I’m bullish on real estate. Yet I recently sold another rental property. This type of incongruence between thought and action can feel unsettling and even counterproductive to wealth creation. But it doesn’t have to be. Because while maximizing returns is a big goal on your road to financial independence, it’s not the only goal. Sometimes,…
During the recent stock market correction, I decided to buy the dip. But this time, I didn’t just buy my usual dip-buying amount of $25,000 to $100,000. I went much bigger. All told, I spent over $1 million buying the S&P 500 and various tech stocks like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon as I’ve been chronicling…
Before I retired from finance in 2012, I struggled with chronic back pain, sciatica, and TMJ. The stress was so overwhelming, I even paid a dentist $700 to drill divots into several teeth just so I could close my jaw more easily. At only 34, my body was breaking down, and I had no choice…
I never expected blogging to impact my family’s life the way it has. What started as a small side hobby quickly turned into something much bigger – something that would change our lives forever. Before I started Making Sense of Cents, I worked a normal 8-to-5 job, feeling stuck in the routine of commuting, sitting…
Do you want to make extra money while living in a rural area? I hear this question a lot – What rural side hustles can someone do when they don’t live in a very populated area? Whether you live in the countryside, a small town, or an off-the-grid location, there are many great rural side…
Wondering if iLending is the right company to help you lower your car payment? This iLending Review will explain how it works, how much you could save, and whether refinancing your car loan even makes sense for you. Most people don’t realize that you can refinance a car loan. It’s one of those money-saving options…
Do you want to learn how to make $6,000 a month? I’ve been making over $6,000 a month for a long time now, and I know how life-changing that kind of income can be. It can help you stress less about bills, save more, and feel more in control of your future. Whether you’re trying…
Are you looking for the best places to sell used baby items? As parents, we all know how quickly baby items pile up. One moment you’re buying newborn onesies, and the next, your toddler is running around the house. The reality is that babies grow fast, and the items they need during those early years…
Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: lschwahn@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lauren_schwahn. The article What Moody’s U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade Means for Treasurys originally appeared on NerdWallet.
