By Paula Pant
How can a schoolteacher dad and stay-at-home mom send their four kids to college? Where should a 23-year-old keep the savings that she’s accumulating to buy a home by the time she’s 27 or 28?
What should a listener know about retirement planning if he has a pension? And should a listener rollover his 401k […]
By Paula Pant
We’re back with another “Ask Paula” episode of the show! As usual, my friend and former financial advisor, Joe Saul-Sehy joins me in answering your questions!
Let’s dive right in.
Hailey:
I just graduated from college with a major in Computer Science and minor in Graphic Design. The whole time – it was rough. […]
By Paula Pant
Welcome to a special episode of Ask Paula!
Today I’m answering questions about real estate investing, and I’ve brought a special guest on the show to join me.
His name is Lucas Hall, and he’s a landlord with 5 properties in three locations (D.C., Virginia and Colorado). He’s also the founder of Landlordology and head […]
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
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
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
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
Today’s episode is an annuity sandwich: we answer one question about family and relationships, three questions about annuities, and one question about time management.
My friend and former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy joins me to answer questions in what, I hope, is the most entertaining episode about annuities you’ll hear.
Here are the five questions […]
By Paula Pant
Time to talk about houses! I answer your questions about rental property investing in this week’s episode.
Our first question comes from James, age 25. He lives in Florida, where he bought a $130,000, 3-bedroom, 2-bath condominium in the Class B range as his primary residence. He’d like to buy a second home and rent […]
By Paula Pant
Andy from Michigan loved the episode with charity:water founder Scott Harrison. After the episode, he and his 6-year-old daughter started watching videos about charity:water, and now they’re both inspired to give.
Andy’s question is on the topic of giving. His is to reach financial independence within 5 to 10 years. He and his wife are […]
