Tag: investing

  • Do you feel like your are spending more?  Yes, because you are.

    Do you feel like your are spending more? Yes, because you are.

    I am not sorry if you find this post to be political.  Because it isn’t only political, it is also true and can’t be questioned because the facts speak for themselves. Here is the breakdown of inflation over the the last several years. U.S inflation rate for 2023 average has been 4.5% average this year…

  • Why I am still bullish on real estate…

    Why I am still bullish on real estate…

    I personally believe real estate outside of most of the major metros are still at an all time low and will only go higher over the next decades.  If you are an avid reader of my blog then you know my feelings on how I believe the government will continue to spend and print money…

  • The scary facts about your money and how it is taxed that you don’t really want to know.

    The scary facts about your money and how it is taxed that you don’t really want to know.

    In 1773, the colonists dumped British Tea in to the Boston Harbor because of the taxation that was coming from the British empire. This act by the colonists was one of the first steps to the American Revolution and ultimately American Independence from the monarchy. Fast forward to today.  Now who are the ones who…

  • How the middle class is getting screwed and 10 things you can do to stop it.

    How the middle class is getting screwed and 10 things you can do to stop it.

    It doesn’t take a math wizard for you to look at your checking account and know that your dollars aren’t going as far as they used to. And the current administration is telling you that things are better economically and you know this just isn’t true. The real problem though is the middle class that…

  • Embracing Action: Overcoming Indecisiveness

    Embracing Action: Overcoming Indecisiveness

    More is lost by indecision than by wrong decision. The first time I heard this quote was in the season four, episode thirteen of the Sopranos. The name of that episode was Whitecaps. And it is by far one of the top five episodes in the series. And this has nothing to do with this…

  • How much money do I need today versus 2021?

    How much money do I need today versus 2021?

    As everyone knows we are in a battle with inflation and it is eating your purchasing power away every single day. Although the Fed says that inflation has come down to its lowest rate in the last two years. We all know that this number is not representative of what is real in the economy.…

  • 3 mistakes new investors make when buying their first investment property.

    3 mistakes new investors make when buying their first investment property.

    We all make mistakes especially when it is the first time we are doing something. These mistakes usually don’t have long term consequences. Well, we hope not at least. Most mistakes can be over come. However, when it comes to investing in real estate if you can prevent these mistakes you will be way better…

  • What is a “buy box” and other key essentials to successful real estate investing.

    What is a “buy box” and other key essentials to successful real estate investing.

    When becoming an investor in real estate it’s important to have a solid understanding of the market and a strategic approach. Many people in the space often call their approach a “buy box.” What is a buy box? It is a set of characteristics that you have already established on the front end of investing…

  • Demystifying Present Value: Unlocking the Power of Financial Evaluation

    Demystifying Present Value: Unlocking the Power of Financial Evaluation

    Present value, in finance and investment, refers to the concept of determining the current worth of a future sum of money or a series of cash flows, discounted to reflect the time value of money. It is a method used to evaluate the profitability or attractiveness of an investment opportunity. When it comes to real…

  • How can I save and invest more money?

    How can I save and invest more money?

    Author James Clear in his monumental best selling book, and the one book I highly recommend everyone read at least twice has a lot to say about the 1% rule. The 1 Percent Rule states that over time the majority of the rewards in a given field will accumulate to the people, teams, and organizations…

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