In 2020, most of us stayed home and skipped the traditional holiday get-togethers. While that didn’t make for a fun holiday, a lot of my clients have been comparing 2020 when they “saved so much money” to last year where their spending was “way out of control.” If you’re anything like most of my clients, …
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A few years ago, my husband and I had to decide if we wanted to rent out our home or sell it. To help us make an informed decision, we did the math and the estimated rental income. The results of our calculations helped us see which option was most beneficial for us and from …
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Jack Bogle is most remembered for founding Vanguard and creating the first index fund in 1976. Since then, several index funds have been established and incorporated into many investors’ retirement plans. Index funds are an attractive investment because they allow investors to track a segment or most of the financial market. In addition, they can …
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While investing in the newest currency, technology, or financial instrument out there can be both interesting and lucrative, the reality is that true sustainable wealth is built when you have a strong financial foundation in place. That means starting with the basics. I recommend streamlining and simplifying as often as possible, which is why I …
The following interview with Monick Halm of Real Estate Investor Goddesses was conducted over email and edited for flow and clarity. Asha Atkins of Wealth Noir (WN): Hi Monick. Thank you for taking the time out of your very busy schedule to sit down with Wealth Noir and the community to talk about your business …
New year, new you! Let’s be honest, most of us have just been hanging on for dear life over the last two years. We all got thrown a major curveball and now we’re finally starting to get back on track inside whatever this new version of life will look like. If you’re anything like me, …
Great news neighbors, last year, I hit my goal of reaching $100,000 in my net worth. That means I calculated all my assets and subtracted my liabilities, which totaled over $100,000 of assets. To say I was excited is an understatement. In addition to accomplishing my goal, I also purchased a brand-new house for $270,000. …
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Many millionaires have become wealthy by owning real estate in America, but what if you’re an investor like myself that doesn’t want anything to do with owning real estate for income purposes? Dealing with tenants, fixing items and collecting late payments are the kinds of headache-inducing things that come with real estate ownership. I found …
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The following interview with Lauryn Williams of Worth Winning was conducted over email and edited for flow and clarity. Lauryn Williams is a CFP, an entrepreneur, and a podcast host. She is just coming off the heels of hosting her very first financial retreat, The Worth Winning Retreat, which was a success. As a former …
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Sponsored Article The first time I tried to refinance my home I was not approved. I’d owned my house for two years, but I did not qualify because my debt to equity ratio was not at least 80/20. Three years later I tried again and here’s what happened. The process started just like before. My …