Self Finance

"Amanda Clayton was 24 when she won the Michigan State lottery of $1 million in 2011; she was a single mom of two, then. Unexpectedly, she was involved in welfare fraud soon after someone recorded her using a snap card (food stamps) at a gas station even after the windfall. Eventually, she was sentenced to nine months of probation and ordered to repay $5,500 in food and medical assistance to the State. Then, astonishingly, Amanda was found dead of OD in a friend's home in 2012; that was just one year after the winning and she was only 25. I wonder if she could have been OK until now if she ...

It takes making intelligent financial decisions to gain financial independence. There are financial laws that must be understood and put into practice for us to have financial freedom. The wealthy invest while the rest of the people either only spend money or save money. Financial freedom comes from investing the money that comes to us in income-generating assets, vehicles that continually bring money. Systems are principles that make things happen. Systems are processes that work together to bring certain results. The world runs on systems and wealth creation takes systems. It takes ...

Practical, spiritual, and above all soundly financial, The Courage to Be Rich addresses the rites of passage we all must face - marriage, divorce, death; spending (and overspending) on life's necessities and luxuries; taking control of our financial tomorrows today. Orman shows us how to find the clarity, conviction, and courage to meet the obstacles and opportunities of a lifetime.

The self-storage industry is an exciting and profitable business opportunity for any aspiring entrepreneur. Not only does it offer exceptional financial potential with its low startup costs, but it also provides customers with a tangible connection to their pasts and the memories they have collected over the years.

The mission of Tax-Free Millionaires is to empower confident and successful individual investors, who gain financial freedom through knowledge, risk-free practice, and action, to become masters of their own financial destiny, no longer at the mercy of poor financial advice.

"A woman named Lola Montez was born in Ireland in 1821. She moved to Paris, France in the 1840s; she wanted to be a dancer, but it didn’t work out. So she addressed a man named Alexandre Dujarrier, who owned the newspaper company with the highest circulation then."

Have you ever wondered what steps you need to follow to build wealth? Do you ever wish that someone had sat down with you at a younger age and explained to you how to budget, save, and invest? Do you have people in your life who could benefit from some additional financial guidance? If so, look no further. Vontravis Monts’ book A Letter to My Younger Self gives you a wealth-building blueprint that starts with teaching you how to budget and ends with teaching you how to build wealth for yourself and future generations.

Living Well in a Down Economy For Dummies offers ideas for keeping more money in your pocket during a topsy-turvy economy. With more than 100 tips, it shows you how to tighten your belt without feeling a big pinch in your day-to-day life. Discover innovative and effective ways to cut expenses and boost your income in today's economy. It isn't about making sacrifices. It's about setting priorities. Gain the skills you need to take control of your spending, make smarter choices, and stop the financial drain that can accompany a downturn in the economy.

"There is a franchise mogul named Baek in Korea; he owned more than 20 brand restaurants and hotels by 2018 and it was reported his net worth is $830 M. He is also a media personality like Chef Ramsey. There was a TV program called Solutions by Baek; struggling small restaurant owners visit him on the show and he suggests things to improve their businesses. I remember a food truck guy visited Baek in 2017; his main menus were green pepper corn dogs and curry corn dogs. Certainly, the problem was that he couldn't sell enough of these. Baek suggested mixing the sliced peppers in the dough ...

„Nu riști, nu câștigi" este crezul investitorilor înger. Ei au puterea financiară pe care orice afacerist ambițios vrea s-o atragă în dezvoltarea proiectului său. Ce condiții trebuie să îndeplinească un start-up ca să merite atenția unui investitor înger? Cum trebuie să se comporte un investitor înger la întâlnirile cu fondatorii? Care sunt întrebările la care trebuie să găsească răspuns investitorul înger înainte să investească într-o afacere? Ce este mai important: ca ideea să fie una extraordinară sau ca fondatorul să fie unul de succes?

Kingonomics is a 21st-century interpretation of Dr. King's economic vision translated through the eyes of Dr. Rodney Sampson, a globally established economic innovator, business developer, and highly successful serial entrepreneur. With 12 currencies (including service, innovation, and reciprocity), Sampson takes pertinent ideas from the life and works of Dr. King and, by combining them with real-life experiences, produces a guide through which one can realize their full potential and personal power.

Some extraordinary and unexpected factors are revealed in Taylor's fascinating new book that explains why some people become billionaires. Despite the fact that the sample of 17 self-made billionaires come from disparate backgrounds, work in different industries, have very different personalities, and superficially appear to have different upbringings, they have one important thing in common: they are all outsiders.

Has this ever happened to you? You pick up the latest self-help guide only to find the same old advice that gurus have been giving out for centuries. Meditate, drink plenty of water, think positively, yada yada yada. All of which is easier said than done—how does this advice level up your life?

If you are self-employed and want to avoid trouble with the IRS, this is the book for you. This book gives you the rock-bottom basics of the tax information you need to know and have. By following the simple tax tips described inside, you can save yourself thousands of dollars in tax and penalties and avoid many sleepless nights.

Which is more important to New York City's economy, the gleaming corporate office--or the grungy rock club that launches the best new bands? If you said "office," think again. In The Warhol Economy, Elizabeth Currid argues that creative industries like fashion, art, and music drive the economy of New York as much as--if not more than--finance, real estate, and law.

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck, constantly struggling to make ends meet? Do you dream of a life where financial freedom is not just a distant fantasy, but a tangible reality? Look no further than "From Strapped to Successful: Unlocking Financial Freedom Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck Living." This groundbreaking book takes you on a transformative journey, guiding you step by step towards a life of abundance, wealth, and true financial independence. Packed with practical strategies, powerful insights, and real-life success stories, this is not your typical personal finance book. ...

Walk through this concisely written executive summary of how to manage the finances of your practice in just a few hours a month. Get up to speed on which financial reports to run, how to analyze them quickly, and how to be sure that your cash and other assets are safeguarded.

"IT'S DIFFICULT TO GET A MORTGAGE IF YOU'RE SELF-EMPLOYED" While this is true, being properly prepared and knowing what lenders are looking for can greatly improve your access to the finance you require. The Self-Employed Mortgage Guide will show you how to: Calculate approximately how much you can borrow and understand how lenders assess income, Know what documents you may need and how they impact your chances of success, Create a preparation plan 12 to 24 months in advance of applying to buy or refinance.

If you're anything like me, you’ve probably experienced days - maybe months or years - when you feel as if you are being swept along by life. Bigger forces that you really can’t control directly impact your everyday existence and long-term success. There was a time in my life when that truth hit me like a ton of bricks.

"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration." ~Nikola Tesla We often think of money as bills and coins, checking and savings accounts, paychecks and passive income. Yet, at its essence, money is financial energy; that’s why it’s called “currency.” There are two distinct and complementary energies, the yin and yang, in personal finance: Provider money and Pleasure money. Discover the nature of these two energic forces and how they overlay the entirety of your personal finances. Seeing your money through this energetic lens is a...