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Optimizing Your Career for Longevity with Rob Orman
An interview with Dr. Rob Orman, a writer, podcaster, and coach who now works with physicians to build resilience, overcome burnout, and reconnect wi…
Why Investing Out-of-State Can Help You Reach Your Investment Goals Faster
With countless investment options available today, choosing the right path to achieve your financial goals can feel overwhelming. Real estate remains…
Pedal to the Metal?
Get to your destination in a reasonable time, while not exposing yourself to undue risk. Drivers or investors?!
471 Best Jewelry Business Names
Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip 471 Best Jewelry Business Names There’s jewelry for every outfit and occasion, but you can’t be eve…
Buyer’s Remorse: Top 3 Money Regrets (+ Prevention Strategies)
Buyer’s remorse can feel awful — but you don’t have to live with it. Here are 3 of the most common buyer’s remorse purchases and how you can avoid th…
Putting Up A Paywall To Fight AI And Support My Family
Well, folks, after 16 years of diligently writing three free posts a week, I’ve finally decided to erect a paywall. Originally, starting in 2009, my …
April 2025 “Upside” Update: Making a BIG Change to My Portfolio (Cashing Out)
Over the past month, I’ve decided to make a big move that will greatly affect my real estate portfolio. This was a decision I made after seeing sever…
How I’m Finding Profitable Properties in 2025 (Shotgun Method)
Have high interest rates and home prices affected your ability to buy cash-flowing real estate deals? If you’re struggling to find properties that pe…
FIRE at 50 by Creating “FI Paychecks” That Fund My Early Retirement! | Life After FIRE
Would you delay your early retirement for years to feel safer and secure once you FIRE? That’s what Mark Trautman did, FIRE-ing before discovering th…
How To Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Do you want to learn how to stop living paycheck to paycheck? I know firsthand how hard it is to live paycheck to paycheck. There was a time when I b…
Your Path to Financial Freedom (And Achieving Your Rich Life)
Financial freedom is when money no longer limits your choices but instead becomes a tool to design your ideal life. This guide shows you how to get t…
30 Most Expensive Colleges In 2025
Here are the most expensive colleges to attend in 2025 based on tuition and fee pricing as published on their financial aid page. The post 30 Most Ex…
Trustworthy Tax Advice w/ Jasmine DiLucci – Episode 965
Imagine a scenario where you purchase pretty much whatever you want at the grocery store, you frequently go out to eat, and on top of that you always…
Trustworthy Tax Advice w/ Jasmine DeLucci – Episode 965
Imagine a scenario where you purchase pretty much whatever you want at the grocery store, you frequently go out to eat, and on top of that you always…
Pineapple Suite State of Mind
This essay contains copious White Lotus season 3 spoilers. If you’re not caught up, please stop whatever else you’re doing and go spend the next eigh…
Biz Buyers Love This 1 Framework
The empire-building shortcut most miss. Scale synergies. Win faster. Sleep better. The post Biz Buyers Love This 1 Framework appeared first on Contra…
The 2025 Financial Educator of the Year Award – Call for Submissions
Do you know someone dedicated to teaching financial literacy? Recognize them by sending us your nominations for the 2024 Financial Educator of the Ye…
How Much is Six Figures? (What It Means and How to Earn It)
A six-figure salary falls between $100,000 and $999,999 per year, but what does that mean? Depending on location, taxes, and expenses, it can feel li…
Is College Worth It In 2025? It Depends On How Much You Spend
The question of whether college is worth it continues to come up as tuition costs rise nationwide, so here's how to calculate your ROI. The post Is C…
10 Side Hustles to Avoid in 2025
Think all side hustles are good side hustles? Not so fast. Some gigs that were money-makers just a year or two ago are already on life support. AI is…