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🏠 What 25 Years of Real Estate Investing Has Taught Me

Posted on 07/22/2026Author Amanda PoffenbergerPosted in Investing, Real EstateLeave a Reply

Hubby and I have had quite the adventure in real estate over the years. What started as a simple rent-versus-buy decision in 2001 eventually helped us build wealth and create financial stability for our family. Grab some coffee, tea, whatever you’ve got, and buckle up, Gladys. Let’s talk real estate. House #1: Sterling, Virginia Hubby…

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🔑 My Five Key Personal Finance Lessons

Posted on 05/04/202605/04/2026Author Amanda PoffenbergerPosted in 401(k), Key Lessons, Personal Finance, Psychology of Money, Saving, WealthLeave a Reply

I started my adult life in debt, and turned it around to build enough wealth so hubby and I can both retire by 55. Here’s what I’ve learned. TLDR: Let’s Begin at the Beginning After my father lost his job in the 80s, my mom needed to stop being a stay-at-home mom and (re)enter the…

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🔎 What to Look for in a Financial Advisor

Posted on 04/29/202605/06/2026Author Amanda PoffenbergerPosted in Financial Advisor, Planning, RetirementLeave a Reply

Do you have a financial advisor? That’s not ChatGPT? Hubby and I have had a financial advisor in our lives for over ten years, and I’m telling you, it’s made such a huge difference for us. Until that point, we were barreling through life saving here and there, but without someone to confirm we were…

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