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The 5 Best Markets For Buying Cheap, Fixer-Upper Properties
With high interest rates and stubbornly high home prices still plaguing the real estate market, buying a fixer-upper has become one of the few ways t…
Survey: Most Parents Skip The Best College Savings Tool
A new survey finds 66% of parents are saving for college, but only 24% are using 529 plans, the most effective tax-advantaged option. The post Survey…
How to Get Real Financial Advice If You Need It
If 20% of WCI readers are DIYers and 30% are delegators, how can the other 50% get truly great financial advice at a fair price? The post How to Get…
Episode 219. “He’s so cheap it’s killing our joy”
Angela (52) and Brian (52) have been together since they were teenagers and have raised four kids. Now as empty nesters, they’re stuck in a sitcom-st…
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 …
15 Ways To Save An Extra $500 Per Month
Our list of 15 different tactics that you can use to save an extra $500 or more each month and boost your savings. The post 15 Ways To Save An Extra …
The Richest People Are Not Index Fund Fanatics – Why Are You?
I love index funds and ETFs for their low-cost nature and simplicity of ownership. However, if you want to build generational wealth before tradition…
The Diminishing Returns of Frugality – Episode 1,011 (Bestie)
Have you ever eaten so much dessert that you thought you might puke? Or maybe you find yourself at the end of a shopping spree with too many clothes …
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…
Episode 217. “Are we broke…or just bad with money? (Part 1)
Dominique (33) and Chris (34) have been together for six years, engaged for two, and share a two-year-old son. While Dominique manages parenting, ful…
Should You Switch From SAVE To IBR?
SAVE student loan borrowers face interest starting August 1. Should you switch from SAVE to IBR now or wait? The post Should You Switch From SAVE To …
Top 16 Asset Protection Strategies for Doctors
Every doctor needs an asset protection plan. The best are simple, inexpensive, and highly effective at protecting you from financial loss. The post T…
SAVE Borrowers Face Deadline: Should You Switch Plans Now?
Student loan borrowers are at a crossroads: SAVE loan interest begins August 1. Should you switch to IBR? The post SAVE Borrowers Face Deadline: Shou…
Apple Savings Account Review: Pros and Cons
Are you an iPhone user looking for a convenient way to save? The Apple Savings Account might be the answer, but there is a catch. Learn more. The po…
How to Handle a Financial Windfall (Rich Life vs Going Broke)
How to Handle a Financial Windfall (Rich Life vs Going Broke) A financial windfall is a large sum of money you receive unexpectedly, like an inherita…
Dogs Of The Dow Investment Strategy Explained
Learn how the Dogs of the Dow strategy works and why it appeals to income-focused investors. The post Dogs Of The Dow Investment Strategy Explained a…
Student Loan Interest Will Resume For SAVE Borrowers
The Education Department quietly announced it plans to restart interest on SAVE loans in August, impacting 8 million borrowers still in forbearance. …
This Lucrative “Rental” Strategy Brings in $800,000 Per Year
Buying a regular rental property can provide steady, predictable income, but if you’re looking for something more lucrative, we’ve got the perf…
7 Steps To Figure Out How Much You Need To Retire Comfortably
Have you ever asked yourself, “How much money do I need to retire comfortably?” If so, you’re definitely not alone, and it’s …
The Dumbbell Investing Strategy: Balancing Risk and Safety
Ever since I left my day job in 2012, I’ve used a form of the dumbbell investing strategy to grow my wealth while protecting against large losses.…