The Sunlight Tax Blog:
Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my story of struggling with perfectionism and how I was able to overcome that and embrace imperfection and how I came to aim for quality over perfection.
Join me as I share some of my story along with some tips on how you can embrace and live the motto “Done is better than perfect” when you’re just starting out as a business new owner.
This week, I’m talking about embracing discomfort for your personal growth and financial success and how seeking out discomfort can help drive learning and achievement.
Join me as I share some of my own experiences of overcoming discomfort and how you can learn to view mistakes as learning opportunities instead of signs of failure.
Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote where I give a practical financial overview and is a personal finance cheat sheet for anyone feeling overwhelmed with their finances and taxes.
Listen to this episode to get some finance tips to help you feel more secure as an entrepreneur when it comes to your money.
Farnoosh Torabi is an Iranian-American personal finance expert, journalist, author and the host of the So Money podcast.
Today, Farnoosh joins me to talk about her new book, A Healthy State of Panic, why the idea of fearlessness can sometimes be problematic and how growing up in an immigrant household shaped her relationship with fear.
Join both Farnoosh and I today to learn more about how you can use your fear constructively to make positive changes in your life.
Today, I’m talking about some of the best things I’ve invested in during my time as a business owner that have brought me a good return on investment. I’m also sharing how you can determine if something will be a good ROI for you in your business.
Join me today to learn how you can break through any mindset barriers you have when it comes to spending money and make smart investments that will bring you a good return.
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some of my biggest tips to make sure you prioritize paying yourself first and funding your IRA as an entrepreneur.
Join me as I go over some of what you can do to get the most out of your money every year and how you can make sure you’re prioritizing your IRA so you can get that FU money and grow your wealth.
Today, I’m sharing more about the word “aggressive” and what it means when you’re setting up investments as an entrepreneur. I’m explaining why and when you might want to focus on more high growth strategies for your investments.
Join me in this episode to learn why you might be intimidated by the word “aggressive” and how you can push past that to get the most out of your investment preferences.
In today's episode, I’m talking about a very important topic: how to pay yourself first as a creative entrepreneur and how you can grow your stash of fuck you money.
Join me today, to hear the important steps you can take to make sure that you set yourself up for financial security and why it’s never too late to start contributing to your IRA.
In today’s final episode of the Money School Bonus Series, I’m sharing why waiting costs you money when it comes to building financial security and how you can start investing to grow your wealth today.
Join me to learn how you can push past your perfectionism, take action and start growing your money to gain financial freedom.
Today, I’m rounding out the Money School Bonus Series by sharing how you can maximize the money you already have and get your money to work for you.
Join me in this episode to learn a 5 minute rundown of exactly what money buckets you need and what order to fund them, plus what I call the “Power Triangle.” It’s the secret sauce behind making your money work for you. I teach you the 3 parts of the Power Triangle, plus action steps, so you can build generational wealth for your family and your future.
Today, I discuss something I’m asked about a lot as a tax professional- which is better for a creative entrepreneur–a Roth or a traditional IRA? Which one you should focus on to get the most out of your retirement account?
My controversial opinion? This question can put folks into a state of Tiny Detail Exaggeration Syndrome (credit to Mister Money Mustache for that great phrase): I think it actually can distract you from the real issue.
I’m diving into the core differences between these two IRA accounts, important issues to be aware of, and what you really need to stay focused on to get your retirement fully funded.
“Should I be freaking out about the economy?”
You’re getting the message that there's bad stuff happening in the economy right now. Inflation. Gas prices. Groceries. Stocks tumbling. Crypto cratering. But how these things touch your life can vary. You’re self-employed, and so you want to be sure that your business stays strong and you are managing your money well through potential choppy waters.
Do you need to freak out?
Hell no. In fact, you might even celebrate.
If you know what to do, recessions present some of the best opportunities for you to maximize your money and stand out in your business.
