Investments

1099-C And Student Loan Forgiveness: 2026 And Beyond

Key PointsStarting January 1, 2026, forgiven federal or private student-loan balances may once again be considered taxable income.If forgiveness occurs in 2026 or...

IBR Rule Change Delayed By Technical Issues

Key PointsThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes the “partial financial hardship” rule for entering Income-Based Repayment (IBR).The change could open IBR to...

This is How “Hard Money” Loans Work (Banks for Investors) (Rookie Reply)

Ashley:What if losing your very first deal isn’t the end of your investing journey, but the push you need to win the next...

How Honest Financial Advisors Should Disclose Their Fees

Key PointsFinancial advisor fees still vary widely: from under 0.30% at digital robo-advisors to 1% or more at traditional firms.Hidden costs often come...

AI Could Take Your Job, But It Can’t Take Your Real Estate

30% of all jobs could be affected by AI. And if you work in sales, marketing, software engineering, or really any other white-collar...