Invest Prudently

When I was younger, I was taught that the key to financial freedom was saving as much money as you could.

While true, it's not the whole story. Saving can only get you so far – you need to invest prudently too.

You need to build passive streams of income, most millionaires have seven or more passive streams, if you want to escape financial gravity.

You can learn about how I built a dividend portfolio, how I think about market valuation, and even my thoughts on angel investing – and much more!

As always, email me or tweet @wallethacks if you want to discuss anything!

How to Start Investing

How to Invest Your First $1,000

We all start somewhere. I remember the day I had $1,000 and thought it would be a good idea to…

54 Best Passive Income Ideas to Earn $1,000+ (February 2025)

Working a job is one way to earn money but it's not the only way. You can save your money and invest it in other companies. You can spend your time building products others will buy or a service someone will use. This is known as passive income. Here are 54 passive income ideas you can start today.

The massive and surprising power of investing early

The most important thing about investing is starting early. I want to show you something… (the image is a bit…

The shocking investing fact they don't want you to know

Investing is simple. (no that's not the shocking fact) Make regular contributions into an index fund, ensure that you are…

Investing in the Stock Market

The Simple Magic of Investing in a Three-Fund Portfolio

Occam’s razor is the idea that a simpler solution is more likely to be correct than a complex one. In…

Dividend Aristocrats, Kings & Other Stock Market Royalty (2024)

If you want to add an income component to your stock portfolio, Dividend Aristocrats are one of the best ways to do that. Not only do they provide steady income from the dividends they pay, but they also have a long track record of respectable capital gains.

How I Built a Dividend Growth Investment Portfolio

I remember the first time I read Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. It was witty, it was…

The 10 Best Vanguard Funds

I love Vanguard. The bulk of my investments are there, minus a few dividend growth stocks I hold in an…

Real Estate Investing

The Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Sites for 2025

Real estate is a very well understood but often poorly executed way of building wealth. It only takes one episode…

Fundrise Review: Commercial Real Estate Investing for Just $10

Fundrise is a private market real estate investing platform where you invest in eREITs (electronic REITs) that aren't traded on the public markets. Which is unique since it's usually REITS that invest in commercial real estate and crowdfunding typically invest in residential.

My AcreTrader Review 2025: How I Invest in Farmland One Acre at a Time

Do you know how much an acre of farmland is worth? $3,800. It varies from region to region but nationally,…

5 Ways to Start Investing in Real Estate With Just $1,000

When the stock market is doing well, not too many people talk about real estate investing. It makes sense though…

Invest Prudently:

Wealthfront Review 2025: Low-cost Roboadvisor with Loss Harvesting, Rebalancing

Launched in 2011, Wealthfront is a robo-advisor with $75+ billion in assets under management as of January 2025. A robo-advisor…

Betterment Review – Is Betterment Worth It?

Betterment is one of the original robo-advisor platforms, but in recent years, it's expanded its product lineup to include a High-Yield Cash Reserve account, a no-fee checking account, and access to financial planning advice. How does it compare to other top robo-advisors? Find out in this Betterment review.

Ally Invest Review: Why I Use Them And You Should Too

If you’ve been thinking about opening an account with Ally Invest, this review is for you. I’ve been using Ally…

Finviz Review 2025: Is this Stock Screener App Worth it?

Finviz is a popular investment research website that supports fundamental and technical analysis. It offers two free plans and a premium tier which is ideal for active traders who want access to in-depth research tools. But is Finviz right for you, and how does it compare to other stock screening apps? Find out in our Finviz review.

6 Best Stock Trackers for 2025

If you manage a large investment portfolio,it can be difficult to keep track of your account. That's where a good stock tracker can help. But how do you know which one is right for your portfolio? This article covers 10 of the best stock trackers, including pricing and ratings and what to consider when choosing a stock tracker.

Fisher Investments Review: Hands-On Portfolio Management

Founded in 1979, Fisher Investments is a well-known investment advisory firm. But many investors are unaware of the types of services they offer and whether their money managers can improve their portfolio performance. Want to know if Fisher is right for you? Find out in this Fisher Investments review.

Axos Invest Managed Portfolios Review

Axos Invest Managed Portfolios is a robo-advisor investing platform that offers automated investing with a low advisory fee of 0.24%…

Stansberry Research Review 2025: Investing Newsletters for Everyone

Stock selection is one of the biggest challenges for investors of individual stocks. In response to that, an entire industry of investment advisories has grown up over the years. One of the most popular investment advisory services of the past two decades has been Stansberry Research.

WiserAdvisor Review: A Legit Way to Find an Advisor?

Finding a financial advisor you can trust can be challenging. Thankfully, WiserAdvisor can match you with professional advisors in their network that they have vetted in advance. The best part is that their service is free, and there's no obligation. But is WiserAdvisor a legitimate platform? Find out in this full review.