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We want you to get really, really good at managing your money, your real estate and your other investments. That's why we're so passionate about teaching what we've learned on our own financial journeys. There's a ton of information out there online about real estate investing and personal finance – how do you know what is useful? What's unrealistic or just a sales pitch? We can help. Follow The Real Life Blog for realistic, practical guidance and curated resources on living your real (estate) life.

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February 24, 2022

Rental Property Café™ Episode 8: Are You Ready To Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio?

How will you know if you are ready to take your real estate business to the next level?

Real Estate Coaching

February 10, 2022

Real Life Planning Podcast Episode 5: Are You Ready To Upsize Your Home?

When does it make sense to stay in your home - and when to start looking for a bigger one?

Financial Planning

February 4, 2022

Rental Property Café™ Episode 7: Is a "Buy and Hold" Strategy A Good Fit For You?

In this episode, Cynthia Meyer and Veronica Woods discuss 5 Buy and Hold strategies and 3 key questions to ask yourself to know if a "buy and hold" strategy is a good fit for your goals.

Real Estate Coaching

January 31, 2022

What Is A Monte Carlo Simulation And How Does It Impact My Financial Plan?

Contributing blog author, Stephen Meyer, explains what Monte Carlo simulations are and what they are not, and how you can use a Monte Carlo simulation to make more nuanced decisions in your financal plan.

Financial Planning

January 28, 2022

Real Life Planning Podcast Episode 4: Working With A Virtual Assistant With Michelle York

I talk to Michelle York, founder of the virtual assistant agency, York Assists, that specializes in supporting financial professionals. Michelle shares how virtual assistants can improve business productivity and growth while lowering staffing costs. She discusses how to find and select the right virtual assistant for your business.

Business Coaching

January 24, 2022

Mastermind Monday: How To Avoid A Financial Lemon

In this Mastermind Monday post, colleague Daniel M. Yerger, MBA, CFP, ChFC, AIF, CDFA. President of MY Wealth Planners in Longmont, CO, calls out lemons in the financial services industry and how to avoid them.

Mastermind Monday