20 Ways I Saved a 20% Deposit To Purchase My First Investment Property At 20
Michelle's quick note: Today, I have a great blog post on how to save money for a large deposit from Rachael, who is a long-time reader of Making Sense of Cents. Rachael purchased her first investment...
View ArticleFinancing Furniture- A Disaster Waiting to Happen
Offers for financing furniture are everywhere these days. You’ll see commercials on TV, offers in stores, signs on streets, and more. I see them all the time, and I can't believe the “deals” they are...
View ArticleHow This 29 Year Old Is Building A Real Estate Empire
I'm loving this new interview series that focuses on people who are doing extraordinary things with their lives. All of these stories have been incredibly motivating, and I can’t wait to share more!...
View ArticleHow I Paid Off My $400,000 Mortgage In 7.5 Years, Before I Was 32
Today, I have a great article from a reader, Rob from Mustard Seed Money. Rob was able to pay off his $400,000 mortgage in just 7.5 years, all before he was 32 years old. Below is his story, enjoy! I...
View ArticleHow This 34 Year Old Owns 7 Rental Homes
My monthly Extraordinary Lives series is something that I'm really loving, and I’m back with another great interview. First up was JP Livingston, who retired with a net worth over $2,000,000 at the age...
View ArticleHow Our Family of 5 Went from House Poor to Debt Free in 3 Years
Hello! Today, I have a great success story that I want to share with you all. Enjoy. I’m Renee, mom to a crazy, beautiful, blended family of 4 kids. As a practicing minimalist and debt-free...
View ArticleBuying a House at Age 25 and How I Did It
Hello! Today, I have a great guest post from Mama Bear Finance. She bought a house at 25, and just 8 years later, it is now fully paid off. She will share with you a story of why she bought a house at...
View ArticleHow We Reached Financial Independence Using Airbnb & Real Estate – Plus...
Hello! Today, I have a great guest post from Boris and Susan. They purchased their first real estate property in 2017, and became Airbnb hosts. This was a 4-bedroom home that ended up generating them...
View ArticleA 31 Year Old’s Journey to $5,000,000 in Rental Property Value
Today, I have a great article to share with you from Kyle Kroeger on how to invest in real estate. He has a goal of reaching $5,000,000 in rental property value, and is sharing his plan today. The...
View ArticlePay off our mortgage or not? A glimpse into a couple’s final decision
Hello! Here is a guest post from Melissa Brock about her decision on whether or not to pay off her mortgage. Melissa is the Money editor at Benzinga and founder of Collegemoneytips.com. Enjoy! My...
View ArticleHow To Save For A House – 8 Tips To Help You Save
Are you thinking about buying a home? If so, then you’re probably wondering how to save for a house. After all, the price of a home is most likely the largest amount of money that you will ever spend....
View ArticleHow To Live Rent Free In 2024
Rent is one of the largest expenses each month for most people. Here’s how to live rent free and save money (and maybe even make extra income). Living rent free may sound crazy or even impossible, but...
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