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Nov 18, 2014Feb 13, 2024 Jeff Brown

Real Estate Notes vs. 401k: Which Investment Wins Out Over 30 Years?

Having fun conversations all day is what consistently turns my work into play. Even on the frantic days, when at the end of the day I can feel my IQ begin…

Aug 19, 2014Feb 13, 2024 Jeff Brown

Why Your 401k Is A Retirement Income Loser!

A savvy commenter and a couple buddies made known to me that last week’s post at a sentence or two they didn’t quite grasp. I read it myself, and calling…

Jun 06, 2014Feb 17, 2024 Ken Corsini

The 7 Things to Know When Using A Self-Directed IRA For Investing In Real Estate

Real estate investing is an excellent means of diversifying your funds and can be accomplished through a self-directed IRA (SDIRA). There are several big pitfalls that investors can succumb to…

Nov 13, 2013Feb 13, 2024 Amanda Han

The Best Retirement Plans for Investors: The Battle Between the Solo(k) and IRA

There has been a lot of buzz in the real estate community about some of the benefits of “QRPs.” What exactly are QRPs? Do these benefits really exist? Or is…

Nov 08, 2013Jun 06, 2024 Jeff Brown

How to “Really” Enjoy Your Retirement – And Why Most Americans Won’t

This is very personal to me. In large part, the last three years have been spent addressing the problem we all see with Boomers, which is their horrible track record…

Oct 19, 2013Jun 06, 2024 Ali Boone

Gaining Financial Freedom is Easier than You Think

It’s what we all want, right? Of course, “freedom” can mean different things to different people, but I would say a general definition of financial freedom is: Not having to…

Aug 21, 2013Jun 06, 2024 Amanda Han

6 Do’s and Don’ts of Self-Directed Retirement Investing

If you have taxes due for the September or October 15th deadline, you may want to work with your tax advisor to find ways to pay towards your retirement account…

Oct 16, 2005Jan 17, 2024 Joshua Dorkin

Two Easy Strategies to Help You Become a Millionaire

I know that BiggerPockets.com is a website devoted to real estate investing, but our ultimate goal is to help our visitors find wealth. I was just reminded of a few…

Apr 25, 2005Jan 17, 2024 Joshua Dorkin

How People Get Rich

Fortune Magazine: Buying buildings and land can be hugely profitable—or a huge headache. Meet five folks who are doing it right. By Ellen Florian Kratz and Oliver Ryan There’s something…