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The Easiest Real Estate Investing Strategy To Build Wealth

Ever since selling an SF rental property in 2017, I’ve been a happier man. Not having to deal with disrespectful tenants and maintenance issues while I was busy being a …

The Maximum 401(k) Contribution Limit For 2020 Goes Up By $500

Good news! It just got a little bit easier for everyone 40 and under to become 401(k) millionaires by the time you turn 60. The maximum 401(k) contribution limit for …

Paying For Height Is A Waste Of Money: The Many Benefits Of Being Short

I’m 5’10”. If I played in the NBA, I’d probably be listed at 6′. When I was growing up in Kuala Lumpur and attending middle school, I would sometimes get …

Don’t Ever Give Up: Surviving 10 Years Of Prison

When I was in high school, I got in a lot of trouble. As a result, I often wondered if anybody would ever give me a chance at life. Because …

Why Preschool Is Worth Every Penny And More!

The first day of preschool was tough. Not so much for our boy, but for my wife and me. My immediate thought was, so this is where creativity comes to …

Own One Car For Show And Another Car For Dough

There’s an old saying in golf, “drive for show, putt for dough.” Hitting a massive 300-yard bomb looks beautiful, but what really counts is accurate putting. I can’t tell you …