Patch Homes has rebranded to Noah in 2020. This post is a Patch Homes / Noah review. Unfortunately, as of 2024, Noah is no longer in business after 7 years. Its founder, Sahib Gupta is now a portfolio manager at Point. I’ve got around $1,800,000 in home equity locked up in one property. The property […]
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Money, sex, power, love, faith and family. What more do you need to live a happy life? A job that you love that doesn’t feel like work is high on the list. So what are the truly best jobs in the world? I’ve read a number of very uninspiring “Best Jobs” or “Best Occupations” articles
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When you find a great job that you love, it’s like winning the lottery. Working doesn’t feel like work when you’re doing something that’s fulfilling and in line with your interests. If you feel like debating, head over to “The Dark Side Of Early Retirement” and get your fix. I stand by my main thesis that
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The following is a guest post by Steve, a 40-something year old reader and consulting client who is currently traveling the world with his family after a 20 year career in mass media. He shares his severance negotiation success story for disbelievers out there who don’t think negotiating one is possible. So many times we’re
Although I’m bullish about investing in rental properties long term, being a landlord can sometimes be a terrible experience. If you are unfortunate enough to land bad tenants, they may not only pay rent late, but they may also trash your place. Being a landlord tests my faith in humanity sometimes. I’ll never forget what
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Money doesn’t feel very special most of the time because we work hard for our money. When we get our paycheck or the proceeds from a successful investment, of course we deserve the money. It’s when we win the lottery or find a dollar on the street when we start experiencing that giddy feeling money sometimes brings. Receiving deferred
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Are you deciding between being a full-time employee or contractor (freelancer)? If so, I’ve done both and want to share with you my perspectives. According to a survey conducted by independent research firm Edelman Berland and commissioned by the Freelancers Union, more than one in three workers – 53 million Americans – is now freelancing. Today,
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Are you wondering how good is the average 401k match? This article will go through what many companies are helping contribute to their employee’s retirement benefits. In summary, the average 401K percentage match is around 5% of salary up to $3,000. In other words, if you make $60,000 a year, you will get a 401k
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On Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and National Economic Council director Gary Cohn announced President Trump’s latest tax plan that proposes to cut corporate taxes and lower personal tax rates. For anybody who has ever made money, you know that paying tax on your income is one of your largest ongoing lifetime expenses. A progressive tax system
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A fantastic topic came up over dinner one day regarding how to increase job security in today’s highly volatile economy. The usual tips came up, such as: be invaluable, develop strong internal relationships, and never call in sick on a Friday (slacker). All tips were logical, but the more we drank, the more out of
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