Are you debating on whether to continue working as a contractor or go full-time? There are certainly pros and cons to each method. It’s been over two months since I started consulting at a financial tech startup and I’ve now got to make a decision to lobby for a permanent spot, stay on as a consultant […]
Should I Continue Working As A Contractor Or Go Full-time? Read More »
One of the questions I asked in my accredited investor post is whether the current definition of accredited investor is fair or not. 61% of you voted that the Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC) should not dictate who can and cannot invest in private offerings. Only 31% of you said the definition is currently fair, while the other
Can Anyone Be An Accredited Investor? The Government Can’t Tell Read More »
Despite real estate ranking second to last in my Passive Income Rankings, don’t worry real estate fans. Real estate still is my favorite asset class to build wealth. This article will discuss whether to invest in real estate for capital appreciation, rental income, or lifestyle. For me, I invest in real estate for lifestyle first. I
Invest In Real Estate For Capital Appreciation, Rental Income, Or Lifestyle? Read More »
Update 6/15/202: I’m assuming Bo got his earn out and is a very rich man now since I published this post on 3/18/2015. I’m pleased to share an interview I did with Bo Lu, the CEO of FutureAdvisor. FutureAdvisor is an algorithmic money manager with sophisticated tools to help clients manage their money. Over 300,000
The following is a guest post from Chris, a fella I met while stranded in Frankfurt, en route home from my business trip to Switzerland and Mallorca to do more research on the happiest countries in the world. Chris has a dilemma and could use the community’s help! – Sam It was early evening when
At What Cost Is Net Worth Diversification Worth It? Read More »
The following is a guest post by Neal, a financial advisor, on what to know before hiring a financial adviser. During strong markets, anyone can make money. And during weak markets, everyone tends to have losses. For the most part, all ships rise and fall with the tide, financial adviser or not. So what’s the
Hire A Financial Adviser or Lose Money All By Yourself For Free? Read More »
In what could be the most amazing tax move ever, a Georgia woman filed a $94 MILLION tax refund! You have to make over $1.6 billion dollars in income to pay $94 million taxes with Georgia’s 6% state income tax rate. Sure, it’s possible to make $1.6+ billion dollars, but probably not by this woman. So
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The following is a guest post by FS reader, Jamin Eberhart on your largest ongoing living expense. He received his MBA, worked in biotech and now consults for biotech companies. He is extremely focused on building his freedom fund, and struggles just like me to find the right balance between living it up and being fiscally responsible.
What’s Your Largest Ongoing Living Expense? Taxes Of Course! Read More »
Oil is a popular topic due to its surprising ~60% price drop from June 2014 to 1Q2016. Nobody could have imagined such a quick collapse in oil. I certainly didn’t when I decided to buy a Honda Fit instead of a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited last summer! If I had known I could pump my
Should I Invest In Oil Stocks? Learn About Oil Price Fundamentals First Read More »
Are you thinking about remodeling your home in this hot real estate market? What you must realize is that often times, remodeling does not pay off. In other words, remodeling does not recoup 100% of the cost of remodel. Therefore, you need to be strategic. I’ve remodeled seven times before across multiple properties I own
Does Remodeling Pay Off? Probably Not! Read More »
