Author: kingmarine
Real Estate Investing in Your 20s
Your 20s can be a magical time in your life, or they can be a nightmare. You can say the same about real estate investing at any age. To be successful in your 20s at anything, you must be ten steps ahead of the group. To achieve different results, you have to do things differently. …
5 Takeaways from “You are the Brand”
“You are the Brand” by Mike Kim gives us a valuable 8-step program to build our personal brand. I am currently building a brand, Military Family Investing, so this book comes to me at a perfect moment in time. Building a personal brand is vastly different from building a company. With a personal brand, you…
USDC For The Win !!
The stable coin USDC is the most versatile investment on the market today. Yes, it is a cryptocurrency; however, there is more than meets the eye. As I wrote in “CryptoCurrency 105: The Stability of Stable Coins,” USDC is a fiat-collateralized stablecoin. This means that for every US dollar people invest into USDC, they mint…
Saving vs. Investing
There are tons of ways to get rich: you can work at McDonald’s, be a manager at McDonald’s, own McDonald’s stock, sell covered calls using McDonald’s stock, or own a McDonald’s franchise. All of these paths can lead to wealth and happiness, but they will each take a different understanding of the principles of wealth.…
5 Takeaways from “Food Truck Business Guide for Beginners”
“Food Truck Business for Beginners” by Jose Miguel Perez gives us a super deep look into starting and running a food truck business. At this time, I do not plan on starting a food truck business, but the information is still valuable. Food trucks can add additional income to almost any physical investments you own.…
The Magic of Investing
Investing is an entirely different world from Saving. You can become a millionaire by using both methods, but the speed at which you achieve this status differs. Once you understand the principles, investing may interest you. What is Investing? My personal definition of investing is using money to provide financial freedom. For reference, my personal…
The Magic of Saving
Saving and Investing feature two vastly different mindsets. I will look at these financial mindsets individually and then compare them. My goal is to present you with an argument to see where you fall on the scale. Knowing your tendencies is the best way to make yourself financially secure. What is Saving? My personal definition…
She Only Wants You for Your Money… And Why Shouldn’t She?
This article may be a tough pill to swallow for many men—but women are looking for the top providers. Yes, they love men that are handsome, tall, and charming. However, at the end of the day, they need someone who can take care of them and the kids. Gents, life has always functioned this way.…
The Best Way to F.I.R.E.: Index Funds vs Dividend Growth vs. Income Investing
The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement has been all the rage over the last 10-15 years. The idea is to reach a certain financial position and leave the workforce for good. Most FIRE starters also have some form of passive income, such as a blog, podcasts, or YouTube channel. But what is the best…
5 Takeaways from “Debt-Free Degree”
“Debt-Free Degree” by Anthony ONeal guides parents on how their children can earn a college degree entirely without acquiring debt. Graduating debt-free will give students a headstart above 70% of their peers. I was shocked that students could start preparing for college in middle school. Sure enough, there are scholarships and other opportunities that youngsters…
Retirement Planning vs Estate Planning
As we acquire more assets, we need to be more intentional with our actions. The two goals of obtaining assets are to free us from being wage slaves and prevent our children from the same bondage. Yes, using the word slave is harsh, but it’s appropriate. Travel back in time with me. When you left…
5 Takeaways from “Free Agent Lifestyle”
“Free Agent Lifestyle” by Coach Greg Adams is about the single male lifestyle. I’ll be frank, Coach does not believe marriage benefits men. He does bring up strong points as to his beliefs. Coach is one of my favorite YouTubers. I have been married for 16 years and dearly love my wife. However, I met…
5 Takeaways from “Baby Steps Millionaires”
“Baby Steps Millionaires” by Dave Ramsey looks at folks who became millionaires by following Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. It is genuinely intriguing to see the power of avoiding consumer debt and living below ones’ means. I believe that everyone who follows the baby steps can become millionaires. However, I am more of a Robert Kiyosaki…
The Passive Income Hero 2
Your family needs you to be great! Someone has to save them from the evil villains of the world. The villains of today look much different than those in the movies. The villains today steal your time and your money. They make you indentured slaves where you spend your life working at mindless jobs for…
Your Retirement Planning Guide 2
It’s your retirement; make it how you want. With that, how do you envision yourself in retirement? Are you with a loved one or family? Where are you located? And, how much money do you have or need? These are all questions you should be asking yourself every day. I have a few housekeeping notes…
5 Takeaways from “Know Yourself, Know Your Money”
“Know Yourself, Know Your Money” by Rachel Cruze is a deep dive into the heart of your money. It is impossible to become debt-free and build an investment portfolio if you don’t know your limiting beliefs about money. Rachel Cruze is Dave Ramsey’s daughter, by the way. She explains how it was growing up after…
Use an Automated Business as Your Wealth Generator
It’s time to become rich! First, to make ourselves wealthy, we must believe that it is possible. I have a few articles that you should read if you aren’t confident in your abilities yet. Now that we have the proper mindset let’s focus on the details. To become rich, we need a wealth generator. A…
What if Your House Paid Dividends?
Let’s do a thought experiment. What if your primary residence paid you dividends at the end of every year? You would get half of the value increase in the market value. For example, if you start this year at a home value of $200,000 and end the year at $220,000, you would get $10,000 in…
The Metaverse 106: Relationships in the Metaverse
We have come so far in The Metaverse 101 series (101, 102, 103, 104, 105), but we still have much more to cover. Today, I want to explore the possibilities of relationships and dating in the metaverse. I will discuss this topic into two categories: couples and singles. I belong to the couples category because…
The Magic of Passive Index Fund Investing
If you are reading this, then chances are that you haven’t started your journey into stock market investing yet, correct? I say that because index funds are some of the very first ways to head down the path towards building wealth. Passive Index Fund investing is the third pillar of my overall investing strategy. The…
