Code red! Take charge of your retirement quickly
Those who have devoted their lives to the service of others – first responders – have traditionally enjoyed a strong work union and, if not lucrative, at least comfortable pension. These days, we'd hate to be the ones betting on that to continue. Government funding at any level seems perilous at...
The stock market is more dangerous than a four alarm fire
Nothing is more American than Mom, apple pie, Nascar racing, and the stock market, right? Except for that last one. You'd have better odds for success investing in a neighborhood poker game on Friday night. Don't get us wrong – we like a healthy market. It means companies are doing well. But playing...
The first responder’s guide to real financial success
There are two main reasons we believe income property investing is the best path to financial success available for your dollar. First, and perhaps the most telling, is personal experience. We've been doing this for more than two decades and it's worked quite well for us personally. Secondly, history...
Use financial leverage like a hero
Remember, real estate investing is not rocket science. To understand it, you only need to latch onto a few critical ideas, one of which is financial leverage. When we say financial leverage, we're referring to a concept almost everyone is familiar with but hardly anyone uses correctly. Let's define it...
Investing that works for first responders
First responders and emergency workers have a long tradition in America. Unfortunately for them financially, that tradition often includes a devotion to invest in the stock market, sometimes for no better reason than that's the way the family has always done it. That viewpoint is understandable but not...