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Feb 28, 2017

Learn where most millionaires live and don’t live and 2 reasons why it may change in the future.

This article was on CNBC. It listed where millionaires live and don’t live.

It was thought provoking for a few reasons.

First let me read you the list of 5 cities most millionaires live in.

1. Maryland – 7.55...


Feb 24, 2017

Learn how to prioritize paying bills, debt and expenses.

Listener question today.

Dana asks:

Linda, there are several things we want to do this year and are wondering about the best use of our funds to do so. 

1. Consolidate some miscellaneous credit debt or pay it off in full ($8k range)
2. Home updates/renovations -...


Feb 20, 2017

Learn the truth about money and wealth building.

I’m going to push back on experts who write about how to build wealth!

The articles usually go something like this:


Budget yourself silly.

Don’t spend any money.

Don’t live beyond your means.

Pay off all debt.

Contribute to your 401k.

Have a great life! Lol!

Some...


Feb 17, 2017

Learn the world’s most affordable housing markets (8 out of 10 are in the US).

Source: 13th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey

Looked at “affordability in 92 major housing markets in nine countries found 11 affordable areas - all in the US.”

“The survey used Q3 2016 data to gauge the...


Feb 15, 2017

Learn the least affordable housing markets in the world.

Investor’s Business Daily report, week of 2/6/17.

“The survey used Q3 2016 data to gauge the ’median multiple’, the ratio of median home price to median pretax income.”

Source: 13th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey

Ratio of...