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Side hustle income is subject to self-employment tax (15.3%) plus regular income tax. Many side hustlers are shocked by their tax bill because they didn't plan for quarterly payments. If you earn more…Continue Reading
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Our Best 4 Financial Takeaways from Watching Netflix's "Money Explained"
If you've never watched the "Explained" series on Netflix, you're really missing out.
This docuseries, produced by Vox, covers several different topics, from fairy tales to diamonds. It aims to provide a deep and comprehensive view of each subject and includes historical context, current issues, future predictions, and expert opinions.
This series is so popular that in 2021, Netflix and Vox produced a 5 episode spinoff series that just talks about money. The Money Explained limited series goes into detail about:
financial scams
credit cards
student loans
gambling
and retirement
These 20-minute episodes will give you a lot of easily digestible…
The Powerful Triggers Behind Overspending & 4 Ways to Overcome Them
We've talked a lot about overspending here, especially in the context of budgeting.
But we haven't really explored why spending too much is such a common issue.
What leads to overspending and what can someone do to fight it?
A budget is a great start, but if you have a tendency to overspend, setting a budget isn’t a magic pill that cures everything. The psychology of overspending is slightly more complex than that.
In this article, we will go over:
The main reasons for overspending
Common examples
The effects of overspending
Today’s Affirmation
I acknowledge my financial fears without judgment. Stress is temporary, but my strength is permanent. I breathe deeply and approach money with calm. I seek support when…Continue Reading