Richard Funchess
Writer and Student
Richard Funchess is a college student currently enrolled in the University of Georgia. After graduation he plans to work in commercial real estate. Outside of school he enjoys watching baseball.
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Habits Over Brains? Warren Buffett’s Advice
Earlier this month, the Oracle of Omaha, the greatest investor of all time, and Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO– Warren Buffett sat down for an exclusive interview with Andy Serwer, Yahoo Finance’s editor-in-chief. The discussion revolved around the importance of good habits in younger generations.
“I think the habits you develop are important. They may be more important than an IQ or something,” Buffett said in response to whether young people should be saving and investing. Reflecting back to his ...
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Elusive Money-Saving Tips
In today’s economy, it can feel overwhelming, and even impossible, to save money. As living expenses zoom past what is considered to be a livable wage, the lifestyles of today can make you feel discouraged and pessimistic. While the budgeting practices of the past may not work for your daily lifestyle, there is still hope.
Intuit, the creator of QuickBooks, Mint, and TurboTax, thinks financial gain could be as simple as changing the way you think. Do you have a jar or center console filled wi...
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5 Tips From Billionaires on Personal Finance
Getting tips on how to handle your personal finances from billionaires isn’t as daunting as it may seem. While yes, there are some wealthy people who were lucky enough to be born into their money, there are also many, many others who have built their own wealth themselves. Here are 5 tips from billionaires that can apply to anyone struggling to handle their personal finances.
Start early, or as soon as possible
If you’re young, I’m sure you’ve heard it over and over again: start saving money ...
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Index Funds
If you’ve been paying any attention to the investing world lately, you’ll know that index funds have become a major key player. Since 2016, out of every $5 invested in the United States, $1 was through an index fund.
What is an Index Fund?
An index is an academic concept or an idea. The most famous index of all time is the Dow Jones Industrial Average, commonly known as “The Dow.” This is a list of the 30 largest American publicly-traded companies. Its use is to evaluate the American economy ...
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Podcasts for Sports Lovers
Sports media comes in many forms of mediums: radio, internet, television, and now even podcasts. Similar to that of the radio, sports podcasts are produced for a low cost and are broadcasted to the public. Here’s a list of some of the best sports podcasts of today.
Ring Rust Radio
Fans of WWE will rave about this podcast. The Bleacher Report writers Brandon Galvin and Donald Wood are the hosts of Ring Rust Radio and bring their style and humor to the job of predicting and analyzing profession...
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College Towns & Real Estate: A Winning Combination?
When considering an investment of real estate, college areas may be the last thing to come to mind. You may be thinking, “why would I purchase a property just to rent it to party-heavy teenagers?!” But statistics show that investing in college town properties has far more to offer.
In the real estate industry, your choice of neighborhoods is exceptionally crucial to your success. Different areas and regions offer different pros and cons for your investment. Carefully compare and consider both...
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3 Trends Millennials are Causing in Real Estate
In 2018, about one-third of the housing market is made up of millennials. At the same time, millennials are currently the largest generation and make up more than two-third of first-time homebuyers. Because of these numbers, it’s important to monitor the trends that are being caused in the real estate market because of millennials. Below are three to be aware of.
Location, Location, Location
Although millennials have caused many changes in the real estate market, location is still the biggest...
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Hidden Characteristics of Successful Investors
Go ahead and ask absolutely anyone what characteristics make someone successful? You’ll hear the same typical answers: time management, communication skills, leadership skills, luck, persistence, etc. While these more common skills do play a factor in a person’s success, the characteristics listed below focus more on the talents that successful inventors cultivate over time.
Here are four hidden characteristics of successful investors.
Lovers of Learning- Bill Gates says he tries to read a ne...
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1978: A World Series to Remember, Continued
Continued from my last blog…
The Wheels Fall Off the Trolley Dodger
Although years removed from their time in Brooklyn, there were still hundreds of New York residents who worshiped the Dodgers. Although the series was tied at 2-2, there was a sense of urgency missing from the LA dugout. It was as if one play had knocked the wheels off their trolley.
Los Angeles chipped away early, building a two run lead heading into the bottom of the 3rd inning. That point seemed to be the beginning of the ...
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1978: A World Series to Remember
The 1978 World Series turned out to be an unexpected repeat of the previous year’s battle between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. During the 1977 six-game series the two teams traded shifting momentum.
LA actually outscored New York by two more total runs, but the Yankees took the series 4-2. This year Los Angeles started out in the friendly surroundings at Chavez Ravine, the home of Dodger Stadium.
The Friendly Confines
Los Angeles faithful started the 1978 World Series wit...
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Personal Finance Tips for Your 20s
Between the ages of 20 and 30, there are plenty of major life changes that occur. For many, these changes are graduating from college, finding a career, getting married, and starting a family. Having an understanding of your personal finances is required for each of these life changes. Here’s some advice on how to navigate your finances in your 20s.
Maximizing Your Income
Entry-level jobs right out of college most likely won’t land you a salary you’ve been dreaming of all throughout undergrad...
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Great Tips for Millennials in the Real Estate Field
There’s no denying that life is different for those just entering the workforce than it was for previous generations. Even as they delay starting families to pursue their careers, they’re still faced with one traditional milestone. Buying a home is something many millennials want to do, even as they try to pay off the debt of the student loans.
Can Graduating Millennials Buy Real Estate?
It’s not entirely out of the realm of possibility. In 2017, as many as 41% of homebuyers had student debt ...
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Minor League Baseball Players: Chasing the Dream or Victims of Exploitation?
When we consider the term “professional baseball player”, most of us imagine a jet-setting major leaguer with an fat contract (an average of $4.47 million annually in 2017). In the United States and Canada, 750 players find themselves on big league rosters while approximately 6,175 toil in the minors hoping to beat the odds and get called up someday. Their chances are not good; fewer than 10% of minor league players ever land a major league roster spot.
Put bluntly, the life of a minor league...
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Understanding Current Stock Market Trends: Are They Really a Good Predictor of Economic Health?
Recent talk of the current state of the stock market has led many to boast of the current state of the economy. But are these two aspects of American economic health synonymous? Despite the two often used in tandem with each other, it is worth a deeper analysis of both to see if current stock market trends are indicative of greater, overall economic health.
While it’s true that long-term stock market data should be analyzed closely when looking at the long-term data of the American economic s...
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What Can You Do with a Degree in Real Estate?
Deciding on what degree you want to earn is crucial for setting yourself up for success in the future. Many students start their college careers by coming in undeclared. They’ll take as many electives as they can to figure out what their passion is. Other students know exactly what they want to study when they go off to college.
One popular area of study is real estate. There are many different majors you can study in real estate such as commercial real estate, residential real estate, and re...