Country Risk: My 2024 Data Update
After the 2008 market crisis, I resolved that I would be far more organized in my assessments and updating of equity risk premiums, in the...
Went Back To Work And Could Only Last Four Months: Here’s What Went Wrong
After 12 years of FIRE (financial independence retire early), I went back to work. Unfortunately, I only lasted four months. Here's my story of what...
Why Rental Property Income Is Superior To Stock Dividends
I'm a fan of both stock dividends and rental property income, my two favorite sources of passive income. When younger and less wealthy, rental property...
Not Having Kids Is Your FIRE Super Power: Don’t Blow It!
There's a classic saying, “Youth is wasted on the young.” It's meant to convey that those who are young lack the perspective to appreciate all...
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...
What A Trump Presidency Means For Your Finances
The failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump reminds us that more important than political bickering is the value of life. I hope there will be...
Being Even Greedier When Others Are Greedy In A Bull Market
We've all heard the phrase, “Be greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy.” But what about being even greedier when others...
View Your Tenants As Guardians Of Your Rental Property
If you have a rental property that is generating positive cash flow and is expected to appreciate in value over time, then you must hold...
Don’t Sell Your Rental Property If You Don’t Have To
If you own a rental property and are thinking of selling, don't do it unless you absolutely have to. To build great wealth, aim to...