Taking the Guesswork out of FHA Mortgages: How the FHA Mortgage Calculator Can Simplify Your Home Buying Journey
Taking the Guesswork out of FHA Mortgages: How the FHA Mortgage Calculator Can Simplify Your Home Buying Journey was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing…
10 Great Financial Insights: What You Wish You Did in Your Twenties?
Many of us make financial decisions in our twenties that we may regret. Whether it's failing to save for retirement, investing in the wrong assets, or simply spending too much…
W2 vs 1099 Pros and Cons: What are the Differences for Employers
In the past, the most common type of work was 9-5 work, where employees would work a set schedule for big corporations. With the explosion of the gig worker economy…
8 Helpful Insights: What Does Living off Investments Day to Day Mean?
In a world that's quickly moving to all things digital, using the stock market to your advantage can be a significant benefit when paying your monthly bills. Living off Investments…
9 Ways You Can Use Graphs To Enhance Your Business
Graphs have been a staple of business data analysis for decades but are not universally used. According to Analytic Insights, a study of global businesses cited that only 26 percent…
W2, W4, W9, 1099 Tax Forms: What’s the Difference? (And Which One Do You Need?)
Tax forms aren’t just paperwork, they’re levers. If you’re earning $100k or more and trying to optimize your income, save on taxes, or reach financial independence faster, you need to…
How to Make Your Money Work for You: 7 Modern Methods for Investing in “The Market”
You work hard for your money – but does your money work hard for you? No one wants to work until they die, right?If you feel like you never have…
The 5 Critical Components of Real Estate Investing Returns
Real estate investing is a big piece of my financial pie. I think about real estate investing in the same way I think about public markets investing: I look at…
The Ups and Downs of Reinventing Your Life At 43 With a Kid
So...Hello! We are Joe and Kristin DiSanto, a former executive producer/business owner and a former film/commercial editor from Los Angeles. Since meeting and marrying in Los Angeles, we spent many…
A Robo Advisor Comparison: Can A.I. Get You to the Promised Land?!
I wanted to create a distilled robo-advisor comparison for you to check out. Mainly because they are cool, but also because they are (potentially) a great step closer to financial…
H&R Block vs TurboTax vs an Accountant: 3 Easy Ways to Do Your Taxes
You've tried both H&R Block and TurboTax, and you're still scratching your head. Why? Choosing between tax softwares shouldn't feel like decoding the tax code itself. Imagine spending hours preparing…
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
Buying a home is one of the largest investments most individuals will make. While no single item can guarantee a completely stress-free home purchase, a home inspection can provide some…
7 Habits of Highly Effective Remote Workers
When the pandemic hit in early 2020, life changed seemingly overnight. Gone were nights out with friends, happy hour after a long day of work, and the new normal left…
The Difference Between Crypto Lending and Crypto Staking
With stocks, investors can earn passive income via dividends. For the longest time, something similar was unavailable in the crypto world. This situation changed when crypto lending and crypto staking…
Real Estate Strategy 101: Learn the Basics, the Lingo, and the Opportunities
Investing in real estate is well-known as one of the most effective ways to increase wealth. It also can have the added benefit of generating passive income, which allows you…
Understanding the Different Types of Malware, Spyware, and Virus Threats and Their Potential Impact On Your Computer and Data
Understanding the Different Types of Malware, Spyware, and Virus Threats and Their Potential Impact On Your Computer and Data was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: Quicken Tutorial: Set Up Your Brokerage Account!
In this video, I'll be giving another Quicken tutorial, this time covering how to set up a brokerage account in the program. I'll also go over some of the specifics…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: Quicken Tutorial: Accurately Track Your Crypto!
In this video, I'm going to walk you through tracking your cryptocurrency in Quicken. In order to keep track of your coins, I'll demonstrate how to manually enter them into…
Why Your Business Name is Essential for Success
Why Your Business Name is Essential for Success was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
Make These Year-End Tax Moves To Reduce Your Taxes
In the grand scheme of things, minor actions can significantly impact your finances and tax situation. To avoid a penalty, you must file your 2022 taxes by April 18th, 2023.…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: Quicken Tutorial: Recategorize Multiple Transactions Quickly (and in Bulk)
If you're a Quicken user and constantly need to re-categorize transactions, this video is for you! In this video, we will discuss how to quickly re-categorize multiple transactions. Quicken has…
5 Ways To Boost Profitability In Your Mortgage Business
5 Ways To Boost Profitability In Your Mortgage Business was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not…
21 Tax Deductions Small Businesses Need to Know
Did you know you can reduce your liability at tax time by using standard business tax deductions? Tax deductions help small business owners reduce the cost of running their enterprise.…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: Quicken Tutorial: Speed Up Your Learning With These Secrets!
I'm calling this video tips and tricks because I review Quicken's most commonly accessed features. I give you a broad overview and get you acclimated to the software and the…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: Quicken Tutorial: Learn How to Enter & Memorize Your Paycheck!
In this video, I'll demonstrate how to properly enter your paycheck into Quicken and journal your gross pay and taxes so that your reporting accurately reflects the actual reality of…
How To Become a Real Estate Agent: A Guide
If you want to know how to become a real estate agent, it will take time and dedication to learn. The payoff, however, is worth the time and effort to…
Real Estate Investment Trusts: Ultimate Guide to REITs (What, How, Why, Who)
Real estate investment may be a viable alternative for those with an eye for the long term. Unfortunately, investing in property requires a sizable sum of money upfront. Zillow estimates…
How to Invest in Real Estate: 8 Simple Methods
Making real estate investments is one of the primary wealth builders, no matter your tax bracket. Learning how to invest in real estate is a dream for many, and for…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: Quicken Tutorial: Using Category Groups To Transform Your Reports!
In this video, we'll look at how to use category groups in your reporting to help you refine your reporting to be how you want to see your information displayed…
What is the Difference Between Term and Whole Life Insurance?
Are you considering buying life insurance but don't know where to start? Here's a money-saving tip: get it while you're still young(er) and healthy! Now, let's look at the two…
Get Ahead With These Retirement Planning Tips for 2023
Is it too early to start working on your retirement plan? Is it too late? What factors should you consider when planning for your retirement? And where do you even…
8 Effective Ways to Cut Business Costs
8 Effective Ways to Cut Business Costs was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: Speed Up Your Workflow Using The Preferences Pane
In this Quicken tutorial video, I'll go over the Quicken software's preferences pane. You can set many default options in the preferences to instruct Quicken on how you want it…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: A Menus and Features Walk-Thru
In this video, I'll do another Quicken tutorial, going over all of the top-level menus and toolbars that you'll see when you first start using Quicken. There are a few…
Taking a Vacation from your Kid’s Summer Vacation Can Improve Mental Health
After weeks of planning summer activities for kids, moms everywhere feel the toll summer vacation takes on them. According to research by OnePoll and Groupon, 75% of parents are ready…
Central Bank Digital Currency and What It Means for You
In a world that has embraced the instant-access, digital life where all our information is at our fingertips, there’s very little the world can’t find out. Statistics show that nearly 46%…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: Learn How To Quickly Download & Categorize Transactions.
In this video, I'll show you how to download and categorize transactions after you've created an account. I also go through some other steps, such as adjusting the opening balance…
How to Better Manage Your Business’s Waste
How to Better Manage Your Business's Waste was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in…
7 Financial Tips from Digital Nomads who Travel the World
7 Financial Tips from Digital Nomads who Travel the World was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are…
Prospective Investments in Real Estate in Europe
Prospective Investments in Real Estate in Europe was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in…
The Online Buzz About Infinite Banking Doesn’t Mean it’s For Everyone- Here’s What You Should Know
The "Infinite Banking" hashtag has been viewed over 100 million times on Tik Tok and counting. Internet users have taken it upon themselves to learn more about this concept rather…
5 Interesting Real Estate Productivity Tools
5 Interesting Real Estate Productivity Tools was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict…
5 Reasons to Use a Virtual Data Room
5 Reasons to Use a Virtual Data Room was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
7 Online Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
No matter what type of marketing you’re trying to perform, there are some key phrases you need to know before you get started. B2B and B2C, for instance, refer to…
12 Tax Deductions For Your Small Business
Entrepreneurs have experienced the most intense pangs of rising inflation in thirty years, as evidenced by the surging cost of doing business. According to a Business.org proprietary survey conducted via…
5 Reasons You Should Switch to Gusto for 2023
Well...2022 has (almost) wrapped! And with that comes your 2023 New Year's resolutions. While we all aspire to shape up, lose some LBs, get organized, and generally be better with…
How Telemedicine Is Making Health More Financially Viable
How Telemedicine Is Making Health More Financially Viable was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
Tips For Making Smarter Business Decisions
Tips For Making Smarter Business Decisions was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment…
What’s the Biggest House in the World? + Top 10 Biggest Houses Worldwide
What’s the Biggest House in the World? + Top 10 Biggest Houses Worldwide was written by Marjolein and originally appeared on Savoteur. Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has…
How Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) Can Benefit your Business
How Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) Can Benefit your Business was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are…
5 Business Trends to Keep Up with In Today’s Time
5 Business Trends to Keep Up with In Today's Time was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are…
10 Industries with the Most Job Openings
10 Industries with the Most Job Openings was written by Aine Givens and originally appeared on Tovuti LMS and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has…
How To Find a Financial Advisor
How To Find a Financial Advisor was written by Brian Thorp and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Brian Thorp is the founder and CEO of Wealthtender, an online marketplace…
The 5 Best States To Retire (And 5 Worst)
The 5 Best States To Retire (And 5 Worst) was written by John Dealbreuin and originally appeared on Savoteur. John came from a third-world country to the US with only…
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Commercial Auto Insurance
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Commercial Auto Insurance was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not…
High Risk Insurance at the Lowest Cost – A Money-Saving Guide
High Risk Insurance at the Lowest Cost - A Money-Saving Guide was written for Playlouder by Cristina Par. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are…
Here’s How NFTs & Crypto Can Revolutionize The Music Industry
Here's How NFTs & Crypto Can Revolutionize The Music Industry was written for Playlouder by Cristina Par. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not…
5 Ways to Take the Stress Out of Traveling for Work
5 Ways to Take the Stress Out of Traveling for Work was written by Jill Jaracz and originally appeared on Bounce and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker…
What Is Dollar-Cost-Averaging: Is It the Best Way to Invest?
What Is Dollar-Cost-Averaging: Is It the Best Way to Invest? was written by Linda Meltzer and originally appeared on Savoteur. Linda is the founder of The Cents of Money, a personal…
The 5 Best Cheap Stocks To Buy Now
The 5 Best Cheap Stocks To Buy Now was written by Prakash Kolli and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Prakash Kolli is the…
Least Expensive Metros to Buy a Home in July
Least Expensive Metros to Buy a Home in July was written by Leesa Davis. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission.…
How Do Credit Cards Work? Are They Worth It?
How Do Credit Cards Work? Are They Worth It? was written by Theresa Bedford and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Theresa Bedford is the founder of In The Game…
Stop Ignoring Hard Work if You Want to Succeed
Stop Ignoring Hard Work if You Want to Succeed was written by Amanda Kay and originally appeared on Savoteur. Amanda Kay, Employment Specialist and founder of My Life, I Guess, strives…
What Is Homeowners Insurance?
What Is Homeowners Insurance? was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment with…
15 Great Gift Ideas for Your Wife’s Birthday
15 Great Gift Ideas for Your Wife's Birthday was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
10 Tips for Keeping Your Finances in Good Shape
10 Tips for Keeping Your Finances in Good Shape was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not…
20 of The Best Dividend Stocks To Buy (Plus Advice from Advisors)
20 of The Best Dividend Stocks To Buy (Plus Advice from Advisors) was written by Jeff Fang and originally appeared on Savoteur. Jeff is a Harvard 2025 student who is…
5 Successful Young Entrepreneurs Who Have Thriving Businesses
5 Successful Young Entrepreneurs Who Have Thriving Businesses was written by Beth Mowbray and originally appeared on GoHenry and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has…
Pokémon Card Value: How Much Are Your Pokémon Cards Worth?
Pokémon Card Value: How Much Are Your Pokémon Cards Worth? was written by Maya Capasso and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. As the…
Why Enterprise Software Is Essential For Business Growth: A Simple Guide
Why Enterprise Software Is Essential For Business Growth: A Simple Guide was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They…
10 Highest-Paying Industries For Management Executives
10 Highest-Paying Industries For Management Executives was written by Leesa Davis and originally appeared on Santa Clara University and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has…
Understanding Sinking Funds For Better Budgeting
Understanding Sinking Funds For Better Budgeting was written by Ram Chakradhar and originally appeared on Savoteur. Ram is an Engineer by day and a personal finance blogger by night. He…
Top 15 Easy Jobs That Pay Well This Year
Top 15 Easy Jobs That Pay Well This Year was written by Marjolein Dilven and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has…
5 Ways To Protect Your Bank Accounts in 2022
5 Ways To Protect Your Bank Accounts in 2022 was written for PlayLouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not…
Best Investment Apps to Get Started With Any Budget
Best Investment Apps to Get Started With Any Budget was written by Andrew Herrig and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Andrew Herrig is the founder of Wealthy Nickel, where…
Least Expensive Metros To Buy A Home
Least Expensive Metros To Buy A Home was written by Leesa Davis. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission. Across the country,…
What Is a Home Warranty & How it Can Save You Lots of Money
What Is a Home Warranty & How it Can Save You Lots of Money was written by Sanjana Vig and originally appeared on Savoteur. Sanjana is a physician anesthesiologist, avid…
Top Tips When Buying A House For The First Time
Top Tips When Buying A House For The First Time was written by Sanjana Vig and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Sanjana is a physician anesthesiologist, avid traveler, and entrepreneur.…
From Credit Cards To PayPal: Comparing The Security Of Online Payment Methods
From Credit Cards To PayPal: Comparing The Security Of Online Payment Methods was written by Chandler Franks and originally appeared on Wicked Reports and was produced and distributed in partnership with…
How to Travel with Kids: The Best Tips for Smooth Family Travel
How to Travel with Kids: The Best Tips for Smooth Family Travel was written by Robyn and originally appeared on Savoteur. Robyn is a millennial mom with a passion for personal…
3 Ways of Boosting Your Branding Through Video
3 Ways of Boosting Your Branding Through Video was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
10 Most Popular Stay-at-Home Jobs
10 Most Popular Stay-at-Home Jobs was written by Mark Patrick and originally appeared on Savoteur. Mark is the founder of Financial Pilgrimage, a blog dedicated to helping young families pay down…
Top 15 Highest-Paid Athletes In the World for 2022
Top 15 Highest-Paid Athletes In the World for 2022 was written by Marjolein and originally appeared on Savoteur. Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has a finance and economics…
10 Essential Money Management Skills for Children
10 Essential Money Management Skills for Children was written by Marilyn Kennedy Melia and originally appeared on GoHenry and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It was…
10 Most Popular Home Remodeling Projects—and how Much They Cost
10 Most Popular Home Remodeling Projects—and how Much They Cost was written by Chandler Franks and originally appeared on Angi and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It…
Free Money Grants vs. Small Business Loans: What Option Is Best For You?
Free Money Grants vs. Small Business Loans: What Option Is Best For You? was written by Dana Wolk and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Dana is a blogger with…
Top 7 Ways To Save Money (During a Time of Inflation)
Top 7 Ways To Save Money (During a Time of Inflation) was written by Dana Wolk and originally appeared on Savoteur. Dana is a blogger with a master’s degree as…
The Top 5 Reasons a Housing Market Crash Is Not a Given
The Top 5 Reasons a Housing Market Crash Is Not a Given was written by Tim Thomas and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission.…
The Importance of Securing Your Data
The Importance of Securing Your Data was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict…
Cities Where Rents Have Increased The Most
Cities Where Rents Have Increased The Most was written by Jill Jaracz. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission. Lockdowns during…
What The 10 Largest Retailers Pay Their Workers
What The 10 Largest Retailers Pay Their Workers was written by Dom DiFurio. It was It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with…
How to Buy Stocks for Beginners: 4 Easy Steps to Get You Started
How to Buy Stocks for Beginners: 4 Easy Steps to Get You Started was written by Prakash Kolli and originally appeared on Savoteur. Prakash Kolli is the founder of the…
How to Get Free Money (18 Easy Ideas)
How to Get Free Money (18 Easy Ideas) was written by Annie Brown and originally appeared on Savoteur. Annie Brown is the founder of Savvy Honey, where she shares frugal…
YOUTUBE VIDEO: Connect Your Bank Account In A Few Simple Steps
In this video, I'll walk you through the process of connecting your bank account to Quicken, as well as discuss some of the nuances and little tips and tricks that…
10 Ways To Build Your Brand On Social Media
10 ways to build your brand on social media was written by Leesa Davis and originally appeared on PLANOLY and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It…
States With The Most New Small Businesses Per Capita
States With The Most New Small Businesses Per Capita was written by Eliza Siegel and originally appeared on Simply Business and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.…
Best West Coast Small Towns To Live In
Best West Coast Small Towns To Live In was written by Annalise Mantz. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission. The…
Home Renovation Projects That Can Help Sell Your House
Home renovation projects that can help sell your house was written by Nicole Johnson and originally appeared on Extra Space Storage and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker…
Is Resume Writing a Profitable Business?
Is Resume Writing a Profitable Business? was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict…