Getting Started Investing in Real Estate? Follow this Advice from a Real Estate Veteran

The following is a guest post by Terry Painter, author of The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice. If you’d like to submit a guest post about investing in real estate or any other topic to Money Q&A, be sure to check out the site’s Guest Posting Guidelines. In 2002, my client Conrad had a net worth of $230,000 when he called me for a loan to buy a 6-plex in Oakland. This was his first investment property. Today he is worth over $30 million. How did he do it? First, he read a lot of books and took a course on investing in real estate and becoming the best real estate investor. Then, over the years, he did a … Read more

A Guide to Investing Your Money Safely and Responsibly

From the outside looking in, the life of an investor seems to be a dream come true. You literally earn money by investing your money and doing nothing. And once you’re on the inside, you’ll realize that it truly is a dream come true . . . if you do it properly, that is. There are a lot of scammers out there, and they usually seek out investment newbies who don’t know what to look for yet. The world of investing can be tricky to navigate. Whether you’re investing in the stock market or something else entirely, this post should help you know how to go about investing in a safe, responsible way. Do some research You may want to … Read more

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Stock Trading

The world of trading and investing has developed over the years and has now evolved into the digital landscape. Online trading for stocks and shares holds its advantages for individuals interested in the financial markets but also has its disadvantages. So, let us explain further the ways in which you can benefit from online stock trading. Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Stock Trading What are shares? To fully understand how to trade shares online, and the benefits of doing so, you must know exactly what they are. Sometimes known as stocks, shares are a fraction of a company, its value, earnings, and assets and are usually traded on a stock market. Those who own a part of a company like … Read more

Top 4 Reasons to Relocate Your Business Location and Earn More

We live in an increasingly digital world. Individuals living across the globe from each other can connect and collaborate with ease thanks to digital technology. However, at the end of the day, a business’s physical location can still have a big influence on its ultimate success or failure. If you relocate your business, you might be able to earn more money. In fact, it’s possible that a poor location could inhibit your business’s growth or even stop it from reaching its full potential. With that in mind, today we’ll explain four reasons why it may make sense to relocate your business. If you’re thinking about improving your business and expanding its reach, then this blog is for you! Employee Recruitment … Read more

7 Credit Lessons You Can Learn from ‘The Mandalorian’

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The following is a guest post by Jessica Larson, SolopreneurJournal.com Gaining a reputation and establishing credit are really two sides of the same proverbial coin, and it’s hard to find anyone with a more solid reputation than Din Djarin, the title character in the hit Star Wars series “The Mandalorian.” So it only makes sense that, when it comes to building and maintaining credit, there’s plenty to learn from old Mando and his cohorts. After all, principles like honor and dependability are the same whether you’re living life on modern planet Earth or fighting the good fight long ago in a galaxy far far away. With that in mind, here’s some wisdom you can gain from the Disney+ series and … Read more

Ingenious Ways to Reduce Your Healthcare Costs

Top 5 Ways to Save Money on Health Insurance

With 2020 highlighting the importance of prioritizing health and strengthening financial awareness, there is no better time to be proactive to reduce healthcare costs. Whether your 2021 resolutions are to shrink your budget or live a healthier life, being conscious of your general health has never been so important. While the high costs of healthcare should be enough to promote the importance of good health, there are many instances in which we cannot anticipate our healthcare needs. However, because the goal should be to reduce your spending without compromising good health, we have rounded up the most ingenious ways of cutting your total healthcare spending in 2021. Here’s how you can protect your health and spend less this year. Get … Read more