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2025 Financial Educator of the Year Award
It's time to announce the 2025 WCI Financial Educator of the Year award. The winner received a truly astounding amount of nominations. The post 2025 …
New 2025 & 2026 Rent Growth Prediction (A BIG Bounce Back?)
Rent growth has slowed significantly since the massive hikes of 2020-2023, but could we be close to another major rebound? A surge in multifamily sup…
Financial Aid Offices Sound Alarm On Student Aid Chaos
A new survey finds financial aid offices are facing delays and poor support from the Department of Education after major staff cuts. The post Financi…
Accepting A Preemptive Offer vs. Listing On The Open Market
When you decide to sell a house, you might encounter a preemptive offer—a bid that arrives before you list publicly on the open market or reach your …
Impoverished Upbringing to Money Monster w/ Listener Nick Gangwer – Episode 986
So we’re trying something completely new for our episode today: we’re hearing from a listener. Not in the form of a question submitted via voice memo…
YouTube Automation 101
Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip YouTube Automation 101 YouTube is the most profitable social media network for sharing information,…
Pell Grant Chart: What Income Limits Qualify?
Pell Grant limits vary by income, family size, and state. Here’s our Pell Grant chart to check yours. The post Pell Grant Chart: What Income Limits Q…
Why Your Lease Agreement Might Be One of Your Biggest Liabilities
When I first became a landlord, I was more worried about finding a tenant than about the lease. I downloaded a template I found online, filled in the…
America’s Credit Rating Downgraded—And Why It’s Another Headwind For Housing
Last Friday, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. As a result, Treasury yields surged Monday morning, with th…
Could New Builds Hurt Your Market? These Areas Are Most at Risk
New builds are popping up everywhere. But some markets have a lot more new homes on the way. This could be risky for real estate investors in these a…
Which Payments and Periods Count Towards PSLF and Buyback?
Breaking down what types of payments are eligible for PSLF and buyback, including which periods of deferment and forbearance, and what steps you need…
Step Up in Basis — What You Need to Know
The step up in basis at death is a critical financial concept to understand. It affects investing, estate planning, and asset protection. The post St…
The Ultimate Guide to Creative Financing
The Ultimate Guide to Creative Financing From Military To Millionaire 🧠 The Ultimate Guide to Creative Financing for Real Estate (2025 Edition) Welco…
Friday Flight: Streaming Sports, Trade-In Tradeoffs & AI Lies – Episode 984
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…
mph Bank Review 2025: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
mph Bank is an online money market account with top interest rates powered by Liberty Savings Bank. The post mph Bank Review 2025: Pros, Cons, and Al…
A Practical Framework for Thinking Bigger
A practical framework for thinking bigger. This guy’s goal strategy changed everything... The post A Practical Framework for Thinking Bigger appeared…
2 Million IDR Applications Still Pending Amid Delays
The Education Department says nearly 2 million IDR applications and 49,000 PSLF buyback requests are still unprocessed, with no firm timeline in plac…
Scar Tissue
We make daily financial decisions as a function of long-held beliefs. Some logical and well-thoughts beliefs. Others as a function of pure trauma.
Is ChatGPT Wrong? Do RSU Vests Trigger Wash Sales Part 2
Hi, My name is Andre. I’m a semi-retired, ex-tech worker, who spends his time arguing with people on the internet about wash sales. Someone tol…
Common Dorm Room Disasters That Could Cost You Big
If you're living in a dorm or on-campus this fall, you need to understand what could happen, how much it could cost, and how to protect yourself. The…