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The Biggest Problem With Being A Long-Term Investor

Everybody knows that being a long-term investor is the way to go. The longer you can stay invested in the stock market and real estate markets, the greater your chances of making more money. There's j...

financialsamurai.com Dec 02 2023

Keeping entire portfolio in one investment house?

I have just retired. I want to move my investments from 3 different investment co (schwab, fidelity, vanguard, TSP) to just Vangard. The total $ is greater than the $250k that is insured by the US. Sh...

reddit.com Dec 02 2023

All The Surprising Costs That Come After A Home Purchase

Just like how the purchase price of a car is not the entire cost, the purchase price of a house is not the entire cost either. Let's discuss all the surprising costs that may come after you close escr...

financialsamurai.com Nov 30 2023

October Performance: Tesla Take Down!

My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of$1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 20...

1500days.com Nov 29 2023

The Ups and Downs of RV Life: 45 Days in Our Tiny Home

“Move out of your apartment and enjoy the RV life,” they said… “It’ll be fun!” Ok, that’s only sort of what happened. We enjoyed our past couple of monster r...

routetoretire.com Nov 21 2023

Pros and Cons of Joining a Gym in Retirement

I have been a consistent exerciser for decades and have a whole house setup. I've acquired a fancy set of weights that ratchet up and down in weight, a plethora of old DVDs, an elliptical, a walking p...

reddit.com Nov 18 2023

Next Chapter advice needed for buying home

Hi All :). Ohio - 64/f (single, live alone); SS draw of $1,100mo, on Medicaid. Considering selling house with profit of 225-250k. Should I buy another house outright with full amount to not have house...

reddit.com Nov 16 2023

When To Pay Off Your Low-Interest Mortgage

Note: Winners of last week’s book contest will be announced at the end of this post A few weeks ago, we posted a reader case Can’t Work Because of Health Issues and Worried, in which our r...

millennial-revolution.com Nov 07 2023

We are mulling over selling our house that is paid off.

We have owned our house for ~28 years and it's all paid for like it says in the title. The house is way too big for the two of us and it's a lot of upkeep. I would like to sell it and buy a smaller ho...

reddit.com Nov 03 2023

September Performance: Bathroom Madness!

My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of$1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 20...

1500days.com Nov 02 2023

In-Depth Guide to Assumable Mortgages

I’m a seasoned real estate veteran with over 20 years of experience and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Throughout my career, I’ve always found assumable mortgages intriguing, yet the...

dadisfire.com Oct 28 2023

Other people’s money. Carleton Sheets and no money down

Real estate is a wonderful investment for many reasons. One of the best reasons is leverage and the ability to buy with no money down. You can buy as asset with other people’s money and have oth...

dadisfire.com Oct 28 2023

Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Buy a House?

So many people assume they need a real estate agent. But have you ever thought, “Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house?” The short answer to that question is “no.” While...

dadisfire.com Oct 28 2023

Rental Property Management Company: Pros and Cons

Should you hire a rental property management company to manage your rental house? No, in most cases you did not need to. When I started buying houses in my early 20s, I was adamant that my real estate...

dadisfire.com Oct 28 2023

Sell house and downsize before or after retirement?

My husband is set to retire in January 2025. He will be 65 1/2. We are going to be downsizing to a smaller home with everything on one level ( ranch style ), as I am already having some issues with st...

reddit.com Oct 26 2023

Shared Households as a Safety Net for Older Adults

Abstract With a record number of older adults facing housing affordability challenges, shared households may provide an important private housing safety net if other household members contribute to ho...

crr.bc.edu Oct 17 2023

Co-Signing A Mortgage In Canada: What You Need To Know

By co-signing a mortgage in Canada, you can help a child or other close family member who may be having difficulty obtaining a mortgage on their own. However, there are risks associated with co-signin...

retirehappy.ca Oct 13 2023

A Flattening Yield Curve: What Does It Mean?

You know, prior to having a kid, I never understood parents’ burning desire to get out of the house and have adult conversations. But now that I have one, I totally get it. Your entire day just ...

millennial-revolution.com Oct 10 2023

Planning Retirement with Improved Home Electrical Safety

Welcome to an in-depth analysis of planning for your golden years and ensuring absolute peace of mind with improved home electrical safety. This post is tailored for you: an individual that understand...

retirementsavvy.net Oct 06 2023