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9 Tips on How to Become a Better Negotiator, Immediately

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While many people are intimated by negotiating on a major purchase, such as a new car, house, or salary increase, there are simple and straight-forward techniques for how to become a better negotiator immediately.

Negotiating is one of the more intimidating activities for an entrepreneur, but becoming a more effective one can empower you in all walks of life – from negotiating a raise to making more sales at higher price points. The best negotiations will have both parties walking away happy.

Read on to learn nine tips that will make you a better negotiator, immediately. [Read more…] about 9 Tips on How to Become a Better Negotiator, Immediately

Should You Invest in the Peer to Peer Marketplace, Like Lending Club or Fundrise?

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The peer-to-peer marketplace involves the act of lending money to other people (or businesses) in exchange for receiving interest on your money. Basically, you’re acting as a bank and giving out a loan on which you are back paid back your principal (original amount) plus interest by the borrower.

Also, you’ve probably heard your friends or colleagues chatter about peer-to-peer lending sites (like Lending Club) or real estate crowdfunding sites (like Fundrise).

Here’s my take on these sites, including their EXACT pros and cons from a cash flow and tax perspective.

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How to Increase Your Income in 30 Days (Or Less)

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Are you exploring how to increase your income and how do it quickly? If so, you’re not alone. The current debt crisis in America is substantial. Households around the country carry an average debt of almost $140,000! That’s insane.

It’s also not the 1900’s anymore, which that the outdated model of working 40 years for the same company is long gone. We’re entered an area of abundance and freedom for those who are ready to go after it.

It’s the 21st Century, which means you can sell your products or services directly, work a second job, participate in the shared economy, or rapidly learn new skills through online courses like Udemy or free platforms like YouTube.

Seriously, connecting directly with money and making more income has never been easier.

Making Extra Income (Quickly)

We could all do with extra income, right? In the best case scenario, it will provide you with money to invest in assets, allowing you to put your money to work for you, instead of the other way around. In the worst case scenario, you may need it to make ends meet or to pay for living expenses. [Read more…] about How to Increase Your Income in 30 Days (Or Less)

How to Save Money on Taxes This April (7 Savvy Tips)

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Did you parents and teachers forget to teach you how to save money on your taxes? My teachers definitely forgot, but thankfully I was raised by a lawyer (mom) and a Certified Public Accountant (dad), so that was helpful.

I am also one of those rare people who loves listening to books and podcasts about taxes and reading the dreaded IRA tax code (*gasp*). [Read more…] about How to Save Money on Taxes This April (7 Savvy Tips)

301 of the Most Epic Grant Cardone Quotes Even Written Down

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Grant Cardone is an entrepreneur, author of eight books, sales guru, and internationally recognized businessman. On top of these accomplishments, he is a renowned real estate investor, who has used crowdfunding to buy $1.3 billion worth of real estate, known as assets under management (AUM). [Read more…] about 301 of the Most Epic Grant Cardone Quotes Even Written Down