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What Long-Term Stock Returns Should I Assume in My Plan?
People in the retirement planning community (especially online) do not have the right mental models long-term stock market returns.
I’m Always Paying Myself For A New Phone
Every two years or so, I get a new phone – usually whatever is the newest iPhone available. In this most recent case, I noticed the battery on …
How Letting Go of Control Has Changed My Investments and My Life
It’s hard to let go of control. Scary, even. But every time I’ve taken a calculated risk to surrender control in exchange for more freedom, I’ve made…
The Federal Reserve Cut Rates Again—What Comes Next Now That Trump is Back?
The Fed announced on Nov. 7 that it was dropping rates by 0.25%, following the 0.5% (50 basis point) cut in September. Investors might hope that—with…
How to Retire Early in Your 40s by Supercharging Your Savings
Yes, it’s possible to retire early, even if you’re just now diving into the FIRE movement. Early retirement could be within reach whether you’re in y…
Should I SELL or RENT My House? + How to Finance Home Renovations (Rookie Reply)
You’re planning to move soon and are asking yourself, “Should I sell or rent my house?” What if you’ve got little-to-no cash flow potential? Is futur…
How to Invest in Real Estate in 2025 (with NO Experience)
So you want to start investing in real estate but have ZERO experience. What should you do? The good news is that even if you don’t know how to inves…
The Fed is meeting right now. Here’s what it means for real estate (and why most people are missing…
Hey there! As I write this, the Federal Reserve is meeting. By the time you read this, they may have already announced what many analysts expect will…
Investments Outperforming Rentals That Only the Elite Know About
Most people are missing out on what could be the best real estate investments of 2025. Why? Most investors don’t even know about them or have never h…
Honoring a Beloved Community Member with Our Cancer Survivor Scholarship
Our Afford Anything community recently lost a treasured member. Jonathan was a real estate agent, a devoted husband and father, and one of our most a…
Making $5K/Month Cash Flow from ONE Property (and Dodging a $100K Mistake)
Real estate investing could help you achieve your financial goals, whether it’s to make enough cash flow to replace your W2 income or build wealth fo…
Can You Still Find On-Market, Cash Flowing Rentals in 2024? (We Found Some)
Can you invest in real estate with just $75,000? And not only invest but can you find cash-flowing rentals in solid markets with long-term profit pot…
The Best (and Worst) States in the US to Retire in 2024 (FIRE Faster?)
Should you move to reach FIRE? And if so, where to? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and revealing the best places to retire in the US…
13 Votes on Housing Proposals to Watch On Election Day
Updated with voting results on Wednesday, November 6. California isn’t the only state that will decide on important housing issues at the ballo…
The Basics to Renting Out One of Your Rooms
If you are lucky enough to have a spare room in your house that is not filled with random junk, congratulations—you may be sitting on some extra cash…
You Need an Estate Plan
If you are reading this, you probably need an estate plan. If you have children, live in states like California, you owe it to your family to have an…
Rates Surge Back Up as the Election “Slowdown” Hits Housing
Everyone is awaiting the 2024 presidential election results—especially homebuyers. As mortgage rates rise again, potential homebuyers are sitting on …
Investing in Real Estate WITHOUT a W2? How I Bought 3 Properties in 2 Years!
Can you start investing in real estate WITHOUT a stable W2 job? How will you get a loan? What happens if you have a fluctuating income? Are you compl…
The Hidden Opportunity of Property “Rezoning” Making This Investor Wealthy
Is property “rezoning” the trick to making much more money in real estate? Our guest is using zoning laws to his favor by finding areas with hidden p…
How Investors Lose Thousands Without Proper Bookkeeping
Real estate investing is one of the best ways to build wealth, but there’s a hidden trap that even seasoned investors fall into—it’s called poor book…