The Real Estate Blog with a Twist
Don’t look at green energy through rose-colored glasses
With gas prices at an all-time high, it’s no wonder so many people are touting the benefits of electric vehicles. In theory, EVs seem like an environmental and economic solution; people would use less fossil fuel, saving money and the environment.
The questions I WON’T be asking my grandson — and what I’ll ask instead
Every generation has its hardships — that’s the cycle of life. What everyone can agree on though, regardless of age, is that we are living in especially weird times, which will undoubtedly shape the generations to come.
Future generations should prepare to ride camels
Every generation has its hardships — that’s the cycle of life. What everyone can agree on though, regardless of age, is that we are living in especially weird times, which will undoubtedly shape the generations to come.
How to Leverage Debt to Get a Free Car
Here is a cool financial trick:
If you took out a loan with a 5.0% simple interest rate (the interest does not compound) and you were able to write off the interest as a tax deduction, you could offset the cost of your interest payments by putting the borrowed money (or an equivalent amount) in an investment with only a 2.5% compounded after-tax net return.
Watch for the moment when you can see her wheels start turning
Sometimes all it takes to poke holes in a flawed argument is asking the right questions.
Get to Know Aaron Noe (Our New CEO!)
In May, we welcomed our new CEO, Aaron Noe, to the HPC family. Since then, the Board, co-owners, and I have been working very closely to seamlessly pass the torch of CEO to Aaron.
Happy 4th of July from Hughes Capital!
Happy 4th of July from Hughes Capital!
America’s True Revolution? Capitalism.
Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. treasurer, wanted to take a different approach to wealth creation. Disrupting the old world “conquer and seize” model, he proposed a more independent wealth creation strategy: capitalism—based on innovation, invention, and enterprise.
It’s Not What You Make. It’s What You Save.
We met with a potential investor recently and he said, “My grandmother told me it’s not what you make, but it’s what you save.” Does advice get any better and simpler than that?
How the “First Entrepreneur” Inspired So Many More
There are few things I am more passionate about than entrepreneurship. It’s not only a way for us to use innovation and capitalism to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, but it’s also a path for anyone to make the life they want for themselves.
People don’t want the cheapest option—here’s why
I started mowing when I was 15 years old. My (very first!) business partner had his driver’s license so he could drive us from lawn to lawn. We constructed loads of flyers and hand delivered them door to door. Not too long after our marketing efforts, we received our first call from a woman named Mrs. Zetooney living on Manzanita Lane.
What the heck is “web3”?
I recently listened to an episode of The Tim Ferriss Show about the new technological wild west known as “web3.”
A Story to Brighten Your Day
Over the years, you’ve probably heard me get worked up about today’s lack of personal responsibility and the government’s tendency to feel like they have to provide everything for people.
Are you creating solutions or settling for them?
We make millions of decisions over our lifetime, and just like investing a dollar today, even small decisions can compound into extremely positive or negative results.
Real estate still takes the cake
In the most recent national Bankrate survey, real estate was once again voted “Americans’ [number one] preferred investment choice for the long term.”
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