995: Q&A: How Can I Buy My First Rental Prope...

A new government-backed investment program known as "Trump accounts" just launched on July 4th, 2026, creating a new type of IRA for children. Under this initiative, the government will make a one-time $1,000 deposit into accounts for U.S. children born between 2025 and 2028. Tod ...  Show more

87% of Americans now say they're living in a cost-of-living crisis. We’re not talking about a rough patch or a temporary setback, but a full-blown crisis that is reshaping life in America as we know it. And yet somehow, the mainstream media won’t touch this topic without putting ...  Show more

Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of buying a rental property before a first home.Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-my-first-home-be-an-investment-property/transcriptHave a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtyt ...  Show more

"​​Is home ownership really a 'good' investment? What does building equity even mean? Is renting forever really a bad thing in this economy?" We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reac ...  Show more

We get asked all the time about how to know if or when someone should start investing in real estate. So what do we recommend? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals fast ...  Show more

You probably have some friends or relatives who've purchased a second house to use as a rental property - so should you give it a shot? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Si ...  Show more