Chris Hogan is a former football player and Georgetown alum who became the Vice President of a well-respected company. By all accounts, he seemed successful. Yet he felt there was something missing.
He kept seeing families struggle with their personal finances, and he felt a calling to help. That’s when he met Dave Ramsey, who brought him into the Ramsey family to spread the word about smart money management and debt freedom. Chris has been a writer, speaker and influencer ever since.
Chris organized a survey of 10,000 millionaires in the United States. The last time anyone conducted a large-scale study of American self-made millionaires was 25 years ago, and documented in the classic book The Millionaire Next Door. While that book is fantastic, it’s also 25 years old. Chris wanted to gather current data, to see what’s changed since then, and what’s remained the same.
He published these findings in a new book called Everyday Millionaires, which details the life of individuals and households in the U.S. that have seven-figure net worths.
Here’s what he discovered:
When should you NOT use the one percent rule for rental property investing? In today’s episode, I encourage two callers to violate the One Percent Rule for real estate that they already own.
Happy New Years! To kickoff 2019, we’ve created a free book called 
Angelisa is a college senior with $30,000 in student loans. She has a part-time job, from which she’s saved $2,500. Should she keep saving money, or should she get a headstart on paying down her student loans while she’s in school?
Michelle Singletary learned everything she knows about money from her grandmother.
Should Kim, an entrepreneur, invest in index funds or rental properties?
As an entrepreneur, Bob Lotich loves growing and expanding. But after a particularly stressful year, he realized he had burned out.
Does my employer match count against my 401k contribution limits? Should I invest in a Traditional or Roth TSP? Should I invest more aggressively in stocks right now, or should I hold cash and bonds until the next downturn? Should I get a mortgage or keep renting until I can buy a home in cash? Do you think index investing will dramatically change in the coming decades?
How will artificial intelligence, AI, impact jobs?
In today’s episode, I answer two questions about financial independence and the FIRE movement, followed by four questions about rental property investing.
When Jonathan Mendonsa was 18, he researched which college degrees lead to the highest income.
Clark Howard loves the FIRE movement. That’s because he’s one of us.
We’re back with another Ask Paula – Real Estate Edition of the show!
James Clear wanted to start flossing, but he never managed to follow through. Despite his best intentions, his dental floss sat unused in a bathroom drawer.
How can a schoolteacher dad and stay-at-home mom send their four kids to college? Where should a 23-year-old keep the savings that she’s accumulating to buy a home by the time she’s 27 or 28?
Want to retire early? You’ll need at least $5 million, more likely $10 million, says famous financial personality Suze Orman.
A few weeks ago, Suze Orman’s team reached out to me and asked if I’d be interested in chatting with Suze on my podcast.
Dr. Brian Portnoy is an expert in making decisions.
We’re back with another “Ask Paula” episode of the show! As usual, my friend and former financial advisor, Joe Saul-Sehy joins me in answering your questions!
Chad Carson’s friends called him a “nerdjock.”
Welcome to the September 2018 First Friday bonus episode!
Welcome to a special episode of Ask Paula!
Which of the following two attitudes describes you?