Top 25 Appreciating Real Estate Markets —Yes, there are 25 places appreciating this year

 

 
 
By Molly Greaves     
As you will learn from my upcoming blogs, I have been recently focusing heavily on learning about real estate investing. I think having real estate and REAL assets are great to have in all economies. Regardless of the economy, there are always great deals and opportunities in the RE market. I own one [...]

Opportunity Austin 2.0

By Molly Greaves
I’m very pleased to be a member of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. They have many events that make it very worthwhile to be a member. For example, Ben Bernanke is coming to talk in December. I think that’s awesome, and also impressive for a Chamber of Commerce to swing for it’s members.
Being involved [...]

Setting Goals and Real Estate for example

By Molly Greaves
Setting goals: 
I do best if I put myself on a deadline, so I’ve decided to set up some goals for my real estate efforts. To be sure you set goals that can work for you, make sure they are:
-Clear and defined
- Reachable
-Time defined (set deadlines)
-Measurable to determine success
-Have identifiable action steps
- Tell others [...]

When YOUR neighbors buys a Jaguar…

By Molly Greaves
If one of your neighbors buys a Jaguar, it looms larger in your mind that the mini-van that your friends and other neighbors drive.
I know this sounds crazy, but I offer you some unconvential advice: if your high spending pals are a problem, find some new ones. That doesn’t mean cut them off, [...]

It’s because it’s not what you make, it’s what you keep.

by Molly Greaves
I could walk into Neiman’s and buy pretty much anything I wanted. But I would NEVER do that.  Since I wasn’t born rich, I advocate moderation and discipline as a way to build wealth. It’s because it’s not what you make, it’s what you keep.
I’m talking about cutting back on little extravagences that could [...]

Study: Most middle-class retirees WILL OUTLIVE savings

By Molly Greaves
I am a proud subscriber of the Austin Business Journal, and wanted to pass along this posting today that I found…
Monday, July 14, 2008 – 12:38 PM CDT

Study: Most middle-class retirees will outlive savings
Austin Business Journal

Almost three out of five new middle-class retirees will outlive their financial assets if they keep up their [...]

INFLATION–Current Rate AND Keeping YOUR Purchasing Power…

 

By Molly Greaves

If the inflation rate grows faster than your investment’s rate of return, it can cause your savings–and your purchasing power–to erode. To maintain your purchasing power, you need to earn a rate of return higher than the inflation rate. Currently, the US inflation rate is about 4%. 

What is COMPOUNDING INTEREST and How It Can Benefit YOU!

 

By Molly Greaves
If read my posts regularly, you’ve probably noticed that I always say ” if time is on your side.” That’s because when you’re so lucky and don’t even realize the opportunities you have to create a large abundance of wealth. That’s because the sooner you start saving, the more time your money has [...]

WHY I LOVE ROTH IRAs!

by Molly Greaves
Unlike a 401(k) you get no tax break on the dollars you put into the Roth, but you get to withdraw your money tax-free when you retire.  I think it’s a great hedge against higher taxes in the future. I dont know about you, but I only see them continuing to rise as [...]

A Roth Will Create a Better Legacy For Your Family Than a Traditional IRA Will

 

By Molly Greaves

I’d heard a Roth IRA is just about the best financial gift you could ever give to your kids so I did some research… 
Here’s why: Your assets in your Roth dont have to be tapped at any time during your lifetime, should you be so lucky, and when your kids inherit them, they [...]