Taxes play an important role in your financial life. Their reach extends far beyond the dreaded April 15 date and come into play much more than once per year. Taxes are actually involved in nearly every financial decision you make, chief among them being investing. Taxes are to investing as textbooks are to education—you can’t…
You got the job – congratulations! Going through an application process is never easy, and when you get an offer letter, it can be emotional – and give you a sense of validation. Whether you’ve just landed the job of your dreams, or you’re switching career paths and excited for a new opportunity to rebuild,…
Picture this: You’re standing in the kitchen with your partner or spouse, avoiding eye contact while a silent and slow tension builds in the air. The mail sits opened on the kitchen table between you. It’s staring at you both, testing you, but neither one of you wants to be the first to acknowledge it….
Building a business is tough work, and sometimes it can be hard to gauge what income goals you should be reaching for. This lack of clarity stems from two places: 1. Business owners aren’t sure what income goals make sense for their business because they’ve never done this before. It’s tough to know how much…
There’s a lot of talk in the world of personal finance about the importance of having multiple income streams. On a high level, having multiple streams of income helping you reach your financial goals sounds pretty great. However, it can be tough to know where to start – especially if you’ve only ever worked a…
Wondering, “how much do I need to retire?” It’s a good question. But it’s also a tricky question because there’s no one right answer. What you want and when you want it will make the right steps for you to take look much different than what the person next to you needs to do to…
Forgetting something? If you’re an entrepreneur, it would be completely understandable if you lost track of a thing or two. You probably have a thousand thoughts running through your mind 24/7. Add in your never-ending to-do list, tasks that need to be outsourced or delegated, and big ideas you want to tackle, and it’s no…
If you own your own small business, there’s no question about it: you’re a go-getter. You’re self-motivated and driven to do big things in your life. You probably don’t wait for anyone to give you permission and you know how to take care of yourself. For the most part, anyway. The truth is, 34% of…
Wondering if you can afford to pay yourself more? Know you need to reduce spending to save more towards your goals, but not entirely sure where you can cut costs? Or maybe you’re thinking about making a new hire or investing in a business coach. Can you afford to do that — or do you…
What kind of compensation do you receive from your employer in exchange for doing your job? You might just say, “my paycheck,” but that’s probably not the only kind of compensation you receive. Your company benefits count, too — and can do a lot to help your personal bottom line. Your benefits, for example, might…