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I started investing in private real estate funds and syndication deals at the end of 2016. I'm now firmly in the window where distributions will start to be paid. Let me share with you my key lessons
You could view the Quiet Quitting Movement as just another weak excuse by the younger generation not to work as hard. Or, you could see it as a huge net positive for society to help alleviate
Ever wonder what the ideal income and net worth is for maximum happiness? Look no further than the income threshold the federal government decided for receiving student loan forgiveness! Check out
Unfortunately, August 2022 inflation data came in above expectations, resulting in rising bond yields and a collapse in the S&P 500. In this episode, I discuss three ways to perserve capital given
Although the Fed still plans to aggressively hike the Fed Funds rate as inflation and the economy is slowing down, look at the positive. Short-term treasury bills are yielding 4%! Even though the
This may be the most important episode you will listen to this month. With interest rates zooming higher, the interest in treasury bonds has also skyrocketed. Learn how to buy treasury bonds
Here's a deep dive into how I'm investing my cash stash in this bear market to make money, stay liquid, and take advantage of the current situation. Post mentioned: How I'm Investing $250,000 In
Investing during a bear market can be a very emotional experience. Learn how to quantify your risk tolerance, have a more risk-appropriate asset allocation, and feel more calm in any market.
Although going through another bear market is a bummer, the positive is we can all generate more passive income! And given we can now generate more passive income we can also get that much closer to
This week, the Treasury department announced Series I bonds will pay an annualized interest from November 1, 2022 through April 2023 of 6.89%, down from the 9.62% rate offered since May 2022. A 2.73%
FTX, the second largest cryptocurrency exchange collapse overnight from over $16 billion to $0. A discussion on what happened and what we can learn as financial freedom seekers and small business
Recently, I came up with a thesis on November 1, 2022 that the 2.7% decline in the Series I Bond rate was the most bullish economic indicator I've seen all year. See: The Most Bullish Indicator Yet
Thinking about retiring? Contrary to popular belief, the ideal age to retire is not ASAP! After 10 years of early retirement, or fake retirement as I like to call it, let me share the best age range
We are currently experiencing a tridemic: flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Many children are sick this winter and it reminds me of the importance of life insurance. Life insurance applications increased to
Let's discuss the 2023 Wall Street S&P 500 forecasts. The range is from 3,625 to 4,500, which means there is no consensus as to where the stock market is going. You can see more details about the
The New York Times strike demonstrates the elites have issues too. Despite having all the money, power, and access in the world, there's always a desire for MORE. The reality is, none of us should
Our lives get naturally more complicated as we get older. Therefore, it takes active effort to keep everything from getting out of hand. Here's a series of unfortunate events that makes me want to
I have a love hate relationship with owning rental property real estate. On the one hand, my rental properties are one of the main reason why I had the confidence to leave work behind. On the other
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