You often hear that owning a home is important for building wealth and surviving inflationary times. While that may be true, there are other important factors to consider regarding whether you can actually afford to buy a house.

In this Instablog, Russell shares his personal story about why he chose to go to Harvard, how he paid for it, and how he paid off his student loan debt in just two years. Then he shares some advice on how you can make smart, informed decisions about educational expenses.

After retiring from the NFL, Marques Ogden ran a multi-million dollar construction business, then he lost everything. Watch this episode of Discuss with Russ as he shares the lessons he learned and how he picked himself back up again.

The last time we saw rising interest rates like we’re seeing today was around 2005, so if you’re 37 years old or younger, this is the first time you’ve been through this kind of economy as an adult. For perspective, watch our video, “You’re Not Alone.”