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Accepting A Preemptive Offer vs. Listing On The Open Market

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

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

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 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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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…

The Hidden Legal Landmines in Off-Market Deals & How to Avoid Them

The Hidden Legal Landmines in Off-Market Deals & How to Avoid Them

Off-market deals have become the holy grail for many real estate investors. And for good reason—they often come with less competition, better terms, …

What PSLF Borrowers Need To Know About Green Banners

What PSLF Borrowers Need To Know About Green Banners

PSLF borrowers may see a green banner at 120 payments. Here’s what it means and how to know when loans are officially forgiven. The post What PSLF Bo…

Buying The Dip: How To Overcome Fear During A Correction And Prosper

Buying The Dip: How To Overcome Fear During A Correction And Prosper

During the recent stock market correction, I decided to buy the dip. But this time, I didn’t just buy my usual dip-buying amount of $25,000 to $100,0…