Headshot photo of Daniel McDonald, Volunteer Financial Mentor @ 3rd Decade

Volunteer Financial Mentor

Daniel McDonald

Passionate About...
Budgeting Investing Outside of Retirement Purchase a Home

Dan is a personal finance and real estate nerd. He’s passionate about helping people dive into either topic! Since 2020, he has been investing in real estate just north of Boston, MA. His strategy has been house hacking, which is buying a property to rent and live in simultaneously. His partner in crime and wife, Marissa, have been on this journey together since the start and have seen just how powerful investing can be. Aside from real estate, he tries to spread financial literacy as much as possible, including publishing a children’s book on the topic entitled “Becoming Financially Savvy.” When not talking shop, Dan can be found chasing his young daughter around, DIY-ing, or on the golf course.

Get to Know Daniel

What is a quote you like to live by? There's no mystery to turning pro. It's a decision brought about by an act of will.
What would the title of your autobiography be? The long game.
Would you like to share a short quote about the impact you hope to make by volunteering for 3rd Decade? Everyone deserves to feel in control of their money. However, that's really the case. My hope is I can instill confidence in others to love personal finance, not fear it.