Is real estate investing a good idea? What is the most important factor in real estate investing? What do I need to know before investing in real estate? The post What You Need to Know About Investing in Real Estate in Your Own City appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
I have stated multiple times that real estate is my favorite asset class to build wealth. Therefore, choosing between real estate or bonds is a fairly straightforward decision. Real estate all the way. However, as I fill out the chapters for my new book with Penguin Random House, I thought it would be a useful Read More... The post Real Estate Or Bonds:...
There are many pet insurance companies that will pay the vet directly. We explore the best options available on the market now. The post Which Pet Insurance Will Pay the Vet Directly? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Something funny happened on our long preschool admissions journey. A school we had applied to in 2017 reached out and said they have a spot for our son this fall. Now we have to decide whether to forego an enrollment deposit at another school or stay the course. We jokingly refer to this school as Read More... The post Forfeit The Enrollment Deposit...
Interest rates play an important part of finance and the economy at large. Negative interest rates occur when a government wants to boost the economy. The post What You Need to Know About Negative Interest Rates appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
The best way to achieve financial freedom is to make more money. You can only save so much on a capped income. And one of the best ways to make more money is to side hustle! I’ve put together a list of the 20 best side hustle ideas below to help you fill up your Read More... The post 20 Best Side Hustle...
Buying a home and taking on a mortgage is a big expense. But there are simple steps you can take to get rid of your mortgage years faster. The post Strategies to Pay off Your Mortgage Early appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
When I first started writing about FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) in 2009, my main goal was to first survive the Global Financial Crisis. If I did, then I would find some way to permanently change my life for good. Back then, the FIRE movement was a bear market phenomenon. Plenty of people were getting Read More... The post FIRE Confessionals Part II:...
Recently, a reader named John wrote in asking about leasing vs. buying a car. Here is John’s question: I was wondering what your input is in regard to buying vehicles? For example, I’m in the process right now of selling a vehicle for a good buck. Would you suggest reinvesting this money in a used vehicle selling for a small price with low...
If the delta variant is here to stay, we should come up with an investment thesis to navigate new choppy waters. After all, the first rule of financial independence is to never lose money. The second rule of financial independence is to never forget the first rule. It would be a damn shame if we Read More... The post The Delta Variant Investment...
If you're considering purchasing a home in a community with an HOA, these are the questions you should ask before you buy. The post 7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Home With an HOA appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Secured credit cards are a good way to build up credit but which one is the best? In this review, First Progress vs. Open Sky go head to head. The post First Progress vs. Open Sky: Secured Credit Cards appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Medical exams are often required when you apply for life insurance. What are they looking for? How can you prepare for a medical exam? The post Everything You Need to Know About Life Insurance Medical Exams appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
A good net worth allocation is important to weather the consistent financial storms that seem to come every 5-10 years. The last thing you want is to have a net worth allocation mismatch with your risk tolerance and financial objectives. The right net worth allocation by age and work experience will boost your chances of Read More... The post Recommended Net Worth Allocation...
There is nothing scarier than being in a situation where you have to call 911 in fear of losing someone’s life. I’ve dialed those digits two times in my life. Both times I was scared sh-tless. Little did I know that the second call would lead me to a 10-month-long surprise ambulance bill nightmare. The Read More... The post The Cost Of Calling...
Reducing your interest rate on your mortgage can have big savings implications. As little as a 1% reduction could save you hundreds of dollars and benefit you in the long term. The post How to Reduce the Interest You Pay on a Mortgage appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Investors seeking advice may turn to a premium subscription service such as The Motley Fool, Zacks, or Morningstar. Here's how they compare. The post Motley Fool vs. Zacks vs. Morningstar appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Whether or not solar panels are a good investment for you depends on energy use, where you live, and how much you currently spend on utilities. The post Are Solar Panels a Good Investment? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
No one can predict what the market will do, and 2020 was an excellent example of that. That said, there are some valuable lessons 2020 taught us about investing. Here's why you should stay the course. The post 7 Important Stock Market Lessons to Remember in 2021 appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Bitcoin can now be used instead of fiat currency to purchase a surprising number of things. We list some of those things here. The post What Can I Buy with Bitcoin? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
YNAB is a popular budgeting app but not the only one. We look at some of the YNAB alternatives so you can decide what’s best for you. The post YNAB Alternatives appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
As a parent, I thought it’d be interesting to write about the differences between public school and private school people. If you are trying to decide between spending money on private school or getting a free education, this post may help. As someone who went to mostly private international schools until the 8th grade and Read More... The post The Differences Between Public...
There’s no better time to learn about investing than at an early age. The earlier the better! Although investing is not rocket science, a solid foundation can go a long way. It’s important to educate your children about the pros and cons of investing so that they can determine what role investing will play in their lives. Plus, educating kids about investing is...
An overview of the best bank accounts that don't use ChexSystems, so you don't have to worry about being denied a bank account. The post Best No ChexSystems Banks appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Pre-Market trading allows you to buy and sell stocks before the market officially opens at 9:30 a.m. EST. Here are the pros and cons of pre-market trading. The post How Does Pre-Market Trading Affect Prices? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
One of the hardest things for an investor to do is to consistently outperform the S&P 500. Most fail, which is why the general recommendation is to invest mostly in index funds. However, as humans, we always have hope! And it is that hope of outperforming the broader market that keeps the active money management Read More... The post A Great Investor Connects...
I have a love-hate relationship with being a landlord. On the one hand, being a landlord has been instrumental to our path to financial freedom. Rental property income accounts for roughly half of our existing passive income. On the other hand, having to deal with difficult tenants and maintenance issues is a source of stress. Read More... The post Rising Rents, Rising Fortunes...
Get your child started on the road to financial stability by opening a custodial bank account for them. Here are seven of our favorites. The post Best Custodial Accounts appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
People with diabetes have options when it comes to buying life insurance. We provide an overview of seven companies where diabetics can get coverage. The post Best Life Insurance for Diabetics appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Now that you found the perfect mate, you need to find the perfect ring. How much should you spend on an engagement ring? What should you look for? The post How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
You’ve undoubtedly heard of a FICO credit score. We’ve talked about credit scores in the past, including how to improve your score and how to get your FICO score. But what you may have never heard of before is your Insurance Bureau Score. If you have a credit score, you have an insurance score, too. Recall that your credit score and history can...
You’ve heard the recommendations of always having an emergency fund. Just in case something comes up, your emergency fund will be there to bail you out. Personally, I’ve always got at least six months worth of living expenses in cash. However, perhaps the need for liquidity is overrated. Not only may we not need as Read More... The post The Need For Liquidity...
A seller's market occurs when there are more buyers than there are houses for sale. Here's what you need to know about buying a home in a seller's market. The post Thinking of Buying a House? Here’s How to Do It in a Seller’s Market appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
The airline industry is going through a resurgence of sorts since the pandemic is slowly coming to a close. We take a look at what this means for investors. The post Is It a Good Time to Invest in the Airline Industry? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
A comparison of the five largest auto insurance companies in America, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how to choose one. The post Allstate vs. Progressive vs. Farmers vs. State Farm vs. Geico appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
One of the great things about being a member of Congress is having power. The more power you have, the more influence you have. And the more influence you have, the more money you can make. Most senators, representatives, and delegates make a salary of $174,000 per year. However, the speaker of the House makes $223,500 Read More... The post Invest Like The Richest...
There are endless amounts of investment strategies out there, but some of them are crucial for every investor to know about. The post Best Investment Strategy appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Bad credit can affect the loans you are able to receive. There are, however many loan options for bad credit available. We take a look at those options. The post Best Personal Loans for Bad Credit appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Protect your data and save money by using a VPN (virtual private network). There's a ton of cheap VPNs out there: here are some of the best. The post Cheap VPNs appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
1H 2021 turned out to be a raging bull market! The S&P 500 closed up 14.4%. At the beginning of the year, I had predicted an 8% rise in the index. However, my original year-end target price of 4,088 was quickly breached by early April. Then, after 1Q 2021, I upgraded my year-end target to Read More... The post 1H 2021 Financial Samurai...
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to have lunch with Jilliene Helman, CEO and co-founder of RealtyMogul in San Francisco. During the lunch, I was impressed with Jilliene’s focus on long-term profitability. Instead of chasing the most number of deals to boost revenue, Jilliene said she and her team focused on quality over quantity. Read More... The post RealtyMogul Overview: Investing In...
Buying an engagement ring is no small purchase, particularly if you want one that stands out. Fortunately, there are many financing options available. The post How to Finance an Engagement Ring appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
A comparison of Fidelity's HSA account and Lively's HSA account. Both allow you to invest your HSA dollars, so which one is right for you? The post Fidelity HSA vs. Lively HSA appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
FIRE (financial independence retire early) might sound enticing, but semi retirement might be a better option. Here are things to consider beforehand. The post What is Semi-Retirement appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
