Monthly Archives - January 2025

Breaking Free from Banks: How Real Estate Investors Can Control Their Financial Future

by Jason K. Powers As real estate investors, we’re all too familiar with the challenges of securing capital. From navigating the ever-changing terms of lenders to facing exorbitant interest rates, the obstacles can feel endless. Add to that the frustration of opportunity costs—the returns we miss out on because our money is tied up in someone else’s system—and it’s clear that...

Share of Americans Taking Advantage of Buy Now, Pay Later

By Brad Beckett Statista says "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services have gained popularity as an alternative to credit cards or other “traditional” payment methods.  In fact, they say 41% of U.S. adults have used Buy Now, Pay Later services in the past 12 months with another 22% saying they haven’t but could...

How U.S. Households Have Changed 1960-2023

By Brad Beckett The Visual Capitalist says the composition of American households has shifted significantly since 1960 as fewer people have kids and the scale of economic resources has declined.  In fact, they point out that the number of households without kids now exceeds those with kids.  And, in 1960, the share of...