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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 19, 2023Feb 27, 2024 G. Brian Davis

REITs vs. Stocks: Is There Any Diversification Benefit At All?

If you're exploring diversification options, it's crucial to note that this investment might not be as sensible as initially thought. Here's the truth about this trendy investment.

Jan 18, 2023Jan 19, 2024 Dave Meyer

Should You Be Saving Money Right Now?

The last year or so has been challenging for investors and savers alike. With inflation raging and many of the major markets in correction territory, it’s been difficult to find a…

Jul 07, 2022Nov 07, 2023 Lindsay Frankel

Rolling With The Punches: Achieving Financial Freedom in Two Years

Andrew Bresee never wanted to work for someone else. “I don’t want to build somebody else’s dream,” he says. “I want to build mine.” And that was his motivation for…

Jun 06, 2022Feb 13, 2024 G. Brian Davis

Financial Independence: How Much of Your Income Do You Need to Save?

Can you reach financial independence and retire within the next 10 years? Yes, but it would take a huge savings rate. I’ve never subscribed to the idea of retiring at…

May 09, 2022Feb 27, 2024 Ashley Friedman

What Is the 50/30/20 Budget Rule?

The 50/30/20 rule is used to make it easier to create and stick to a budget.

Mar 15, 2022Feb 14, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Personal Finance is Personal: Mindy Falls Off the Budgeting Bandwagon (and Learns a Few Lessons From It)

Sticking to a budget is tough, and it only got more difficult for Mindy in February. Here's what happened.

Feb 22, 2022Aug 29, 2024 Dan Sheeks

21 Ideas for Part-Time Gigs & Side Hustles

Here are over 20 ways 15- to 25-year-olds can increase their income. Whether you're searching for a part-time job working for someone else or a side hustle working for yourself,…

Feb 11, 2022Mar 22, 2023 Whitney Hutten

How to Eliminate Fees From Your Portfolio in Two Simple Steps

"It's not what you make, but what you keep" is an important adage—but it refers to a lot more than your savings. Here's what you should know.

Feb 09, 2022Feb 24, 2024 Dan Sheeks

5 Real Estate-Related Jobs for Students in a Post-Pandemic World

As Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease, it can be complicated (and intimidating) for young people to get started in real estate investing. Luckily, these real estate-related jobs for young people…

Feb 08, 2022Mar 22, 2023 Mindy Jensen

Personal Finance is Personal: Mindy Tracks Last Month’s Budgeting Wins, Errors, and Extra Expenses

As it turns out, budgeting and tracking spending aren't as easy as we make it sound on the BiggerPockets Money podcast. Who knew?!

Jan 31, 2022Mar 22, 2023 Rachel Wong

4 Simple Steps for Less Money Stress in Real Estate Investing

Whether you’re a first-time investor or you have a portfolio of properties, there are four simple steps you can take to have total control over your cash flow.

Jan 28, 2022Jun 09, 2023 Whitney Hutten

How to Eliminate Your Debt and Start Building Wealth in Two Simple Steps

Debt and interest charges are not created equal. As such, you need a smart, math-based approach, like the Cash Flow Index, to help you make a decision on which debt—and…

Dec 17, 2021Jan 29, 2024 Ilana Polyak

Active or Passive? How to Benefit from Both Management Styles in Your Portfolio

For decades, a fierce debate has been raging in investing circles: Which is better, active or passive management?