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Strong personal finance and financial literacy lays the groundwork for much investing and business success. Here, you'll find hundreds of articles written by personal finance experts on topics like saving, earning more, and investing. A strong knowledge of personal finance can seriously expedite your real estate investing career. A great credit score, some cash in the bank, and strong stable income can be invaluable assets for those looking to begin or add to their real estate portfolio. For a more in-depth discussion and debate about best practices in personal finance, you may want to check out the Personal Finance Forum.

May 14, 2019Feb 13, 2024 Matt Faircloth

Should I Pay Off My Student Loan or Invest in Real Estate?

Many people have asked: should I pay off my student loans or take that money to invest in real estate? This is a great question with no right or wrong…

Apr 28, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Paul Moore

How to Choose the Smartest Credit Cards to Use for Your Spending Habits

Ever have the nagging thought that maybe you could be earning more points, more rewards, or even cash back on your credit card? You're probably right! All it takes is a…

Apr 25, 2019Feb 14, 2024 G. Brian Davis

The 30-Something’s Guide to Financial Freedom

Trying to impress the world is a trap for 20-somethings. Let go of it in your 30s, and start focusing on your own priorities. You can have any life you…

Apr 22, 2019Feb 19, 2024 Mike Roy

How to Retire From a $50,000 Job on Just $25,000 of Rental Cash Flow

There is an unfortunate, intimidating misconception among those who aspire to achieve financial independence through cash flowing real estate. Many believe that to reach the "Promise Land," your passive income…

Apr 21, 2019Feb 14, 2024 Chad Carson

The Unspoken Problem With Financial Freedom Few People Acknowledge

Financial freedom—it's many people's goal, and we see it glorified in the media all the time. But few talk about a certain issue that may come with achieving financial independence.…

Apr 14, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Chris P.

How to Build Credit From Scratch

Understanding how to build credit is critically important. A good credit score allows one to take advantage of leverage (aka debt such as loans) in order to build wealth. To…

Apr 10, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Marcus Maloney

No Credit? Bad Credit? 6 Steps to Fix Your Finances

Do you know how to build credit? Forty percent of Americans do not have $400 saved for emergencies. Too many of us are living paycheck to paycheck, saving little to…

Apr 08, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Julie Kent

5 Steps You Can Take TODAY to Fix Your Finances

Worry about money frequently? If so, are you doing anything to change your situation? These five simple steps are completely doable and will help you straighten out your finances in…

Apr 03, 2019Feb 17, 2024 Larry Alton

Invest in Real Estate Using Your Roth IRA

You’ve considered investing in real estate as a way to build your wealth, whether through flipping properties, renting or leasing, or hanging onto it long-term in hopes of its value…

Mar 23, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Brandon Turner

Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck—Here’s How

If you want to stop living paycheck to paycheck and find yourself with extra money that you can invest in a better future for yourself, I can show you exactly…

Mar 21, 2019Jan 27, 2024 G. Brian Davis

Extreme Budgeting Tips: Save Up a Down Payment Fast

You can’t (or at least shouldn’t) borrow every penny to buy investment properties—or a home, for that matter. So, you need some of your own cash in the game, like…

Mar 18, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Alexander Felice

How to Stop Being Broke—Instantly

There really isn’t anything profound to say. This is not a complex or difficult problem to solve on paper. It's simple: you’re broke because of your poor financial decisions. You…

Feb 27, 2019Feb 13, 2024 Paul Moore

Should You Fire Your CPA?

Tax laws are set up in real estate investors' favor. Have you been overpaying? Hiring a CPA is a great start—but making sure that CPA is well versed in tax strategy…