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Remote Work: Everything You Need To Know To Optimize Your Productivity

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Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent years. And, I’m one of many who has ridden this wave.

For some, remote work means a full-time lifestyle as a digital nomad. For others, it means supplementing your income with paid blogging, ghostwriting, or researching.

Whatever your situation, all remote workers face similar challenges when it comes to productivity. Everything from pets and deliveries to social media and personal phone calls can disrupt your workflow.

I know this from first-hand experience, because I have been working from home for over a decade. [Read more…] about Remote Work: Everything You Need To Know To Optimize Your Productivity

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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10 Tips on How to Sell Your Home (For Top Dollar)

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Are you looking to sell your home? If so, your goals are likely a smooth transaction and a top-notch price.

Your home can be one of your most valuable and treasured assets. It’s important that when you sell, you know what to expect. But, if you’re never sold a home before, it can seem daunting. You might not know where to start. [Read more…] about 10 Tips on How to Sell Your Home (For Top Dollar)

Busyness. A Deceptive Alternative to Critically Important Work?

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Busyness is defined as the state or condition of having a great deal to do. On the surface, that doesn’t necessarily sound like a bad thing. But, let’s dig a little deeper into the causes of busyness.

Insights into the causes of busyness can be found in its synonyms, which include descriptions like time-starved, overworked, swamped, bustling, over scheduled and over committed. Sometimes, we talk about busyness by saying “not enough time in the day” or “my to-do list is overwhelming.” [Read more…] about Busyness. A Deceptive Alternative to Critically Important Work?

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How to Buy Your First Investment Property

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When people learn I’m a real estate investor, how to buy their first investment property is one of the first questions they often ask. When I open up my Instagram stories to questions, I receive dozens of variations of this question. I think this is because getting started is the hardest part of the investment process. After that, momentum takes over.

I’ll admit, it’s enticing to think about getting into the real estate game, buying one investment property after another, and watching your real estate empire grow. But, we all have to start somewhere, right? [Read more…] about How to Buy Your First Investment Property

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