Finding a real estate agent is not difficult, but if you want to find a great real estate agent, it takes a lot more effort. The difference between a mediocre agent and a great agent can mean thousands or tens of thousands of dollars to a buyer or seller. While it may not seem like … Read more
Homeowners insurance may seem like an extra expense added to your mortgage each month, but youâre stuck with it since lenders make it a requirement. And with the average cost at $1,211, or about $100 a month, you may think everything in your home is covered. Unfortunately, this isnât true. There is a range of […]
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What is one investment you’ve made in the past that you’re grateful for today? In 2011, my financial planning practice was thriving, for the most part. It had been three years since I left my old firm and co-founded Alliance Investment Planning Group, and this blog was doing very well. In spite of all of […]
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Since stocks’ invention, people have over-estimated their skill. And behind each cocky investing boyfriend is a partner, hoping to convince them to stop!
A lot of people make money investing in real estate. But there’s the real version and the TV version. I fell for the TV version. Based on little more than a book from a self-proclaimed real estate superstar, I blazed forward and bought my first real estate investment property. It was a complete failure. I […]
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Itâs been an exciting couple of months for the stock market. And for investors, âexcitingâ usually means âunsettling.â To make sense of whatâs going on, letâs listen in on a conversation between an investor and a financial advisor. May 21, 2013 Investor:Â I want to invest in the stock market. Advisor:Â No problem. I recommend an index
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Beth Kobliner, MintFamily expert, is answering a reader’s question today. See what she has to say about saving for your child’s future and why it’s ok to be selfish when it comes to paying for their education.
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Entrepreneurship isn’t easy, and income streams dry up all the time. That’s why it’s important to have multiple sources of income. But while that sounds great, it can be hard to actually accomplish. My hope is that by sharing my journey, it can help you, too.
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Passive income. Itâs not an exaggeration to say itâs probably the best kind of income you can earn. Simply put, itâs income you earn with little or no effort on your part. And that means youâll be free to earn even more money doing other things â or just enjoying your life. Jeff Rose is […]
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Hey, buddy, whereâs your cash? Back in 2005 (queue up âHollaback Girlâ and âSince U Been Goneâ), you could put your money in a high-interest savings account and earn 5% or more, and FDIC insurance made it as close to risk-free as anything ever gets in finance. Well, you know what happened next. In 2008, when
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