By Paula Pant
George is a worried baby boomer, wondering if today’s generation is drowning in the noise of today’s financial landscape. How does one find a balance between information and overload?
Heather is stunned by the notion that renting could make more financial sense than buying. Where she’s from, the numbers seem to always swing in favor of owning. What’s she missing?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these questions in today’s episode.
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By Paula Pant
Lindy feels like her $300,000 of accumulated equity could be put to better use. But she doesn’t want to buy more real estate right now. What’re her options?
Katie wants to become a landlord in her home state but she’s concerned about the effects of redlining. Should she look into Section 8?
Claudia lives in Germany and wants to buy an apartment in Manhattan. But she knows nothing about US real estate. Where does she start?
I tackle these questions in today’s episode.
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By Paula Pant
Today we chat with Scott Trench, the CEO and President of BiggerPockets, a real estate investing education company with more than 2 million members.
He joins us to share cutting-edge insights on today’s real estate market. We discuss economic trends, demographic shifts, and talk about how interest rates impact home buyers.
Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, an investor, or simply curious about the housing market, this conversation will shield light on what’s REALLY happening in today’s confusing real estate market.
By Paula Pant
Jackie is a 42-year-old paralegal with two rental properties. She wants to buy three more. She asks for Paula’s thoughts about today’s economy. Should she buy under these economic conditions?
Jen’s husband will retire with a pension that pays twice their living expenses. Does she still need her own retirement account?
Rachael just bought a duplex, which she wants to househack. But she’s having second thoughts. Did she bite off more than she can chew?
“Minouche” is a return caller with new information: she believes that borrowing from Dad is her only path to home ownership. Does this change Paula and Joe’s advice to her? (And is it even true?) And Molly, a concerned mom, shares some thoughts about this situation.
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
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By Paula Pant
“Barbara,” an anonymous caller from Episode 422, is struggling with a scarcity mindset. How does she stop worrying about the future and build the confidence to enjoy life now?
Samantha and her partner have lived out of their truck for 20 years. They sorta-kinda feel ready to buy a house and settle down. But they’re hesitating. What if they hate it?
An anonymous caller wants to retire and travel in 20 to 30 years. How does she know if she’s saving enough?
Trace plans to take a mini-retirement next year. Where should she keep her savings until then?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
By Paula Pant
D is worried that she’s going to suffer from her parents’ poor financial choices. Is it time to confront them about it?
An anonymous caller and her fiance both own a house. Which one do they move into after the wedding?
In a world of rising inflation, Nick wants to know if it’s time to change the way he saves for his future.
Another anonymous caller wants to buy a second home within a decade. How does she start planning now?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
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By Paula Pant
Rob hopes to retire at age 60, but he has a pesky mortgage balance he wants to eliminate beforehand. He and his wife expect to inherit $300,000. Should they use this money to pay off their mortgage or should they bulk up their retirement accounts?
“Billy” has two questions. One is about the tax efficiencies of ETFs vs. mutual funds, while the other is about Ginny Mae funds and whether there are bond funds that have an inverse relationship with equities.
Priya is looking for information on home equity loans: where can you get the best terms, and what are the disadvantages? Additionally, she’d like to know which city is best for rental investing: Atlanta, Dallas, or Raleigh?
My friend and former financial planner, Joe Saul-Sehy, joins me on the show to answer your questions. Let’s dive in!
By Paula Pant
Karen and her wife are in their 50s, financially independent, and partially retired. They need $150,000 to buy a new home, and they aren’t sure which option is best. Should they take advantage of the CARES Act and pull money from their traditional IRAs? Raid their Roths? Or take out a mortgage?
Ingrid’s mom is retiring this year. To fund her retirement, she’ll sell her property for $1 million. How should she invest this money so that she can live off of it in perpetuity?
Elaine has saved $20,000 in a 529 plan for each of her two kids, but she realizes that they may not attend college. Should she keep the 529 plans, or save money elsewhere?
Amanda is afraid to tap the equity in her home and use it to purchase a rental property. How should she think through whether this move is right for her?
Lisa and her family plan to sell their home and move across the country. They might have the option to pay cash for a home, but they also want to buy an investment property. Should they get a mortgage on their new home or pay cash?
My friend and former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy joins me to answer your questions on this episode. Enjoy!
By Paula Pant
Katie wants to know how to purchase a business that’s already cash-flow positive. What indicators can she look for?
Rob will retire from the military with an inflation-adjusted pension. Does he need a bond allocation in his investment portfolio?
Brian conquered a large sum of credit card debt, but still has student loan debt and a mortgage. Should he pay off his student loans, refinance them, or refinance his mortgage?
Jeff is curious about the pros and cons of investment apps. When should you use them?
Another Kati (without an e!) wants to live a healthy and wealthy life before she’s 70. Where should she allocate her savings so she can retire early?
We answer these five questions in today’s episode.
By Paula Pant
Anna has made the leap to self-employment … but what’s next? She lives in the Bay Area and she’s trying to choose between five business ideas; she needs to make enough money to stay in her high-cost area.
Doug recently won $9,000 from an online poker side gig and is wondering how best to use the funds: pay off high-interest student loan debt, or keep it to increase his poker earning potential?
Alex and his partner want to househack a single-family property with a mother-in-law suit. What should they consider as far as zoning goes?
Darrell is on track to retire in two years at age 55 and wants to know what he should do with his primary residence. Should he rent it out? Or should he sell it and use the profit to invest in rental properties? Or use the profit to buy his retirement home?
Mara is curious about 1031 exchanges. She has equity in a rental property that she’d like to harvest, but she wants more information before making the move.
Michael and his wife are struggling with competing goals. They want to invest in real estate, but they also want to move into an apartment closer to work to reduce their long commutes. Should they sell their home and invest the equity into a rental property, or should they take a HELOC on their home instead?
I answer these six questions in today’s episode. Enjoy!
