BofA outlines potential benefits of El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption
Bitcoin democratises access to electronic payments, potentially benefiting 70% of the El Salvadorian adult population that remains unbanked A Bank of America (BofA) report has highlighted some of the potential benefits likely to come El Salvador’s way following the Central American nation’s historic adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. Published last week, the financial institution’s […]
BiggerPockets Money Podcast 219: Syndications: Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Invest
You may have heard the term “real estate syndication” thrown out quite a lot over the past few years. It seems like almost every real estate investor is either starting […]
The Cleverest Ways You Should Be Reusing Your Shower Curtain Liner
Shower curtain liners are one of those things that may appear to be pointless, but actually serve an important function: In this case, it’s the interior piece of material that stays in the tub while you shower and helps prevent water from escaping and turning your bathroom into a soggy mess. If your bathroom is […]
The Difference Between Masking Tape and Painter’s Tape (and When to Use Each)
If you’re getting ready to start a painting project, there’s probably a trip to the hardware store in your future. In addition to the brushes, rollers, and paint itself, you’ll likely need some tape to help keep the paint from getting on any molding, door frames, or other woodwork in the room. But what kind […]
How to Get People to Actually Listen to Your Podcast
It’s easy to start your own podcast. They’re as ubiquitous now as personal blogs were in the early 2000s. But they present their hosts with the same issue bloggers had back then: You can overshare or create (what you think is) brilliant content—but is anybody listening? Read more…
No, You Don’t Have to Pre-Soak Terra Cotta Pots
Terra cotta pots are a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor plants, thanks to their classic, natural look and durability. If you have some of your own, you may have seen advice floating around about the need to pre-soak the pots before planting anything in them. Read more…
Free leads from Google: How to set up, optimize your Google My Business page
There’s a pretty easy (and free) way to position yourself as the local expert and scoop up leads as you grow, thanks to Google My Business. Here’s how to set up, build and optimize your business page.
BiggerPockets Podcast 491: 5 Rules of Health & Wealth to Become the Millionaire with a Six Pack
Many of us have a story behind doing what we do. You may have been raised by parents living paycheck to paycheck, spurring you to chase financial freedom and create […]
Eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expire
Several economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the overall economy when the CDC’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends on July 31.
How to Research the History of Your Home
Whether you live in an older home, or just appreciate them (and can lose hours scrolling through the Cheap Old Houses Instagram account), you may have looked at a house and wondered about its history: How old it is, who lived and died there, and what other events took place there over the years. Read […]
How to Get Better at Promoting Your Small Business on Social Media
Whether you’re content with keeping your side hustle on the side or want to turn it into your full-time job, you need customers and a strategy. And you know where the customers are: Scrolling Instagram and sending TikToks to their friends TikToks. But how do you get their attention on social media? Read more…
The Difference Between Antiperspirant and Deodorant (and How to Know Which to Use)
Everyone has their reasons for wearing (or not wearing) deodorant or antiperspirant—whether it’s to avoid sweating, smelling, or giving in to societal norms. But if you’re someone who opts to glide or spray on one of those products, do you know the difference between them? Read more…
The Best and Worst Foods for Composting
As proponents of composting (or at least using kitchen scraps as plant food) we’re always on the lookout for tips and tricks that could improve the process, or (better yet) make it easier. This includes knowing what should—and, just as importantly, what shouldn’t—end up in the compost pile or bin. Read more…
How to Look for a New Job Without Tipping Off Your Boss
If you’re looking for a new job, there’s a chance you’re feeling unfulfilled in your current position and you’re so over your boss that instead of bringing this up to them and hoping for a change, you’re ready to jump ship entirely. Read more…
What new real estate agents should know about …
If you’re a new agent, learning a thing or two about a home’s most sought-after features (think: kitchens, bathtubs, closets, flooring, elevators) will go a long way in helping you stand out with clients.
