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Covers:  Real estate, Landlord Perspective, FIRE, Great Resignation, Finance, Parenting, Travel, Running, investing, Financial Planning, Retirement, Twins, Budgeting, Marathon, Cleaning, Discounts
Chartered Financial Analyst. Retired from career in Financial Services at age 42. Father of three. Ultramarathoner. Freelance writer.

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Syndicated Personal Finance, Real Estate, Parenting, and Lifestyle Freelance Writer - bylines with Associated Press, MSN, and more. Owner ChaChingQueen and ClothDiaperBasics

Credentialed personal finance expert who retired at 42. Real estate investor for more than half my life.

-Chartered Financial Analyst
-22 years of experience in Financial Services with a focus on Investment Products.
-20+ years Real Estate Investing experience as a landlord
-Degrees in Psychology and Philosophy.
-Retire…

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Frugal Frequent Flyers Share Money Saving Travel Tips | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Original

Frugal Frequent Flyers Share Money Saving Travel Tips | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Original

Traveling is expensive, especially when you are often flying. But just because someone can afford to fly tens…

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10 States The Average Buyer Can Still Afford a House

10 States The Average Buyer Can Still Afford a House

With housing prices up and still rising, experts at Fannie Mae are predicting a 16.7% slow down on home sales…

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10 states where average buyer can afford a home

10 states where average buyer can afford a home

With housing prices up and still rising, experts at Fannie Mae are predicting a 16.7% slow down on home sales…

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World Record Holder Will Run Olivette, Missouri Turkey Trot | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Origin...

World Record Holder Will Run Olivette, Missouri Turkey Trot | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Origin...

A two-time Guinness Book world record holder will be running the Olivette Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving. Whit…

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Tips For How Often To Clean Each Room In Your House | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Original

Tips For How Often To Clean Each Room In Your House | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Original

A clean house feels like a home. It's also a healthy space where you can kick back and relax while doing your…

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How To Save Money Fast - 26 Easy Tips | Wealth of Geeks

How To Save Money Fast - 26 Easy Tips | Wealth of Geeks

We all know it's important to save money. But how do you do that when inflation is up, mortgage rates have in…

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Sick of It! 19 Reasons Why Americans Hate the U.S. Healthcare System

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By Greg Wilson Verified
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This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. A patient and a doctorPhoto byDeposit Photos The U.S. healthcare system has become a major source of frustration for millions of Americans. Rising costs, complex insurance plans, and inconsistent quality of care have left many feeling overwhelmed and dissatisfied.
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Don't buy these 28 products. They are actually a waste of money

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By Greg Wilson Verified
| MSN Verified
Don't Buy These 28 Products. They Are Actually A Waste of Money Everywhere we look, ads tell us we'll be happier, healthier, or more successful if we just buy this one more thing. But the truth is, many of these purchases end up being a waste of our hard-earned money. A recent survey revealed that almost two-thirds of Americans admit to wasting a “considerable amount” of their financial resources over their lifetime.
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Are They Actually Lower Middle Class? 28 Signs Someone is Lower Middle Class

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By Greg Wilson Verified
| mtr.cool
Image Credit: DepositPhotos Curious if you fall into the lower middle class? Many of us wonder where we stand financially, and it’s not always easy to tell. This socio-economic group is often misunderstood, with many thinking it’s just about income. In reality, it’s more than that.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

2021. I retired from my career in Financial Services at age 42, and decided to create content..

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yep.

How is social media changing news?

It is hard to know who and what is credible. This is especially true in finance. I am a Chartered Financial Analyst.