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A Secret Mortgage Blacklist From Fannie Mae is Blindsiding Condo Owners and Killing Deals
A secret blacklist? It sounds like something from a Netflix thriller. However, that’s the scenario unfolding when some condo owners have attemp…
Can You Pay For College On A Credit Card?
Can you pay for college on a credit card and rack up the points? It's a compelling thought... and the answer is potentially! College is expensiv…
The Only Good Reasons To Pay Off A Low-Interest-Rate Mortgage Early
Despite the wonderful peace of mind that comes with owning a home free and clear, deciding to pay off a low-interest rate mortgage early is not alway…
Best First Credit Cards For Students In 2025
Building credit while you're in school is a smart move. But where should you start? Check out these best first credit cards for students! The post Be…
The Credit Cards I Keep Getting Over And Over
When you’ve been in the credit card game long enough, you start to notice that certain cards always seem to come back into your wallet. I’…
Is the Mortgage Industry Safe with CFPB Under Fire?
Is the mortgage industry still safe? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been ordered to halt all work while awaiting a new Trump-app…
How to Think About Credit Card and Travel Hacking
Credit card rewards and travel hacking can allow you to spend more than you otherwise could. But there are a few potential downsides. The post How to…
High School Grad Advice: Avoid Debt, Win At Money
Here are our favorite financial tips and high school grad advice for the person that wants to be in the 1% as fast as possible. The post High School …
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Keep Costs Down?
If real estate investors and developers were worried about the cost of lumber in the wake of Trump’s tariffs, the president has now presented h…
Mortgage Rates Fall EVEN Further as “Tariff Tuesday” Triggers Stock Sell-Off
“Tariff Tuesday” just hit, and the economic ripple effects are already in motion. The stock market saw a significant sell-off, key recession indicato…
Will Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%? Here’s What Could Trigger Low Rates
Mortgage rates have hit a new low for 2025, hovering around 6.75%, down from their peak of 7.25%. This is serious interest rate relief for homebuyers…
How This Magician Used Acquisition to Turn an Expense into an Asset
Alex leveraged lessons from the Contrarian Community to go from spending big on merch to owning a merch business — here’s how. The post How This Magi…
Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Low as Recession Fears Rise
Mortgage rates are now at their lowest point in months, giving homebuyers and real estate investors some much-needed relief. But it isn’t all good ne…
Student Loan Borrowers Cut Off From Income-Driven Repayment
The Department of Education has halted processing of income-driven repayment plans, leaving millions without affordable options. Here’s what borrower…
Debt Fund Investing 101
There is a rising interest (pun intended) among investors about the returns offered by debt funds, so I thought I’d write an introduction to approach…
2025 Mortgage Delinquencies Tick Up: Will Housing Bounce Back OR Break Down?
ICE’s February 2025 Mortgage Monitor report is out, revealing new data that may signal a “shift” in the housing market. Could these changes lead hous…
How To Be A Credit Card Deadbeat And Beat The Banks
Credit card companies profit from high interest rates, penalty fees, and tactics that keep people in debt. But with the right strategy, you can flip …
Credit Card Hacking for Travel
An interview with Dr. Lisha Taylor and Dr. Devon Gimble that's all about credit card hacking for travel. They talk about why they think high-income p…
The 15/3 Rule For Credit Card Payments (Does It Actually Work?)
Staying on top of credit card payments is important, but manually tracking due dates can be a hassle. The 15/3 rule is one way to avoid late fees, bu…
20 Frugal Living Tips to Cut Monthly Expenses
Frugal living is a superpower, and these frugal living tips will help you to harness your abilities. When you start to adopt mindful spending into yo…