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A Compass for Chaotic Markets

A Compass for Chaotic Markets

If You’re Lost in the Economy — Read This. A Compass for Chaotic Markets... The post A Compass for Chaotic Markets appeared first on Contrarian Think…

Episode 203. “He makes 3x more, but wants to split everything 50/50”

Episode 203. “He makes 3x more, but wants to split everything 50/50”

Katie (33) and Robin (35) live together in New York City. They make a great team—high-achieving, organized, and generous with each other—but when it …

Best 12-Month CD Rates In May 2025

Best 12-Month CD Rates In May 2025

Looking for the best 12-month CD rates to lock in a year's worth of great interest rates? Click here to see our top 5 picks. The post Best 12-Month C…

Getting Back Into The Bank Bonus Game

Getting Back Into The Bank Bonus Game

For many years, earning bank bonuses has acted as a sort of extra side hustle for me. For those who don’t know about bank bonuses, many banks w…

New Lawsuit Could Trigger “Domino Effect” to End the MLS

New Lawsuit Could Trigger “Domino Effect” to End the MLS

Another MLS lawsuit is making waves—this time aiming to remove unfair listing rules and help both buyers and agents. Experts say we’re in a “healthy”…

Best High-Interest Checking Accounts Of May 2025

Best High-Interest Checking Accounts Of May 2025

High-interest checking accounts are where you can get the APY of a savings account, and the spending of a checking account. The post Best High-Intere…

Yes, the Middle-Class Trap DOES Exist

Yes, the Middle-Class Trap DOES Exist

Recently, I was a guest on the ChooseFI podcast, Episode 543, to talk about the Middle-Class Trap, a term Scott Trench and I have coined on the Bigge…

Big Changes Are Coming for Social Security Online Users

Big Changes Are Coming for Social Security Online Users

The Social Security Administration is moving into the 21st century with new advances in technology. In the near future, your Social Security access i…

Andre's Monthly Roundup - April 2025

Andre's Monthly Roundup - April 2025

What I wrote, shared, and got quoted on this month — from $5.65M FIRE projections to WSJ quotes, market drops, and 750K-view LinkedIn posts.

MOHELA Faces Multi-State Loan Servicing Probes

MOHELA Faces Multi-State Loan Servicing Probes

MOHELA faces state investigations over student loan servicing issues as oversight shifts away from federal regulators under the Trump administration.…

Episode 206. “I quit my job to care for our son, but can we afford it?”

Episode 206. “I quit my job to care for our son, but can we afford it?”

 Anna (33) and Will (37) are married with two kids, including a young son who was born with a serious heart condition. Between unexpected medical ex…

Shadow Syndrome

Shadow Syndrome

Doctors are in the top 1%-2% when it comes to pay and prestige. Here's how they can help their kids deal with potential shadow syndrome. The post Sh…

Crafting Your Vivid Vision

Crafting Your Vivid Vision

Crafting Your Vivid Vision From Military To Millionaire   Crafting Your Vivid Vision: The Blueprint for a Business and Life You Love “When you’r…

The Best (and Cringiest) Pro Wrestling Characters Who Played Doctors

The Best (and Cringiest) Pro Wrestling Characters Who Played Doctors

Pro wrestling is pretty stupid. But it’s also pretty awesome. And some of the best (and cringiest) characters have played doctors. The post The Best…

The Legal Pause On ICR And PAYE Forgiveness

The Legal Pause On ICR And PAYE Forgiveness

Why legal challenges have halted loan forgiveness in ICR and PAYE plans, and what it could mean moving forward. The post The Legal Pause On ICR And P…

590 Clothing Brand Names

590 Clothing Brand Names

Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip 590 Clothing Brand Names When you start a clothing business, you’ll want to find the perfect clothi…

How to Work With Contractors Like a Pro

How to Work With Contractors Like a Pro

How to Work With Contractors Like a Pro From Military To Millionaire   How to Work With Contractors Like a Pro: Real Talk from a Real Estate Ope…

The Last Mile Is Where Success Is Made: Always Close The Loop

The Last Mile Is Where Success Is Made: Always Close The Loop

In 1997, Gary Winnick founded Global Crossing, a company with the bold vision of laying undersea fiber-optic cables to build a global IP-based teleco…

2 Biggest Hurdles to Your First Rental (& How to Get Past Them) (Rookie Reply)

2 Biggest Hurdles to Your First Rental (& How to Get Past Them) (Rookie Reply)

Finding the right rental property isn’t easy. It needs to fit your budget and buy box, and if you’re house hacking, you’ll want to buy in a neighborh…

Need A Zelle Replacement? Cash App Offers More Features

Need A Zelle Replacement? Cash App Offers More Features

The Zelle app shut down last month, and many users are looking for a Zelle replacement. Cash App is a top choice for easy money transfers and banking…