Day: May 20, 2020

Financial Literacy

COVID-19, Real Estate, and Housing Market Predictions 2021

Thinking of buying or selling a home? Plans derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic? Here’s what you need to know — including housing market predictions for 2021.

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Eric Rosenberg Personifies Longevity in Financial Media [026]

Eric Rosenberg joins Chris Browning to talk about his journey in personal finance media, from a part-time blogger to a thriving business owner, including lessons he has learned, challenges he currently faces, and some of the bumps along the way.

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“The average U.S. personal savings rate in the last few years has been 7.6%, which is not enough for early retirement and might not be enough for retirement at all.”

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Learn how Kevin Matthews turned his side hustle into a money-making business 💰💰💰

https://plutusfoundation.org/2021/side-hustle-money-making-business/ [Episode 59 | Kevin L. Matthews @BuildingBread speaks with Sarah Li-Cain @sarahlicain] #SmallBusinesses #moneytips #plutusawards2021 #podcast #moneytwitter

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New Blog Post on my series of Money Lessons From Grandma.

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There are challenges when turning a side hustle in

There are challenges when turning a side hustle into a full-time business. But once we have made the switch, how do we optimize the resources at hand and take our business to the next level?
In this episode, Sarah Li Cain @beyondthedollar
speaks with Kevin L. Matthews, the founder of @buildingbread, about his journey building a business, the support he received from his spouse, and the mindset shifts that needed to take place before he could maximize the value proposition of his business.
The discussion includes:
- How Kevin managed to balance the workload between his full-time job and side hustle
- The systems Kevin set in place to maximize efficiency
- Making the switch to running a professional business
- The mindset change that took Kevin’s business to the next level
- Kevin’s take on how a full-time job can help us achieve our personal goals.
To check out the episode, tap the link in our bio and head over to the latest @plutusawards podcast episode.
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Today is the day! Shawn Rochester (@blacktaxed), a

Today is the day! Shawn Rochester (@blacktaxed), author of The Black Tax, will be joining us LIVE to talk about how the Black Tax creates a massive financial burden on Black American households.
Happening tonight at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT, this will be a must watch event. Bring your questions and be sure to tune in!
Watch the #PlutusLivestream here: https://www.facebook.com/plutusfoundation
#blackhistorymonth

New parents hear all about how expensive babies ar

New parents hear all about how expensive babies are. From the car seat to the stroller, the diapers and the child care — there’s no doubt it can add up fast.
What other parents don’t warn you about, however, is the fact that the cost to raise a child only increases as your child grows up. In fact, the teenage stage is when a family’s spending on a child peaks, at $13,900 per year according to the Expenditures on Children by Families report released by @usdagov.
As your child gets older, looking ahead to the next stage in their life can help you anticipate and prepare for new costs.
We look at why costs can increase as your child starts to grow up, and a breakdown of the costs to raise a teen.
Tap the link in our bio and scroll down the the latest blog post, titled "How to Manage the Costs to Raise a Teenager."
Author: @brave_saver @elyssajk
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Have you registered for our #PlutusLivestream on W

Have you registered for our #PlutusLivestream on Wednesday at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT? The fabulous Shawn Rochester (@blacktaxed) will be joining us!
Shawn Rochester, the author of The Black Tax, joins Harlan Landes to explore how the Black Tax creates a massive financial burden on Black American households that dramatically reduces their ability to leave a substantial legacy for future generations.
You won't want to miss this. Register here: https://plutusfoundation.org/event/the-black-tax-live/
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In honor of America Saves Week, we want to hear yo

In honor of America Saves Week, we want to hear your favorite money saving tips!
Which do you find easiest?
Which one is the hardest?
Which one delivers tons of savings?
Share them below!
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You can make a decent living as a virtual assistan

You can make a decent living as a virtual assistant these days, be it a side gig or full time job.
@sarahalpotter talks with @kaylarsloan, a VA training coach, about what it takes to excel as a virtual assistant.
In this episode, you will also learn about:
- How Kayla was able to make $10k per month as a VA
- What are the job growth opportunities for VAs
- How can you go about raising your rates as a VA
- The importance of setting boundaries with clients.
To check out the full episode, tap the link in our bio and scroll over to Episode 36 of the @plutusawards podcast.
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Life often takes a wrong turn that lands us in a l

Life often takes a wrong turn that lands us in a lot of emotional turmoil as well as financial trouble.
An emergency fund offers a safety net that can prevent, or at least, limit your use of debt to cover basic expenses during hard times.
If you've worked diligently to build your savings, you might hesitate to withdraw money from them. Remember that the whole idea behind an emergency fund is to pay for unexpected expenses - once you've moved beyond the 'emergency', you can replace the money over time.
Here are 4 common scenarios that may necessitate the use of money from an emergency fund:
1. Loss of income/unemployment: Be sure to do this after applying for unemployment benefits through your state's unemployment insurance program.
2. Emergency repairs: You can quickly go ahead with any unexpected repairs or replacements around the house using an emergency fund. A broken refrigerator, an accidented car, damaged roof, leaky plumbing system, or anything else that needs to be remedied immediately.
Regular maintenance, on the other hand, should ideally be accounted for in your monthly budget.
3. Medical care: Hospital bills can be expensive and sometimes health insurance doesn't cover everything. Pulling money from your emergency fund can save you from racking up medical debt.
4. Family crisis: A crisis at home, in your family or immediate social circle may require you to take money out of your emergency fund. This may include relationship issues or loss of a loved one as well.
You can't foresee or prevent every curve ball that life throws at you but you can save up money and create a financial buffer to make the ordeal less painful.
To read about these scenarios in detail, tap the link in our bio and scroll down to the latest blog post titled, "How to Decide If You Should Use Your Emergency Fund".
Author: @elyssajk from @brave_saver
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Having a passion for writing about personal financ

Having a passion for writing about personal finance and helping others make better money choices is the reason most bloggers begin their journey.
We spoke with some well-known voices in the personal finance media and asked them what it takes to be successful in this field.
Although it seems like it’s difficult to break into personal finance blogging because of the overwhelming amount of blogs (and podcasts and YouTube channels), it’s not.
Everyone who enters the personal finance media offers new and exciting ideas, and there’s room for all voices to be heard.
We gathered lots of strategies and tips to help you succeed as a member of the personal finance community.
Here's a quick summary:
1️⃣ The first 💡 is to find a niche that you're comfortable writing about (debt, family finances, side hustles, retirement planning, or general personal finance, just to name a few) and then build an audience around those themes.
2️⃣ Alternatively, find which topics your audience relates to and create content to add value in that niche.
3️⃣ Keyword research is vital for doing well in search engine results, regardless of your traffic source. Google, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram each have autocomplete/autosuggest search features and their advertising platforms can offer significant insight into popular topics people search for on each platform.
4️⃣ The personal finance community enjoys a culture of collaboration over competition. The pie is always large enough to accommodate everyone. Use every networking opportunity to connect with other content creators. Join Facebook groups, attend local meetups and attend conferences whenever you can.
5️⃣ The last tip for today is to find your voice and tell your story. Your audience wants to connect with and relate to the person behind the blog/podcast/vlog, even if you choose to remain anonymous.
What other tips would you add to the mix? Drop your ideas 👇👇👇
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Are you free this Friday? 🙂 Grab your favorite

Are you free this Friday? 🙂
Grab your favorite beverage and join us for an afternoon of fun chit chat with personal finance community members!
That's right! We're putting together a virtual Happy Hour, hosted by none other than Miranda Marquit @mmarquit, and you're all invited!
Visit our Facebook group (Plutus Community - link in bio) to join the event on February 19th, 2021 at 2pm ET / 11am PT.
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