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4 Money Habits of Freelancers—and Others on a Tight Budget

How comfortable are you with financial insecurity? Where could you cut expenses? How can you get supporters to give you more money? In the traditional workforce, you have a steady stream of income, and—according to society, at least—you should be consistently building wealth for the rest of your life. In contrast, self-employment rarely comes with a stable income, and you’re not likely to become very wealthy. Read more to discover four money habits that freelancing guru Paul Millerd recommends.

You Are a Badass at Making Money: Book Overview

Do you ever feel financially stuck or unable to make enough money to live the life you want? How can a change in mindset get you more money? In You Are a Badass at Making Money, Jen Sincero gives advice on identifying your unconscious beliefs about money. Additionally, you’ll be able to think more optimistically about your finances. Read below for a brief You Are a Badass at Making Money book overview.

How to Set a Money Mindset Shift in Motion

What’s holding you back from making more money? How can you trigger a money mindset shift? According to You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero, the best thing you can do to change your relationship with money is to change the way you think about money. If you address your limiting beliefs, nothing will stop you from achieving financial success. Let’s look at why shifting your mindset about money is the best way to reach financial success.

The 2 Negative Beliefs About Money That Hold You Back

What are the biggest negative beliefs about money? Does money make you selfish? You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero looks at a couple of examples of subconscious negative beliefs about money. Sincero asserts that many of us share these beliefs, as they’re a common part of societal messaging about money. Let’s discuss these negative beliefs about money and Sincero’s counterarguments for them.

What Is Merger Arbitrage? Profiting From Company Acquisitions

What is merger arbitrage? How does a merger impact share values, and how can you use those changes to your advantage? Merger arbitrage is a strategy where investors take advantage of changing share values when one company acquires or merges with a second company. When shareholders receive new shares in a merger, they often sell those shares at a bargain price, creating an opportunity for special-situation investing. Learn more about what merger arbitrage is with these concepts from Joel Greenblatt’s You Can Be a Stock Market Genius.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) vs. Rising Drug Prices

How will the Inflation Reduction Act combat rising drug prices? Why are pharmaceutical companies fighting back? In 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, which aims, among other things, to reduce spending by Medicare on prescription drugs. The pharmaceutical industry has launched a series of lawsuits to stop the act from taking effect. In this article, we’ll examine the context that brought about the new law and the pharmaceutical industry’s opposition.

How to Manifest Wealth: Jen Sincero’s 3 Strategies

Do you want to be rich? How can you manifest wealth? Once you have the right mindset to make money, you can begin actualizing the financial success you aspire to. In You Are a Badass at Making Money, Jen Sincero discusses three strategies for financial success. Discover how to manifest wealth with Sincero’s three strategies.

The Top 3 Investment Strategies for Beginners (+ Exercise)

What are good investment strategies for beginners? How do you choose investments when you’re just starting out? Investment strategies for beginners include doing original research, value investing in bargain stocks, and focusing on your portfolio. When you’re just starting out, it’s a good idea to gather as much information as you can about potential investments. Learn more about how to choose investments with these tips from hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt.

Why Do People Want Money So Bad? The Top Motivations

Why do people want money? What motivates you to make more money? To achieve financial success, You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero asserts that you must clearly define why you want money and what you want it for. Having a general desire to be wealthy isn’t enough, as you’ll likely have to push yourself to reach your financial goals. Continue reading if you want to dig deep and discover why you truly want more money.

Orphan Shares: What They Are & How to Buy Them for a Profit

What are orphan shares? How can you make a profit when a company goes bankrupt? Orphan shares are new stocks emerging from a company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Typically, these shares are owned by creditors who have a strong incentive to sell. Learn more about what orphan equities are and how they can turn a profit with these tips from hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt.