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PhREI Network Roundup 9-14-23: The Stealth Wealth Strategy of Principal Paydown

As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy!

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Carpe Diem MD

Ian Cook of Carpe Diem MD gives detail of using insurance versus deposit for your VRBO short-term rental property. He gives the positives and negatives of each, while stating that “the option you choose depends on how you plan to use the property, your financial goals and your tolerance for maintenance”.

Insurance vs. Deposit for Your Short-Term Rental Property (VRBO)

The Darwinian Doctor

Daniel Shin of The Darwinian Doctor is talking in detail about principal paydown and how it is a stealth wealth technique. He further talks about how it is a benefit of owning and/or investing in real estate, and what his personal thoughts on it are!

The Stealth Wealth Strategy of Principal Paydown

The Prudent Plastic Surgeon

I've always advocated for doctors to invest in 529 accounts. But now, I'm pushing even harder for it. Why? The federal SECURE 2.0 Act was recently passed. To say the very least, the SECURE 2.0 Act makes investing in 529 accounts even better than before, if that's even possible. How? I'll answer all of your questions in this post!

Investing in 529 Accounts Just Got Even Better!

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