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I've written here from time to time about the advantages of owning rental properties. Owning property that other people pay you to use is a great investment that can have significant long-term benefits. Not only do you get extra cash flowing into … [Continue reading]
I remember the first time my wife and I really tried to make a budget. So many expenses were coming to our mind it was difficult to prioritize which ones were most important. We messed up many things in that first month’s budget and felt really … [Continue reading]
Like all other sports enthusiasts, I am starved for athletic competition right now. In recent months, the spread of COVID-19 has disrupted sports around the world. I've always enjoyed playing and watching sports, mostly because it consistently … [Continue reading]
If you have been investing for a long time, you may be ready to turn over the responsibility of supervising your portfolio to someone else. For individuals who have amassed a good deal of money, a wealth management firm may be the way to go. Having … [Continue reading]
It’s challenging being a teen in today’s world. Teens today face so many personal struggles and difficult life situations that they often feel a sense of hopelessness and confusion. Not to mention the daily bombardment of temptations that lure them … [Continue reading]
I would love to enjoy a guilt free life, especially when it comes to spending money. Have you ever heard the same voice rattling around in your head that I’ve heard in mine? It usually says something like, “Why did you spend that money? That was … [Continue reading]
If you’ve ever gotten into conversations with broke friends about money, you know how hard it is to determine if they actually want your help. There are several ways to figure that out and perhaps lead your discussion to a deeper level. If that … [Continue reading]
I love owning rental real estate! When I purchased my first property eleven years ago, I mistakenly payed a bit too much for it. Initially, didn't know how to be a successful landlord and I let my excitement cloud my judgment when buying that first … [Continue reading]
A major role of parenting (and one that is often neglected) should be teaching kids about money. For many reasons, parents drop the ball in this area and raise children who carry an improper understanding of money into college and adulthood. … [Continue reading]
The topic of life insurance is one that many do not like to discuss. The reason is simple - it involves death, most notably our own. And since death routinely shows up on lists of common fears, its obviously something we choose not to think … [Continue reading]
"America is depressing...mixed up...adrift...an afterthought." Have you sensed these messages creeping into American culture and thought in the past few years? Our soldier's pledge to keep our nation great remains strong, but a lack of pride in who … [Continue reading]