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The Financial Planning Process: Your Route to Financial Independence!
PERSONAL FINANCE, F.I.R.E., FUNDAMENTALS, RETIREMENT

The Financial Planning Process: Your Route to Financial Independence!

By Joe DiSanto
What is the Difference Between Term and Whole Life Insurance?
PERSONAL FINANCE, FUNDAMENTALS, INSURANCE

What is the Difference Between Term and Whole Life Insurance?

By Joe DiSanto
Are you considering buying life insurance but don't know where to start? Here's a money-saving tip: get it while you're still young(er) and healthy! Now, let's look at the two…
10 Best Low Cost Index Funds To Buy in 2023
Curation, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE

10 Best Low Cost Index Funds To Buy in 2023

By Marjolein
10 Best Low Cost Index Funds To Buy in 2023 was written by Marjolein Dilven and originally appeared on Savoteur. Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has a finance…
Why Is Inflation So High? The Best Steps To Survive
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE, PRODUCTIVITY

Why Is Inflation So High? The Best Steps To Survive

By Josh Dudick
Why Is Inflation So High? The Best Steps To Survive was written by Josh Dudick and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Josh is a financial expert with 15+ years…
7 Financial Tips from Digital Nomads who Travel the World 
INCOME, PERSONAL FINANCE, TRAVEL

7 Financial Tips from Digital Nomads who Travel the World 

By Contributor
7 Financial Tips from Digital Nomads who Travel the World was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are…
15 Tips To Help You Start Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE, PRODUCTIVITY

15 Tips To Help You Start Grocery Shopping on a Budget

By Robyn
15 Tips To Help You Start Grocery Shopping on a Budget was written by Robyn Goldfarb and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Robyn is a millennial mom with a…
How Did Mark Cuban Make His Money?
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE

How Did Mark Cuban Make His Money?

By Theresa Bedford
How Did Mark Cuban Make His Money? was written by Theresa Bedford and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Theresa Bedford is the founder of In The Game Investing where…
The Online Buzz About Infinite Banking Doesn’t Mean it’s For Everyone- Here’s What You Should Know
PERSONAL FINANCE

The Online Buzz About Infinite Banking Doesn’t Mean it’s For Everyone- Here’s What You Should Know

By Amaka Chukwuma
The "Infinite Banking" hashtag has been viewed over 100 million times on Tik Tok and counting. Internet users have taken it upon themselves to learn more about this concept rather…
So, How Does Honey Make Money
CAREER, Curation, INCOME, PERSONAL FINANCE

So, How Does Honey Make Money

By Sam Stone
So, How Does Honey Make Money was written by Sam Stone and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Sam is the founder of personal finance and self-improvement blog Smarter and Harder.…
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps to Build Wealth – Do They Really Work?
Curation, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Dave Ramsey Baby Steps to Build Wealth – Do They Really Work?

By Chloe Mcqueen
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps to Build Wealth - Do They Really Work? was written by Chloe McQeen and originally appeared on Hello Sensible. Chloe is the creator behind It’s Not Your…
How Does Venmo Make Money? Here Are 8 Ways
PERSONAL FINANCE, PRODUCTIVITY

How Does Venmo Make Money? Here Are 8 Ways

By Danny Newman
How Does Venmo Make Money? Here Are 8 Ways was written by Danny Newman and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Danny Newman is currently writing and traveling his way…
7 Clever Ways To Curb Your (Or Your Family’s) Impulse Buying Online
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE, PRODUCTIVITY

7 Clever Ways To Curb Your (Or Your Family’s) Impulse Buying Online

By Kristin McCasey
7 Clever Ways To Curb Your (Or Your Family's) Impulse Buying Online was written by Kristin McCasey and originally appeared on Simply Real Moms. Kristin McCasey is a partner and editor…
20 Country Songs About Money and the Lessons You Can Learn
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE, PRODUCTIVITY

20 Country Songs About Money and the Lessons You Can Learn

By Tawnya Redding
20 Country Songs About Money and the Lessons You Can Learn was written by Tawnya Redding and originally appeared on Savoteur. Tawnya is a 34-year-old Special Education teacher in the…
How To Find a Financial Advisor
Curation, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE

How To Find a Financial Advisor

By Brian Thorp
How To Find a Financial Advisor was written by Brian Thorp and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Brian Thorp is the founder and CEO of Wealthtender, an online marketplace…
10 Tips for Keeping Your Finances in Good Shape
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE

10 Tips for Keeping Your Finances in Good Shape

By Contributor
10 Tips for Keeping Your Finances in Good Shape was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not…
Understanding Sinking Funds For Better Budgeting
PERSONAL FINANCE, PRODUCTIVITY

Understanding Sinking Funds For Better Budgeting

By Ram Chakradhar
Understanding Sinking Funds For Better Budgeting was written by Ram Chakradhar and originally appeared on Savoteur. Ram is an Engineer by day and a personal finance blogger by night. He…
Top 15 Easy Jobs That Pay Well This Year
INCOME, PERSONAL FINANCE

Top 15 Easy Jobs That Pay Well This Year

By Marjolein
Top 15 Easy Jobs That Pay Well This Year was written by Marjolein Dilven and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has…
5 Ways To Protect Your Bank Accounts in 2022
PERSONAL FINANCE, PRODUCTIVITY

5 Ways To Protect Your Bank Accounts in 2022

By Contributor
5 Ways To Protect Your Bank Accounts in 2022 was written for PlayLouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not…
13 Best Investment Apps to Get Started With Any Budget
INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE

13 Best Investment Apps to Get Started With Any Budget

By Andrew Herrig
13 Best Investment Apps to Get Started With Any Budget was written by Andrew Herrig and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Andrew Herrig is the founder of Wealthy Nickel,…
Top 15 Highest-Paid Athletes In the World for 2022
PERSONAL FINANCE

Top 15 Highest-Paid Athletes In the World for 2022

By Marjolein
Top 15 Highest-Paid Athletes In the World for 2022 was written by Marjolein and originally appeared on Savoteur. Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has a finance and economics…
10 Essential Money Management Skills for Children
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE

10 Essential Money Management Skills for Children

By Marilyn Kennedy Melia
10 Essential Money Management Skills for Children was written by Marilyn Kennedy Melia and originally appeared on GoHenry and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It was…
Free Money Grants vs. Small Business Loans: What Option Is Best For You?
DEBT, PERSONAL FINANCE

Free Money Grants vs. Small Business Loans: What Option Is Best For You?

By Dana Wolk
Free Money Grants vs. Small Business Loans: What Option Is Best For You? was written by Dana Wolk and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Dana is a blogger with…
Top 7 Ways To Save Money (During a Time of Inflation)
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE

Top 7 Ways To Save Money (During a Time of Inflation)

By Dana Wolk
Top 7 Ways To Save Money (During a Time of Inflation) was written by Dana Wolk and originally appeared on Savoteur. Dana is a blogger with a master’s degree as…
How to Get Free Money (18 Easy Ideas)
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE

How to Get Free Money (18 Easy Ideas)

By Annie Brown
How to Get Free Money (18 Easy Ideas) was written by Annie Brown and originally appeared on Savoteur. Annie Brown is the founder of Savvy Honey, where she shares frugal…
What is The Infinite Banking Concept? What Are The Pros and Cons?
PERSONAL FINANCE, INSURANCE, RETIREMENT

What is The Infinite Banking Concept? What Are The Pros and Cons?

By Joe DiSanto
Infinite banking offers a way for ordinary people to take charge of their finances and grow their wealth. Popularized by R. Nelson Nash in his book "Becoming Your Own Banker," this unique…
48 of The Best Graduation Gifts
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE

48 of The Best Graduation Gifts

By Linda Meltzer
48 of The Best Graduation Gifts was written by Linda Meltzer and originally appeared on Savoteur. Linda is the founder of The Cents of Money, a personal finance blog, here…
How Using the Growth Mindset Can Grow Your Money
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE

How Using the Growth Mindset Can Grow Your Money

By Danny Newman
How Using the Growth Mindset Can Grow Your Money was written by Danny Newman and originally appeared on Savoteur. Danny Newman is currently writing and traveling his way around the…
Opening Range Breakout Strategy for Beginners
Curation, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE

Opening Range Breakout Strategy for Beginners

By Tim Thomas
Opening Range Breakout Strategy for Beginners was written by Tim Thomas and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. The opening range breakout (ORB) is…
The Mindset of The Rich vs Poor: How Wealthy People Think Differently
PERSONAL FINANCE, CAREER, F.I.R.E.

The Mindset of The Rich vs Poor: How Wealthy People Think Differently

By Joe DiSanto
I hate to put things in terms of the rich vs poor, but when it comes to amassing and keeping money, wealthy people do think inherently differently from poor people.…
Wholesale Real Estate: What You Need to Know To Make Money in 2022
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE, REAL ESTATE

Wholesale Real Estate: What You Need to Know To Make Money in 2022

By Tyler Weaver
Wholesale Real Estate: What You Need to Know To Make Money in 2022 was written by Tyler Weaver and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with…
Best Budget App: 9 Best Budgeting Apps of 2022
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE

Best Budget App: 9 Best Budgeting Apps of 2022

By Mary Elizabeth
Best Budget App: 9 Best Budgeting Apps of 2022 was written by Mary Elizabeth and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. There are a…
Digging Out of Holiday Debt
DEBT, PERSONAL FINANCE

Digging Out of Holiday Debt

By Marwan Noorami
Digging Out of Holiday Debt was written by Marwan Noorani, Debt.com and was produced by Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Could Gen Z be on the…
What is a Personal Loan and How Does it Work?
DEBT, PERSONAL FINANCE

What is a Personal Loan and How Does it Work?

By Joe DiSanto
Do you have expenses that you fail to pay on a regular basis? Or maybe a huge pile of high-interest debt requiring monthly payments that barely even cover the interest…
Personal Capital Review: Pros and Cons in 2022
PERSONAL FINANCE

Personal Capital Review: Pros and Cons in 2022

By Joe DiSanto
If you're looking for a tool that will give you Wall Street-like returns (without requiring you to live in New York), consider using Personal Capital. Created in 2009, Personal Capital…
Vanguard vs. Blackrock Funds: Is One Better Than the Other
Curation, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE

Vanguard vs. Blackrock Funds: Is One Better Than the Other

By Mark Patrick
Vanguard vs. Blackrock Funds: Is One Better Than the Other was written by Mark Patrick and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. If you're…
Mega Backdoor Roth IRA: Is It Really Mega?
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Mega Backdoor Roth IRA: Is It Really Mega?

By Theresa Bedford
Mega Backdoor Roth IRA: Is It Really Mega? was written by Theresa Bedford and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. The Mega Backdoor Roth…
Rent a Room in Your House: Follow These 5 Steps for Maximum Protection
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE, REAL ESTATE

Rent a Room in Your House: Follow These 5 Steps for Maximum Protection

By Max Marvelous
Rent a Room in Your House: Follow These 5 Steps for Maximum Protection was written by Max and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission.…
How to Make Money Without a Job: 16 Epic Ways!
CAREER, INCOME, PERSONAL FINANCE

How to Make Money Without a Job: 16 Epic Ways!

By Joe DiSanto
How to Make Money Without a Job was written by yours truly, Joe DiSanto, for Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished here with permission. Are you looking for an…
Roth IRA vs. 401(k): Which Is The Better Option?
PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Roth IRA vs. 401(k): Which Is The Better Option?

By Mike Zaccardi
Roth IRA vs. 401(k) was written by Mike Zaccardi and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. The Roth IRA and 401(k) are two of…
Big Picture Investing: Why You Need to Get in the Game Now!
FUNDAMENTALS, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Big Picture Investing: Why You Need to Get in the Game Now!

By Joe DiSanto
If you have been poking around my blog, you’ve probably figured out that my ultimate goal is to help you reach some version of "financial independence" (or even just plain…
How to Get Rich Quickly: Real Talk and Real Expectations
PERSONAL FINANCE

How to Get Rich Quickly: Real Talk and Real Expectations

By Theresa Bedford
How to Get Rich Quickly was written by Theresa Bedford and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Let's be honest. Who doesn't want to…
What is Crowdfunding and How Does it Work?
INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, REAL ESTATE

What is Crowdfunding and How Does it Work?

By Joe DiSanto
You don't need to have tons of money to invest in exciting projects nowadays. With that new fangled thing called the internet, almost anyone from anywhere in the world can…
Debt Lessons You Can Learn from Football Players. The NFL and IOU!
DEBT, PERSONAL FINANCE

Debt Lessons You Can Learn from Football Players. The NFL and IOU!

By Don Silvestri
Debt Lessons You Can Learn from Football Players was written by Don Silvestri and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Before Don Silvestri became…
Acorns vs Robinhood vs Webull vs M1 Finance: Which One is the Best?
INVESTING, CRYPTOCURRENCY, PERSONAL FINANCE

Acorns vs Robinhood vs Webull vs M1 Finance: Which One is the Best?

By Joe DiSanto
Are you looking to up your investing game? Do you want the stock market to make your money work for you? Are you sick and tired of sitting on the…
What Beginning Investment Book To Pick? Here Are 15+ options.
INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE

What Beginning Investment Book To Pick? Here Are 15+ options.

By Mary Elizabeth
What Beginning Investment Book To Pick? was written by Mary Elizabeth. It originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks and was republished with permission. For young investors, beginning investing can seem…
What Is A Debt Consolidation Loan?
DEBT, PERSONAL FINANCE

What Is A Debt Consolidation Loan?

By Joe DiSanto
If you've got lots of debt from various sources, a debt consolidation loan could help you organize your finances and set your future straight. "What is a debt consolidation loan?"…
How to Budget Money 101 (You Know You Need To)
PERSONAL FINANCE

How to Budget Money 101 (You Know You Need To)

By Kristian Borghesan
How to Budget Money 101 was written by Kristian Borghesan, and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Budgeting. The nine-letter word in personal finance…
Personal Loans For Bad Credit
DEBT, PERSONAL FINANCE

Personal Loans For Bad Credit

By Joe DiSanto
Many sources assume that you have good or at least neutral credit when looking at loan advice online. As a result, their solutions may not apply to those with bad…
10 Receipt Scanner App Options to Save Your Expense Reports
PERSONAL FINANCE, PRODUCTIVITY

10 Receipt Scanner App Options to Save Your Expense Reports

By Ryan
This article was written by Ryan Luke. It originally appeared on Your Money Geek and has been republished with permission A receipt scanner app could be one of the easiest…
How To Get Out of Debt Fast: 10+ Tips You Need To Know Now
DEBT, PERSONAL FINANCE

How To Get Out of Debt Fast: 10+ Tips You Need To Know Now

By Joe DiSanto
There are many reasons why people get into debt, but many don't know how to get out of it. This article will show you what you need to do to…
What Happens if You File Taxes Late? Here is the Good News and Bad
TAXES, PERSONAL FINANCE

What Happens if You File Taxes Late? Here is the Good News and Bad

By Riley Adams
What Happens if You File Taxes Late? was written by Riley Adams, and originally appeared on Your Money Geek. It has been republished with permission. Just do it already. Reset…
When Does It Make Sense To Refinance Student Loans?
PERSONAL FINANCE, DEBT

When Does It Make Sense To Refinance Student Loans?

By Travis Hornsby
Our contributing author, Travis Hornsby, CFA, is Founder and CEO of Student Loan Planner. He lives with his wife in St. Louis, MO, where he loves thinking up new student loan…
What is An Annuity (and How Annuities Work!)
RETIREMENT, INSURANCE, PERSONAL FINANCE

What is An Annuity (and How Annuities Work!)

By Joe DiSanto
Imagine getting paid $1000 every month for the rest of your life. You don't need to work for it and you can spend it however you want. Sounds like a…
Can I Work and Collect Social Security
INCOME, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Can I Work and Collect Social Security

By Brian Thorp
Can I Work and Collect Social Security was written by Brian Thorp, and originally appeared you Your Money Geek. It has been republished with permission. Around 64% of Americans have…
Making a Will – 10 Facts You’ll Definitely Want to Consider
PERSONAL FINANCE, FUNDAMENTALS, INSURANCE

Making a Will – 10 Facts You’ll Definitely Want to Consider

By Andrew Herrig
Making a Will was written by Andrew Herrig, and originally appeared on Your Money Geek. It has been reposted with permission. The pandemic has changed people's thinking on many things,…
Indexed Universal Life Insurance – The Pros, Cons and Must-Know Information!
INSURANCE, PERSONAL FINANCE

Indexed Universal Life Insurance – The Pros, Cons and Must-Know Information!

By Joe DiSanto
As it stands today, you might feel like you need an entire college course on life insurance to simply understand all the available options you have to consider. From navigating…
How You Can Become Debt Free (And Even Get a Fresh Financial Start)
DEBT, PERSONAL FINANCE

How You Can Become Debt Free (And Even Get a Fresh Financial Start)

By Contributor
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
INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE

Recession-Proof Stocks: 13 Stocks to Buy to Weather the Storm

By Steve Cummings
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…
What You Need To Know About a Sinking Fund
PERSONAL FINANCE

What You Need To Know About a Sinking Fund

By Contributor
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…
How to Save For a House: 10 Ways To Make Your Biggest Purchase Ever!
REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL FINANCE

How to Save For a House: 10 Ways To Make Your Biggest Purchase Ever!

By Jonathan Sanchez
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…
Want to Know How to Get Rich? Follow These 8 Steps
PERSONAL FINANCE

Want to Know How to Get Rich? Follow These 8 Steps

By Brian Thorp
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…
College Graduates: Build Wealth by Avoiding 11 Common Money Mistakes After Landing Your First Job
PERSONAL FINANCE, CREDIT SCORE

College Graduates: Build Wealth by Avoiding 11 Common Money Mistakes After Landing Your First Job

By Contributor
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…
How to Become a Millionaire – 16 Dos and Don’ts
PERSONAL FINANCE

How to Become a Millionaire – 16 Dos and Don’ts

By Kristin McCasey
It's no longer "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" but how to become a millionaire. You don't have to be a contestant on a game show, win the lottery, or…
What Happens If You Don’t Pay Student Loans?
PERSONAL FINANCE, CREDIT SCORE, DEBT

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Student Loans?

By Contributor
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?
INVESTING, FUNDAMENTALS, PERSONAL FINANCE

Investment Vehicles: What Are They and What Are the Risks?

By Joe DiSanto
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…
5 Ways to Spot Investment Scams
INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE

5 Ways to Spot Investment Scams

By Joe DiSanto
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…
Top 5 Personal Bookkeeping Software Options: Personal Capital vs Mint vs Quicken vs Money Dance vs Countabout
PERSONAL FINANCE, PRODUCTIVITY

Top 5 Personal Bookkeeping Software Options: Personal Capital vs Mint vs Quicken vs Money Dance vs Countabout

By Joe DiSanto
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
PERSONAL FINANCE

5 Ways People Waste Money on Their Cars

By Kristin McCasey
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,…
7 Ways To Save Money On A Wedding Without Regrets
PERSONAL FINANCE

7 Ways To Save Money On A Wedding Without Regrets

By Kristin McCasey
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…
Emergency Fund: How Much is Enough?
PERSONAL FINANCE

Emergency Fund: How Much is Enough?

By Joe DiSanto
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 You (or Your Business) Can Benefit from a Financial Coach
SMALL BUSINESS, PERSONAL FINANCE

How You (or Your Business) Can Benefit from a Financial Coach

By Kristin McCasey
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 Are Stocks? And How To Invest in the S&P 500
FUNDAMENTALS, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE

What Are Stocks? And How To Invest in the S&P 500

By Joe DiSanto
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. …
60k a Year Is How Much an Hour? (And How Do I Budget for That Salary?)
PERSONAL FINANCE, INCOME

60k a Year Is How Much an Hour? (And How Do I Budget for That Salary?)

By Joe DiSanto
60k a year is how much an hour? And how do you budget for a 60k salary? Let's find out. If you're a high school teacher, public relations specialist, zoologist,…
How to Incorporate Yourself to Save Money (and Protect Your Assets)
PERSONAL FINANCE, FUNDAMENTALS, SMALL BUSINESS, TAXES

How to Incorporate Yourself to Save Money (and Protect Your Assets)

By Joe DiSanto
So you are a freelancer or independent contractor and you want to know how to incorporate yourself. Smart. My feeling is that if you are self-employed in this way, you're…
How to Make Your Money Work for You: 7 Modern Methods for Investing in “The Market”
PERSONAL FINANCE, FUNDAMENTALS, INVESTING, RETIREMENT

How to Make Your Money Work for You: 7 Modern Methods for Investing in “The Market”

By Joe DiSanto
You work hard for your money - but does your money work hard for you? No one wants to work until they die, right?If you feel like you never have…
8 Proven & Practical Ways to Catch-Up With Your Retirement Savings Contributions
RETIREMENT, PERSONAL FINANCE

8 Proven & Practical Ways to Catch-Up With Your Retirement Savings Contributions

By Rick Pendykoski
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
PERSONAL FINANCE, F.I.R.E.

The Financial Independence Mindset is Critical

By Joe DiSanto
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…
Personal Itemized Budget Categories & How You Wrangle Them with My Budget Template
PERSONAL FINANCE, FUNDAMENTALS, RETIREMENT

Personal Itemized Budget Categories & How You Wrangle Them with My Budget Template

By Joe DiSanto
Do you want to maximize your income and invest your savings in order to increase your net worth and maybe even retire early? Well then, it all starts with a…
The Benefits of a Financial Advisor for Your Investing Future
INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

The Benefits of a Financial Advisor for Your Investing Future

By Joe DiSanto
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…
Why Emergency Funds Should Be a High Priority
PERSONAL FINANCE

Why Emergency Funds Should Be a High Priority

By Aileen Colon
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…
A Robo Advisor Comparison: Can A.I. Get You to the Promised Land?!
PERSONAL FINANCE, INVESTING, RETIREMENT

A Robo Advisor Comparison: Can A.I. Get You to the Promised Land?!

By Joe DiSanto
So I wanted to put together a distilled robo advisor comparison for you to check out. Largely because they are cool, but also because they are (potentially) a great step…
You Need to Do Your Personal Bookkeeping (Like a Business)…and You Hate It…Now What?!?
FUNDAMENTALS, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

You Need to Do Your Personal Bookkeeping (Like a Business)…and You Hate It…Now What?!?

By Joe DiSanto
There just isn't any way around it. No matter how you earn, invest, slice, dice and spend your money, one financial fundamental will hold true: you have to do personal…
Solo 401k vs SEP IRA: A Comparing For the Self-Employed
RETIREMENT, FUNDAMENTALS, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, SMALL BUSINESS, TAXES

Solo 401k vs SEP IRA: A Comparing For the Self-Employed

By Joe DiSanto
Self-employment can offer an excellent work-life balance, as well as other freedoms and lifestyle benefits! Hahaha...wasn't that funny. Seriously though, self-employment will likely be the cause of you working 80…

About Joe

Joe has built multi-million dollar businesses, produced critically acclaimed documentaries and an Emmy winning TV show, invested millions in real estate, and semi-retired at age 43. Now he’s sharing a lifetime of fiscal know-how via PlayLouder, a resource that helps individuals and business owners increase their net worth and plan better for their future.

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