We spend enormous amounts of time talking about how to make, save, invest, and optimize money. We spend much less time deciding what the money is actually FOR. “I don’t want to waste my money on foolish things,” one of my clients said to me one day. “No one does,” I replied. “But what does […]
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As a home business owner, you should consider life insurance and how it can help your family replace your income. Working from home can make it easy to see your business as separate from the rest of your financial life. You have business accounts, clients, a computer, and maybe a dedicated office. On the personal
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Do you have a plan for what happens to your freelance business when you die? As a freelancer, your business is … you. You might have an LLC and a business bank account. You probably have contracts, clients, invoices, subscriptions, and tax records. Maybe you even have a website that generates income, but ultimately, you are
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During times of stress and upheaval, it’s easy to feel like it’s too big and you can’t do anything. Here’s how to do good no matter where you are. As humans, we often feel as though we’re masters of the universe. But the universe has a way of reminding us that, in many ways, we
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Building an “in case I die” file is an important part of preparing your family or your business for what happens when you pass on. Years ago, I started thinking about this uncomfortable question: What would happen to my business if I died? Freelancing is different from having a traditional job. No HR department can
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Many of us like to feel as though we’re making a positive impact in the world. Could a social finance approach help you help others — while making money? For many people (myself included), making a difference is an important part of life. I hope to live with passion and purpose, and that means giving
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