May 2021

This couple’s hand sanitizer business generated over $7 million in sales after Covid shut down their live event company overnight

Alex and Kelsey Carroll’s live events company was put completely on hold after the Covid pandemic canceled large gatherings across the country in 2020. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/11/how-to-start-a-business-this-couple-sells-hand-sanitizer-in-bulk-.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Save money for retirement the same way you’d ‘eat an elephant,’ financial advisor says: Here’s what she means

Experts say you should save 15% of your pay for retirement. But if that’s not feasible, saving a tiny amount and steadily increasing it pays over the long run. https://grow.acorns.com/how-to-save-for-retirement-little-by-little/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome

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How to Improve Your Credit Score to Get a Personal Loan

Personal loans are an incredible financial tool. They’re speedy, secure, convenient, and best of all, they can be used for just about anything you can think of. Consolidating debt, making improvements to your home, covering unexpected expenses, paying for a special occasion, taking a getaway vacation… the list goes on.  If you’ve been considering taking

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The Pros & Cons of Cryptocurrency as a Digital Investment

As a relatively new financial tool, cryptocurrency provides a number of challenges and opportunities that should be considered before purchasing. It’s worth revisiting the pros and cons of investing in cryptocurrency as the asset class has evolved and matured. The Pros & Cons of Cryptocurrency as a Digital Investment is a post from Money Crashers.

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Starting a Business in Florida: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in Florida. The Sunshine State is the nation’s third-biggest by population and boasts hundreds of miles of beach, glitzy and glamorous cities, unique natural beauty, as well as no state income tax and relatively low property taxes. With over 19 million residents, there are plenty of entrepreneurially minded…

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6 Bad Money Habits We’ve Normalized, and Why It’s Time to Stop

Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners. We all pick up bad habits. If we keep those bad habits long enough, they become normalized. It feels normal to drink too much, eat

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Emergency Loans for the Unemployed

We found that the best emergency loan for rebuilding your finances is Lendup, which we talk about in more detail in this post. We also talk about best mid-size bad credit loans (BadCreditLoans.com) and best large bad credit loans (PersonalLoans.com). In this article about emergency loans when you are unemployed, we answer questions like whether

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Stash’s May IPO Calendar

Check out Stash’s initial public offering (IPO) calendar, which includes public offerings from the past month, as well as offerings expected in the next 15 days. We’ve included companies with a market cap of $500 million or more. These might be available on Stash’s platform once they trade on the stock market.* We’ll update this

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There’s one week left to contribute to 2020 IRAs ahead of May 17 tax deadline

Americans have until May 17 — the IRS tax filing deadline — to contribute to 2020 individual retirement accounts. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/10/theres-one-week-left-to-contribute-to-iras-ahead-of-may-17-deadline.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Can you go to Europe this summer? Do you need a vaccine passport? Your international travel questions, answered

With travel restrictions and vaccine rollouts varying so much by country, choosing a summer destination can be tough. Here are experts’ tips on where to go. https://grow.acorns.com/international-travel-2021-restrictions-covid-vaccine-questions/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation

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How to Write a Quote for Freelance Work – What to Include for the Project

One of the most arduous tasks freelancers face is finding high-quality clients. From filtering out flakey clients to handling lowball offers, building out a freelance quoting process is an ideal way to streamline your search. Learn how to quote a freelance client and what to include in your quotes. How to Write a Quote for

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How to Start a Food Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

For many food-lovers, the ultimate dream is to open up their own food business. What many people don’t realize in the beginning is that starting a food business is no easy feat. There’s a lot of business operational skills that are necessary to get started. Don’t worry, though: This step-by-step guide will walk you through…

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Here’s What to Do Instead of the Outdated Financial Advice Your Parents Gave You

Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners. Pound the pavement. Just go and deliver your resume in person. Get out there and shake some hands, why don’t ya!  We’ve all heard these

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Is Farmland A Good investment? How You Can Get Started

This post is sponsored by FarmTogether. All opinions are my own. As you begin to build your wealth and diversify your investments, you might be leaving out one interesting option: farmland.  And no, you don’t actually have to be a farmer to invest in this real estate alternative! But why has farmland become a more

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The Best Loans for Bad Credit of May 2021

The Best Loans for Bad Credit of May 2021

When looking at the best loans for bad credit, we’ve found that it depends on what you need. For example, the best lender for emergency loans is OneMain Financial, while Peerform is the best lender for peer-to-peer lending. We go into more detail about these lenders, as well as lenders that are best for other

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Most Americans have just a few days left to file 2020 taxes. Here’s what to know

Most Americans have just a few days left to file 2020 taxes. Here’s what to know

Individual tax returns for 2020 are due for most Americans on May 17. Taxpayers could face penalties and have to pay the IRS extra if they miss the deadline https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/09/most-americans-have-just-a-few-days-left-to-file-2020-tax-returns.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome

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Capital Gains vs. Income Tax — Why Investors Pay Less Than Employees

Capital Gains vs. Income Tax — Why Investors Pay Less Than Employees

Billionaire Warren Buffett once famously said he pays a lower tax rate than his secretary. How is that possible? The answer lies in the difference between how capital gains and income from employment are taxed. Learn how and why capital gains and ordinary income are taxed differently here. Capital Gains vs. Income Tax — Why

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Dear Penny: How Do I Deal With My Husband Who Refuses to Work?

Dear Penny: How Do I Deal With My Husband Who Refuses to Work?

Dear Penny, My husband has constantly changed jobs since I’ve been out of pharmacy school for 11 years. He got his own account, but he was still using our joint account without any contribution. He refuses to contribute to the household. He’s also got $8,000 of credit card debt in his name.  He wants my

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MetLife Auto Insurance Review

MetLife Auto Insurance Review

MetLife is perhaps best known for providing life insurance, but auto insurance is also available, and we found with our proprietary SimpleScore that this insurance carrier has a lot to offer. With a 4 out of 5 in claims satisfaction, and a 5 out of 5 with coverage options, MetLife is more than competitive. However,

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Latinx college students faced family, financial challenges during the pandemic

Latinx college students faced family, financial challenges during the pandemic

College Voices: Latinx students reflect on the challenges they faced during the coronavirus pandemic, from moving back home to losing their part-time jobs. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/08/latinx-college-students-faced-challenges-during-the-pandemic.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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