Written By Paula Pant
Picture this:
A 12-year-old boy, one of four kids, sits at his computer in the early 1990’s, planning a family vacation.
Using travel points from his dad’s consulting work, he books a trip for his entire family of six to the Caymen Islands.
His fascination with travel points only intensifies as […]
Written By Paula Pant
I want to speak candidly to anyone who wants to buy a home.
You’re facing three problems:
Home prices are high Interest rates are high Inventory is low
None of these are going to get better anytime soon.
But there’s good news: You can buy a home, as long as you’re smart about it. By the end of this email, […]
Written By Paula Pant
You’ve thought about investing in rental properties …
… but the fear of making a huge six-figure mistake holds you back?
You’re not alone.
That “what if I buy a disaster?” feeling is real, especially for beginners.
Imagine walking into a casino and putting $100,000 on red. That’s how some people view real estate investing – as […]
Written By Paula Pant
The big and bummer news this week:
Interest rates remain at a 23-year-high, and they’re likely to stay that way for longer than anticipated.
The Federal Reserve met earlier this week and, unlike some earlier expectations, decided to hold rates steady. While the Fed typically meets every 6.5 weeks (8 times a year), they’re expected […]
Written By Paula Pant
Hi friends,
Let’s talk about the bull market.
We’ve gotten used to a rising market. Since 2009, the bull run stumbled briefly in March 2020 before powering back up. The past 15 years have been mostly a one-way street for stocks.
Are we getting a little too used to the good times? Is there a […]
Written By Paula Pant
Welcome back to First Principles, the newsletter from Afford Anything.
In 1896, a young Marie Curie, Polish physicist and mathematician, became fascinated by uranium.
She was inspired by scientist Henri Becquerel’s discovery of radioactivity, which took place that same year. Curie herself coined the term “radioactivity” to describe the occurrence of radiation […]
Written By Paula Pant
Hey Gen Z friends,
Welcome to adulting and the world of personal finance! As Generation Z, you have the incredible advantage of time on your side when it comes to investing and reaching financial independence.
Leverage your youth as a time of opportunity and learning, thinking boldly about how to create the financial future you […]
Written By Paula Pant
Myth: You need to buy investment real estate in the same city where you live.
Reality: You’re free to buy investment real estate anywhere 👏🏽 you 👏🏽 damn 👏🏽 well 👏🏽 please.
When you choose a location for your rental property, you’re looking at two critical factors: returns and affordability.
Two metrics that express this […]
Written By Paula Pant
“OMG I missed it. I should’ve bought two years ago.” “Am I too late? Are all the good deals gone?” “Look at how much cheaper it used to be. I’m priced out now.” “Isn’t my best bet to wait for a crash?”
Oh my dear friend.
Those sound like remarks made today … […]
Written By Paula Pant
The stock market is hitting new highs. What should we make of this?
This week, the S&P 500 reached yet another record high — marking its fourth consecutive day reaching a new all-time high.
Last Friday (the first of these four consecutive trading days) marked the first time in two years that the S&P 500 […]
