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Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: What’s the Difference?

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You may have never thought that the words good and debt could be used in the same sentence. However, there is a such thing as good debt.

But beware, all money that’s borrowed from a creditor has to be managed, or things can go south. According to the Federal Reserve Bureau, consumer debt grew to a record $4.19 trillion in December 2019. Those numbers are staggering.

If you’re going to achieve financial freedom, then understanding good debt is one of the lessons that you’ll need to master. As the wealthy know, it’s nearly always the tool used to achieve rapid accumulation of wealth. [Read more…] about Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: What’s the Difference?

8 Unbelievable Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate

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Many experts have reported the real estate industry to be the best return on investment. Financial professionals have run study after study and have concluded that real estate can provide higher returns than stocks, bonds, or other highly boasted strategies.

There are many benefits of investing in real estate beyond the ROI. Some of the best benefits involve paying lower taxes—and in some cases, no taxes—whatsoever. [Read more…] about 8 Unbelievable Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate

What is the Rule of 72? A Simple Definition and Examples.

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I love the Rule of 72, because it lets you do quick math in your head to determine how quickly an investment can compound (i.e., double or triple in value) over time.

What is the Rule of 72? Simply put, the Rule of 72 is a quick way to estimate the number of years required to double the value of an investment at an annual rate of return.

This method was first featured in the Summa de Arithmetica of Luca Pacioli in 1494, which is impressive. Pacioli suggested using this method for calculating the estimated time of doubling investment. [Read more…] about What is the Rule of 72? A Simple Definition and Examples.