Expert guides on index funds, portfolio strategy, and long-term investing for FIRE-focused W2 employees and entrepreneurs.
Updated every Monday at 8:30 AM ET. This is Vol. 5 of the Aedilis pre-IPO tracker — the weekly scoreboard of the private companies retail investors are actually chasing. New here? Start with our complete pre-IPO investing guide. Key Takeaways — Week of July 6, 2026 SpaceX is off the board. After the largest IPO…
Compare portfolio loans (3-7% interest) vs 0% APR balance transfer cards. Keep $60k credit card debt? Use both strategies for $1-3k savings. Rates, margin call risks, calculator.
Borrow against investment portfolio at 3-5% interest, invest at 10%, keep the spread—no taxes triggered. Securities-based lending, SBL rates, buy-borrow-die strategy.
Build $1M on $70k: exact budgets, account priority order, tax-advantaged investing. $500/month for 30 years = $1.13M. Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab comparison.
Master compound interest with real numbers & timelines. See how $500/month becomes $1.1M in 30 years—plus compound interest calculators, brokers & savings accounts.
Use your 401(k) plan’s after-tax contributions to save $46,500+ annually in tax-free money. Learn how mega backdoor Roth works, provider support & step-by-step guide.
SpaceX went public June 12, 2026 as SPCX at ~$35/share — with up to 30% reserved for retail. What happened, the Starlink numbers behind it, and what to know before buying a brand-new stock.
W2 employees can build real estate wealth via house hacking, BRRRR method, syndications & depreciation. Learn tax advantages, financing, and starter steps.
Real passive income streams ranked: dividend stocks, rentals, REITs, digital products, courses, affiliate marketing & 9 more. Startup costs, timeline, and realistic earnings.
Calculate your Coast FIRE number—the amount needed to retire at 65 without saving another dollar. At 32 with $160k invested, you can coast to $1.5M. Reduce work intensity, maximize life quality.
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