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Ask Matt & Joel: I’m thinking about dabbling in single stocks, what is the best way to go about it?
Today’s question comes from Anna from Oregon… “I’m 22 years old. I have a Roth IRA, a taxable brokerage account, and an emergency fund with almost a …
Getting Rich vs. Building Wealth
People use the terms getting rich vs building wealth interchangeably, but they can actually imply very different things The post Getting Rich vs. Bui…
Chaos, Fear, And Uncertainty: Wonderful For Real Estate Investors
As I watch my stock portfolio correct, I take solace in knowing that my real estate portfolio continues to chug along despite the chaos, fear, and un…
How to Invest in Real Estate with an AVERAGE Salary (Under $75K) in 2025
If you want to know how to invest in real estate in 2025, even if you earn an average salary, you’re in the right place. In this episode, we’re going…
BRRRR for Beginners: How to Build Massive Wealth with This “Dead” Strategy
The BRRRR strategy is arguably the fastest way to build wealth with real estate. Just ask Leka Devatha, a Seattle-based investor. She’s got ONE BRRRR…
Build-to-Rent: A Pathway to Long-Term Growth and Stability for Investors
The real estate market is continuously evolving, and one of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the growing demand for build-to-rent…
A Few Reminders To Myself When Investing In Uncertain Times
Over the past several years, my portfolio has grown considerably through a combination of good returns plus regular savings and contributions. These …
5 Investments You Can’t Hold in an IRA
Real estate investors are increasingly looking for ways to grow their portfolios, and self-directed IRAs offer a way to invest in real estate while d…
Best Personal Finance, Money, And Investing Podcasts For 2025
Here's The College Investor's list of the best personal finance, money, and investing podcasts for your listening pleasure, find them on iTunes or Sp…
5 Best Free Stock Charts For Trading Analysis
Stock charting tools help active traders perform technical analysis. See which free stock charts are our favorites! The post 5 Best Free Stock Charts…
Frugal vs Cheap (One Builds Wealth, One Keeps You Broke)
Being frugal means spending wisely to get the best value, while being cheap often means cutting costs at the expense of quality or long-term benefits…
The 15 Best Airbnb Markets for Every Investor’s Budget in 2025
Investing in short-term rentals (STRs) can be a gold mine—or a costly lesson in what not to do. The key? Picking the right market that fits your budg…
How I Turned $9,000 into My Dream Home By “Level-Up” Investing
Can you afford your “dream house” right now? The one with the pool and the ocean views, space for the kids to run around, and a huge pantry. The secr…
Friday Flight: Brainless Borrowing, DOGE Dividends, & Abroad on a Budget – Episode 951
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…
Traditional Investment Advice is Outdated—Why the 60/40 Portfolio is Dead
In the 1950s, economist Harry Markowitz developed the Modern Portfolio Theory, proposing the 60/40 portfolio as a balance between stocks and bonds. M…
How to Find “Hidden” Deals That Most Investors Miss (Even as a Beginner)
There are all kinds of “hidden” real estate deals floating around, and if you take action in this housing market, you could beat everyone else to the…
Wow, have you seen the stock market lately?
And by lately, I mean the past several years or more. The value of the S&P 500 index of stocks, where most of us hopefully have a good chun…
Stress-Free Saving, Dividend Inflation, & Two Magic Words 🙏
Happy Tuesday, happy people! A couple of reminders to kick off this awesome day… OK, let’s get on and talk about the money stuff! 👇👇👇 TO DO Try this …
The 10 Best Investors Of All Time
From Warren Buffett to Jack Bogle, the best investors built fortunes with time-tested strategies. See how they made history—and how you can apply the…
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…