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I write quite a bit about buying and remodeling condos, because they are the best way to get into the market in expensive cities. But what questions should you ask before you pull the trigger?
Earning a six-figure salary can make building wealth easier, but it’s not a magic solution for your financial woes. Earning a high income is only one part of the equation. If you want to be financially secure, you need to make your money work for you. This post originally appeared on The Money Mix.
Who wants to spend their entire life toiling behind a desk in a starched shirt and dress shoes? The dream of the work from home job is alive and well in 2019, and these are the best ones for you to look into. This article was originally published on The Money Mix.
Even some of the most intelligent and successful people struggle with money. Here’s how you can dig yourself out of the cycle.
It takes a big pot of money to retire early. And if you want to have a nice lifestyle as well, it takes millions to safely retire early. But, if you are smart about your taxes, you can reduce those numbers significantly. Here's the smartest ways to keep your income taxes low for FIRE.
Mortgage recasting lets you pay down your mortgage and secure a lower monthly payment. But, when does it make sense to refinance instead?
You have a great job and make a good income. You've paid off your student loans and credit card debt. Now you’re ready to save and invest. But you’re not sure how to invest your money. I have good news.
Most resume mistakes are easy to avoid, and if you can avoid the worst ones, you can significantly improve your resume, your job, and your earnings.
Mortgage recasting is a little known but useful trick that allows you to pay down your mortgage balance and secure a lower monthly payment while keeping your original loan and rate. Read on to see when mortgage recasting makes the most sense.
There are hundreds of different suggestions for how much you should spend on a car, but they all share one common fault: they assume we are all the same! Use this interactive calculator to type in your situation and preferences and see how much you could spend on a car.
You have your appraisal back, finally. But… uh… how do you read it. And what are all these Q’s and C’s?
Getting your house appraised can be a little intimidating if you have never done it before. Here’s a quick introduction into how the process starts, what information it is attempting to obtain, how much it will cost, and how it will end.
I want to FatFire by 50. What is it going to take to get there? What should my net worth be each year as I go along?
For most people, money is stressful. I know it used to be that way for me. But I guess that comes with the territory when you grow up poor. It wasn’t easy growing up in poverty, and it definitely was an uphill battle to build a healthy relationship with money.
Real estate investing is one of the more profitable and accessible ways to invest your money, but being a landlord comes with a lot of responsibilities. Today I am going to take a look at some ways to mitigate the biggest challenges of being a landlord.
If you have a little bit of money saved up, then you probably are interested in protecting it. Umbrella insurance is a low cost way to mitigate risks and protect yourself from personal liability lawsuits and claims.
A home is often the most expensive and most emotionally meaningful investment anyone will ever make, which is why it is vital to know when the best time to buy a house is.
The stereotype of tech workers is legend. A “geek” sits at a computer terminal, with matrix-like green text flashing on his (because it is ALWAYS a guy) screen. But, there are so many other jobs in technology, and so many ways that people can take advantage of the benefits of working for a tech company - even if you are “not technical.”
You did it. You chose the right startup, you got a good option package, and now you just have to wait for the IPO and you’ll be able to rake in millions. Or so it seems, anyway.
There are more ways to get started real estate investing than you might think. Even in an expensive city, there are plenty of options.
