You might consider saying ‘no’ to some of the events where a gift is a requirement. Or you could choose not to participate in the white elephant this year. And if you’re looking for inexpensive ways to celebrate the season, these ideas are sure to get you in the spirit.
Read MoreIf you’re stressing about buying holiday gifts, there are still some unique ways you can share in the season of giving without overspending. Making the most of the holiday season doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of money. In fact, the experiences and people are usually what you remember most. Here are some tips and thought starters for rethinking holiday gifting, whether you’re on a budget or simply want to spend less this Christmas.
Read MoreHave you ever thought there needs to be an organization out there that matches skill-based volunteers with nonprofit organizations? Well, you are in luck! Such an organization exists in the Pasadena area called Jericho Road Pasadena. They consider themselves the modern-day matchmaker, except for volunteers and nonprofit organizations. Jericho Road Pasadena’s roots run deep in the Pasadena area. Jericho Road Pasadena is very connected with local nonprofits and community organizations. They seem to have their finger on the pulse of what is needed around town. I think this is such a neat business model, and I am so happy to have found them and have the ability to volunteer my time and energy with them.
Read MoreAfter the bills are paid at the end of the month, if you’re wondering where your money went, it may be time to take a closer look at how many subscription services you have. The number may surprise you.
Read MoreFor many people the pandemic brought on a whole host of new concerns, and one of those concerns might be what to do if I cannot pay my taxes. I'm going to walk you through a couple of options that the IRS has available to you online at the IRS.gov that you might not be aware of.
Read MoreAs new business owners there are a million and one questions running through our mind every single day. Those questions can range from “Am I doing this right?” to “How do I actually move from a W-2 employee to a 1099 contractor to a small business owner and how do I get my taxes done?”
In this video, I'd like to explore some ideas and thoughts that I had along my way of becoming an entrepreneur.
Read MoreAnyone else get the sense that life will very soon resume back to what we know as normal? I know things won’t be like 2019, because we may in fact have been changed by the pandemic. As more and more people get vaccinated, it definitely feels like we’re all a bit ready to emerge from our homes and start returning to what we knew as a normal life. In this blog post we’ll review how to budget after the pandemic.
Read MoreWhen it comes to tax planning I know a lot of us are just like deer in the headlights. It is hard to read through and decipher all of those tax codes, especially in today's day and age when there are tax laws that seem to be changing every single month! It's definitely hard to keep up with and I know that I find myself on the IRS's website in my spare time just kind of reading through things to make sure that I'm feeling updated. If there's anything that I need to do more research on, I take the time to do that. So today I'd like to just chat a little bit about some ways that we can all do some tax planning for ourselves and to better our future.
Read More5 Budget Friendly Ways To Be Eco-Friendly :The following are absolutely free things you can do for the environment and your budget.
Read MoreSometimes the idea of even getting started with your tax return can feel really really really daunting, so in this video I'm going to try and make it a lot easier for you. You have several options on how to file your tax return and I'm going to walk you through several of them.
Read MoreTax season is in full swing and I feel like I am knee-deep in all things taxes. I'm living, breathing, eating, and sleeping taxes, so I thought I would do a YouTube series on taxes! In today's video I’m going to be talking a little bit about what you need in order to start your tax return.
Read MoreChange. It really can be a scary word for some. However, we can always rely on change being the most constant thing in our lives. I know we all had to learn a lot of new skills. So, here are a few things I'm grateful for that were born out of quarantine:
Read MoreI almost don’t have words to capture 2020 as a whole. I feel part grieving and part hopeful for the new year. And, maybe I’ll just leave it at that because everyone can pretty much agree it was one of the hardest and challenging years of our lives. I recently saw a list of questions as a way to reflect on the past year, so I thought I would respond to a few of these questions as a year-in-review blog post. I hope you enjoy, and I’ll tag the original post at the end.
Read MoreGetting started with taxes can be difficult when you are transitioning from a job to owning your own business. Take a look at what changes you need to think about when it comes to taxes and how you can solve them so you don't owe the government a ton of money at the end of the year.
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Read MoreThe world is changing fast during this pandemic. I want to make sure you are updated with what you need to know now. LAST UPDATED: 6/03/2020 9:00AM PST Get tested for Covid-19 in LA County: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing Quick facts: At all testing sites, testing is by appointment ONLY.
Read MoreIt feels really hard to know who to trust. During this particular climate people are becoming desperate. And, as well all know the saying, “desperate times call for desperate measures.” I think we can all agree: there are so many scams out there right now!
Read MoreWhen I first started working from home in April of 2019 I had such a hard time because Part of my problem was I was just coming off of a toxic work environment, in addition to a very full schedule. At the time, not only was I working my 9 to 5 job, but it was also in the midst of starting this business since January 2018. I had a lot of rest (and recovery) that I needed to go through, in addition to a lot of work that also needed to happen.
Read MoreI think a lot of people love to go to Target, Hobby Lobby, Home Goods (including myself!). We love to go to all these fun stores and pick up the most random home decor items. I remember doing just that SO VERY OFTEN when I moved into my last apartment (not my current one). I also remember how fast everything added up! One small item here, one picture frame there, one pillow on the couch -- and it really adds up very quickly.
Read MoreWhat would you say if I asked if your pantry was organized?
I have found that having an organized pantry has a direct correlation to how much money I spend at the grocery store. But, let me tell you - this did not happen overnight! Nope. Rather this has been years in the making ... probably more than 2 years to feel fully stocked up! But, now it is JUST so worth the time, effort, and energy it has taken. What's even better is to know that during the course of the pandemic I had a handle on what I had on-hand so as to keep grocery costs low and trips to the grocery store few and far between.
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