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If you've ever wondered what it takes to become a calligrapher, then today is your lucky day. I'm joined by Liz Powell, creator and chief calligrapher at Write Liz Write, a calligraphy business in Northern Virginia. Liz walks me through the process of how to get started with calligraphy and how she turned this passion of hers into an income generating side hustle.

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Do you have questions about buying your first home? Today, I'm joined by Hanh Hoang, a residential real estate agent from Los Angeles. Hanh has been in the real estate industry for nearly a decade, and I ask him some basic questions about buying a home for the first time. We're talking neighborhood selection, down payments, inspections, negotiating, and closing costs.

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Is there any way to still get federal stimulus money that you should've gotten but never did? If you don't get a 1099 form for work as an independent contractor, do you still need to report that income? What can I do with my FFELP student loans to qualify for the federal relief?

It's the first Thursday of the month and that means I'm answering your questions about money and personal finance.

Got a question? Send an email to [email protected]. The first Thursday of each month, I'll select five of my favorites and answer them right here.

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If you've got student loans, or really any sort of debt, you may be wondering how you can get it paid off and become debt free more quickly. Today I'm giving you three strategies that will help you do just that.

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Have you ever thought of starting a video production side hustle? Today, for the inaugural episode of my new series, Practical Hustles, I have a conversation with Greg Prinz, CEO of Chapter One Films in Charlotte, NC. Greg started his very own video production business back in 2018. I ask him questions about what it was like to get started and what advice he would give to someone who might want to pick up video production as a side job.

Chapter One Films Website
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If you own a home and you're thinking about refinancing, then listen up! Today I speak to Grace Maxwell a senior mortgage loan officer from Richmond, Virginia. Grace answers all of my questions about the basics of refinancing a mortgage, including what the purpose of refinancing is, what you need to do to prepare, and why or why not it may be right for you.

Connect with Grace via email: [email protected]

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Should you buy an investment property while you're a renter? Is there a financial advantage to filing your taxes jointly with your spouse? How can you create a budget if you have an irregular income?

I'm answering your questions about money and personal finance in my brand new series, Practical Answers.

Got a question? Send an email to [email protected]. The first Thursday of each month, I'll select five of my favorites and answer them right here.

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A new year can man new beginnings. If you've fallen out of love with your current employer, or if you're ready to change careers entirely, you need to be prepared in order to succeed. This week I have a conversation with career coach and LinkedIn expert, Professor Nez. He walks me through the signals that it might be time for a change, how to make your application stand out from the crowd, and what questions to ask during an interview.

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Professor Nez's Website

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If you're new to taxes or never really understood the process of filing, this is the episode for you. This week I have a conversation with Tiffany McMillan, a Certified Public Accountant, or CPA, from Northern Virginia. Tiffany walks me through the basics of filing your taxes for the first time including the forms you should expect to receive, important dates to be aware of, and some of the most common mistakes by first time filers.

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If you want to win with money in 2021, here's some advice on how to do so. This week I have a conversation with Reece Caruso, a 26-year old engineer from Australia who is very passionate about personal finance. He shares some of the strategies that have made him successful with money at a young age. His suggestions will inspire you to take action and change your relationship with money in the new year.

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