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Continue reading →: How to Raise a Seed Round (From Someone Who’s Been on Both Sides)Most seed round advice is written by people who’ve read about fundraising. This is written by someone who’s lived it, as a founder who’s raised, and as an angel investor who’s written checks into 50+ startups. Only about 1% of startups that seek venture funding actually get it. That stat…
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Continue reading →: Stephen Schwarzman: A Visionary in Finance“It’s as hard to start a small business as it is a big one. You will suffer the same toll financially and psychologically to bring it into existence. So if you were going to dedicate yourself to a business you should choose one with the potential to be huge” –…
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Continue reading →: Personal Finance Made Simple for Small Business Owners and Startup FoundersRunning your personal finances like a business is one of the smartest moves you can make as an entrepreneur. I know from personal experience. It brings clarity, reduces stress, and ensures you’re prepared for the unpredictable journey of building a company. Strong personal finances give you the stability to take…
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Continue reading →: Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible spending accounts (FSA’s) – also known as flexible spending arrangements – allow you to pay for medical bills or childcare expenses on a pre-tax basis. What is an FSA? A flexible spending account (FSA) is a pre-tax account deducted from payroll that you can use for qualified medical or…
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Continue reading →: I-Bonds – The Best Investment Value Right NowI-Bonds are U.S. savings bonds that earn interest based on a combination of a fixed rate and an inflation rate. Introduction to I-Bonds I-Bond Rates How Do You Buy I-Bonds? Pros and Cons of I-Bonds I-Bonds vs EE Bonds vs TIPS Conclusion Introduction to I-Bonds First issued in 1998, I-Bonds,…
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Continue reading →: What It Actually Means to Be an Accredited InvestorMost private deals, from seed rounds to hedge funds, are legally off-limits unless you clear one specific bar. Here’s how it works and what it unlocks. If you’ve ever tried to invest in a startup outside of an equity crowdfunding platform, you’ve probably run into the accredited investor check. It’s…
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Continue reading →: The 10 Insurance Agent Designations That Actually Mean SomethingBehind every set of initials on a business card is a test, a curriculum, and a signal about how seriously an agent takes their craft. There are more than 300,000 licensed insurance agents in the United States. They all wear similar badges, hand out similar business cards, and pitch similar…
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Continue reading →: Home Equity Loans: How to Borrow Smart Against the House You Already OwnAmerican homeowners are sitting on a record $32 trillion in home equity. A home equity loan is one of the cheapest ways to put that wealth to work. Home prices have soared over the past decade, and many homeowners have quietly accumulated more equity than they realize. A home equity…