How to pay off college loans
If advice for paying off student loans were as simple as “Just keep paying those monthly payments,” over 45 million borrowers would have no concerns about wiping away more than $1.6 trillion in student loan […]
5 steps to financial freedom
Financial Freedom. The ultimate goal for many of us. But what does it really mean, and how do you get here? Those are the questions that a lot of us get stuck on. Financial Freedom […]
Step inside actor Walton Goggins’ gorgeous LA home
Walton Goggins is selling his Los Angeles home, a lovely 5-bedroom home tucked behind dense landscaping just above Hollywood Boulevard. The actor, known for his prominent roles in The Shield, Sons of Anarchy, Justified or Django Unchained and now the […]
16 investing & retirement rules you need to know
A “rule of thumb” is a mental shortcut. It’s a heuristic. It’s not always true, but it’s usually true. It saves you time and brainpower. Rather than re-inventing the wheel for every money problem you face, personal finance rules […]
The secret to being a more confident investor
Studies show that women have better investing outcomes than men, despite claiming less knowledge and confidence, which I find fascinating. These stats also make me feel quite smug about the countless conversations I’ve had with […]
Here’s how to make money investing in real estate
Want to learn how to turn $40,000 into $750,000 with just one rental property? That’s the power of real estate, and the subject of the case study later on in the post. But real estate […]
Are merchant cash advances a scam?
When your business is struggling, you may be tempted to find the quickest and easiest way to get cash. But beware of financing options that sound too good to be true. Merchant cash advances are […]
Alone together: Self-employed architect shares his PPP story
In the midst of a pandemic and nationwide quarantines, many people have taken up hobbies—macramé, decoupage, Paul Hollywood-level pastry work. Skyler Kogachi is no exception. In his spare time, the Los Angeles-based business owner has […]
How much you’ll need to retire in these 10 South American countries
Depending on your lifestyle and location, you may need up to $600k to retire comfortably. However, only 14% of Americans in their 40s and 50s have more than half a million put away. During the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
A guide to ethical shopping
Ethical shopping is about buying from brands that care about their impact on people, as well as the planet, and not just about profit margins. It’s also about giving less money to companies associated with […]