June 2022 Net Worth

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Every month I post my updated net worth for those that are interested in following my progress. I have been tracking my net worth online since January 2006. I enjoy compiling the numbers each month, and doing so keeps me motivated, focused, and accountable. This month's numbers... A third straight month of losses, and this one was another big one. It's sort of scary that my retirement accounts have dropped from over a million to in the $700k's in just 6 months without me spending a p...
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How to Buy a Short-Sale Home

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If you’re a prospective homebuyer, you’re probably already somewhat familiar with the terms “buyer’s market” or “seller’s market.” The former situation occurs when the housing supply exceeds the demand, a situation that favors the buyer. But when the housing supply is more limited, a homeowner may receive multiple offers on their home, a market more favorable to the seller. Perhaps you’re looking for a home and are finding that you’re often outbid. In a tight housing market, sellers may ...
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4 Things You Should Know About Payday Loans

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Payday loans are short-term, unsecured loans that you should repay in your next payday or within two weeks. Since these loans are usually the last resort for borrowers, especially those with poor credit, they have higher interest rates than banks or other traditional loans. Their ease of access and borrowing simplicity make them appealing to most consumers. Here are four things you should know about payday loans. 1. How payday loans function You can access a payday loan through an onl...
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4 Tips for Building Generational Wealth

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It’s hard to think that there will come a time, when you’re not around to help your family out anymore, and they’ll have to manage without you. It’s not a pleasant thought, but it is inevitable, unfortunately. This is why it’s so important to put plans in place early on, to ensure that your family is well taken care of and you can build generational wealth - in other words, your money will go on in the right way. Read on, to find out how this can be done.  Plan Your Retirement ...
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Diversify Your Investment Portfolio This Year With These Ideas

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Image Source: Freepik The global economy has yet to fully recover from the pandemic and for many private investors, this is a time to review all investments with a view to making some changes. We all know that it is unwise to put all your eggs into one basket, especially in such an uncertain time. With that in mind, here are a few investment ideas to add some diversity to your investment portfolio. Rental Property - If you have the capital to acquire and renovate a house in a trendy area ...
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May 2022 Net Worth

Every month I post my updated net worth for those that are interested in following my progress. I have been tracking my net worth online since January 2006. I enjoy compiling the numbers each month, and doing so keeps me motivated, focused, and accountable. This month's numbers... This month wasn't as bad as last month's, but we're still trending in the wrong direction. It hasn't been a a great year so far, but that's just the way it is. The market has ups and downs. Historically i...
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New Games to Earn Bitcoin in 2022

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The internet has changed the way the whole world operates. From simple things like browsing clothes online to investing in the stock market, the internet has made everything way more convenient than ever before. Cryptocurrency is one major thing that has come out of the evolution of the internet and from cryptocurrency, Bitcoin was born.  Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency to be invented and it came off the back of the 2008 recession. One of the reasons cryptocurrency has become so pop...
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Ways Of Improving Your Small Business

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There isn't a particular formula for success, but you can increase the probability by boosting the growth of your business with some of the tips below. After launching your business, your major goal will be to establish and develop your brand. Unfortunately, this cannot happen with the snap of your fingers! Growth is a perpetual process that involves patience, dedication and hard work. There are no secret or special ways to outperform other businesses, but there are ways to reach milesto...
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April 2022 Net Worth

Every month I post my updated net worth for those that are interested in following my progress. I have been tracking my net worth online since January 2006. I enjoy compiling the numbers each month, and doing so keeps me motivated, focused, and accountable. This month's numbers... Big drop in the market has put our net worth below where we started the year at. It sure didn't take long for our retirement accounts to drop from over a million to the 800's. Could be a scary thing if w...
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Real Estate Company

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Starting a real estate company these days is a bold move. Real estate is a cut-throat industry, but if you know what you’re doing and have the right personality type – it can be a dream come true. Real estate is a sales business at heart, but it is far more complicated than just selling an item to a customer. Houses and properties have much higher price tags and are considered investments. You will rarely find a buyer who decides to buy without a ton of legwork and input from you. Bel...
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