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Use Rule 72(t) To Withdraw Money Penalty Free From An IRA

After rolling over my 401(k) into an IRA, I’d like to focus on potentially the single most beneficial reason why everyone should convert their 401(k) into an IRA after they leave their jobs: Rule 72(t). Rule 72(t) allows for penalty-free withdrawals of your IRA account before the age of 59.5 provided that the IRA holder take […]

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Why Every Residential Real Estate Investor Is Suddenly Richer

Who stands to gain the most from the settlement reached with the National Association of Realtors regarding commission price collusion? The clear beneficiaries are residential real estate investors and owners. Why? Because they were the ones burdened with paying the so-called “standard” real estate commission ranging from 5% to 6%. Following the judgment against the

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Fundrise Pro Review: Customized Private Real Estate Investing

Fundrise is a leading online private real estate company with over $3.3 billion in assets under management and over 500,000 investors. The firm runs multiple real estate funds that invests in commercial real estate predmonantly in the Sunbelt region where valuations are lower and net rental yields are lower. With an investment minimum of only

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The NAR Settlement’s Impact On Commissions And Home Prices

Exciting news for homesellers and homebuyers! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reached a settlement in its lost $1.8+ billion lawsuit on price fixing and collusion, agreeing to pay $418 million in damages. This settlement marks a significant shift in the homebuying and selling business model, where sellers traditionally paid both their broker and

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A Silent Recession: Why You Might Feel Bad Despite A Good Economy

If you’ve been feeling down despite the apparent strength of the economy, I can relate. Despite stocks, real estate, and other risk assets reaching all-time highs, there seems to be a growing silent recession among Americans. Here are the primary reasons why I believe some of us don’t feel better despite the apparent strength of

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