Tag: financial education
5 Takeaways from “Dirt Rich”
I love surprises. I had never heard of this book before yesterday but it was on my Amazon recommendations once I finished my last book. Wow, I glad that I read it. “Dirt Rich” by Mark Podolsky is a book based on land sales with a huge undertone of financial independence. In fact, at some…
Will You Make A Good Landlord?
The number one reason I hear for not investing in rental properties is becoming a landlord. So many people have a fear of being a landlord. I personally don’t know where this comes from, but it has a lot to do with an individual’s personality. Real estate is the most convenient way to make a…
Introduction to REITs
Getting started in real estate can be a very daunting task for most Americans. Most Americans will usually never own more than one home at a time. So, how else do you get broad exposure to the booming real estate commodity? This is where REITs come in. REITs are essential to your overall investment strategy…
Is Doing 20+ Years in the Military Right for You?
Let me start by saying this: I believe every able-bodied young person in American should serve at least 4 years in the US Military. The tangibles and intangibles of serving will provide a solid foundation and will last a lifetime. Some of the tangibles are learning a skill, travel, and getting access to both the…
Real Men Understand Finances
What does it mean to be a provider? What exactly are you providing and how much of it are you supposed to provide? Like most men, I thought that I had all the answers. I was working hard in my job, getting promoted, buying a house, and paying the bills. But then something happened. I…
Automation: And Your New Business
Running a business is great. Collecting passive income from a business is far greater. But how do we set ourselves up to collect passive income from our new business start-up? It takes critical-thinking, specifically in the initial planning phases. When you are starting a business, you need to map out your goals from the very…
Why Real Estate is the I.D.E.A.L. Investment
What makes real estate such a huge draw to investors? There are many other assets to invest in such as stocks and gold, so why has real estate built so many fortunes over the years? To understand how real estate makes so many investors rich, you have to first understand the basics of real estate.…
5 Creative Ideas to Make Money While You Sleep
Passive income is so beloved because your money is off earning you more money every minute of the day. You may be in a meeting when you get notified of dividends that hit your account. You may be waking up when you see your bonds paid you interest. You may be looking at your bank…
How the Rich Buy Their Bling
For the majority of my adult life, I figured most of us spent money the same way. The middle class was middle class because they didn’t make as much money as the rich. The rich had high-paying jobs so they could afford boats and mansions. Recently, as I read more books, I discovered that this…
Stocks vs. Bonds: A Beginners Guide
The stock market can be a dangerous minefield for beginners. The process of getting starting can be intimidating because of the absolutely absurd amount of information out there. I personally believe it is this way so that most people will have to rely on pricey financial advisors. But I am here today to tell you…
