Is Renting a Waste of Money: The Financial Advantages of Renting a Home
Imagine this. You currently rent a home (house or condo). A bank offers loan payments that equal your monthly rent. Is renting a waste of …
myths busted
How to Spot Fake Gurus and Financial Freedom Scams (Flowchart)
Am I naive? Today I found out about fake gurus promising financial freedom. As an advocate of true financial freedom with specific actionable steps, the scams …
Does Lowering Price Increase Sales? 2 Ways Math Says Yes and No
The answer to this question depends. In fact, lowering prices can either increase sales, decrease sales, or have no impact. But with a range of …
Are Foreclosed Properties Cheaper? A Revisited Truth on Why They’re Not
Gerry’s luck was turning. It was an ad. A very fateful ad. One that would breathe life into his dormant portfolio. It was an ad …
Make Money Trading Stocks? The Advice You Didn’t Want to Hear
Here’s the “TL;DR” version: You’re probably not going to consistently make enough money trading stocks, and investing in an index fund is a better alternative. The big …
7 Important Things Realtors Probably Don’t Tell You
Real estate is the single largest purchase we make. I don’t know about you, but I certainly would like the most accurate picture possible. I’m …
Is a Condo a Good Investment? Rarely… Here’s Why
I am a strong advocate of real estate as the investment of choice for true financial freedom — financial freedom that goes beyond just being …
When Selling Less Earns You More: Profit Maximization
Sell more to earn more, right? I mean, why sell 100 units when you can sell 200 units? Does selling more units and do increases …
Why Tipid Tips Fall Short (Perils of a Frugal Mindset)
For the international audience, tipid means being frugal in Filipino. Tipid tips is a popular expression that captures the many small ways we can save …
9 Hidden Ways a Good Property Can Be a Bad Investment (Infographic)
It’s rather ironic for a blog advocating real estate investments to say anything bad about real estate. It’s still my preferred investment for financial freedom, …