As a homeowner and real estate investor, I want home prices and rents to rise. Real estate is an integral part of my Fat FIRE strategy of perpetually generating six figures in passive income. So when I saw Zillow's latest bullish housing price forecasts, I was thrilled! Zillow believes national home prices will increase by … Why Zillow Is Wrong Again About Its...
Thanks to several commenters in my going back to work post, I'm getting more enthusiastic about sending my kids to community college! As a result, it may no longer be necessary for us to try and accumulate $1.5 million for two children to attend a four-year private college starting in the year 2036. It may also … Community College May Be The Way: How...
With interest rates rising across Treasury bonds, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds, there comes a point where owning bonds becomes more attractive than owning stocks. The objective of this article is to figure out an appropriate stock allocation by bond yield for a better risk-appropriate return. With the 10-year Treasury bond yield rising to as … Suggested Stock Allocation By Bond Yield For...
Virtue signaling is the public expression of opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character, social conscience, or the moral correctness of one's position on a particular issue. I don't mind virtue signaling if the person also lives by their beliefs. It is natural to want to demonstrate to the world one's beliefs, especially about a cause one truly believes … Investor Virtue Signaling In A Capitalist Country...
High interest rates could be the best thing for investors, personal finance enthusiasts, retirees, savers, and those seeking financial independence. You know, most of us. Even though it was uncomfortable to lose money when the Fed first started hiking rates in 2022, the Fed may have ultimately did us a favor by hiking 11 times … Why High Interest Rates Are Great For...
I've written about the importance of having a strong money mindset to get richer. But what I've also realized is having a scarcity mindset can also make you richer as well! Could both mindsets lead to good fortune? Let's explore. The Fire Alarm Goes Off Our home's fire alarm started going off one morning, so … A Scarcity Mindset Will Make You Miserable...
Now that I'm in contract to buy a home with contingencies, I've been wrestling with my emotions on whether buying a new home is a good idea. Perhaps you've also become emotionally attached to your existing home and are questioning your decision to move as well. Maybe this post will help you move forward. I … 5 Ways To Overcome Emotional Attachment To...
With the tragic fire that occurred in Lahaina, Maui, it's important to review your home insurance policy and understand what it does and does not cover. You also need to have contingency plans in case your house burns down. If you have not done so already, call your home insurance company to review your coverage … What’s In A Home Insurance Policy? Know...
After successfully replacing her lost passport, my wife finally got to Tokyo, Japan to help her mother out with her mother's sister's estate issues. At times, it felt like mission impossible coordinating the trip, booking the hotels, going to the countryside to place the urn, and meeting with another country's estate planning lawyers. Her mother … The Things We Learn After Being Apart...
If you want to get rich, you might as well aim to get really rich. Being so-so rich, or mass affluent, where your household earns multiple six figures and has a single-digit million net worth, is not bad. But you'll likely still suffer from continued angst and anxiety, especially if you're a parent. It's only … If You Want To Get Rich, Make...
