It's 2022 and the market is frothy in a lot of different asset classes. I'm a long-term investor, and I do most of my investing in stocks and real estate, because I believe that over a very long period of time, they w...
Hello everyone I perused the BP community in the forums section to determine if gold as hard assets (with the ability for liquidation) would have application as collateral for doing a real estate deal. I am a collecto...
I’m a big fan of cash reserves. The covid outbreak has only emphasized this. The problem with cash is that if you have any form of debt it literally costs you money to hold cash. To get around this I have a big line o...
So I've been thinking about getting in contact with inmates about houses they man own. Here's my situation let's say I get arrested in Dallas Texas but I live in Houston I will show up on Dallas recent arrest.
So y...
Hi all, I’m looking to move over to the US and was wondering if anyone is able to offer advice about borrowing money on a visa. My current understanding: We (non-citizens) can get a regular mortgage through a bank onl...
I've read a lot about having a three legged stool approach as a way to preserve and grow wealth involving a hedge fordeflation (depression, falling prices)inflation (status quo, slowly rising prices)uncertaintyIt woul...
I read an article today that makes me more nervous about a recovery.Associated Press--
Inflation adjusted wages rose till about May 2008. It hit $18.53 or $8.65 in 1982 adjusted rate. Since then, the rate accordi...
Hello BP, I am new to this site and I see that a lot of people are eager to get started with buying properties for all kinds of reasons. There seems to be a lot of interest in Tampa for rentals. I consider Tampa to be...
I as reading about some technical signals in the stock market, specifically the 'Hindenburg Omen', and started thinking about the state of our economy, inflation, the markets, and how I'm managing my money. Of course...
probably a silly question but I haven't really shopped for them. I'm assuming the post office but I know the private post offices and grocery stores sell them too. I guess I'm wondering if they'll tack on extra charge...