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Dependent vs. Independent Student For Financial Aid
When filling out the FAFSA, here's how to know if you're a dependent vs. independent student for financial aid purposes. The post Dependent vs. Indep…
From Starting Over at 30 to 17 Rentals (and Financial Freedom) 5 Years Later
At 30, Sarah King was forced to liquidate all her assets after a messy divorce. She had to start over and rebuild any wealth she had acquired, all wh…
Healthcare After Early Retirement
Healthcare is a huge issue in the United States if you plan to retire early. Most of us get health insurance through our employer. What happens if yo…
How to Diversify Your Rental Portfolio for Financial Freedom Faster
You’ve built up (or are about to build) a rental portfolio, but something is telling you it’s time to pivot. Maybe you’ve gone too far into one strat…
Financial Freedom on Less than $40k w/ Hope Ware – Episode 1034
Want to live joyfully and abundantly on a shoestring budget? Is it even possible or is it something from a bygone era?! With headlines shouting that …
Honest Advice to Someone Who Wants Financial Freedom
Financial freedom—no boss bugging you, bills taken care of, vacations easily paid for, and time to do whatever you want. This is the goal of every re…
The Real “Cheat Code” for Financial Freedom (Not Rentals?)
Rentals can give you financial freedom, but what if there’s a better way? Today’s guest took a much different path, buying a business that gave him i…
6 Rentals in 5 Years and Fast-Tracking Financial Freedom
Would you trade your wedding for a rental property? What if it allowed you to retire years ahead of schedule? Today’s guest saw the bigger picture, a…
The Real Estate ROI Blueprint: From Your First Deal to Financial Freedom
I still remember the chaos and caffeine-fueled nights of my very first deal—a studs-out fix-and-flip that nearly broke me before it paid me. The hous…
Is Early Retirement A Smart Goal? – Episode 1,015 (Bestie)
Cinderella is such an absurd story! Seriously, when you stop and think- it’s pretty messed up: a prince dances with a girl he’s never met before for …
Food Stamps to Financial Freedom w/ Yanely Espinal – Episode 1,013(Bestie)
We’re joined today by Yanely Espinal, who is also known as MissBeHelpful in the online world of personal finance. Yanely was born in Brooklyn, she is…
Freedom vs. Fiduciary Responsibility in a Company 401(k)
Companies and partnerships need to remember they have a fiduciary duty to their employees. Here's my approach to my partnership's 401(k). The post Fr…
Life After Financial Independence w/ The Mad Fientist – Episode 1,010 (Bestie)
We had the pleasure of sitting down with our friend Brandon Ganch, who is The Mad Fientist, while we were recently traveling in Scotland! Brandon sta…
Financial Freedom with Rentals After 3 Years of Pure Hustle
After hearing this episode, you’ll have no excuse not to reach financial freedom in under a decade. Today’s guest did it in even less time, scaling u…
Declare Your Financial Independence Day
Ahh… I love Independence Day! This is my favorite holiday of the year. Mrs. RB40 and our son love Christmas, but the 4th of July is way better. The w…
Financial Independence Exists on a Spectrum- Episode 1,005 (Bestie)
Are you ‘credit card FI’ or are you ‘sabbatical FI?’ But maybe we’re getting ahead of ourselves… First, does anyone else remember the home run obsess…
Are You Moving Toward or Away from Financial Independence?
Retirement/financial independence isn't an age; it's a number. Here’s what to focus on to ensure you’re working toward your goal. The post Are You Mo…
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…
Unlock Early Retirement: The Overlooked ‘Rule of 55’
For many, the dream of retirement conjures images of freedom, less stress, and more time for what truly matters. My research consistently shows a sig…
The Best “Early Retirement” Strategy 99% of Investors Ignore
Want to retire early? What about early retirement AND making millions of dollars tax-free? Only one real estate investing strategy gives you the abil…