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Jon Dulin

Philadelphia
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Jon Dulin’s Biography

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I help people get out of debt, start investing, and reach their financial goals.

A few quick points about me:

*I got into $10K of credit card debt while in college and in the years after graduating. I dug myself out by getting real with myself about my depression and low self-esteem.

*I blew $30K foolishly modifying a car because I thought it was a cool thing to do.

*I bought a house at the peak of the housing bubble and ended up selling for a loss of $25,000. In fact, my lender went bankrupt o…

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Gen Z trusts social media for their financial advice

Gen Z trusts social media for their financial advice

By Jon Dulin Wealth of Geeks "Dave, who?" Dave Ramsey has been a household name in personal finance for decad…

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Looking to Buy a House? Here are 17 Ways to Buy Without a Mortgage

Looking to Buy a House? Here are 17 Ways to Buy Without a Mortgage

Ready to take the plunge and become a homeowner, but cringing at the thought of obtaining an expensive mortga…

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Gen Z trusts social media for their financial advice

Gen Z trusts social media for their financial advice

"Dave, who?" Dave Ramsey has been a household name in personal finance for decades. His popular radio program…

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'It was jaw dropping'

'It was jaw dropping'

Jon Dulin and his wife were doing all the right things financially. They put money away for retirement and ha…

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10 things I learned about rich people while helping millionaires manage their money

10 things I learned about rich people while helping millionaires manage their money

If you have read "The Millionaire Next Door," you know that most of the wealthy don't appear to be wealthy. T…

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Win Your March Madness Pool Using These Seven Strategies

Win Your March Madness Pool Using These Seven Strategies

It's that time of year again when college basketball's March Madness sweeps across the country. Whether you'r…

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Trump Account Explained: How It Works and Why Age 18 Could Be the Biggest Opportunity

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By Jon Dulin
| Money Smart Guides
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. When you first hear about the Trump Account, it’s easy to dismiss it as just another government program, or even tune it out because of the name. That would be a mistake. Politics aside, this new investment account could become one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available for children. Imagine giving a newborn a small investment that has nearly two decades to grow before they can touch it.
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Why Most Financial Plans Fail Before They Even Start

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By Jon Dulin
| Money Smart Guides
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. For many people, financial planning fails not because they are irresponsible, but because the process quickly becomes exhausting. The spreadsheets become another source of stress. Budgeting apps send constant notifications. Advice online swings between unrealistic discipline and extreme optimization. Somewhere along the way, managing money begins to feel like a second job.
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How Savvy Investors Build Massive Wealth Using Hard Money Loans

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By Jon Dulin
| Parent Portfolio
Navigating the world of financing in the real estate market can be a daunting task, especially for real estate investors. But thanks to hard money lenders, you can get credit for your next property or project without dealing with a bank. With flexible terms and quick funding times, hard money loan programs have a lot going for them. This article will explain more about how hard money lenders work – including their benefits and drawbacks.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! In middle school to write papers I started with a typewriter, graduated to a word processor, then finally a computer.

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It means putting in the hard work of researching to get the full story out there.

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