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How to Make Six-Figures: 6 Skills You Can Teach Yourself

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Have recent events shaken up your career path and sent you looking for new opportunities? If so, you may be asking yourself how to make $100,000. It’s that exciting number where you break through from 5-figures to 6-figures per year.

According to IRS figures, less than 20% of tax filers report an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or more. So, landing a six-figure job will put you in the top one-fifth of earners within the United States. [Read more…] about How to Make Six-Figures: 6 Skills You Can Teach Yourself

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Salary Negotiation: How to Ask for More Money the Right Way

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You got the job offer you wanted. Congrats!

Now comes the often intimidating part: negotiating your salary.

Asking for more money right after you’re offered a job can seem greedy, but most companies expect you to negotiate. Having a few salary negotiation tips in mind can increase your confidence and boost your chances of achieving a higher opening salary. [Read more…] about Salary Negotiation: How to Ask for More Money the Right Way

13 Ways to Invest When You Have Very Little Money

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Investing is one of the most intelligent ways to use your money. Instead of putting your money toward things that you want now, investing lets your money grow over time.

As Warren Buffet says, “The 8th wonder of the world is compounding interest.”

If you’re new to investing, one of your biggest hurdles will be finding investments you can get into with a small amount of money. Is it really possible to create passive incomes streams outside of your job if you only have a small amount of cash?

The short answer is, yes. Regardless of how much money you have right now, there are ways to move it into investment vehicles where you can start earning passive income flows today. [Read more…] about 13 Ways to Invest When You Have Very Little Money

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Short-term Rental Vs. Long-term Rental: What’s the Best ROI?

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When it comes to real estate, there are a number of different ways to earn money and grow your net worth over time, but two primary strategies dominate the discussion: short-term rentals vs. long-term rentals. Each approach has its own set of benefits, challenges, and financial outcomes. For investors, this question often boils down to which model delivers the best return on investment (ROI). [Read more…] about Short-term Rental Vs. Long-term Rental: What’s the Best ROI?

Money Lessons for 2025: How to Get Wealthy

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Looking for money lessons on how to get rich in 2025? If so, there’s some critical facts you’re going to need to know.

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Money problems are ubiquitous in the US these days. For instance, consumer debt in this country is now hovering at around $4 trillion. Student loan debt has also spiked to an astounding $1.5 trillion.

That’s trillion…with a “t!” This unprecedented level of debt reveals the dire financial situation of millions of hard-working Americans.

People are struggling to make ends meet, put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads. Money is tight, loans are taken out, and the ensuing burden of debt only adds to the trouble. [Read more…] about Money Lessons for 2025: How to Get Wealthy