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Trump’s Budget Proposal Would Cut $2.3 Billion From Education

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Key PointsThe Trump administration’s FY2027 budget proposes $76.5 billion for the Department of Education (a $2.3 billion cut) while putting the agency on an explicit “path to elimination.”The maximum Pell Grant would remain frozen at $7,395 for the fourth straight year, while FSEOG would be eliminated entirely and Federal Work-Study funding would be slashed by shifting 90% of wage costs to employers.The budget is a proposal, not law. Congress must still write and pass its own spending bills by September 30, 2026 and lawmakers rejected nearly identical cuts last year. If you’re a college student or family relying on financial…

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Why Your Physician Income Is Your Most Powerful Investing Advantage

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Early in my real estate investing journey, I went to an investor meetup. I didn’t know what to expect. I just knew I wanted to learn, meet people who were doing this, and figure out where to start. The room was full of people who all wanted the same thing. Build real income through real estate. Create something that didn’t depend on trading time for a paycheck. I was there for the exact same reason. But as I started listening to the conversations around me, something became clear. Most people in that room were trying to solve a problem I…

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Q1 2026 FIRE Update – Retire by 40

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Hey Everyone! I’m still here. The Retire by 40 blog is on life support, but I’m committed to posting at least once per month this year. Did you know Retire by 40 will be 16 years old soon? Wow, that’s a long time to be blogging. Interestingly, I was an engineer for 16 years as well. Maybe 16 years is the longest I could keep something going… Anyway, I will continue blogging this year. I don’t know about next year, though. It’ll be tough to keep blogging when it turns into a negative cash flow hobby. Thank you for your…

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