What Is an LLC? And How Is It Different Than a Corporation?
I know something about the complexities of launching a new business. As the owner of several businesses in the Los Angeles entertainment industry, I know from experience that you'll have…
How You Can Become Debt Free (And Even Get a Fresh Financial Start)
Being overwhelmed by debt can be stressful, frustrating, and even detrimental to your mental and overall health. If you're watching your debts pile up month after month, you may need…
Recession-Proof Stocks: 13 Stocks to Buy to Weather the Storm
This post was written by Steve Cummings and originally appeared on Your Money Geek. Steve Cummings is the founder of the personal finance blog The Frugal Expat. Please note that…
9 Unique Ways to Make Extra Money With a Tutoring Side Hustle
Looking for a side hustle to bring in some more cash? Have you considered tutoring? Most people think of tutoring as helping kids with schoolwork. Think again! While tutoring students…
What You Need To Know About a Sinking Fund
We all have something special we'd like to buy for our home or in life. That old couch that has seen better days in your living room begging for a…
Self-Discipline: Follow These 12 Steps to Make it a Habit
Developing self-discipline isn't easy. Procrastination is the enemy of self-discipline. Here's a perfect example: "I'm going to start the keto diet tomorrow because I want to lose 20 lbs for…
How to Save For a House: 10 Ways To Make Your Biggest Purchase Ever!
How to Save For a House was written by Jonathan Sanchez and originally appeared on Your Money Geek. It has been republished with permission. Buying a home may be the…
How to Make Money With a Blog (Top 3 Strategies!)
When it comes to turning your passion into a money-making business, it can be frustrating and confusing. There are so many options for how to make money with a blog…
Bull Market vs. Bear Market? What You Need to Know
Bull Market vs. Bear Market? What You Need to Know was written by Tim Thomas. It originally appeared on Your Money Geek and has been republished with permission. The stock…
Want to Know How to Get Rich? Follow These 8 Steps
Want to Know How to Get Rich? was written by Brain Thorp. It originally appeared on Your Money Geek and has been republished with permission. Do you want to know…
8 Ways to Digitize Your Business
Digitization of any business involves the implementation of modern technologies, in daily operations, to enhance business growth. A digital transformation can help boost performance by establishing consistency, redesigning profitable systems,…
How Long to Keep Tax Returns: 7 Questions to Consider
How long to keep tax returns is one of the most asked questions in personal finance. Did you know the average American spends 13 hours every year preparing federal tax…
College Graduates: Build Wealth by Avoiding 11 Common Money Mistakes After Landing Your First Job
Congratulations! You graduated from college and landed your first job! It’s an exciting and scary new chapter all rolled in one. You’ll be making some serious money for the first…
Timeshare Rentals: Score Epic Travel Deals on 16 Websites You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Did you know that you can rent condos at timeshare resorts, just like renting vacation homes? How do condo rentals at Hawaii resorts for as low as a $199 week…
How to Do Taxes on Your Own: Your Complete Guide
How to Do Taxes on Your Own was written by Riley Adams and originally appeared on Your Money Geek. It has been republished with permission. If you earn a steady…
Bitcoin ETF – How to Invest in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
It's been a dismal year for the economy. But one bright spot amidst the recession has been the explosion in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Since its low…
What Happens If You Don’t Pay Student Loans?
If you're one of the many millions of graduates saddled with debt, it's understandable that you have some anxiety about paying off your loans. You may even start to wonder…
Investment Vehicles: What Are They and What Are the Risks?
According to the 2019 Schwab Modern Wealth Survey, Americans believe someone to be "wealthy" if they have at least $2.3 million in net worth. Arguably, the best approach to building…
Should You Plan on Working Past Retirement?
Working past retirement may sound contradictory. I mean, it isn't really retirement if you have to work, is it? But there are actually some pretty solid reasons to work during…
5 Ways to Spot Investment Scams
There is always an element of risk versus reward with an investment. You are never guaranteed to get all your money back. However, some investment opportunities are straight-up scams. Ponzi schemes…
What Is a Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Investment (and Should You Do It)?
Why would you buy real estate in your IRA? The biggest benefit of a self-directed IRA real estate investment is the awesome opportunity for your money to grow...tax-deferred! Be it…
Top 5 Personal Bookkeeping Software Options: Personal Capital vs Mint vs Quicken vs Money Dance vs Countabout
Personal Capital vs Mint vs Quicken vs Money Dance vs Countabout are all potential options to help you get a better grip on your personal finances or tidy up your…
5 Ways People Waste Money on Their Cars
This may be something of a personal pet peeve, but why do people waste money on their cars? Spending money on cars, fine. Wasting money? Not so fine. Of course,…
What Is a Self-Directed 401k?
Will you have enough money in retirement? The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that only 43% of United States workers participate in a retirement savings plan. This survey was actually specific…
7 Ways To Save Money On A Wedding Without Regrets
This is a guest post written for playlouder.com by Audrey Willows. Please note that guest post opinions are of their author. They are not always in strict alignment with our…
How to Do Your Own Taxes (and Save some Money!)
It may seem terrifying at first, but you can learn how to do your own taxes. Let's take a look at what forms you'll need to fill out, tax credits…
Is Turnkey Real Estate Investing Worth Your Money? A “No-Gimmes” Accounting of 8 Properties in 3 US Markets
Are you interested in turnkey real estate investing, but not sure if it will actually make you money? In an effort to answer that question, I'm going to give you…
Emergency Fund: How Much is Enough?
How much is enough for an emergency fund, you ask? Well, that's a highly debated topic. The answer is (as always), it DEPENDS. Before I get into how much is…
How to Pay Less Taxes: 7 Basic Tax Planning Strategies
To hear some folks tell it, low taxes are basically the Holy Grail of personal finance. Those folks just might be right! Over the course of several years, a few…
How You (or Your Business) Can Benefit from a Financial Coach
There are a lot of things that can lead to a business's downfall. Failing to market products and services effectively is a major factor. Jumping into an over-saturated market can…
What is Bitcoin, Blockchain and “Cryptocurrency”?
Have you been wondering what this "Bitcoin thing" is all about? Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. And unless you've been living under a rock, you've likely heard of this lucrative, emerging sector…
What Are Stocks? And How To Invest in the S&P 500
Are you a new investor who is looking for ways to build wealth? More than 50 percent of households in the United States invest in some form in the stock market. …
The Best Hosting Companies Right Now!
This post was written in collaboration with Chris Wagner, Head of Content at HostingPill. With more than 9 years of Industry experience, he regularly writes about hosting, web servers, and…
Is Doing A Blog Worth It? My Experience (So Far)
So, you're wondering, "Is doing a blog worth it?" Well, like with most of life’s big questions, the answer is: "it depends"! Sorry, I know, you really wanted me to…
What is a Dividend and Why Would You Invest in Dividend Stocks?
Dividends can be a very valuable part of your investment portfolio. They can reduce your overall portfolio risk, increase your profits, and offer tax advantages. But what are dividends? And…
Evening Part Time Jobs Online (That Can Pay Pretty Well!)
If you have been thinking about doing some evening part-time jobs online to make extra income on the side, you're not alone. A Bankrate survey shows that nearly half of…
How Beneficial is the Gross Income Multiplier?
The gross income multiplier (GIM) is a fast and easy way to estimate the value of an income producing property. It should only be used as a first very basic…
The Critical Tools I Use for My Blogging Business
If you have decided to join the ranks and become a "blogger," you're most certainly in need of some helpful blogging tools. I want to share my best resources with…
Meet the Money Transfer Companies Disrupting the US Funds Transfer Industry
The USA might be the greatest economy in the world today. However, making international money transfers from this country is a challenge. There are many options you can use, so…
8 Proven & Practical Ways to Catch-Up With Your Retirement Savings Contributions
This is a guest post written for playlouder.com by Rick Pendykoski, the owner of Self Directed Retirement Plans LLC, a retirement planning firm based in Goodyear, AZ. Rick has over…
The Financial Independence Mindset is Critical
Many people have heard this term "financially independent," but they’re not totally sure what it means—or if they know what it means, they don’t know how to achieve it. Financial…
Best Business Checking Accounts Comparison
As an entrepreneur, one of the first things you should set up is a bank account to manage your startup's finances. You need a business checking account as soon as…
7 Awesome Stock Photo, Image Editing, and Graphics Creation Options
Do you ever look at a marketing poster or banner and wonder how it was made? You'd think it took an entire team of designers, photographers, and editors hours and…
The Current Leading Outsourcing Platforms That Will Improve Your Workflow
These days, it's becoming much easier to hire and work with an employee or contractor virtually. Outsourcing platforms take the stress out of finding a virtual assistant or employee. But…
Tips on Managing Remote Teams for Small Businesses
Recent world events have led to a surge in remote working, and the need for managing remote teams. But even so, that upward trend was in place long before the…
Commercial Development: Teale Street
If you just peruse the before and after photos, you can see what a massive transformation project this was. It was my second commercial development project, the funds for which…
The Benefits of a Financial Advisor for Your Investing Future
Want to jump into the world of investing, but don't have the time to learn all there is to know? Well then, you might appreciate the benefits of a financial…
Blogging Courses, Services and “Gurus” I’ve Enlisted in My Online Income Journey
You literally can lose your mind when you start doing research about blogging (and consequently blogging courses). For one, it can be discouraging. You quickly realize you are very late…
Commercial Development: Westgate Ave
Westgate was my first of two commercial property deals. Both projects were purchased and renovated to house the businesses I had started with my partners. BEFORE & AFTER PROPERTY NARRATIVE…
The 4 Best LLC Formation and Incorporation Services
IncFile vs Legalzoom vs BizFilings vs Zen Business To choose the right LLC formation and incorporation service for you, you need to cut through the clutter of info out there.…
How We are Staying for Free on our Summer Vacation with a Vacation Home Swap
If you're willing to be a little flexible on your travel dates, and potentially even your location, you can most likely stay for FREE on every vacation you take. Yes!…
How Co-Working Spaces Can Help Keep Your Business & Personal Life Separate
This post was written for playlouder by Jacob Klein. Jacob is a freelance writer and blog contributor based out of New York. His work primarily concerns business, finance, and startup…
Why Emergency Funds Should Be a High Priority
This is a guest post written for playlouder.com by Aileen Colon. Please note that guest post opinions are of their author. They are not always in strict alignment with my…
How Our (Semi-ish) Early Retirement Aspirations Grew from a Spark to a FI/RE
Way back in 2012, a younger Joe and I were hanging out and talking about our eventual retirement (as all young people do) and possibly even early retirement. We were…
Music Industry Jobs: An Amazing Array of Opportunities
Music industry jobs cover a vast array of opportunities for every personality type. Whether you're a frontman at heart or a creative introvert, there's room in the music business for…
Your Long-Term Health: A (Financially) Valuable Investment
This is a guest post written for playlouder.com by Ava Laurel. Please note that guest post opinions are of their author. They are not always in strict alignment with my…
Live and Flips: 5th Ave
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