What do you look for when you're shopping for an online stock brokerage? Some features that may come to mind include reliable customer service, security, a proven track record, and of course, …
Flip Houses or Rent Out Real Estate?
Have you ever thought about flipping houses on the side? Or maybe you've always wanted to buy real estate and rent out your property to make a consistent semi-passive monthly income? Both strategies …
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How to Cut Back on Home Expenses
Finance “experts” often tell you to cut down on expenses at home, but they rarely have any useful advice on how to do it. Rather than give you the usual advice, today I am giving you specific steps …
Top 50 Small Things You Can Do to Save Money
People are always looking for great ideas to save a ton of money, but sometimes it is best to focus on the little things to see the savings add up. Over time, it can add up to a lot! …
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Buying Might Be Cheaper Than Renting
I have a steal on rent. Right now I am paying $400 per month. I knew the landlord so he cut me a good deal. However, most people in this neighborhood pay more like $600-$800 per person per month. In a …
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When to Get Life Insurance
Like most people in their 20s, I am at an interesting point in my life when it comes to life insurance. I can get a policy now for the lowest price ever again, yet I don’t feel compelled to get it …
The Stock Market: The Complete Beginner Guide
The stock market is the most well-known place to invest. It is fast-paced. It is glamorous. Millions of dollars are made and lost every minute the market is open. It can be intimidating to get …
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Home Buyer’s Guide: From Search to Move In
Buying a home can be intimidating. In September 2011, I bought my first home. I went through the process to find a place, get a mortgage, and close with the help and support of a great realtor and my …
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The Complete Beginner Guide to Budgeting
Love it or hate it, budgeting is one of the most important parts of managing your finances. While earning more is the only way get rich for most of us, understanding, managing, and controlling our …
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Sell Your Old Place or Rent It Out: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Landlord, or Not
As of this writing, I am in the midst of selling my condo and anxiously await the closing. But just five months ago, I thought that today I would be a landlord renting out my condo in Denver while …
