Before I share the best asset class performers from 2001 – 2020, I want you to guess the following four things: 1) Of the following asset classes, the S&P 500, a 60/40 stock/bond portfolio, Bonds, REITs, Commodity, Emerging Market Equity, Small Cap, Homes, which performed best? 2) What was the annualized return for the best-performing […]
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With open enrollment season in full swing, it’s a good idea to go through the many health insurance plans to choose from. The options can quickly get overwhelming. However, understanding the fundamentals will help simplify your decision. By the end of this article you’ll understand the four main types of health insurance and know how
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The historical gift tax exclusion amount is $19,000 for 2025, up from $18,000 in 2024, $17,000 in 2023, and $16,000 in 2022. As a result, you may want to contribute more to your child’s 529 plan or give them more money if your estate may surpass the estate tax threshold when you pass. Despite paying
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A strong mind is everything. You need a strong mind to get rich. You also need a strong mind to win at sports and get ahead in many aspects of life. One of the goals of achieving financial independence is financial security. We want to feel secure financially so we ironically don’t have to think
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The maximum 401k contribution limit for 2025 increases to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. Your 401k is one of the three legs of the new retirement stool: you, you, and you. Historically, the 401k contribution limit usually increases by only $500 every two to three years. However, thanks to inflation, the contribution limit has
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In a stunning turnaround, Zillow recently announced it would be getting out of the iBuying business and will shut down its Zillow Offers division. Roughly 25% or 2,000 of its staff will be let go as the company takes a $540 million write-off. “We’ve determined the unpredictability in forecasting home prices far exceeds what we
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Given how hot the housing market currently is, let’s look ahead to see what bad things might occur to derail the trend. This post looks at the cities most at risk of a housing downturn so you can better invest your real estate capital. In brief, here are the things that could cause a national
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One of the reasons why I continue to save so much is that I’m a perpetual failure. I’ve made so many mistakes in my life that I need a financial buffer to constantly bail me out. A landmine-filled upbringing has also embedded in me the necessity to save. If it’s not an investment mistake, it’s
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Practicing Stealth Wealth is the act of keeping your overall wealth a secret. It helps with keeping haters at bay and your family safe. For your well-being, it’s much better to blend in with the majority than stick out when it comes to your finances. When it comes to money, people have all sorts of
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It occurred to me while writing my bestselling personal finance book, Buy This Not That, that a good percentage of you are HENRYs. A HENRY is a “high earner, not yet rich” consumer who is on the path to financial freedom. HENRYs mostly earn six-figure incomes who also save and invest aggressively. However, HENRYs often
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