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Why 401K’s Are A Bad Idea

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Why are 401(k)’s a bad idea? Why don’t rich people use them? Are they worthy of being called a scam?

There are more than a few reasons that 401(k)s are a bad idea, including that you give up control of your money, have extremely limited investment options, can’t access your funds until you’re 59.5 or older, are not paid income distributions on your investments, get charged high fees, and don’t benefit from them during the most expensive period of your life (child-rearing years).

Did I also mention that your 401k account value may plummet—it happened in 2008 and could happen again. [Read more…] about Why 401K’s Are A Bad Idea

How to Get Started in Real Estate? The Ultimate Guide

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Have you ever driven down the road looking at the homes, apartments, or projects under development and asked yourself how to get started in real estate? If so, you’ve come to the right place, because real estate investing represents an compelling opportunity for wealth building. 

Learning how to invest in real estate will:

  • Produce monthly cash flow
  • Increase your net worth through debt pay down and price appreciation (increases in the property value)
  • Give you insane tax benefits (mortgage interest write-offs, depreciation deductions, etc.)
  • Provide you with protection against inflation
  • Allow you to utilize leverage, which can further accelerate your returns [Read more…] about How to Get Started in Real Estate? The Ultimate Guide

How to Produce Cash Flow From Investing Activities?

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With the Coronavirus outbreaks surging (and our salaries at risk), we all need to learn about how to replace some or all of our income with cash flow from investing activities. Adding income from passive investments can help you to create multiple flows of income so that you’re not reliant on one company or client.

Without a doubt, diversified streams of income are key to weathering any economic crisis. [Read more…] about How to Produce Cash Flow From Investing Activities?