by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Feb 2, 2026 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: “Your network = your net worth” sounds like a cliché. But there’s real research backing it up. The people around you shape your financial beliefs, behaviors, and access to opportunities, whether you realize it or not. The best...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 28, 2026 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: Most people default to stocks, crypto, or savings accounts without considering the trade-offs of each. The “safe” option might actually be costing you money every year. There’s a way to invest in real estate without becoming a...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 26, 2026 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: Why your 30s and 40s are the highest-leverage years to build wealth. The most popular passive income strategies (with the trade-offs that rarely get mentioned.) The reason serious investors keep coming back to one asset class for building long-term...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 20, 2026 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: You don’t need $100K (or even $50K) to start investing in real estate. There are legitimate paths in with $10K or less. The traditional “buy a rental property” model isn’t your only option and for most busy professionals,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 2, 2026 | Spark Blog |
At a Glance: Reflect, Reset, and Design Your Life Intentionally – Closing out 2025 with honest self-reflection helps you recognize wins, identify gaps, and assess progress across health, relationships, income, and net worth. Moving into 2026 with a clearly...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Dec 18, 2025 | Spark Blog |
At a Glance: Housing Market Leadership Is Shifting Away From Pandemic Boomtowns – Home price growth in 2026 is being led by smaller, steady cities in the Midwest and Northeast not flashy Sun Belt boomtowns. Cities like Atlantic City, Knoxville, and Green Bay are...