Building Wealth: Lessons in sustainable investment for physicians

Most of us enter medicine because we care about outcomes, lives, and long-term impact. Yet, somewhere along the way, many of us get reeled into this twisted notion that investing should mimic a race, one where we zoom ahead, passing everyone else, reveling in the adrenaline. The same logic that governs good patient care, like […]

14 Ways To Save Money When Buying a House

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Do you want to discover how to purchase a home while saving money? We have some suggestions for you! When you purchase a property, these suggestions will help you keep more money in your pocket, from grouping your shopping trips to splitting closing costs. I can assure you that these will help you in the […]

How Real Estate Debt Can Help Build Alternative, Passive Income In This Market

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In the dynamic real estate market of today, investors encounter a mixture of hope and doubt. The real estate industry has undoubtedly faced difficulties and uncertainty, but as we all know, opportunities can still present themselves when things are chaotic. This post from our sponsor takes a close look at private real estate debt, an […]

Yes, You Should Pay Off That 3% Home Mortgage

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Dr. Cory S. Fawcett from Financial Success MD challenges the common belief that paying off a low-interest home mortgage is the smarter financial move. He argues that there are other factors to consider when making decisions about debt-free living, such as life goals and happiness metrics. The common wisdom about “good debt” might not be […]

Top 10 Emerging Real Estate Markets being Watched

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Real estate had a brutal year in 2023. High interest rates prices out many buyers from jumping into the market. However, there were several markets that pushed through the tough economic times and continued to prosper. Buyers didn’t let interest rates sideline them. Demand continued and mini real estate booms happened. 1. San Diego, CA […]

Most Common Misconceptions About Money

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1. The more money I make and have, the happier I will be Yes, there is a link between money and happiness, but it is not necessarily all that strong. People who make more money tend to be happier overall, but research reveals that millionaires are not extremely happy. Having more money does not insulate you […]

How Interest Rates Affect Your Monthly Payments

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The monthly payments that property buyers must make are largely determined by interest rates. The interest rate on a loan has a direct bearing on the total cost and monthly payment amount when people obtain a mortgage to buy a property. Monthly payments rise in tandem with interest rates. This is mainly because borrowing money […]

What Is a CD-Secured Loan?

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A loan that needs a certificate of deposit (CD) as security is known as a CD-secured loan. You run the danger of losing the CD if you take one out and fall behind on your payments. Let’s examine CD-secured lending mechanisms in more detail, as well as advantages and disadvantages and other solutions you could […]

What Is Refinancing?

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Refinancing is the process of taking out a new loan to pay off the debt from an old one in order to replace it. To make the whole procedure worthwhile, the new loan should preferably offer better conditions or features that enhance your finances. The specifics of a refinancing can change based on your lender […]

What happens to your mortgage after you die?

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What happens to your mortgage in the event of your passing, and how can you help loved ones? The good news is that you may plan ahead to retain everyone in the house, if that’s what they desire, and that heirs are not liable for loans that they have no involvement in. Read More Original […]