by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 20, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Way to Invest $10K: The best real estate investment options are house hacking, syndications, crowdfunding, rental properties, BRRRR method, and REITs. Maximize employer 401(k) match, contribute to IRAs, invest in stock index funds, and...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 7, 2024 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Creating a Financial Freedom Plan: Financial independence is achieved through a series of stages, beginning from a negative net worth and progressing through financial solvency, stability, and halfway to financial independence. Crafting and...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 11, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How to Invest in Real Estate With a 401(k): Publicly traded REITs, borrowing from a 401(k), and using self-directed IRAs or 401(k)s are some of the ways to incorporate real estate into retirement savings. Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 2, 2024 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Going Self-Insured vs Fully Insured: Self-insurance allows individuals to set aside funds for any emergency, offering flexibility that specific insurance policies do not. By self-insuring, individuals can potentially save more money compared to...
by Guest Author | Last updated Aug 1, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Debt Snowball Method, FIRE, and Real Estate Investing: Focus on paying off the smallest debts first while making minimum payments on larger ones. Quickly eliminating small debts provides a motivational boost to tackle larger debts. List all debts...
by Emma Dudley | Last updated Jul 30, 2024 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Deciding to Whether to Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House: Carefully evaluate the return on investment of purchasing a home versus paying off existing debt, considering all related expenses such as maintenance costs and closing fees. Explore the...