This is the final part of the series. So far, we've covered how income is taxed, how business losses work, and how real estate can create massive tax advantages. But now comes the hard part: deciding…

This is the real estate deep dive. My last post explained how businesses can generate active losses to offset IRA distributions and wages, this post explains how real estate can do the same thing, and in…

I recently dove into how to offset income. Now, I want to dive deeper into how starting a business can help you in this process. Why Business Losses Matter Business losses reduce active income. That matters…

Everyone likes making money, but there are different types of income you can receive. Active, or ordinary, income is what most people experience. Getting money from working a job. This can also include interest income or…

When I tell people that I am retired at the age of 43, the general response is either, "that's so cool," or "what do you do all day?" Well, here's a typical Tuesday for me: 6:30am:…

I talked about finding a new money tracking system once I found out that Mint was going away. Mint was a huge part of my life as I was constantly tracking our finances and budget. I…

Now that I have all the categories identified, I need to determine how important each factor is. Step 1: The Dealbreakers This is the easiest part. These are the non-negotiables, the bouncers at the front door…

I wrote about the "Best States to Retire To" and found out that the ratings were like a Whose Line is it Anyway? episode. I realized the importance of individual weighting. Some people care more about…

I am retired, so should I be thinking about what state I should be living in? One of the best part of the United States is the differences of each state. Taxes, Healthcare, Cost of Living,…