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Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs

Save Money at Year-End: Healthcare

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Today, I’m chatting about healthcare related year-end tax planning strategies that you can use to save money if you are self-employed. I’m diving into the differences between Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts including the benefits and how you can maximize your contributions.

Join me in this episode to learn how you can make sure you’re making the most of your healthcare savings as the end of the year approaches.  

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Today, I’m chatting about healthcare related year-end tax planning strategies that you can use to save money if you are self-employed. I’m diving into the differences between Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts including the benefits and how you can maximize your contributions.

 

Join me in this episode to learn how you can make sure you’re making the most of your healthcare savings as the end of the year approaches.  

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Flexible Spending Accounts 5:50

  • Health Savings Accounts 9:10 

  • Maximizing your HSA benefits 16:05

 

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Sales Tax vs. Income Tax

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Today, I’m diving into the topic of Sales Tax vs. Income Tax and emphasizing why it’s so important for you to know the difference. 

Join me in this episode, to learn more about the differences between sales tax and income tax and how it can affect you as an entrepreneur.  

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Today, I’m diving into the topic of Sales Tax vs. Income Tax and emphasizing why it’s so important for you to know the difference. 

 

Join me in this episode, to learn more about the differences between sales tax and income tax and how it can affect you as an entrepreneur.  

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The main differences between sales tax and income tax 11:13

  • Registration and filing requirements 13:49

  • Sales tax filing process 16:00

 

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Emergency Relief Fund Grants for Artists

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What Kamala and I Share: Optimism and Patriotism

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Today, I'm Discussing the balance between passion and monetization in creative work and some of the themes of patriotism and optimism that I identify with in the Harris Walz campaign, including how it relates to civics.  

Join me in this episode to learn about some of the benefits of the U.S. tax code for small businesses and why civics is so important. 

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Today, I'm Discussing the balance between passion and monetization in creative work and some of the themes of patriotism and optimism that I identify with in the Harris Walz campaign, including how it relates to civics.  

 

Join me in this episode to learn about some of the benefits of the U.S. tax code for small businesses and why civics is so important. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Balancing value and money in your creative work 6:10

  • The role of patriotism and civics in democracy 8:54

  • Benefits of small business in the economy 16:37

 

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Marissa Molinar, Midday Movement series

Laura Wood Sculptural Jewelry

Cara Bean, Here I am, I am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health

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The Free Tools on Investor.gov: Test Your Investing IQ

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of understanding investing fees and sharing some of the free resources and tools available that you can use to learn about investing principles and spot potential scams. 

Join me to learn more about investing and the long-term impact that fees can have on your investment return. 

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of understanding investing fees and sharing some of the free resources and tools available that you can use to learn about investing principles and spot potential scams. 

 

Join me to learn more about investing and the long-term impact that fees can have on your investment return. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode:  

  • The importance of diversification 5:20

  • My personal investment strategy 5:50

  • The impact of investment fees 12:26

  • Investor.gov and free resources available 19:00

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Take the investing quiz 

Use the compound interest calculator

John Bogle (inventor of index funds) on fees

Come to the Money Bootcamp Open House

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Where To Put Your Money: First, Next and Last

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In today’s episode I’m sharing some insights on managing your finances as a creative entrepreneur, and emphasizing the importance of an emergency fund, financial knowledge, and how you can avoid financial disaster. 

Join me today to hear some basic steps to control your finances and how you can start investing today. 

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In today’s episode I’m sharing some insights on managing your finances as a creative entrepreneur, and emphasizing the importance of an emergency fund, financial knowledge, and how you can avoid financial disaster. 

Join me today to hear some basic steps to control your finances and how you can start investing today. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Why you need an emergency fund 4:30

  • How health insurance and life insurance can help avoid financial disaster 5:50

  • Considering risk tolerance and timeline when investing 10:28

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Check out my Free Class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings

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