Recession-Proof Stocks: 13 Stocks to Buy to Weather the Storm
This post was written by Steve Cummings and originally appeared on Your Money Geek. Steve Cummings is the founder of the personal finance blog The Frugal Expat. Please note that…
Adding Tax Diversification to Your Retirement Portfolio
Have you ever considered the possibility that you may earn a higher income after you retire than you have now? It sounds crazy, I know, but it’s not as uncommon…
Bull Market vs. Bear Market? What You Need to Know
The stock market can seem like a game of chance sometimes — you might wake up one day to find that your investments have grown by 5% overnight, then six…
How Risk Averse Are You? Here Are the Best Ways to Find Out?
All of the recent hype surrounding Gamestop, cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and meme stocks made me question - is anyone risk-averse anymore? Does anyone value consistent returns over the 50/50…
Uncover a Good Cap Rate Using My Cap Rate Calculator
You may have an understanding that real estate is a solid investment choice. You may even be at the point where you have started looking! But once you find an…
Bitcoin ETF – How to Invest in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
It's been a dismal year for the economy. But one bright spot amidst the recession has been the explosion in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Since its low…
Investment Vehicles: What Are They and What Are the Risks?
According to the 2019 Schwab Modern Wealth Survey, Americans believe someone to be "wealthy" if they have at least $2.3 million in net worth. Arguably, the best approach to building…
5 Ways to Spot Investment Scams
There is always an element of risk versus reward with an investment. You are never guaranteed to get all your money back. However, some investment opportunities are straight-up scams. Ponzi schemes…
What Is a Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Investment (and Should You Do It)?
Why would you buy real estate in your IRA? The biggest benefit of a self-directed IRA real estate investment is the awesome opportunity for your money to grow...tax-deferred! You can…
What Is a Self-Directed 401k?
Will you have enough money in retirement? The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that only 43% of United States workers participate in a retirement savings plan. This survey was actually specific…
Webull vs Robinhood vs M1: Which One is the Best?
Are you looking for ways to up your investing? Do you want to get into the stock market game to make your money work for you? If so, then you've…
How to Make Money With Bitcoin (and Other Cryptocurrency)
Wondering how to make money with bitcoin? Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard of this lucrative, emerging sector of the financial marketplace. Cryptocurrency, specifically…
What Are Stocks? And How To Invest in the S&P 500
Are you a new investor who is looking for ways to build wealth? More than 50 percent of households in the United States invest in some form in the stock market. …
What is a Dividend and Why Would You Invest in Dividend Stocks?
Dividends can be a very valuable part of your investment portfolio. They can reduce your overall portfolio risk, increase your profits, and offer tax advantages. But what are dividends? And…
Big Picture Investing: Why You Need to Get in the Game Now!
If you have been poking around my blog, you’ve probably figured out that my ultimate goal is to help you reach some version of "financial independence" (or even just plain…
How to Make Your Money Work for You: 7 Modern Methods for Investing in “The Market”
You work hard for your money, but do you know how to make your money work for you? No one wants to work until they die, right? If you feel…
The 1031 Exchange Timeline (and All The Other Rules!)
A 1031 exchange timeline is worth investigating and enduring the hassle of abiding by. Here's why... When you sell an investment property at a profit, you typically have to pay…
Real Estate Strategy 101: Learn the Basics, the Lingo, and the Opportunities
Investing in real estate is well-known as one of the most effective ways to increase your wealth. It also can have the added benefit of generating passive income, which allows you to…
8 Proven & Practical Ways to Catch-Up With Your Retirement Savings Contributions
This is a guest post written for playlouder.com by Rick Pendykoski, the owner of Self Directed Retirement Plans LLC, a retirement planning firm based in Goodyear, AZ. Rick has over…
Turnkey Real Estate Investing: What a First-Timer Should Know Before They Buy
Hey there. So you’re wondering about turnkey real estate investing? Well, a fully turnkey property can be an easy entry into real estate investing for a first-timer. Turnkey real estate…
The Benefits of a Financial Advisor for Your Investing Future
Want to jump into the world of investing, but don't have the time to learn all there is to know? Well then, you might appreciate the benefits of a financial…
A Robo Advisor Comparison: Can A.I. Get You to the Promised Land?!
So I wanted to put together a distilled robo advisor comparison for you to check out. Largely because they are cool, but also because they are (potentially) a great step…
Solo 401k vs SEP IRA: A Comparing For the Self-Employed
Self-employment can offer an excellent work-life balance, as well as other freedoms and lifestyle benefits! Hahaha...wasn't that funny. Seriously though, self-employment will likely be the cause of you working 80…