Are any of you guys investing with family members or co-owning any assets with siblings? Like partnering on rental properties, businesses, and joint estates or…
Yes, You Can Buy a Rental Property in Another State
In 2015 my wife and I bought our first rental property together. We were living in Los Angeles at the time and couldn’t afford to…
How to Include Charity in Your Budget, and Other Ways to GIVE!
There’s no right or wrong way to be generous. Charitable giving is a beautiful thing, no matter who it comes from or how big (or…
My Rollover IRA Account — The Backstory
Last week I wrote about tracking one of my rental properties and comparing it to the growth of an index fund that’s currently worth about…
Think You’re Too Old for FIRE? Think Again!
From the outside, the FIRE community appears to be full of young people — millennials and iGens — who are striving to reach financial independence…
Tax Fun Facts! (But Are They True or False?)
Happy Monday, everyone! :) Thought it’d be fun to share some tax trivia — some true facts 😇, and some false facts 😈 — since…
Real Estate vs Stocks: A Real-Life Look at Returns
There will always be a hot conversation in the personal finance community about investing in real estate vs stocks. I do both, so today I’m…
Would You Rather Lose Your Phone, Wallet, or Car Keys?
Hmmm. Interesting question. Back in the day, my wallet was the most important thing I carried around. I still remember my first wallet, one of…
How to Save Money on Air Conditioning … and Fun Tips to Stay Cool This Summer
Summer is here! And we’re all looking for ways to stay cool, save money on air conditioning, and have some fun while doing it! If…
2020 Money Goals: Mid-Year Review/Revise/Remove!
Happy Monday, personal finance nerds! This week we cross over the halfway mark for the year 2020. Oh man, what a crazy year it’s been…