I didn’t know I wanted to be an accredited investor until I found out what an accredited investor was. It was 2014. I had just started my new job at Facebook and was starting to get more into personal finances. After having been laid off from my first tech job, I had a newfound respect […]
Why I Refinanced My Student Loans
Ever since I was a kid, I didn’t like owing people money or people owing me money. I don’t even remember all the stories, but my family has always been quick to tell me about my early inclinations towards money management. I used to collect spare change, I would ask for a dime back if […]
8 Ways to Save on Rent and Homeownership
Home, shelter, a house. A basic need we all have and one of the most expensive things we spend our money on. Housing remains one of the biggest expenses for most people and is inescapable. While it can be easy to spend less on food, clothing, and vacations … it can be harder to save […]
Breaking Down Debt: The Good, The Bad, and the OK
“Debt is bad! Crush your Debt! Get Debt Free!” If you read as many personal finance sites as I do, then you’ve seen at least one of these messages within the last week. Debt is definitely on the minds of a lot of people. And with good reason. The average American holds $5,700 in credit […]
Discovering Investing and Finding Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Phillip Washington, Jr.
“The following conversation was conducted over email and edited for flow and clarity.” We actively seek out members of our community who are doing important things in personal finance. We want to give you examples of different paths to creating your own wealth. Each story uncovers valuable insights to help shape your personal wealth journey. […]
How to Buy A Country
When I was a kid, I wanted to buy a country. Really, is there any better sign of wealth to a pre-teen? As I got older my definition of owning a country matured into owning a piece of the economy. Learn how you can easily own a piece of a country with ETFs.
Using Cyber Monday and Black Friday to Build Wealth
The holiday shopping season doesn’t need to always turn into reckless spending on things you don’t need. With a little thought and effort, Cyber Monday and Black Friday can be a great time to invest in generating wealth. Find out how to maximize this time of year.
How to Earn More, Get a Raise and Maximize your Income
An important part of building wealth is maximizing your income. This may be as simple as asking for a raise at work but could mean finding a new job or getting a side hustle. Hear about proven ways to increase your income and build wealth faster.
Understanding Net Worth: The First Step to Building Wealth
When you hear the word “wealth”, what you are really hearing is net worth. If you aren’t actively calculating and tracking your personal net worth, you will struggle to build long-term wealth. Let us demystify this financial concept and explain how to easily track and monitor your net worth.
From 0 to Real Estate Investors: An Interview with the Charm City Buyers
Nothing beats real estate advice from the experts. To help answer any questions you might have, we’re happy to present an interview with the Charm City Buyers, a professional real estate investing couple based in Baltimore, MD.