By Paula Pant
Which of the following two attitudes describes you?
“I’m crunched for time.” — or — “I have all the time in the world.”
I’m guessing your answer is the first, rather than the second. But what if you could feel like your time is expansive and abundant, without drastic changes to your schedule?
Most of […]
By Paula Pant
My friend and former financial advisor, Joe Saul-Sehy, joins me to answer a multitude of questions on retirement savings and investing, so let’s dive in.
Elyse has two questions:
#1: Through her job, Elyse has a 401(a) hybrid. Right now, she contributes 0.5% as her employer will contribute 2.5% only when she contributes 4%.
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By Paula Pant
When Rand Fishkin was 25 years old, he carried $500,000 in credit card debt.
Less than a decade later, Rand was the Founder and CEO of a company that grossed $35 million in annual revenue.
In this podcast episode, Rand shares the story of hitting his financial rock-bottom and making the ultimate comeback.
The saga […]
By Paula Pant
Today I’m answering your real estate questions!
First up, Rich asks:
What are your thoughts on real estate crowdfunding versus investing in a traditional REIT and non-retirement account?
He doesn’t want to give up the time it takes to manage a rental property. He wants to spend more time with family and friends, and […]
By Paula Pant
Emma Pattee became a millionaire at age 26. But she hates it when I describe her like that.
Here are other ways that Emma would prefer to be known: She’s thoughtful. She’s hilarious. She’s kind.
Emma is the child of hippies. She grew up in a tent in Oregon, at least for a portion of […]
By Paula Pant
How can a family of four shift from earning two incomes to one, while still pursuing financial independence?
How would a 55-year-old couple with $2 million saved know if they’re ready to retire?
Can parents use leftover money in their 529 plan to help their daughter with her college loans?
If you start a job […]
By Paula Pant
“I’ll get around to rolling over my 401k … next week.”
“Eventually I’ll switch to a cheaper insurance plan.”
“I really should move my portfolio into lower-fee funds.”
“Yeah, yeah, I know I should create an estate plan. I’ll do it later.”
We know how to improve our financial lives. We know what steps […]
By Paula Pant
Should you buy a rental property that mandates HOA payments? How do you adjust for cap rate over the years, as the property’s rent increases with inflation? Should you buy an $88,500 house that rents for $1,250 a month? And can you dive into detail about how you work with contractors and property managers?
I […]
By Paula Pant
Five years ago, at age 29, Kim E. started her first professional, salaried full-time job, working as a firefighter for the City of Austin, Texas. She received a starting salary of $42,000.
Today, five years later, she has saved:
one year’s salary ($40,000) in an emergency fund one year’s salary ($42,000) in a workplace retirement […]
By Paula Pant
There’s a famous quote that’s attributed to Henry Ford. The quote says, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.”
There’s no proof that Henry Ford actually said this. But whether or not that quote is historically accurate, the point remains. If Elon Musk had asked people what they […]
