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to cultivate your wealth and gain flexibility

I will send you first to my ultimate guide to investing. This is a resource that lays out all the details and answers your most pressing questions. 

It's your best way to learn how to get started the way I did. Boring AF, yes.  But its worked well over the years and I get straight to the point. 

Financial wellness, because your well-being matters

Before we go any further into my best money tools and resources, I want to first acknowledge that money is personal and you will have your own unique journey. No matter what your past money mistakes, I also want you to know that by being here you are taking the first steps towards your financial well-being. 

In a nutshell here is how to start

Your best bet is to start with a robo-advisor and use index products. This is a good way to get a good start and begin building a portfolio while you learn about investing. Once you have a better handle on your risk tolerance, needs, and style, you can add individual equities, alternative investments, and try other assets to diversify your portfolio and add growth.

Below: A variety of investment platforms to meet a variety of needs, especially if you're interested in alternative investing.

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A blog to help you cultivate wealth and gain flexibility

a collection of guest posts, guides, and personal money stories

I don't have an amazing get-out-of-debt story or a make-six-figures-a-month story. What I do have is accumulated knowledge, financial experiments, and plenty of mistakes. Over time, I've learned what works for me when it comes to using my financial resources to create a life I love. Check out my money blog for information about how I structure my finances and make the most of my money. Maybe you'll find inspiration for your own money journey.

Finance

How to Get the Most Out of College

A college degree is expensive. If you're going to attend university, you need to know how to get the most out of college. It's tough out there for college students. The cost of tuition continues to rise. We're still trying to figure out what student loan forgiveness might look like. It's wildly popular, but the

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Financial Literacy: My Favorite Books About Money

April is Financial Literacy Month. Many people ask me about my favorite resources, including books. Check out my favorite books about money. They'll help you learn more about finances and help you take your money to the next level. As a personal finance writer, I'd be remiss if I didn't have something related to financial

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Investing

Retirement Plan Options for Home Business Owners

When you are self-employed, you don't have “the man” to help you with your retirement account contributions. Here's what you need to know about retirement plan options for home business owners. The last time I had the opportunity to participate in a 401(k) was shortly after finishing my bachelor's degree. I was working full-time. However,

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How to Invest with a Small Budget

Don't let your small budget keep you from taking advantage of the wealth-building power of investing. Here's how to invest with a small budget. One of the biggest myths out there is this: You need a certain amount of money to invest. In the bad old days, that might have been true. Today, you can

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Before You Invest in Gold, Know What You're Getting Into

People love investing in gold. It's tangible, and it's been considered “pure” money for millennia. But you still need to tread carefully before you invest in gold. Anytime you invest in anything, it's important to do your homework. You should understand how investment works and some of the fundamental forces influencing it. And you should

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Career

Income Inequality: Hard Work Doesn't Mean Wealth

One of the basic tenets of our society is this: If you work hard, you'll be able to earn a living. People often equate working hard with wealth. If you aren't rich, you just haven't worked hard enough. Those in the middle class who insist that tax breaks for the rich will benefit everyone often

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Home Business

Creating a Product? Know Its Purpose

When creating a product, the first thing you need to figure out is its purpose. Many people come to me with questions about writing a book or creating a podcast. I’ve also been asked about courses and websites. Many people want to put these things out there because they’re “supposed” to. Or, perhaps, because it’s

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Freelance Lifestyle: What to Do With a Family Vacation

Even though your family may have the day off, the freelance lifestyle might mean you have work to do. As Christmas approaches and I get ready to travel, I'm reminded that sometimes the freelance lifestyle doesn't always lead to the same relaxation and time off you get with a “real” job. Running a home business,

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Start Freelancing: All You Need is a Laptop and Wi-Fi

 Ready to start freelancing? You can do it from anywhere, as long as you have a laptop and Wi-Fi. Right now, I'm sitting in a hotel room in Los Angeles. I'm hundreds of miles away from home, but I'm still getting some work done. I am working on a restricted schedule, but working nonetheless. And

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Make the Most of your money and find freedom

My favorite money tools and resources all in one post for you dive into. 

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