Getting paid under the table is typically a side gig or job you do that pays you in cash. It can be pretty beneficial for a number of personal reasons, and it’s much more common than you think. In fact, according to an NPR article I found, the amount of money … Read more
Let’s review the most common items that an underwriter might want to verify (at the last minute) during the process of closing on your new mortgage. As of this writing, I’ve signed for a new mortgage loan (or home equity line of credit) at least 25 different times in the … Read more
Estate and garage sales are a great way to save money buying everyday household items for yourself or if you’re looking for hidden treasures, collectibles, and valuables to resell to others for a profit. Over the last 7 years, I’ve gone to over 100 estate and garage sales to seek … Read more
Timing any local real estate market is pure speculation most of the time. But there are some trends you can look for to help decide when it’s the best time to buy or sell a home (or rental property). With experience and some basic trends, you can get better at … Read more
Watching movies about wall street and finance are an excellent way to learn about the history of how money, investments, and various scandals have impacted the different economies around the world. Primarily, in the United States of America. The first finance movie I ever watched was in my 12th-grade Economics … Read more
Late payments can be reported on your credit report for accounts such as Credit Cards, Personal & Auto Loans, Mortgages, and Student Loans. Below, I want to share with you everything I’ve learned over the years regarding disputing and removing late payments from your credit report. Normally, you find out … Read more
Knowing how to list your home on Craigslist is a huge advantage for saving money. I’ve sold every property I’ve ever owned on Craigslist and ended up saving thousands of dollars in realtor commission fees by using a discounted realtor to write-up the contract for me. The best part about … Read more
When I first turned 18, applying for new credit was tough. My credit score was barely a 600 and no one (and I MEAN NO ONE) would give me an approval for my first credit card. I even tried getting a new car loan to buy a cheap Honda Civic DX; … Read more
Parents! I can’t emphasize enough about how important it is to teach your kids about money. Especially, by the age of 14 and they’re teenagers becoming young adults. These days it seems like there’s little to no financial education in the traditional school system. This is setting up young adults … Read more
Below, I’m going to provide you with a road-map to show you some examples of everything I’ve ever researched and practiced in my own financial life to grow my net worth. By the time I was 23 years old, I had built up a six figure net worth for the … Read more