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Stuck on Level 4 of "The Wealth Ladder"?

Stuck on Level 4 of "The Wealth Ladder"?

Nick Maggiulli’s Wealth Ladder framework shows why so many households get stuck at Level 4. In this review and live interview, we explore incom…

The Three T’s Every Investor Needs Right Now

The Three T’s Every Investor Needs Right Now

We cover five pillars: Financial psychology, Increasing your income, Investing, Real estate, and Entrepreneurship. It’s double-ii FIIRE. Today,…

Crypto vs. Stocks: Which Risk Is Worth Taking?

Crypto vs. Stocks: Which Risk Is Worth Taking?

Weigh the risks of crypto against the proven track record of stocks. The post Crypto vs. Stocks: Which Risk Is Worth Taking? appeared first on The Co…

A DIY Investor’s Guide to Retirement Calculators in 2025

A DIY Investor’s Guide to Retirement Calculators in 2025

Let's focus on more retirement calculators to help with your planning needs. Plus, we come up with a ranking system to determine the best. The post A…

When Investing Is More Alluring Than Spending,  Fight Back Hard!

When Investing Is More Alluring Than Spending, Fight Back Hard!

In my post, “How You’ll Feel Achieving Various Millionaire Milestones,” a commenter named Joseph shared these thoughts: “I’m fascinated by …

Ask HTM – Spending Cash Windfalls, Retirement Investing vs College Savings, & So You Think You Can Landlord?! – Episode 1024

Ask HTM – Spending Cash Windfalls, Retirement Investing vs College Savings, & So You Think You Can …

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…

How Investments Are Taxed

How Investments Are Taxed

When you begin investing, you're going to have to start paying more in taxes. Let's go over each type of investment and how it is taxed. The post How…

Stop Investing In Value Stocks Over Growth If You Want To FIRE

Stop Investing In Value Stocks Over Growth If You Want To FIRE

Since writing about FIRE in 2009, I’ve favored investing in growth stocks over value stocks. As someone who wanted to retire early from finance, my g…

New Executive Order Will Allow Real Estate to Be Bracketed Into 401(k)s, Marking a Potential Investment Strategy Game Changer

New Executive Order Will Allow Real Estate to Be Bracketed Into 401(k)s, Marking a Potential Invest…

Landlords could soon be able to include their property assets in their 401(k) retirement plans. The White House has confirmed that President Donald T…

Buy More, Wait, or Reinvest Cash Flow? (2025 Buyer’s Market)

Buy More, Wait, or Reinvest Cash Flow? (2025 Buyer’s Market)

With housing market conditions shifting dramatically from a seller’s to buyer’s market, real estate investors are facing a critical decis…

Moving Up The Wealth Ladder w/ Nick Maggiulli – Episode 1022

Moving Up The Wealth Ladder w/ Nick Maggiulli – Episode 1022

We’re glad to have friend of the show and newly married, Nick Maggiulli back on the podcast! He’s been given the nickname Nicky Numbers because he ha…

The Sad Need For Investing Big Money To Make Life-Changing Money

The Sad Need For Investing Big Money To Make Life-Changing Money

This type of post only surfaces during a bull market, when greed tug at us the hardest, making satisfaction elusive. Ever since making my first publi…

The Need For Investing Big Money To Make Life-Changing Money

The Need For Investing Big Money To Make Life-Changing Money

This type of post only surfaces during a bull market, when greed tug at us the hardest, making satisfaction elusive. Ever since making my first publi…

11 Ways Real Estate Makes You Richer Than Stocks

11 Ways Real Estate Makes You Richer Than Stocks

Feel like you’re working harder than ever but have little money to show for it? Maybe it’s time to stop over-relying on your nine-to-five and start b…

Bank-Owned Properties Rose 34% Nationwide: How Real Estate Investors Can Use Foreclosure Data to Discover Investment Opportunities

Bank-Owned Properties Rose 34% Nationwide: How Real Estate Investors Can Use Foreclosure Data to Di…

In real estate, timing is everything—and nowhere is that more true than in the foreclosure market. Foreclosures often signal distress, but for inform…

Is a 60/40 Portfolio Better Than a Diversified Portfolio?

Is a 60/40 Portfolio Better Than a Diversified Portfolio?

Is a diversified portfolio overrated? Would a 60/40 portfolio actually be better for you? We talked to three experts to see what they think. The post…

The Tide Has Turned—AI Adoption is Inevitable For Investors

The Tide Has Turned—AI Adoption is Inevitable For Investors

This article is presented by REsimpli. If you’ve been in the game for even a few months, you’ve probably noticed something: Real estate investing in …

Why the Smarter Short-Term Rental Investor Will Outperform Everyone Else

Why the Smarter Short-Term Rental Investor Will Outperform Everyone Else

This article is presented by Host Financial. Let me paint a picture. It’s March 2022. Your cousin buys a cookie-cutter cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee…

Smarter Property Management Starts with Smarter Tools: How Today’s Investor Doesn’t Just Own Property, They Optimize It

Smarter Property Management Starts with Smarter Tools: How Today’s Investor Doesn’t Just Own Proper…

This article is presented by RentRedi. You just bought your first property. Maybe it is a duplex you are house hacking, or a single-family home you a…

How to Start Investing in Real Estate

How to Start Investing in Real Estate

What's the best real estate structure for you to use? REITs, direct ownership, crowdfunded or direct syndications? Today, we map it out. The post How…