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Newsletter For August 11, 2024: Buying The Stock Market Dip

This week’s newsletter is brought to you by Fundrise, an investment platform than enables you to invest in private real estate and private growth companies. If you’re looking to reduce volatility in your investments, you can do so by investing in private real estate. As mortgage rates decline, demand for commercial real estate tends to increase. […]

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Money Dysmorphia May Be Growing Inside You: Let’s Cure It

Money dysmorphia is a negative and unrealistic perception of one’s financial wellness or position. If you have money dysmorphia, you might constantly worry about your finances, even if you are doing well for your age. One significant reason for experiencing money dysmorphia is the unhealthy comparison with others facilitated by social media platforms like Instagram,

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When To Stop Contributing To A 529 Plan To Fully Fund College

Everyone with children should contribute to a 529 plan. It is a tax-efficient way to save for college since none of the gains are taxable if used for approved college expenses. But maybe you’re wondering when to stop contributing to a 529 plan given you’ve already contributed a lot already. Let’s discuss. Today, it costs

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You Will Never Run Out Of Money Because You’re Rational

Have you ever feared running out of money? I have. This fear is why there’s a phenomenon called the “one more year syndrome,” where workers keep working to save more, even though they’ve run the numbers and know they have more than enough to live comfortably in retirement. Yet, 10 years later, they are still

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Why Earning Less Passive Income Has Changed My Life For The Better

In October 2023, my passive income took a significant $150,000 hit, representing a decrease of 39%, following the purchase of a new house we didn’t really need. It was funded by proceeds from selling public stocks and bonds. The decision to buy the house with cash was agonizing, as we didn’t need a nicer home.

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The Rich Pay More Than Their Fair Share Of Income Taxes

The rich are frequently criticized for not contributing their fair portion of taxes. However, when examining income taxes, it becomes evident that the wealthy actually contribute more than their fair share. Here’s a chart displaying the proportion of income taxes paid by different income groups from 2001 to 2021. In 2001, the top 1% contributed

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