As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the American retail landscape is undergoing what many analysts are calling a “Great Reset.” Consumer spending has not collapsed, and in many categories it remains surprisingly resilient. Yet the volume of retail store closures announcements has reached levels not seen in over a decade. According to...

Which Is the Smarter Choice for Your Long-Term Wealth Strategy? If you are considering investing in real estate, you have likely encountered two primary paths: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Direct Real Estate Investing. Both approaches can play a role in building wealth, but they operate very differently and serve different types of investors....

Thinking about moving your mobile home to a new place? And also, how much does it cost to move a mobile Home? It is a difficult work moving from one place to another, you need a special truck, official paperwork, and also need to make proper planning. If you worry about the mobile home transport...

Real estate is not just property. It is safety, legacy, memories, and sometimes family drama that could power its own Netflix series. When you hear terms like life estate and remainderman, they sound like something only lawyers care about, but these concepts shape who gets the property, who controls it, and how smoothly your legacy...

Did you ever question yourself how to become a freight broker without any experience? The current transportation and logistics industry has high demand for freight brokers. This is the right guide to follow in case you want to know how to be a freight broker. Freight brokers serve as intermediaries between the transportation and logistics...

The same tax benefits you use to invest in oil and gas, real estate, or stocks can be utilized when investing in small businesses and private software (SaaS) companies. Here is a numbered, comprehensive list of tax benefits associated with investing in startups and small businesses: 1. Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion: When you invest...

A 1031 exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange, is primarily associated with real estate investments. However, it can also be used to invest in small businesses, purchase stock in a startup, or buy convertible notes from a business. In a 1031 exchange, an investor can defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from...

Any investor can start a self-directed IRA (Individual Retirement Account) and utilize it to invest in small businesses and private software companies through a process known as self-directed investing. Here’s how it can be done: Establish a Self-Directed IRA: The first step is to establish a self-directed IRA with a custodian that allows for alternative...

  Mailbox Money: Diversify Your Portfolio By Investing In Software With Jason Criddle  

When people hear affiliate marketing, it is easy for them to associate it with Amazon. To clear the confusion, Jason Criddle shows how easy it is to start a business with affiliate marketing. He is an international best-selling author, investor, and CEO of SmartrHoldings. Together, Jason and host Mitch Stephen explain how simple and genius affiliate...

Founder and partner at Jason Criddle and Associates and Smartr Holdings. Jason is also an International Best-Selling Author and serial entrepreneur. — To learn about our investment strategy and business plan If you’re interested in real estate investing, particularly passive real estate investing Dwaine Clarke has the resources you need to achieve financial freedom and...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2J9Qbdrje2P5kndnV3dKIg?si=LSWujDoRTv-o5k86gCtNXA   We try something very different today as we chat with Jason Criddle about an alternative to real estate investing and delve into the importance of mindset. Smartr Holdings has seen an uptick of close to 1,000% since the start of Covid – and investor activity is in the rise as well. For years, Jason has...