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

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Has COVID 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

7 of the Highest Paying Jobs Entry Level Workers Can Do

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When you’re trying to get into the workforce or your desired industry, entry level jobs are where you can get your foot in the door.

These are the junior jobs that aren’t leadership positions. But they have the potential to position you to move upwards and advance your chosen career over time. They aren’t all created equally though, so you’ll want to be choosy and select the right one for your interests and personality.

Below is a list of some of the highest paying jobs at entry level that could help you to launch your career ― and make bank. [Read more…] about 7 of the Highest Paying Jobs Entry Level Workers Can Do

What Is Fiat Currency? And How Does It Affect You?

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Fiat currency is paper money created by government decree that is not backed by a physical asset with intrinsic value. As of 2020, there are approximately 180 fiat currencies worldwide.

Examples of fiat currencies are the U.S. dollar, the European Euro, and Japanese Yen, among many others.

To understand how fiat currencies work, let’s look at one specific example, the U.S. dollar. Of course, thanks to globalization, the same system that applies to the U.S. dollar now applies to fiat currencies worldwide.  [Read more…] about What Is Fiat Currency? And How Does It Affect You?

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: What’s the Difference?

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You may have never thought that the words good and debt could be used in the same sentence. However, there is a such thing as good debt.

But beware, all money that’s borrowed from a creditor has to be managed, or things can go south. According to the Federal Reserve Bureau, consumer debt grew to a record $4.19 trillion in December 2019. Those numbers are staggering.

If you’re going to achieve financial freedom, then understanding good debt is one of the lessons that you’ll need to master. As the wealthy know, it’s nearly always the tool used to achieve rapid accumulation of wealth. [Read more…] about Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: What’s the Difference?

Real Estate 101: The Different Types of Real Estate Investment

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Are you beginning to dip your toes into real estate investment, but you’re not sure where to start? Do you have a future dream of earning passive income and gaining even more financial independence? You’d be surprised to learn that there are a variety of real estate investment avenues that don’t just involve becoming a landlord. [Read more…] about Real Estate 101: The Different Types of Real Estate Investment