How to Buy Your First Investment Property as a Normal Guy

You don’t have to be a plastic surgeon or a millionaire to invest in real estate. You can be a normal guy with a regular job and still buy your first investment property. All you need is some planning, some saving, and some research.

Investing in real estate can be a great way to generate passive income, build wealth, and achieve financial freedom. But it can also be risky, stressful, and costly if you don’t know what you’re doing. That’s why you need to follow these 10 steps to buy your first investment property as a normal guy. Continue reading How to Buy Your First Investment Property as a Normal Guy

How to Avoid Losing Money by Falling for Stories

We all love stories. They help us make sense of the world, connect with others, and find meaning in our lives. But stories can also be dangerous, especially when they influence our financial decisions.

In this post, I will share some of the ways stories can affect our money-related behaviors, and how we can protect ourselves from the financial risks of the stories we love. Continue reading How to Avoid Losing Money by Falling for Stories

How to Manage Your Money Better

Money is one of the most important and stressful aspects of our lives. How we earn, spend, save, invest, and enjoy money can have a huge impact on our happiness, health, and well-being. But how do we make smart and satisfying money decisions? How do we balance our present and future needs and wants? How do we find our optimal level of wealth and lifestyle? Continue reading How to Manage Your Money Better

How to Donate to Charity from Your IRA and Save on Taxes

If you are a retiree who wants to support a good cause, you might be interested in a tax-smart way to donate to charity from your IRA. It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), and it can help you lower your taxable income, satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), and benefit your favorite charity at the same time. Continue reading How to Donate to Charity from Your IRA and Save on Taxes

How to Choose the Right Life Insurance for Your FIRE (Financial Independence and Early Retirement) Journey

Life insurance is a topic that many people avoid thinking about, but it can be a crucial part of your financial plan, especially if you are pursuing financial independence and early retirement (FIRE). In this blog post, I will explain the basics of life insurance, who needs it, how much to get, and how to save money by laddering policies. Continue reading How to Choose the Right Life Insurance for Your FIRE (Financial Independence and Early Retirement) Journey