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Invest Prudently

When I was younger, I was taught that the key to financial freedom was saving as much money as you could.

While true, it's not the whole story. Saving can only get you so far – you need to invest prudently too.

You need to build passive streams of income, most millionaires have seven or more passive streams, if you want to escape financial gravity.

You can learn about how I built a dividend portfolio, how I think about market valuation, and even my thoughts on angel investing – and much more!

As always, email me or tweet @wallethacks if you want to discuss anything!

How to Start Investing

54 Best Passive Income Ideas to Earn $1,000+ (April 2024)

Working a job is one way to earn money but it's not the only way. You can save your money and invest it in other companies. You can spend your time building products others will buy or a service someone will use. This is known as passive income. Here are 54 passive income ideas you can start today.

Investing in the Stock Market

Dividend Aristocrats, Kings & Other Stock Market Royalty (2023)

If you want to add an income component to your stock portfolio, Dividend Aristocrats are one of the best ways to do that. Not only do they provide steady income from the dividends they pay, but they also have a long track record of respectable capital gains.

The 10 Best Vanguard Funds

I love Vanguard. The bulk of my investments are there, minus a few dividend growth stocks I hold in an…

Real Estate Investing

Fundrise Review 2024: Commercial Real Estate Investing for Just $10

Fundrise is a private market real estate investing platform where you invest in eREITs (electronic REITs) that aren't traded on the public markets. Which is unique since it's usually REITS that invest in commercial real estate and crowdfunding typically invest in residential.

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Best Solo 401(k) Providers

A solo 401(k) is a retirement savings plan for self-employed people with no full-time employees. It allows them to save for retirement using pre-tax contributions while benefiting from the same tax advantages in regular 401(k) plans. Here are some of the top solo 401(k) providers available today.

Is Robinhood Gold Worth It?

Robinhood Gold is a $75 per year premium subscription service to Robinhood. It unlocks a few perks but are they worth the annual fee?

Robinhood App Review 2024 – Free Stock, ETF, and Crypto Trades

Robinhood is a popular online broker offering free stock, ETF, crypto, and options trading. They also offer fractional trades, with no account minimums. But the platform doesn't support some investment types and has limited research tools. Is it worth it? Find out in this Robinhood review.

How do odd lot tenders work?

Do you know what an odd lot tender offer is? It's when a company offers to pay a premium for an odd lot of their shares, giving smaller investors an investing advantage - see how they work and whether they make sense for you.

Betterment Review 2024 – Is Betterment Worth It?

Betterment is one of the original robo-advisor platforms, but in recent years, it's expanded its product lineup to include a High-Yield Cash Reserve account, a no-fee checking account, and access to financial planning advice. How does it compare to other top robo-advisors? Find out in this Betterment review.

Apps Like Acorns

Acorns is a popular investing app with a round-up saving feature that automates the investing process. However, it's far from the only investing app available. Here are six more apps like Acorns. Learn more.

E*Trade Review (2024): Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons

E*Trade is an online brokerage offering free stock and ETF trades, along with managed investment portfolios. But with no fractional investing or ability to buy and sell crypto tokens, it might not be for everyone. Learn more in our E*Trade review.

ESOP vs. ESPP: What You Need to Know

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) are valuable employee benefits that not all companies offer. Here's what you need to know about their similarities, differences, tax treatments, and whether or not you should sign up. Learn more.

What Is an ESPP and Should I Participate in One?

An employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP, allows employees to purchase company stock at a discount. Unfortunately, not all companies offer ESPPs. Find out how ESPPs work and whether you should join an ESPP if given the opportunity. Learn more.

E*TRADE Bonus Promotions: up to $1,000

Did you know E*TRADE will give you cash to open a new account? See the new account brokerage bonuses they pay out for large deposits before you open your account.

TradeStation Review: Key Features, Pros and Cons

TradeStation's in-depth research tools and trading capabilities make it a popular choice with active traders. However, new investors, or those who favor a passive investing strategy may find themselves frustrated by the complex user interface and annoying inactivity fees. Is TradeStation the right online broker for you? Find out in this TradeStation review.

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