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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

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

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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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Owning vs. Earning: Why You Should Invest

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Today, I’m discussing the benefits of investing for small business owners and historically marginalized groups, highlighting lower tax rates and talking about why it’s so important to invest for personal financial growth.

Listen to this value-packed episode to learn the best ways you can start investing today. 

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Today, I’m discussing the benefits of investing for small business owners and historically marginalized groups, highlighting lower tax rates and talking about why it’s so important to invest for personal financial growth.

Listen to this value-packed episode to learn the best ways you can start investing today. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Why investing is advantageous due to tax rates 13:23

  • Ethical investing 15:26

  • Tax advantages of investing 17:28

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

 

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Register to vote or check your registration status

Non-partisan voter registration poster/yard sign

Free class where I teach about compound interest

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

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

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Check out my program, Money Bootcamp.
Check out my Free Class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings

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Why You Need a Safety Cushion

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Today, I’m diving into emergency funds and sharing why it’s so important to have an emergency fund as a freelancer or a creative. I’m also giving you some quick tips on how you can prioritize your personal finance so you can start saving money for any unexpected emergencies today.

Join me in this info packed episode to learn how much money you should have saved and the best way to save it.

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Today, I’m diving into emergency funds and sharing why it’s so important to have an emergency fund as a freelancer or a creative. I’m also giving you some quick tips on how you can prioritize your personal finance so you can start saving money for any unexpected emergencies today.

 

Join me in this info packed episode to learn how much money you should have saved and the best way to save it.

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Why the money should be accessible and liquid 8:30

  • How much money you should have saved for emergencies 10:10

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

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Download this free visual guide to your tax deductions

Need the deeper work right now? Check out my program, Money Bootcamp.

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Why I Hate TurboTax, Part Three

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Today’s episode is the 3rd part of my 3 part series where I’m sharing an article published by ProPublica that exposes some of the unethical practices by Intuit, the maker of TurboTax. The article details how Intuit has waged a 20-year fight against free tax filing through lobbying efforts, internal tactics, and deceptive marketing. 

Join me in this 3rd and final part of this series to learn more about how TurboTax has helped prevent the government from creating a free and easy tax filing system.

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Today’s episode is the 3rd part of my 3 part series where I’m sharing an article published by ProPublica that exposes some of the unethical practices by Intuit, the maker of TurboTax. The article details how Intuit has waged a 20-year fight against free tax filing through lobbying efforts, internal tactics, and deceptive marketing. 

 

Join me in this 3rd and final part of this series to learn more about how TurboTax has helped prevent the government from creating a free and easy tax filing system.

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Listen to Why I Hate TurboTax Part 1

Listen to Why I Hate TurboTax Part 2

Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free, by Justin Elliott and Paul Kiel Oct. 17, 2019

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