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G. Brian Davis is a real estate investor, personal finance writer, and travel addict mildly obsessed with FIRE. He spends nine months of the year in Abu Dhabi, and splits the rest of the year between his hometown of Baltimore and traveling the world.
Upon learning about the concept of financial independence and retiring early (FIRE), most people envision sitting on a tropical beach somewhere for the rest of their lives, sipping drinks with little umbrellas in them. That sounds like it would be…
Americans pay Uncle Sam more in taxes than they save and invest for their own future — many, many times more. The average taxpayer loses 29.6% of their income to federal income taxes, according to the Tax Foundation. For Americans looking…
What would you be more embarrassed to shout from the rooftops: your weight or your credit score? The National Foundation for Credit Counseling conducted a poll asking participants to finish this sentence: “I’d be most embarrassed to admit my…” Perhaps…
Too many people misuse their savings accounts. Or worse, don’t have any savings accounts at all. Savings accounts represent one of many financial tools you should be using to build wealth and meet your long-term goals. Follow these strategies to…
After a long, pandemic-haunted winter that forced many Americans to stay home more than they’d like, the prospect of warm weather and the outdoors is a welcome one. Outdoor transmission is technically possible, but it’s also rare. A February 2021…
Many people are more worried about the boredom and frustration of sheltering in place than the risk of contracting the coronavirus itself. Sure, lounging around the house and playing hooky is fun for a day or two. Then, the boredom…
If making your rent each month means bottoming out your checking account, you aren’t alone. A 2020 study by Clever Real Estate found that inflation-adjusted rents rose 72% between 1960 and 2017, real home prices rose 121%, but real incomes…
It feels like the confetti barely settles from New Year’s Eve when retailers and restaurants start trying to guilt you into overspending on hokey Valentine’s Day gifts and dates. If your date gags at the sight of cheesy Valentine’s Day…
For outdoor winter activity lovers, the coldest part of the year is also the best. Around Thanksgiving, ski resorts across North America open their winter season, which typically lasts well into the spring. Buying a ski pass maximizes your fun on…
You can buy anything on Amazon these days — including buildings. In 2019, the media started buzzing about a $3,000 tiny house kit that became available on Amazon. The 76-square-foot structure was popular enough to sell out and was only available…
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