Side hustles are so integral to Millennials’ economic lives that our generation invented a whole suite of apps designed to facilitate them — Uber, Instacart, Postmates, transcription services, dog-walking services, house-sitting services, and many, many more. As my clients have grown up, their side hustles have gotten more sophisticated and polished, but the substance is still the … [Read more...] about Side Hustle Smarter, Not Harder
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Tax Tips for Freelancers, Side-Hustlers, and the Self-Employed
If you work as a full-time contractor or freelancer, own your own business, or earn income through a side hustle, your tax situation is going to be a bit different. When you work as a W-2 employee, a portion of each of your paychecks automatically goes toward taxes and Social Security and Medicare payments. But when you strike out on your own, taxes aren’t taken out of your paychecks. It can feel … [Read more...] about Tax Tips for Freelancers, Side-Hustlers, and the Self-Employed
6 Creative Considerations Before You File Your 2021 Tax Return This April
Yep, it’s about that time—tax time, of course. The sun’s out a little longer, we shed a few layers, the first blooms of the season are on full display, and taxes are due smack dab in the middle of it all. This year, your 2021 taxes are due on April 18th, 2022. But don’t let this impending annual chore dull your spring fever. This year, let’s make taxes fun! Well, if not fun, at least … [Read more...] about 6 Creative Considerations Before You File Your 2021 Tax Return This April
5 Big Lessons Popular Personal Finance Advice Gets Wrong
Every day, you’re inundated with information. From social media to texts, phone calls, emails, and news alerts—it’s incredible how much information we process regularly. So, when it comes to handling your finances, it’s natural to think that the information you hear repeatedly is the best advice to follow. After all, plenty of people are making a living sharing financial advice online (we refer to … [Read more...] about 5 Big Lessons Popular Personal Finance Advice Gets Wrong
The One (Easy) Trick to Resetting Your Finances in the New Year
This season, you may feel overwhelmed with articles and content online about how to level up your finances in the new year – they’re everywhere! Everyone rattles off ideas about different resolutions you can set, how to automate your way to your goals, or different “hacks” to help you double the size of your bank account and retire by 45. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: If you’ve been … [Read more...] about The One (Easy) Trick to Resetting Your Finances in the New Year
How to Financially Prepare For the Unexpected
Nobody likes thinking about the worst-case scenario. Mass layoffs at work, a broken pipe that floods the house, or sudden death in the family are so many ways our lives can change instantly. But just because they’re hard to think about doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider the possibility of an unexpected event. You owe it to your financial wellness to prepare for the “what ifs” in life. Being … [Read more...] about How to Financially Prepare For the Unexpected