Six Reasons to Create Multiple Streams of Income
Risk Management – The more income streams you have, the less worried you will be when times are lean. Reduce or eliminate debt quickly.
Big Benefits to being a “Do it Yourselfer”
I’ve spent the last few days replacing an egress window on one of my apartment units. The local building inspector decided that the window was
Lessons Learned – Saving for College
Just 50% of students that begin a college education actually graduate. To avoid wasted money, it is critical that parents and loved ones plan and
Being the 1% — Our Blue Tarp Cottage?
I love buying a house that no one else wants, but in a spot that everyone would love to live in. During the last recession,
A Wreck of a House
Why buy retail when you can buy at prices far below wholesale. Our approach to real estate may not be for everyone. I love buying
Tax Planning
Tax strategies are an important piece of your FIRE dreams. In order to minimize your Federal Income Tax exposure, it is critical to plan and
A Dollar Saved is a Dollar Earned? Hardly
A Dollar Saved is a Dollar Earned. Or Is it? Have you ever stopped to think about what it takes to put one dollar in
New or Used
Mrs. FiredUp and I are as excited to buy new “stuff” as the next person. I can tell you, however, that we rarely buy depreciating
Increasing Wealth Through the Efforts of Others
I’ll be the first to admit, Mrs. FiredUp and I have worked our butts off to get to the blessed life we enjoy today. However,
8 Critical Rock Stars You Need on Your Team
We all need to be surrounded by a strong network of experts we can call on when needed. This network may include: Lawyer Insurance broker