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Empowering Small Business Owners: A Guide to Financial Mastery for Long-Term Success

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, small business owners face multifaceted challenges. Among these, none is more pivotal than the development of a robust financial knowledge base. In this article, we will delve into the key aspects that empower small business owners to make informed decisions, ensuring sustainable growth. Let’s explore each facet comprehensively. Meticulous Accounting At the core of effective financial management lies meticulous accounting. This involves regular reconciliation,… Read More »Empowering Small Business Owners: A Guide to Financial Mastery for Long-Term Success

How We Left the U.S. to Retire Early

To many Americans, the idea of retiring early and moving abroad holds undeniable appeal. After all, who hasn’t sat at their desk and dreamt of strolling the streets of a new city or feeling Caribbean sand beneath their toes? Here’s a look at three people who have made that dream a reality, and the financial strategies that helped them on their way to financial independence.

Jackie is a FI Success Story

Jackie Cummings Koski lives in southwestern Ohio and achieved FIRE at 49 years old with $1.3 million. Koski worked at LexisNexis for 20 years earning an $80,000 salary and reached $1,000,000 in net worth when she was 46. As a single Black mother, Koski says she tried to fight the wealth gap narrative at every turn because she knew no one could help her if she failed. She represents a… Read More »Jackie is a FI Success Story

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How We Retired In Our Early 30’s With $1.3Million

Justin McCurry and his wife saved $1.3 million to fund their early retirement. The couple invested between $50,000 and $100,000 per year into a mix of stocks and bonds until they reached their goal. Watch this video to see the strategy they used to save money and to learn exactly how they manage their investments.

Retire by 30 – Simple Steps to Financial Independence

Financial Independence and early retirement in your 20s or 30s is more attainable than you may think! Here are some simple steps used to get started toward financial independence and early retirement! Here is a link to the retirement calculator mentioned in the video: https://networthify.com/calculator/earlyretirement?income=50000&initialBalance=0&expenses=20000&annualPct=5&withdrawalRate=4

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Free Stock from Robinhood

Do you buy and sell stocks? Robinhood is a free-trading app that’s ideal for investors who want to trade stocks, options, exchange-traded funds, and cryptocurrency without paying commissions or fees.  I love using this app to track all my stocks, even the ones I didn’t buy through Robinhood. The service is innovative, cutting out nearly all costs that are typically associated with investing. But as always, there’s a tradeoff to free: Though Robinhood… Read More »Free Stock from Robinhood