I’ve been spending more time than I probably should on Zillow, dreaming about building a real estate empire. Ever since Detroit declared bankruptcy, I started wondering if things might get better for the city or if it’s destined to face ongoing economic struggles. I first looked into properties in Flint about seven years ago after […]
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You’re in your 30s, you’ve got a good job, and things are going well, but you’ve always dreamed of becoming a millionaire by the time you turn 40. So, how do you reach that seven-figure mark? Here are a few steps to guide you: 1. **Reevaluate Your Income and Take Bold Steps**: Now that you’re […]
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I started working when I was around 12 or 13 years old. It wasn’t child labor; I began by babysitting and then tutoring younger kids. Since I could play the piano quite well, my music teacher would let me use the music room at lunchtime to give an hour-long lesson. I remember charging $20 for […]
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Many people often search online for the best ways to build wealth, hoping for profitable stock market tips or good retirement plans. But here, we’re going to take a different approach and discuss how you can build wealth by being smart. Being smart can mean many things. In this article, we’ll explore whether investing in […]
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The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, January 13th, has expected winnings of over $1.4 billion. Isn’t that just crazy? What would you do with all that money? Personally, I’ve never had a huge lump sum in my life; my money has always accumulated slowly over time. Even though I’d like to think I wouldn’t go crazy, […]
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This is the fifth part of my journey about transforming the land I bought in Guatemala and my new life here. If you missed the earlier parts, you can catch up with Part 1 through Part 4. This week has been pretty relaxing compared to the last. I decided to take a break from working […]
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Can you believe I made $140 from two old, beat-up bikes that were just sitting in my mum’s storage last week? It took some elbow grease to fix them up, though. One bike had a broken brake, and the other needed a few minor repairs. Honestly, I wasn’t sure anyone would want to buy them. […]
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It’s been a while since I last blogged! I’m using this quarantine period to get back into the habit of journaling and blogging in a more personal, first-person style, hoping to keep both of us entertained. If it feels like you’ve missed a lot, don’t worry. We’ll catch up as we go. In the meantime, […]
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Have you set your financial goals for the new year? I usually don’t detail my goals too much, but to track my progress and stay motivated, here’s a list of what I aim to achieve next year. **Increase My Net Worth by 30%** Last year, my net worth grew by 20%, which was less than […]
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### Last month, there was a lot of hype about the world supposedly coming to an end, spurred by modern-day descendants of the ancient Mayan civilization. For about a year, my partner and I would discuss the “what ifs” of the world ending. This topic came up often during our five-month motorcycle trip across Europe, […]
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