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Corporations: Why You're Feeling so Confused

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Today, I’m giving you a short and sweet episode where I discuss the confusion surrounding the term "corporation" in tax and business contexts and explain how the word can be used differently depending on who is using it.  

Join me in this episode to get some clarification on the term “corporation” and how it relates to you as a business owner. 

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Today, I’m giving you a short and sweet episode where I discuss the confusion surrounding the term "corporation" in tax and business contexts and explain how the word can be used differently depending on who is using it.  

 

Join me in this episode to get some clarification on the term “corporation” and how it relates to you as a business owner. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Understanding the confusion around the word “corporation” 1:10

  • Clarifying the tax structures of small businesses 3:11

  • The role of LLC’s 6:36

 

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The Free Tools on Investor.gov: Test Your Investing IQ

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of understanding investing fees and sharing some of the free resources and tools available that you can use to learn about investing principles and spot potential scams. 

Join me to learn more about investing and the long-term impact that fees can have on your investment return. 

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of understanding investing fees and sharing some of the free resources and tools available that you can use to learn about investing principles and spot potential scams. 

 

Join me to learn more about investing and the long-term impact that fees can have on your investment return. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode:  

  • The importance of diversification 5:20

  • My personal investment strategy 5:50

  • The impact of investment fees 12:26

  • Investor.gov and free resources available 19:00

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

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Take the investing quiz 

Use the compound interest calculator

John Bogle (inventor of index funds) on fees

Come to the Money Bootcamp Open House

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Owning vs. Earning: Why You Should Invest

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Today, I’m discussing the benefits of investing for small business owners and historically marginalized groups, highlighting lower tax rates and talking about why it’s so important to invest for personal financial growth.

Listen to this value-packed episode to learn the best ways you can start investing today. 

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Today, I’m discussing the benefits of investing for small business owners and historically marginalized groups, highlighting lower tax rates and talking about why it’s so important to invest for personal financial growth.

Listen to this value-packed episode to learn the best ways you can start investing today. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Why investing is advantageous due to tax rates 13:23

  • Ethical investing 15:26

  • Tax advantages of investing 17:28

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

 

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Register to vote or check your registration status

Non-partisan voter registration poster/yard sign

Free class where I teach about compound interest

Money Bootcamp Open House

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Real Talk: My Experience Using TaxSlayer

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Today, I’m sharing my personal experience using a commercial tax software, Tax Slayer, and highlighting some of the limitations and lack of transparency I observed. I’m also chatting about some of my frustrations and the unethical practices I saw while using the program.  

Join me in this episode, to hear my tax filing experience and why I think it’s so important to have a tax education. 

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Today, I’m sharing my personal experience using a commercial tax software, Tax Slayer, and highlighting some of the limitations and lack of transparency I observed. I’m also chatting about some of my frustrations and the unethical practices I saw while using the program.  

 

Join me in this episode, to hear my tax filing experience and why I think it’s so important to have a tax education. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Some of the mistakes I encountered with Tax Slayer 5:06

  • Unexpected fees and unethical practices 9:49

  • Why tax education is so important to reduce confusion 15:44

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IRS Direct File Program

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Mindset For Personal Finance

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Today, I’m talking about the importance of a positive mindset and budgeting for financial well-being, including why you should prioritize having a personal finance education. 

Join me in this episode to hear more about how you can prepare your finances by cutting your non-essential spending and making your savings a top priority. 

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Today, I’m talking about the importance of a positive mindset and budgeting for financial well-being, including why you should prioritize having a personal finance education. 

 

Join me in this episode to hear more about how you can prepare your finances by cutting your non-essential spending and making your savings a top priority. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode:  

  • Keeping track of what you spend 5:27

  • Prioritizing your financial savings first 7:40

  • When you should cut your spending 8:23

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Money Bootcamp link 

Free class, Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings

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