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Wondering how long it takes until you're #wealthy? Find out here.

How Long Until I’m Wealthy?

“Cash confiscates capital. Long term, after taxes and inflation, the return on cash is negative.” Catherine Keating Since my mid-20’s, I made financial net worth goals for our family. I’d calculate our current net worth, add additional savings, and punch in an expected rate of return over the period, usually five to ten years. Occasionally, I go back and review prior goals. No matter what the market, over the long term we have met or surpassed the objectives. Set financial goals, make a few m…

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Small business tax preparation checklist-everything you need to know to keep biz tax prep easy

Short and Easy Small Business Tax Preparation Checklist

At age 16, I started my own business. I went door-to-door selling Avon products. I loved those little samples the company provided to me to give out to potential customers. Over the years, I’ve sold handmade hippie shirts, worked as a Career Counselor, sold real estate and now run my own financial media company. Aside from the financial rewards, the tax benefits are fantastic. If you have a side hustle, you need this small business tax preparation checklist.

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5 tips to build wealth and get rich

5 Tips to Get Rich and Build Wealth

Money making ways to get rich. Get rich one step at a time with these 5 proven tips. I remember, decades ago, scrimping and saving for the future. Living well beneath our moderate salary and saving and investing for the future. Decades later, the results are astounding. During the life of our family, we made hard decisions. We focused on slashing the costs of the big ticket items, such as our home and cars, as well as the smaller ones:

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Is secular stagnation upon us? Larry Summers thinks that it is

Should You Be Worried About Secular Stagnation? Larry Summers Is

Larry Summers is Worried About the Economy-Should You Be Worried Too? As we approach the mid-point of 2016 there’s abundant conversation about the state of the economy. The optimists look at the low unemployment rate and claim that the country is moving in the right direction. The pessimists focus on the anemic economic growth and stagnating wages. And Larry Summers claims that secular stagnation is upon us. Bonus; Robert Reich Bashes the New Sharing Economy>>> What is Secular Stagnation?

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Do billionaires need an emergency fund?

Do Billionaires Need An Emergency Fund?

How Billionaires and the Uber-Wealthy Went Under If you think billionaires don’t go broke, think again. Lottery winners, professional athletes, actors, and others with tremendous wealth have lost it all. The interesting thing about money, not matter how much you have, if you spend more than you make or swindle others, at some point you’ll wind up broke.

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8 Top Money Podcasts

8 Top Money Podcasts

Podcasting is the new radio. Decades ago I searched the radio airwaves for money and investing shows. In the 1990’s in San Diego during my commute to work I found a money show or two. I wished there were more radio shows to listen to. At the time, I was young and hungry for personal finance and investing information. Today, the podcast waves are filled with money, investing, real estate and personal finance shows.

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Jackie Beck-Personal Finance Luminary-The Debt Myth

The Debt Myth-Personal Finance Luminary Jackie Beck-Part 1

Creator of The Debt Myth-Jackie Beck-Part 1 Welcome to an inside look into some of the most important personal finance luminaries online, Jackie Beck of The Debt Myth. These influential people educate and entertain others about money topics. From authors to podcasters to writers, these money mentors are working to raise the level of financial knowledge and education.

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Mike Piper-Oblivious Investor- Personal Finance Luminary Interview Series

Oblivious Investor-Mike Piper

Personal Finance Luminary-Interview with Mike Piper Website publisher, author, and investor, Mike Piper of Oblivious Investor, shares investing and entrepreneurial tips. Learn from Mike Piper’s wise investing wisdom and discipline. He offers a look into how he makes an online career.

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