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One of the earliest goals I set when I started dividend investing was simple: could my passive dividend income someday cover my mortgage? Fast forward 13 to 14 years of consistent investing and dividend compounding, and that milestone is now reality. My dividend income from my taxable account not only pays the monthly principal and interest on the mortgage, it gives me extra cash each month that I can apply directly to principal to speed […]
🎙️Episode #454 – What if you could earn 50% more rent without the headaches of Airbnb? Discover how midterm rentals give investors higher returns with… The post The Rental Strategy Most Investors Are Missing Right Now appeared first on Coach Carson.
I started writing this article about three weeks ago, when the government initially shut down. Then I shelved it. There were plenty of articles already written, and it is, by definition, a politically charged topic. However, it does directly impact our finances, and it hasn’t gone away. I have been writing about government shutdowns for quite a while. My wife, a military pharmacist, is an essential worker. That means she continues to work. In the […]
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. Credit scores are a 3-digit number that represents your credit health. Whether you have a good score, bad score, or no score, there are actions you can take to boost your credit score, which can help you qualify for lending […]
If the firm you hired hasn’t moved your case, you can disengage cleanly, protect yourself with the IRS, and switch to a team that actually executes—today. Your fast switch plan (CuraDebt does the heavy lifting) Why CuraDebt (use the “11 Musts” checklist to vet any provider) 2025 reality check: enforcement actions & why switching promptly […] The post How to Exit a Tax Relief Company That Isn’t Delivering—and Switch to CuraDebt (What to Do + […]
Ever since President Trump trotted out that giant poster board on Liberation Day, there have been two competing narratives over how this would turn out. Economists have warned that the tariffs, which ranged from 15% to 50%, would ultimately be paid by consumers. The White House, on the other hand, has insisted that tariffs are basically free money for the government and that they would lower prices by bringing foreign investment back into the US. […]
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. Paying off debt is a challenge we know firsthand. During college, I took out student loans to cover my education. Later, when Barb went back to school to earn her Master’s, she did the same. On top of that, we’ve […]
How to budget for Christmas Christmas is a time when it can be tempting to overspend and potentially get into debt. However, by budgeting appropriately and strategically you can manage expectations for friends, family and yourself. Managing your money well can also help to reduce stress for you and for others. And that’s before you even look at ways to save money! Once you start spending money on Christmas, it can be easy to get […]