Can you really build wealth using debt?
Taking on new debt is not always so bad. Sometimes it makes sense to borrow money with a promise to repay the debt, particularly if you’re pursuing financial freedom. Borrowing money can be good if […]
The surprising reason real estate investors are flocking to this risky Florida city
Tampa has a plethora of nicknames. Some call it Big Guava, a riff on the Big Apple and the Florida city’s abundant guava tree. Smokers prefer Cigar City, owing to its historical status as […]
The smart & simple way to sidestep inflation at the grocery store
A lot of shoppers are experiencing sticker shock when they fill up the grocery cart. Food-at-home prices have increased 10% over the past 12 months. Many consumers are concerned about inflation and looking for ways […]
Affordable places to live in the US if you make under $100K
Making six figures is the goal from the moment we leave home and strike out on our own. Then we find out that entry-level jobs are far less and we have to work our […]
Inflation is clobbering both broke & wealthy Americans. Here’s why
Americans from all income levels already can’t handle the price of gasoline. Sadly, they’re likely to hover in the same price range going into the summertime. The U.S. Energy Information Administration just updated […]
Crypto curious? Here’s how to buy Bitcoin
If you’ve read any financial news recently then you’ve likely heard about Bitcoin. Although Bitcoin has been around for several years – since 2009 to be exact – it seems this cryptocurrency only seems […]
Don’t pay off your mortgage early. Here’s why
Paying off your mortgage has been a monumental goal for decades now. But is it the right thing to do in the 21st century? Read on to find out 7 reasons not to pay off […]
Does refinancing hurt your credit score?
Most people want to refinance their student loan to help their financial situation. So, the possibility of hurting your credit by going through the process of refinancing is alarming. Fortunately, any harm done to your […]
Is there such a thing as recession-proof stocks?
The rise in inflation, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and the Federal Reserve’s plan to raise interest rates, are all potential headwinds for the economy. As a result, it is possible that […]
5 investment myths that could cost you big time
What stops new investors from putting their money in the market? Sometimes it’s plain old anxiety: What if I make a bad move and lose all my money? Sometimes it’s a sense of caution: Maybe I’ll wait […]