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We’re Talking Millions! 12 Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement – Review

How to Supercharge Your Retirement by Being a Spectacularly Normal Investor Free copy for teachers and those strapped for cash! (scroll to the bottom) ‘We’re Talking Millions! 12 Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement’ by Paul Merriman and Richard Buck is a must read for newbies through retirees! Inevitably, we reach a time in our lives when we must consider retirement. Some of us become aware of the inescapable approach of old(er) age early, and some of us are surprised by the grey in our hair….

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Investing in Real Estate Notes Guide

If you’re interested in building wealth through real estate but want to avoid the management headaches of owning actual property then investing in real estate notes might be for you. Sometimes called mortgage notes, these financial assets can be bought when a mortgage lender sells the note attached to that loan to an investor who then takes over the loan. This allows the lender to get cash today when they need it and offers a unique opportunity for an interested investor. The original borrowe…

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Being a Landlord Sucks-Should I Invest in Real Estate?

Should I Invest in Rental Real Estate? With interest rates still very low, you may be considering investing in real estate. It’s all quite glamorous when you read the “no money down” success stories. There are more than enough real estate gurus out there to show you the way. But before you buy, I’m going to share with you reasons why you might not want to invest in real estate, now, or ever. In fact, I gave up owning rental property decades ago because being a landlord sucks.

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Achieve Simple Financial Success with 5 Good Financial Habits

Developing ‘good habits’ has become an industry. From Charles Duhigg of The Power of Habit to Gretchen Rubin’s, Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits–to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life, creating good habits is important across the spectrum or our lives. This article will show you how to be financially successful with a few good financial habits. Simple financial success is not rocket science. Start early, start small…

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7 Unique Ways to Save - Create Your Own Financial Freedom

7 Unique Ways to Save Money – Financial Freedom Within Reach

Saving is one of the most challenging aspects of “adulting.” While most people want to save, only a few accomplish it. But for those who do, the results of saving up life-changing. Look at saving money through a unique lens. Replace the “money” reference with “freedom”. The more money you save, the more freedom you have in your future life. Here are top 7 unique ways to save money and achieve financial freedom that work:

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Checkbook IRA – Ultimate Guide to a Self-Directed IRA

A Checkbook IRA includes the features of a traditional or Roth IRA, but has one distinct difference: the account holder, not a custodian, has control over the investments. This makes Checkbook IRAs a good option for hands-on, confident investors. It lowers the amount of fees paid to account custodians and makes access to your IRA quicker and easier.

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Billshark Review-Save Money on Your Bills

Billshark is a company specializing in negotiating down your bills and canceling the subscriptions you no longer use. This Billshark Review will show how the app can save you time and money. Whether the Billshark Ap is best for you depends on many factors. Most important among these are your aversion to negotiating bills yourself and the cost of your time. Whatever you decide, please don’t leave money on the table: your bills can be lower for the asking.

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15 Personal Finance Blogs by People of Color

Finance and investing success is for all, not just for a priviledged few who grew up in the “right” communities and went to the “best” schools. With the connectivity of the global community and the democratization of information, there still exists a divide between the “haves” and the “have nots.” One way to level the financial playing field is though education and mentoring. These outstanding people of color are teaching others smart money practices. To create financial success, learn the mo…

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51 Ways to Drastically Cut Expenses

Whether you wish to reduce your spending because you are saving towards your big dream or you must cut expenses to the bone because of reduced income, there is likely one fear that stops you – the fear of having to forego all the joys of life. What if I told you that you could save the down payment on your dream house, invest for early retirement, and still have fun?

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