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Exploring the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate Investing
Introduction: Real estate investing has long been a popular way for individuals and businesses to build wealth and generate passive income. From commercial properties to
Life Planning 101: Tips for Beginners at Any Age
The following post about how to take care of your finances before moving out of your parent’s house was written by Christopher Haymon from Adulting Digest.
Sports Officiating as a Side Hustle
The following article about sports officiating as a side hustle was written by Rachel Repp. Rachel is the Marketing Director at Silbo, the app that
Moving Out of Your Parent’s House? Make the Most of It by Taking Care of Your Finances
The following post about how to take care of your finances before moving out of your parent’s house was written by Christopher Haymon from Adulting
Here Is Some Good News Guaranteed To Make You Smile
In light of everything going on around the world, I find the news to be utterly depressing. Even before COVID-19, I find news stations tend
We Sold Our Blog!
Yup, you read that right! After a year of blogging we have finally accepted an offer to sell our blog. I’m sure you have a
3 Awesome Tips To Save Your Money
With all the craziness going on in the world that’s stemming from the Corona virus it’s now more important than ever to have your finances
5 Tips to Stay Productive While Working From Home
With the Covid-19 pandemic surging more and more people are finding themselves working from home. For a lot of people working from home isn’t a
The Complete Cozy.co Review: Property Management
During our time as landlords, we have learned a lot about what works for us and what doesn’t. We’ve learned that automated systems are the
How To Retire In Only 2 Years With Rethink The Rat Race
Hello, hello, hello and happy day to you! We are SO excited for you to learn more about James and Emily from Rethink The Rat
How to Avoid Failure and Achieve Your 2020 Goals
The new year has begun and is well underway. We are currently only 13 days into the roaring 20’s and it seems like so much
The Shocking Cost of a Wedding: How to Prepare Your Wicked Wallet
I was recently reading the second edition of I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi and found the section on wedding costs
How To Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Full Time Hustle With Alexis Schroeder From Fitnancials
Hello and happy Monday friends! We have such a great article in store for you today. We were lucky enough to be able to interview
2020 Calls For The Best 20 Money & Life Quotes
New decade, who dis? Welcome to 2020 folks. I don’t know about you, but I am so excited for what this year and what this
13 Best Finance Books, Blogs, & Podcasts for 2020
If you’ve been an avid reader of The Wicked Wallet then you know how much we promote self education. We want 2020 to be your
7 Frugal Finance Tips for 2020
With the new year about to kick off it’s time to buckle down and start crushing your finances. These 7 frugal finance tips will help
4 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Life Insurance
The following article about the common myths and misconceptions of life insurance was written by Nicole Rubin from Insurance Liabilities. Nicole worked in the health
New Year, New Me: How to Accomplish Your Goals In 2020
Well, well, well, it’s that time of year again. December is coming to an end and the new year, or should I say new decade,
The Backwards Budget: How We Save 70% Of Our Income
We are so close to entering a new decade! Man – how time flies. What were you doing at the beginning of this decade? In
My Experience With Digit: An Automated Savings App
In April of 2019, I decided to embark on a bit of an experiment. This experiment entailed downloading an app called Digit and seeing how
Affordable Christmas Gift Ideas
Tis the season! The holidays are upon us, and with that comes the stress of gift giving. Christmas is an amazing time of the year
Financial Freedom By 28 With The One And Only Zeona McIntyre
Do we have a treat or what for you today! We were lucky enough to be able to interview one of our biggest and first
11 Life Lessons Our Dog Has Taught Us
As many of you know, Gina and I are proud dog parents to our furrbaby, Jamie. We recently celebrated Jamie’s 3rd birthday which puts him
11 Simple Ways to Decrease Your Monthly Mortgage Payments
Budgeting is great. It’s the first step in the right direction when it comes to getting your financial health in order. However, there are only
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Everything You Need To Know
Up until December 2018 the Military operated on a retirement system that is commonly referred to as the legacy system. The legacy system offered soldiers
House-Hacking 1-Year Anniversary
It’s official! Gina and I have now officially been investment property owners for a full year! Over the last year I can honestly say that
One Way To Actually Save More Money For Retirement
Recently, I read Daniel H. Pink’s book Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. At a very high-level summary, the book evaluates what we
Free Ways to Improve Your Resume
Improving your resume can seem like a daunting task. Generally speaking the best ways to improve your resume is by gaining work experience or by
Our Favorite FREE Weekend Activities
Calling all weekend warriors! Do you find yourself spending a good chunk of your money on the weekends? We’ve been there. In this article, we
How to Roll a 401k Into a Roth IRA
More often than not, people start contributing to a 401k at one company and then they have to change jobs, leaving their 401k behind. Many
How to Transform Your Kitchen for Under $500
Home renovations are a necessary evil that can be both expensive and time consuming. As a landlord, it’s important to continuously update your property. An
15 Best SEO Tips for Beginners
SEO or search engine optimization is one of the most beneficial things you can do to grow your blogs traffic and relevancy. When we first
Ask Us Anything Case Study #2: Momma Jill
Welcome to our second ever case study! For those of you who don’t know, Gina and I recently started the “Ask Us Anything” segment were
The Basics of Estate Planning
Thinking about your own death is a morbid thought but it must be done to be financially responsible. After all, you don’t want to leave
What is Your Risk Tolerance?
Do you define yourself as a risk taker or daredevil? Or would you say that you tend to be more of a cautious person? Understanding
Is Your Bank Screwing You?
Well, is it? Does your bank take advantage of you? Do you constantly get hit with random fees or receive an interest rate that is
The Best Travel Rewards Hack I’ve Seen
Good goodness am I a fan of credit card rewards. Jake calls me a nerd for it but I sure do get my kicks from
How To Build Your Dream Life
The American Dream. A goal sought after by many but achieved by few. But why is that? Why do so many people give up on
5 Best Tips for New Landlords
Becoming a landlord is one of the scariest things when you first start investing in real estate. Everyone you know has a friend or distant
Is The BiggerPockets Pro Membership Worth It?
You may already know but Gina and I are huge fans of BiggerPockets. We talk about the site and link back to it quite a
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
There is home insurance, car insurance, renters insurance, health insurance and life insurance but what about pet insurance? A lot of people think that pet
7 Best Personal Finance Rules of Thumb
Every single day we are faced with financial decisions. From deciding if you should buy a Dunkin donut’s iced coffee to choosing how much you
Best Books to Enhance Your Financial Health
Ever since I was a kid, I loved reading. To this day, it is one of my favorite hobbies. It is safe to say that
15 Must Know Investment Terms
If you’re new to investing then this article is for you. The language of finance and investing can be an intimidating language for newcomers. Understanding
Top 25 Female Bloggers & Podcasters in Personal Finance
This post has been a long-time coming. While I do love some personal finance blogs that are solely run by males, I think it’s time
The Best Free Blog Page Builder
Creating a functional and visually appealing blog is key to your overall blog success. If your blog is poorly designed it will appear unprofessional and
Ask Us Anything Case #1: Dude from Boston
Happy Thursday! Some pretty exciting things are happening over here on the blog. The most exciting of which is showcased below. We are adding a
Alternative Higher Education Options
After graduating high school in the U.S., it has become the norm to attend a 4-year college and earn a bachelor’s degree. The sad truth
Best Websites to Find Freelance Jobs
Time and time again, you will hear about the importance of side hustling when on the journey to financial independence. Whether you are reading one
How to Budget for Daycare
We often hear parents complaining about how expensive children are. Between food, clothes, and diapers, the cost of a child can add up quickly. Unfortunately,
