Should you remodel with permits or without permits? This is a dilemma thousands of homeowners face in order to save time and money, but also to make more money when selling. As a multi-property owner who has done a dozen home remodels myself, my recommendation is to always do the big jobs with permits. In […]
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Never let anything get in the way of pursuing your dreams. If you do, you will regret it. As I wrote in my Wall Street Journal bestseller, Buy This, Not That, “You will regret more of the things you don’t do than the things you try! Remember that annoying kid in school who made fun
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Want affordable life insurance? Life insurance is very affordable if you know the right way to compare life insurance policies and where to shop. We’ll show you how to get free quotes securely online for cheap life insurance with the best companies today. In addition, in this article you will learn about the importance of
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Are you a parent worried about getting your kid into a great preschool or private grade school? Ever wonder about the preschool or private grade school interview process? Or how about what type of interview questions they will ask and what type of kids get in? After three years of navigating the preschool admissions process
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It dawned on me a severance package can be valued like a risk asset (stocks, bonds, real estate etc). The value of a severance package can go up or down based on its projected income, your need for a financial buffer, and your ability to negotiate properly. For those of you who are strategically looking
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Life insurance is a good idea if you are still on the path to financial independence. If you have debt and dependents, getting life insurance is a no-brainer. But do you still need life insurance when you’re financially independent, rich, or retired? To answer this question, we must first define what financial independence means and
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Bad pricing estimates by Zillow and Redfin are commonplace. Despite starting in 2004, Zillow’s estimates are especially unreliable. However, you can use bad pricing estimates to your advantage when buying or selling property today. Over years of comparing the two, I’ve noticed Redfin’s pricing estimates are more accurate. Further, Redfin is much quicker to update
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There is a never-ending debate between real estate versus stocks as a better investment. Currently, ~42% of my net worth is in real estate while ~40% of my net worth is in stocks, so it’s relatively balanced. Perhaps the main reason why is because I believe real estate is less risky than stocks. As an
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The ideal financial scenario in retirement is steady income and conservative returns. Financial loss creates stress. And given stress kills, your goal as a retiree should be to remove as much stress from your life as possible. The older and wealthier you get, the more you want to move your money into the background of
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In general, buying stocks on margin is a bad idea. You could lose all your initial investment if the stock suddenly drops and you have no way to meet your margin call. In addition, you are already paying a margin interest rate. However, the idea of buying stocks on margin has increased due to a
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