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If you’ve scoured Zillow recently, you’ve likely been in for sticker shock on how much homes are listed at these days. Historically low mortgage rates and pandemic-induced supply constraints on the construction of new homes contributed to a nearly 20% surge in home prices in 2021. According to the National Association of Realtors, home prices …

Saving for a Home Down Payment: Best Investment Plan for Buying a House in 2023 Read More »

Money and relationships are two independently tough topics! Putting the two together, you have a recipe for trouble… Unless you and your spouse are on the same page and are unified in your life goals, saving and investing for financial independence or early retirement can be a long, difficult road. The LAST thing you want …

How do I get my spouse on board for FI? (Financial Independence) Read More »

I remember when I first graduated from college and started working my first job with a “Big 4” public accounting firm. The first time that paycheck hit my bank account, I felt like a rich man! On a single day, my bank account doubled! Even today, there’s something rather exciting about payday… If you are …

9 Detrimental Financial Mistakes New College Grads Make (2023) Read More »

Father’s Day provides all of us the opportunity to express our love for the Dads in our lives. However, giving Dad something he really wants can be a pretty difficult task. However, if the father in your life is in the business world or is a stock market enthusiast, there are certain finance-oriented or market …

5 Best Financial Gifts for Dad for Father’s Day Read More »

Give the gift of education As Benjamin Franklin famously declared, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” For most market enthusiasts, we’re always looking for ways to improve our portfolio performance. The best way most of us can improve is by imitating the philosophies of some of the greatest investors of all time! One …

The 13 Best Gift Ideas in 2023 for Investors or Stock Market Enthusiasts Read More »

Ah, it’s that time of year! The New Year provides the opportune time for reflection. We’re finally able to digest everything we’ve been through in the past year. Often, this reflection allows for the perspective needed to take steps to improve our future selves. For most of us, we couldn’t be more excited that 2020 …

3 Must Have Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2021! Read More »

For most of us renters, paying our landlord each month feels like a complete waste of money. As we enter our mid-to-late 20s and 30s, many of our friends have already taken the plunge of home-ownership. We start getting the imposing question, “So, when are you looking to buy?” In our culture, home-ownership has become …

How long should I rent? 5 Key Considerations Before Buying a House in 2020 Read More »