When I started investing in rental properties, I didn’t have a clue about what I was doing. I held many common misconceptions. I missed many opportunities. I learned tough…
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“I Want to Create Passive Income, But I Don’t Know Where to Start” — Part II
This is Part II of the Passive Income for Beginners series. Start by reading Part I here. When I quit my 9-to-5 job, I had no concept of passive income….
Team Afford Anything
Want to meet the awesome team that fuels Afford Anything? Here’s an introduction to the talented individuals behind-the-scenes! Afford Anything: Podcast Team Steve Stewart | Editor Extraordinaire If you’re a…
“Invest in real estate during a pandemic? Are you crazy?”
“Invest during a pandemic? Are you crazy?” That’s a reasonable question. Why would anyone want to invest in a volatile market and in the midst of economic uncertainty? But…
Your Money? Or Your Life?
There’s a scene in a classic 1950’s TV show, The Jack Benny Program, in which a mugger points a gun at the title character. “Your money or your life,”…
We Bought House #5. Here’s a Behind-the-Scenes Look — Including the Numbers.
Moderation is not my strong suit. I don’t just eat one chocolate-chip cookie — I either eat zero, or I eat the whole batch. I don’t just travel for…
What if We Quit Setting Goals? (Seriously?)
It’s an old familiar hum: Every January, we kickoff the calendar year with New Years Resolutions: lose 10 pounds, make smarter investments, create an extra $1,500 per month on…
“I Have Big Dreams … and Small Savings. Help!”
There are countless lazy articles on the Internet about how to save more money, 99.9% of which are detached from reality. This is not one of those. Everyday I…
Here’s a simple framework for deciding how to earn extra income
Do you want to earn extra income outside of your 9-to-5? Awesome. I’d like you to answer two questions: Speed — How soon do you want or need this…
Unusual Ideas about Self-Care … FIRE Edition
There are people who claim that ‘self-care’ requires wasting money. They’ll encourage you to “treat yourself!,” because “you deserve it!” Buy those shoes! Enjoy that upscale sushi restaurant! Upgrade…
