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The 2025 Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Personal Finances
The sun’s finally peeking through the clouds, and the birds are back in full song. You know what that means? It’s spring cleaning time! B…
How I Made $15 in 2 Hours Taking Surveys – Is It Worth It?
Have you ever wondered if you can actually make money taking online surveys? I decided to put one to the test and see if it’s worth my time. So…
This 1 Thing Has Never Been More Valuable For Biz Buyers
Here’s 1 feature that matters more than ever for business acquirers and sellers in our community. The post This 1 Thing Has Never Been More Valuable …
35 Lessons from 35 Years
A fun, celebratory look back over some lessons I've learned throughout life, from the mundane to the deeply meaningful.
27 Best Food Truck Ideas
Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip 27 Best Food Truck Ideas Food trucks provide a great way to meet the market demand for food during …
Borrowers Stuck As IDR Recertification Confusion Grows
Student loan borrowers in IDR plans face payment hikes due to missed recertifications. Learn what’s happening and how to take action. The post Borrow…
How To Write A Financial Aid Appeal Letter
Is a sudden loss of income or other circumstance leaving you unable to pay your college bills? Find out how to write a financial aid appeal letter. L…
Who Is Turnkey New Construction Right For?
The beauty of real estate investing is that different strategies can work for other people. Do you love a challenge and bringing something from…
We Can Fix It. But Do We Want To?
International Women’s Day nearly escaped my awareness this year. As it turns out, I wasn’t the only one not in the spirit: About a week before, the “…
How To Make $5,000 a Month – 13 Real Ways
Do you want to learn how to make $5,000 a month? I’ve been making more than $5,000 a month for over 10 years now, and I think it’s a grea…
When Should Doctors Use a Personal Loan?
Here are all the things that doctors should ponder before they sign their name to taking out a personal loan. The post When Should Doctors Use a Per…
5 Things to Do Before a Recession
Things are not looking good. Consumer confidence is falling like a rock. Eggs are $10.99/dozen at Safeway. Inflation is going up all over the place. …
IRA Financial Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives
IRA Financial is a self-directed IRA provider offering IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, and ROBS Plans. What are the fees and is it worth it? Find out in this ful…
Deferred Compensation Plans — 457(b), 457(f), and 409(a)
More and more physicians are being offered deferred compensation plans at their workplace. Here's what to know about 457s and 409s. The post Deferre…
Scott Trench: How I’m Protecting My Money From “Irrational Exuberance”
Stock prices are falling, and Americans are fearful. Tariffs, trade wars, economic tension, and interest rates are putting pressure on asset prices. …
What To Do If Your Financial Aid Appeal Is Denied
Are you in need of student financial aid? Here's what to do if your financial aid appeal has been denied. Learn more. The post What To Do If Your Fi…
Friday Flight: Tariff Tantrum, Southwest Succumbs, & The Greatest Grocers – Episode 957
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…
Klarna Review: A Buy Now Pay Later Shopping App
Klarna is a provider of a buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform. Klarna, which doubles as a shopping app, allows you to make purchases without paying in…
The Most Common Questions I Get Asked By Young Doctors
When I give my annual talks to residents and young docs, they ask many of the same questions. Here are all the answers. The post The Most Common Que…
The Most Expensive Thing You’ll Ever Pay For
The costliest thing you can lose and the economy of connection... The post The Most Expensive Thing You’ll Ever Pay For appeared first on Contrarian …