FIRE & Retirement

How to Start Your Journey to Financial Freedom

The first step toward financial independence through real estate investing is finding ways to earn more and spend less. Spending half your income on rent, buying (or leasing) new cars,…

How to Prosper in Retirement Through Purposeful Investing

For decades, I've called what I do in terms of investing "purposeful planning." It involves four pillars, which have proven to be very effective. They've allowed for the investor to…

The Top 10 Coolest Gifts Financial Freedom Has Given Me

If you expect to see "lying on the beach every day" on this list, you'd be wrong. Financial freedom WILL change your life. It just may not be how you…

How to Go From Zero to $8K/Month in Retirement Income (With No Remaining Debt)

Retirement may seem daunting—but with some planning and wise choices, it is absolutely possible to build passive income for amazing freedom later in life. Here's a case study illustrating exactly…

Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth IRA: Which One Wins?

Did you know the average American has only $96,000 saved for retirement? This amount is not nearly enough! It’s never too late to start saving or to bump up your…

What Is the FIRE Movement?

Have you heard about the FIRE (Financial Indepedence, Retire Early) movement but haven't had a chance to read up on it yet? This quick introduction provides the basics about the…

How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?

Whether you want to retire in three years or 30, you still need to answer a fundamental question: How much money do I need? It’s a question with both simple…

Does a 401(k) Make Sense, or Should I Invest Those Funds Elsewhere?

You've probably heard that 401(k)s are a great way to prepare for retirement—but are they REALLY? Investigate the numbers here (you may be surprised)!

Retired at 31, This Couple Will Show You How to ‘Quit Like a Millionaire’

In the past two years, I have read a lot of books—118 to be exact. Almost all of them have been on personal finance, real estate, business, and self-help. I…

How to Use Real Estate to Retire MUCH More Comfortably Than Your 401k Would Allow

It's definitely the most commonly discussed method, but is a 401K actually the best way to set yourself up for retirement? Take a closer look here—and learn why you may…

Couple Will Retire Early on $250K/Year Through Real Estate Investing—Here’s How

Timm and Sherri were flush with enough money to have a fourplex and significant savings by their 30s. With the goal of generating enough income to retire well-off, they decided…

The Mega-Profit Potential of Apartment Syndication (Double Your Money!)

Investing in apartment value-add syndications is a great way to create passive income. It's even possible to double your investment in a relatively short period of time. Here's what you…

Ashley’s Story: How to Retire by 30 While Traveling the World

Ashley Thompson will retire by 30, and not by luck. She's traveled the world, saved money, and invested in real estate, all with a clear strategy.