rising interest rates, leverage, or even tenant issues—it’s execution fear. You …
Fast-Tracking Financial Freedom (in Her 30s!) with JUST 5 Rentals
Five rental properties are all you need to change your life. This income alone could cover all your bills, allowing your entire paycheck to go toward…