Mark Wahlberg sells lavish Beverly Park mega-mansion for $55 million
Mark Wahlberg just sold his French-inspired mega-mansion in Beverly Park for $55 million, Southern California’s priciest home sale so far this year.
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How Much Social Security Will I Get? Is Social Security a Broken Promise?
People in their 50s who are still working can start to see an eventual end to daily work down the road. In another 15 years or so, these 50-plus workers will look forward to exploring retirement and enjoying the benefits of more leisure time. Having spent a life dedicated to employment and contributing to society, […]
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Understanding economic cycles: An introduction
(Since April is Financial Literacy Month, a number of articles will be devoted to more educational topics. This is Part I in a four-part series about how understanding economic cycles could inform your financial decisions. Part II is Recognizing economic seasons: recovery and growth. Part III is The fall and winter seasons of the economic cycle. Part IV is How to profit from economic cycles.)
Getting rich slowly is built on these four commonly understood pillars:
- Get out of debt (and stay out of debt)
- Find ways to earn more
- Spend less than you earn
- Invest the difference
Despite the fact that many people followed those four guiding principles during the Great Recession, some “got poor quickly” instead. I believe that is because there is something else to know about the economy and how it affects our finances. This post is the first in a short series explaining what I understand about the economy and its seasons.
Buying rental property: Sometimes getting rich means taking it slowly
I have two second cousins who serve in the military — both brave young men I am proud to call my family. We don’t always talk much, though. The age gap can be a roadblock and those boys are always traveling around, serving overseas and living on bases in order to fulfill their military duties and finish school.
Still, social media makes it easier than it used to be, and emails are a quick and painless way to stay in touch. So I wasn’t surprised to receive an email from my cousin, Michael, asking for advice on his future financial goals.
So, what’s the deal? As part of his military compensation, Michael will soon start receiving $2,124 per month for housing and wanted ideas on how to parlay that money into long-term wealth.
5 Ways To Grow Your Savings Fast
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Are You Giving the Shaft to your Future Self?
Unfortunately for me, one of the concepts I find most annoying to read about happens to be one of those the mainstream financial media likes to write about the most: The hard times that have befallen Hardworking Americans*, and how it is entirely the fault of the system in which we are all stuck. Depending on […]
How I Earn a Living as an Online Writer (And How You Could Too)
For most of my twenties, I worked long hours as the Director of Family Services at a local mortuary. If I had to describe my life in one word, I would definitely go with “exhausting.” Not only did I work tirelessly until 5:00 p.m. every day, but I had two kids under the age of three. […]
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30 Bible Verses About Investing: Getting Good Counsel, Planning Ahead And Diversifying
The Bible has a myriad of verses that can give us wisdom about saving and growing our money. Here are 30 bible verses that can teach us about investing.
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The Standard Review
Letâs talk about all the awful things that could happen to you! Actually, maybe thatâs not the best idea, but you never know when something tragic could strike. This is what makes insurance plans so important. The problem is, shopping for insurance is overwhelming and stressful. There are a dozen different kinds of insurance and […]
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What Goes into Buying Your First Home?
Deciding to purchase your first home is a really exciting time, but the process itself can be a bit of a black box. This step-by-step guide demystifies the process and walks you through the basics on what actually goes into buying a home. Making the Move: Renting to Buying Making the jump from being
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