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Tax Strategies: How to Play the “Tax Game” Like the Wealthy

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Looking for tax strategies to owe less to the IRS this April? Or better yet, going after a larger refund? The tax laws are always changing, so it makes sense to maximize your return.

In the United States, we have a progressive tax system. Meaning, people who earn more should pay a higher tax rate than those who pay less. This approach is based on fairness and an “ability to pay”.

What is interesting, however, is that the American tax system is only progressive up to a point. It is progressive for lower and middle class Americans, but it is not for wealthy individuals. [Read more…] about Tax Strategies: How to Play the “Tax Game” Like the Wealthy

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Gender Neutral Airlines (And Travel) On The Rise

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Beginning in 2019, two major airlines started to offer travelers the option to choose “unspecified” or “undisclosed” as a gender option during the booking process. United Airlines was the first to introduce it in March 2019, while American Airlines followed suit in December 2019.

This move is a major step toward acknowledging people along the gender spectrum, including but not limited to transgender, intersex, nonbinary and gender nonconforming (GNC) identities. [Read more…] about Gender Neutral Airlines (And Travel) On The Rise

How to Negotiate Lower Rent: 9 Battle-Tested Tips

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Do you struggle living paycheck to paycheck? Do you dread each time you have to classify your pay as your “rent check” and turn it over to your landlord? Maybe you simply feel as though you’re paying too much in rent whether you’re able to afford it or not.

If you’re on the fence about moving due to high rent, then it’s time you learn how to negotiate lower rent. Getting a rent reduction is a more convenient option than having to find a new place to live and going through the hassle of moving.

When’s the last time you walked into your landlord’s office and asked if they’re willing to negotiate a lower price? [Read more…] about How to Negotiate Lower Rent: 9 Battle-Tested Tips

How to Supplement Your Income: 8 Real Ways to Make More This Month

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Are you exploring how to supplement your income in a realistic way? Unfortunately, it’s all to easy to find yourself stuck in the comfort of one source of income.

This is because it’s common to find a job either right out of high school or college and get used to the routine of waking up, commuting to work, and heading home for the day. But it’s time for a change!

Knowing how to supplement your income is essential for creating a fulfilling lifestyle. You also need (yes, need) multiple flows of income to create wealth.

In an ideal world, you’d create both active and passive flows of income, but typically active income is a better place to begin when you’re starting from scratch.

This is because passive income flows tend to require money to get started while active income flows simply require energy.  [Read more…] about How to Supplement Your Income: 8 Real Ways to Make More This Month

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9 Life Lessons I Learned From Jonathan Van Ness’s Book “Over the Top”

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Ah, self-love. It may be a buzz word these days, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Just ask Jonathan Van Ness, who recently released his memoir called, Over the Top: A Journey to Self-Love.

Best known for his gig on Netflix’s hit, Queer Eye, Van Ness always delights with his optimistic attitude and warm personality.

Yet in his new book, the sensational Van Ness gets vulnerable. Turns out, he wasn’t always the bubbly ray of sunshine he is today, having struggled with with child sexual abuse, body image, drug addiction, prostitution, insecurities surrounding his sexuality and being diagnosed with HIV, among other profound experiences. [Read more…] about 9 Life Lessons I Learned From Jonathan Van Ness’s Book “Over the Top”