Rent or Sell? A Real Estate Investor’s Tough Choice
One of the best ways to be or become financially independent/retired early (FIRE) is through passive income. Passive income is income that is made with very little or no labor involved on your part. One of my favorite ways to make passive income is through renting out real estate. I have several units across the United States that I rent … Continue reading
Money Mistakes You Might Be Making
I really enjoy helping people with their money. I love to talk about money and wealth. I love talking about my experiences, good and bad. Knowing how my advice has changed people’s lives is heartwarming. However, to every happy story, there are also sad stories. Stories where you cannot believe what you are hearing. This is especially true when hearing … Continue reading
Cut the Cable and Save Your Retirement
Have you ever considered cutting cable television and saving some money? I find it extremely disturbing that more people are very familiar with terms like HBO, Showtime, and ESPN, however, they know little or nothing about 401Ks, Roth IRAs, 529s, stocks, bonds or mutual funds. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but choosing cable over retirement is … Continue reading
Western Governors University – A New Kind of U
In November 2015, I completed my AAS degree in Technical Studies from Excelsior College. After attending 7 different colleges around the world and switching degree majors many times, there were two things I was certain of. First, I wanted to continue my education by finishing my bachelor’s degree, and second, I needed to attend a university that offered the ultimate … Continue reading
