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I'm looking at diversification into REITs - it's been awhile since I studied this, but if I remember correctly, there are different types of REITs - ones that lend money versus actually owning real estate. Can someone clarify this for me? Is an "equity" REIT one that owns property? Thanks

Bongo2 I've thought alot about the very subject you mention here. Jane Bryant Quinn had a column entitled "Retire Early? Think Again" in the 21 July 2003 issue of Time. Unfortunately the article is now longer accessible on the web, but you can check at the library. Quinn's premise is as you...

Does someone have a link to the Scott Burns article? I'd like to take a look at it. Thanks.

Hi All, I thought I'd introduce myself as I plan on making a few posts. I've been monitoring the discussions for a few months now and thought I'd jump in. For those of you who have read the "Your Money or Your Life" (YMOYL) book, you'll recognize that FI3 stands for Financial Intelligence...