Retirement Side Gigs Report Reflects Signs of a Deeper Economic Crisis

Recent data from Newsweek paints a troubling picture of retirement in America: Two in five retired Americans (41%) say they can’t support their ideal retirement, and while 92% of them don’t currently have a side gig, 60% wish they did. Meanwhile, 63% of Americans aged 50 and up who haven’t yet retired say they’re considering … Read more

Tired of Market Rollercoasters? Private Lending Might Be the Smarter Move

Let’s be honest—if you’ve been feeling whiplash from the stock market lately, you’re not alone. One minute it’s climbing, the next it’s tanking, and even when things look stable, there’s always another headline or political move that sends it swinging again. For those of us trying to build long-term wealth or secure a decent retirement, … Read more

Navigating ‘Subject To’ Real Estate Transactions: A Creative Financing Strategy

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In today’s dynamic real estate market, creative financing strategies have become essential tools for investors and homeowners alike.  With record high prices, skyrocketing interest rates, and more rigid underwriting requirements, all being driven by a weakening economy, “Subject To” is becoming more popular again. This approach allows buyers to acquire properties by taking over existing … Read more

Investor Panic Is Brewing—Why I’m Still Avoiding Wall Street and You Should Too

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Investor sentiment—not fundamentals—is what drives financial markets today.  If you need evidence, just look at the past decade: we’ve seen stocks climb relentlessly despite sluggish earnings, geopolitical instability, and ballooning debt. But when sentiment shifts, even slightly, the air comes out of the balloon fast and hard. That’s precisely what we’re starting to witness right … Read more

Jobs Report Beats Expectations—But Real Estate Investors Shouldn’t Celebrate Yet

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The April jobs report was just released, and on the surface, it looks like good news. Nonfarm payrolls came in higher than expected, which on the surface makes the job market look strong—especially considering we’re still dealing with inflation and elevated interest rates. It might seem like good news at first glance, but anyone who’s … Read more

Americans Lose Confidence as Wall Street Falters—But There’s an Alternative

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The latest plunge in stock market performance, largely attributed to the Trump administration’s new tariffs and an overall dip in consumer confidence, has reignited a longstanding concern for American investors: volatility. Financial strategist and real estate expert Tatiana Zagorovski explores a compelling alternative that sidesteps Wall Street’s rollercoaster—private lending. “Americans have watched their IRAs value … Read more

You Don’t Need “the Next Big Thing” to Get Funding For Your Business

You Don’t Need “the Next Big Thing” to Get Funding For Your Business by Amanda Webster, Fund&Grow

Last night, while speaking about getting funding to a group of entrepreneurs at a mastermind event, a young guy came up to me and I could see that he was clearly bothered about something.  He nervously waited around, fidgeting the entire time until eventually, everyone else had left. I knew there was, what he thought, … Read more

Building Your Financial Ark: How to Survive and Thrive During the Next Economic Storm

Building Your Financial Ark: How to Survive and Thrive During the Next Economic Storm

Many Americans today are worried about their financial future. This isn’t a surprise to most of us because we can all see the growing economic challenges that are hurting a significant portion of the population.  It’s difficult to find a job, and even more difficult to find one that pays well enough to afford today’s … Read more

Kim Kiyosaki Pledges Book Donations to Help Promote Financial Literacy Across America

Kim Kiyosaki Pledges Book Donations to Help Promote Financial Literacy Across America

Real estate and financial expert, Kim Kiyosaki, made a bold move in the mission to help Americans develop the financial literacy needed to create financial freedom in their own lives.  Kiyosaki, co-founder of the Rich Dad Company and known for authoring and co-authoring several financial books, including Rich Dad, Poor Dad, was one of the … Read more