First year in real estate? New agent expenses to budget for

As a new agent, your survival in this industry will depend on your ability to manage your finances. Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of what to expect your first year in real estate. Continue reading

What I wish I’d known before starting real estate

Working on a commission-only basis isn’t without risk. The biggest part of the job is looking for work each day. Here are the lessons this broker wishes she’d known before she jumped into the industry. Continue reading

A CPA Explains Why Biden Can’t Pay for his Infrastructure Plan with Money from Tax Cheats

Any day now, President Biden will officially roll out his big infrastructure plan – which sounds good since we all want to fix our decaying roads, airports, and bridges. It’s been talked about and chewed over so much, the only surprise will be in the d… Continue reading

COVID-19 and Your Money: Tips From Experts

Chances are, the coronavirus has upped your worries about your personal finances. And if you’re nearing, or in, retirement, the pandemic-triggered stock market plunge may be making you especially upset. So, my two Friends Talk Money podcast co-hosts an… Continue reading

How the Coronavirus Relief Package Could Affect You

(We’ve been asking our readers for their questions about the coronavirus outbreak and some have been wondering about the COVID-19 relief package Congress passed. One Next Avenue reader asked: “Is there any official info as to whether the relief payment… Continue reading