The Bank Of Mom And Dad Strategy To Buying A Home And Having A Family

If there’s one generation wealthier than ours, it’s the “Bank of Mom and Dad” generation. Given that our parents have had, on average, three decades longer to save and invest, it’s natural that they have accumulated more wealth. For adult children in need of financial assistance, finding a tactful way to approach their parents for

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Buying A Home Directly With The Listing Agent Can Save You Lots Of Money

If you’re looking to save money when buying a home, you may want to let only the listing agent represent you instead of having a buyer’s agent. This is called dual agency. It’s an unusual move, but one I’ve conducted three times. Overall, this strategy has saved me about $350,000. In real estate, a listing

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The Capital Stack: Debt Versus Equity Investing In Real Estate

As a real estate investor since 2003 and a private real estate investor since 2016, I’ve learned that understanding the capital stack is crucial to making smarter investment decisions. By grasping the nuances of debt versus equity investing in commercial real estate, you’ll be better equipped to invest in a risk-appropriate manner. Most individual investors

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When To Take Social Security? Make So Much It Doesn’t Really Matter

Are you wondering when to take Social Security? The answer is a little more complicated than it seems. Officially, you can start your retirement benefit at any point from age 62 up until age 70. Your benefits will be higher the longer you delay taking Social Security due to Cost Of Living Adjustments (COLA) that

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