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Real Estate or Index Funds – Which is the Better Way to Build Long-term Wealth?

Whether you choose real estate or index funds as your primary investment, each has an outstanding track record of building wealth. But is one better than the other, if maybe only by a little bit? This topic was inspired by this question from a reader: “My question: Real estate or long-term index fund investing? I […]

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Real Estate or Index Funds – Which is the Better Way to Build Long-term Wealth?

Whether you choose real estate or index funds as your primary investment, each has an outstanding track record of building wealth. But is one better than the other, if maybe only by a little bit? This topic was inspired by this question from a reader: “My question: Real estate or long-term index fund investing? I […]

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Suncoast Credit Union Mortgage Review

Originally founded in 1934 as a credit union for teachers in Hillsborough County, Suncoast Credit Union has since expanded its territory and membership eligibility requirements while remaining a regional lender. Headquartered in the city of Tampa, Suncoast is now the largest credit union in Florida and provides mortgages to its many members in the Sunshine […]

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Money and Confidence are Interchangeable

So, I’m assuming you are here reading this because you want to get yourself some more money. And since this is Mr. Money Mustache and not a standard financial publication, you’re willing to think about the bigger picture: Not necessarily “Maximum money at all costs so I can have a nice, spendy retirement!” More like “A […]

RoundPoint Mortgage Review

Founded in 2007, RoundPoint is among the 25 largest mortgage subservicers in the nation. The bulk of the business conducted by RoundPoint is tied to servicing home loans as opposed to issuing them, yet it also offers mortgages for new purchases as well as refinance loans and home equity loans. RoundPoint’s Charlotte, North Carolina, headquarters has an A+ rating from […]

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Top 10 WORST Stock Market Crashes in History

I was a college intern at a local investment firm when I first learned what a “stock market crash” was. It was 2001 and the market was already on the decline. After the tragic events of 9/11, the stock market continued to lose value. Here’s how the S&P 500 looked in 2001 (chart courtesy of […]

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These 11 Movies Have Shockingly Obvious and Embarrassing Mistakes

Movie mistakes are difficult to spot, but movies are not spotless. Some viewers are gifted with good observational eyes, and if you think all movies are perfectly made, these 11 movies will prove you wrong. 1. Die Hard   Die Hard was released in 1988 and is one of the most popular movies by Bruce … Read more