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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?
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?
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.
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.
It’s the beginning of the new year, and that means that all across the startup world there are thousands of new employees eagerly beginning their startup experience. As a two time startup employee, I thought I would take this opportunity to share my guide to joining and succeeding at a startup.
As you make more money, the need to access credit at a low rate becomes even more important. So how can a high income earner improve their credit score as quickly as possible?
Last week, I took a look at the best jobs in tech. This week, I take an objective look at the worst jobs in tech, complete with an interactive visualization.
When people find out I work in tech, they always ask: “What’s the best job in technology?” It’s a difficult question to answer, because there are so many variables to consider. What types of work do you like to do? Do you like working with people… are you social? Do you want to work at a desk? All the same, I’ve attempted to create an objective look at the best jobs in tech here.
As many of you know, I am a marketer at a startup. That’s one of many reasons why I write about startups and equity compensation all the time. Like, maybe too much, but I digress. Although I love my job, someday I’d like to leave the startup world to be an entrepreneur. My problem is that I don’t have any genius ideas for a business. I am just into entrepreneurship, finance, and finding efficiencies. So where does that leave me? Enter the search fund.
The Bitcoin bubble of 2017 has popped and the crypto market is undoubtedly in the middle of another brutal bear market with no end in sight. Bitcoin has seen this situation before and many supporters will argue that this is all part of a predictable pattern. But that’s hardly enough to solace investors who are currently experiencing an 85% drawdown from all-time-high prices.
