What do you think is a better use of your time – learning about tax planning, or taking a second job? Surprisingly, for a lot of people,...

How the concept of Ordinary Income Tax vs. Capital Gains Tax can shed light on why different investments can save you thousands in taxes.

In the vast landscape of personal finance influencers, a growing chorus seems to sing the same tune: real estate is a bad investment. I'm...

This morning I was pondering whether to compose a dry (but very educational!) post about the Rule of 72 or delve into something a little...

What makes real estate investing worth it? In this article, we explore the differentiators in real estate investing versus the stock market.

When I bought my first rental property back in 2012, I didn’t belong to any real estate investing groups or socialize with other...

The beginning: I graduated from graduate school in 2005, ready to jump out into the world bright-eyed and bushy-tailed with tens of...

As women, we are often trapped in the societal expectation that we should be giving our time away for free – caring for children, caring...

Susan ​wrote recently​ about three main paths to achieving early financial freedom (extreme frugality & saving, growing a profitable...

Society tells us to follow the traditional path: 💪 Start working a 9-5 job when you’re young 💰 Diligently contribute to your 401k...

The journey to financial freedom is full of seasons: seasons of learning and growing, seasons of earning, seasons of saving and...

Breezy beach condos, cozy mountain cabins, and piles of money flooding in. This is the “HGTV” image of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) - and...

Convert pre-tax retirement money into a Roth to grow it tax-free—pay taxes now, skip them later.

I'll walk you through the important initial questions you should be asking yourself before diving into real estate investing

This article is Part 1 in a 2-part series to help readers navigate their financial responsibilities when preparing to invest in real...

Caitlin and I are often asked whether it makes more sense from a tax perspective for a real estate investor to put all of their funds...

Learning about investing can feel very daunting. What if there was a way to reign in all of the nuanced vocabulary and the endless...

Last week I came across this older, philosophical blog post from Mr. Money Mustache, and this graphic really jumped out at me. I recently...

Whether you’re already an investor or aspiring to be one, the current market tides make it tricky to grow a portfolio. Depending on your...

Even with interest rates hovering around 7%, paying down your mortgage may not be the best solution for your future investments.