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In 2021, the S&P 500 was up 28.7%. In 2022, it was down 18.1% In 2023 and 2024, the market went up 26.3% and 25%, respectively. This year the S&P 500 is down 6% or so. That’s a lot of ups and downs in a short period of time. The annualized return in this four […]
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Today’s financial services engineer has two needs. One is cutting-edge tech and frictionless access, and the other is robust security and risk management. Balancing both is tricky. “We might be a highly regulated, centuries-old bank, but when engineers join us, their expectations are cutting-edge tech and fast access to data, with a self-serve process,” explains […]
If you’re concerned about having enough income after you retire, there are lots of options. Buying rental properties is a popular one, but finding tenants and keeping up with maintenance often requires more effort than many retirees have in mind. If dealing with contractors and tenants isn’t your idea of a good time, I have […]
How Mini-Retirements Work Gary takes two months off in the summer and two months off in the winter every year. Here’s how he makes it possible: ✔️ Real Estate Investing – Gary built a portfolio of rental properties, creating passive income. ✔️ Business Systems & Delegation – He structured his business to run without him, […]
32 things to know about following… The Simple Path to Wealth (besides that it is not outdated) 😉 1. Investing, done well, is the soul of simplicity. 2. Anyone who tells you differently is selling you something. 3. Investing is playing the long game: Think decades. 4. Once you understand a few key things, the […]
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There are two big economic trends this decade: 1. Consumers keep spending money no matter what. 2. Investors keep buying the dip no matter what. People keep waiting for these trends to break but they simply won’t. Not yet at least. What’s it going to take? One would imagine a recession would break the spending […]
How to Get Started in Real Estate If you’re inspired by Nick’s journey and want to start investing in real estate, the first step is to connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Nick’s company, REIAf.com, offers a wealth of resources, including live events, a Discord community, and local meetups in the DFW area. Whether […]
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