401K, BEST OF (MV CLASSICS), Dividends, Investing
Ever wonder what an ideal dividend portfolio would look like that can grow through all market conditions? I use a particular portfolio allocation . . .
Category: Investing
Education, Family, Investing
Hang in here with me, because I promise to make this straightforward and painless. Estate planning is one of those things most people see the title and their eyes glaze over. I understand, but lack of foresight and preparation costs families billions and massive amounts of problems. How about estate planning basics! This is why … Read More “5 Estate Planning Basics (and worst things to inherit)” »
Investing
The time for BS is over! The last few years have seen an influx of too many get rich quick schemes: Meme-stocks, YouTube gurus, crypto currency, elaborate marketing schemes, etc. But, what actually works to become wealthy through investing? Yes, I realize a small percentage of people bought Bitcoin when it was cheap. And a … Read More “Top 5 Investments To Get Rich” »
Investing, Real Estate
Let me first say this, I love the USA. Are we perfect? No. But we are pretty darn good and always trying to improve the American Dream. If you travel and get to know other countries, there is really no perfect society and each country has its own unique history, geography, religions, demographics and resources … Read More “Did Housing Destroy the American Dream?” »
Investing, Real Estate
A REIT is a company that owns and in many cases operates income producing real estate. An investor can buy shares of these companies. In other words, a REIT is a pool of properties and/or mortgages bundled together. How does this stack up in the battle between REITs and private real estate investing? The company … Read More “REITs vs Private Real Estate (Which One is Better?)” »
Investing, Psychology
Frugality is the quality of being frugal, sparing, thrifty, prudent or economical in the consumption of consumable resources such as food, time or money, and avoiding waste, lavishness or extravagance. In behavioral science, frugality has been defined as the tendency to acquire goods and services in a restrained manner, and resourceful use of already owned … Read More “5 Frugality Rules From Buffett That Could Make You Rich (Buffett’s Frugal Life)” »
Health, Investing, Net Worth, Psychology
Let’s be honest, we all want to build wealth as soon as possible. We do not really want to wait until 70 to have wealth and freedom. So in this article I propose the 7 concrete steps that helped us build wealth quickly. The added bonus is that this allows more time for the wealth … Read More “7 Steps to Build Wealth ASAP!” »
Home, Investing, Real Estate
This is a tricky time in home buying history. How much house can you afford is a critical question? This is just the beginning of the decisions and analysis required for success in home ownership. In fact, all high school students in this country should be required to take a class about home ownership in … Read More “How Much House Can You Afford? (salary required to conquer the housing game)” »
Investing
RSUs vs Stock Options – Which are Better? What are RSUs? Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a form of equity compensation granted by companies to their employees. RSUs represent a promise by the employer to grant the employee a certain number of shares of company stock, typically subject to vesting requirements. Unlike stock options, RSUs … Read More “RSUs vs Stock Options” »
BEST OF (MV CLASSICS), Health, Investing
Let’s be honest, people are stressed, me included! The data is clear, people are trying to cope with stress from many angles at the moment. For me personally, inflation, raising a family, work pressures, market volatility and more can create a constant flow of psychological and physical challenges. Most of the picture perfect stuff we … Read More “5 Ways to Cope With Stress” »