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Tips and experiences for investing, real estate, and increasing your earnings each year.
$500,000 Net Worth Breakdown (Age 26, HIT Coast FIRE)
In this article I share the seven-category breakdown of our 500,000-dollar net worth.
How We Used Our Student Loan Refund to INVEST!
Whether Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan goes through or not, we are still able to use the refund we received wisely.
Our Real Estate Strategy ($400K At Age 26 in Utah)
Real Estate investments can be a powerful tool to help you achieve financial freedom. In this article I share our Real Estate Strategy!
How to Invest in Utah Real Estate Guide (7 Easy Steps)
In this guide for how to invest in Utah Real Estate, we share 7 steps to take along with some of our personal experiences investing in Utah!
Why Warren Buffett Thinks the S&P 500 Could do as well as Wall Street Financial Advisors
This article provides a solid background for understanding what the S&P 500 is, why Warren Buffet recommends it, and much more!
11 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Utah Real Estate
Utah has become an incredible real estate investing location. I’m excited to share with you 11 reasons to start investing here!
7 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Financial Advisor
In this article, I share the top 7 reasons why you do not need a financial advisor. The financial benefits can be tremendous!
11 Reasons Why Having Rentals in Utah Rocks
There are many opportunities and benfits to investing in Utah real estate. Here are 11 reasons why Utah is a great place to have rentals.
Why Utah is a Great AIRBNB Investment Spot | 9 Reasons
Utah is a beautiful state filled with investment opportunities. I share why Utah is great for your next AIRBNB vacation home.
Life and Business Lessons From The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money is a fasincating book. In this article, I share important life and business lessons you can start applying today!
Why Having a Salary is Actually a Trap
If not careful, a salary can become a trap that limits your future success and happiness. Here I share the six salary traps to avoid!
How The Simple Path to Wealth Helped Our FIRE Journey
See our key takeaways from the “The Simple Path to Wealth” book to help on your FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) journey!
Weight Loss Success: Lost 70 lbs in 12 Months and Made Money!
In this article, I share 12 weight-loss tips I used to lose 70 lbs! I also found an awesome way to make money while losing weight!
The Difference Between Corrections, Recessions, and Depressions
In this blog post, we will discuss the terms correction, recession, and depression in detail and compare their main differences.
8 Reasons Why Time in the Market BEATS Timing the Market
We explore the top reasons why investors should focus on time in the market rather than trying to time the market!
Stock Splits Expert Guide | The Effects on Your Investments
In this article, we define what stocks splits are and why they happen. We also discuss the impacts on companies and investors.
How to Take Advantage of the Power of Compound Interest
Similar to a rolling snowball, compound interest can lead to increased earnings over time. Learn what compound interest is and how it works!
What The Fed Raising Interest Rates Means for Buyers, Sellers, and Homeowners
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising interest rates. Learn what the Fed rate hikes mean for home buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
The Difference Between a Rich and Poor Mindset
Here we discuss what a rich mindset is, the habits of people with a rich mentality, and how you can start emulating these habits yourself!
How to Develop a Growth Mindset to Achieve your Goals
With the right mindset: a growth mindset, you can overcome any obstacle and achieve anything you set your mind to!
My HealthyWage Review: I Lost 70 Pounds and WON $3,426!
HealthyWage helped me lose a total of 70 pounds! In this review, I share everything you need to know about HealthyWage.
The Ultimate Guide To Understanding Dividends
Dividends can be a great source of passive income. Here we explain what dividends are, how they work, and why companies pay them.
Rich Dad Poor Dad – 9 Wealth Building Lessons
In this blog post, I’m excited to share 9 of the most important lessons from the book, Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.
The Compound Effect Review (5 Motivational Lessons)
In this article, we discuss five of the most important lessons from the Compound Effect book that have had a significant impact on my life.
Renting vs Buying: Which Option is the Best?
There are important differences when comparing renting vs. buying. Find out which option is the best fit for your unique situation!
Should You Buy or Build a House? (Pros and Cons)
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to buy or build a house. We break down the pros and cons of each option.
Rule of 72: What it is and how to use it
In this article, we discuss what the rule of 72 is, how to apply it to investment planning, and how accurate it is.
What is an NFT? How to Invest in Them
In this article, we explain everything you need to know about NFTs – from what they are, to how to invest in them.
Investing 101: Mutual Funds vs ETFs vs Index Funds
In this article, we compare Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Index Funds and discuss their key similarities and differences.
How to Know if your House is an Asset or a Liability
There’s no question that a house can be a valuable asset, but if important steps aren’t taken then it will be considered a liability.
Real Estate or Stocks: Which One To Invest in Today
We compare real estate and stocks so that you can make an informed decision about which is the right investment for you!
15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgage: How to Decide Which One
Ever wonder if you should get a 15-year or a 30-year mortgage? I break down the difference so that you can make a more informed decision!
The Ultimate BRRRR Method Real Estate Investing Guide
Real estate investing can be a great way to make money and build wealth. Here we will discuss the BRRRR method of real estate investing.
Pay Off the Mortgage Early or Invest: How to Make the Best Decision
Should I pay off the mortgage early or invest? We’ll take a look at both sides of the argument and help you make an informed decision!
What is a 529 Plan? – Everything you Need to Know
In this article, I will be discussing what a 529 plan is, how it works, the benefits of a 529 plan, and how you can get started!
How to Invest in Cryptocurrency: A Guide for Beginners
This guide is designed to help all people better understand cryptocurrency and provide a foundation before making the decision to invest.
5 Influential Real Estate Investing Books to Read in 2022!
Learn from others’ mistakes, become a great landlord, and create a solid foundation for real estate investing by reading these 5 books.
Our 2022 Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them
With 2022 underway, we’ve taken some time to set our top 5 financial goals for 2022 with our plan to achieve them.
How to Get Out of Debt and Increase Net Worth – Our 350,000K Net Worth in 4 Years Story.
How we went from being in debt to having $350,000 net worth – all of which happened in 4 years during college.
Breakdown of our $350K Net Worth at Age 25
Through patience, continual learning, and discipline, we have been able to turn our net worth into a positive number!
Our 2022 Top IRA Investment Choices
We just maxed out our Roth IRA contributions for 2022 and are excited to share with you our top investments!
Buying a New Home? (Consider These 6 Smart Upgrades First)
Wondering which home upgrades are the best? Here we identify 6 smart upgrades to consider when building a new home.
How We Made $250K in 4 Years From Real Estate As College Students
Our strategy and story on how we turned 20K into 250K in just four years! We did this through real estate investing while going to college.
6 Tactful Ways to WIN a Home Bidding War
Entering a bidding war for a real estate property can be a stressful situation. Check out these 6 tips to help you in a bidding war.
7 Mistakes To Avoid As A New Landlord | Our Experiences
Check out the 7 mistakes we went through as new landlords. Sharing our own experiences and insights for each one.
How to Use a Health Savings Account (HSA) for Retirement
Why invest in an HSA? Here we go into more depth on why an HSA is an amazing tax-advantaged account with our own experiences.
Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA | The Ultimate Guide
An IRA is an amazing tax advantage retirement saving and investing account. Here we explain the main differences of traditional and roth IRAs.
Our Third Property At Age 24 With One Kid! (Advantages of Buying a New Home)
What started out as looking at the housing market for fun turned into finding a great deal.
How We Became Landlords in our Early 20s
The steps we took to convert our first residential property into a rental property, thus becoming first-time landlords.
How to Buy Real Estate in Your 20s (My Personal Story)
I’m excited to share with you how we purchased our first real estate property at ages 21 and 23 with the goal of providing valuable insights.
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