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How This 22-Year-Old Bought a Duplex with 5% Down and Zero Experience
He had no money, no experience, and no idea how to renovate a house… but he still pulled off two real estate deals by 22. Welcome back to the R…
UC System May Cut In-State Enrollment By 2026
UC system warns budget cuts could freeze in-state enrollment by 2026, putting access to college at risk for thousands of California students. The pos…
Social Security Is Not Going Away (But You Might Have to Adjust Your Plans)
Are you so worried about Social Security disappearing that you want to redo your financial plan? Here's why that approach isn't necessary. The post S…
Episode 212. “He’s terrified of losing it all—so she’s losing him”
Vanessa (48) and George (59) have been married for five years and run two businesses together, but still keep their finances separate, leading to r…
A Map of All 141 Markets Where Prices Are Falling
Last month, Zillow updated its 2025 forecast to show home prices declining by 1.4% this year. Nationwide, the average home price has risen 1.4%…
The Best Way To Determine If You Have Enough Money
I recently received a question that boils down to this: How do you know when you have enough money? And once you do, when is it time to shift from ch…
This Will Either 10x Your Company Or Kill It
The most expensive lesson we ever learned. The post This Will Either 10x Your Company Or Kill It appeared first on Contrarian Thinking.
5 Massive Benefits You Get With 100% VA Disability
5 Massive Benefits You Get With 100% VA Disability From Military To Millionaire 5 Game-Changing Benefits of 100% VA Disability in 2025 Every Veteran …
Grade Inflation Is Real: Here’s What It Means For Grads
Grade inflation is rising, reshaping how colleges evaluate student performance and admissions. The post Grade Inflation Is Real: Here’s What It…
Friday Flight: Unemployment Uptick, Ridiculous Returns & The 4% Rule Debunked – Episode 993
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…
Physician Surveys Step by Step (And Why Making $30,000 in a Year Was Easy)
I've made as much as $30,000 a year taking physician surveys. Here's how I do it and why it could be such a valuable experience for you. The post Phy…
Free Tuition At Harvard For Families Making Under $200K
Key PointsHarvard University will offer full tuition coverage for families earning up to $200,000, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.Families ma…
IDR Processing Fix Offers Relief For PSLF Borrowers
Student loan IDR forms now process in days. Apply today if you're near PSLF or want to switch plans. The post IDR Processing Fix Offers Relief For PS…
7 Money Moves to Buy Your First Rental Faster
Money—it’s the number one thing that keeps new investors from buying a rental property. Maybe you’ve got your market and buy box figured out, but the…
No New Things w/ Ashlee Piper – Episode 992
I’m pretty sure everyone listening will want to either get out of debt, reduce the amount of clutter in their life, crush other financial goals, beco…
How To Contact Your Congress Member Effectively
Learn the right way to call or email your representative to make sure your message is noticed. The post How To Contact Your Congress Member Effective…
Episode 211. Ramit and Cassandra open up: “Our real money fights (and what we learned)”
In this rare and intimate episode, Ramit takes the hot seat alongside his wife, Cassandra, as they’re interviewed by their close friend Julie Nguye…
President Trump All But Confirms That He’ll End Freddie and Fannie’s Conservatorship
Privatizing government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) mortgage backers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appear to be edging closer to reality. This move could …
10 Reasons NOT to Take Social Security Early
Some people claim that taking Social Security early is the right move. Here's why that's absolutely the wrong move for your retirement. The post 10 …
Catch-Up Contributions: What You Need to Know
Catch-up contributions for your retirement accounts can be simple, but a few of them are more complex than you think. Let's break it down. The post C…