Money. That was my New Year's resolution for 2018. And as vague as that is, it was the only one I've ever stuck with.In one year, I became a self-taught, financially literate, successful money-saver, and frugal money-spender while also getting out of credit card debt and investing in myself and my future - all while still traveling and enjoying my life!I spent hundreds of hours pouring over personal finance books, podcasts, blogs, videos, and apps and documented it all so I could share the lessons I learned on everything money that they don't teach us in school. As an educator myself, I felt compelled to share my story (and best tips and tricks) to help others on their journey to becoming financially intelligent.This is a tangible, relatable, down-to-earth, up-to-date, well-rounded guide for improving your finances. You'll learn how to:Set goalsTravel on the cheapLower your interest ratesEarn compound interestConsolidate retirement accountsOpen a Roth IRAInvest in mutual funds & ETFsEnjoy credit card perksSave on groceries (without cutting coupons).And lots more!If you're just getting started, learn how I did it from scratch so you can too. If you're already living frugally, saving for retirement, and investing for your future, you're still sure to learn plenty of skills to help you develop new money habits that stick. In the end, you'll have a checklist with 101 steps - try as many money tasks as you can!After nearly a decade of ignoring my growing debt and scraping by without a budget, I woke up one morning and decided, "Today's the day to change." Make today your day. Invest in yourself and commit to your 365-day money resolution now!AsFeatured on The Stacking Benjamins Show Podcast and in Teach For America's One Day Magazine.

Money. That was my New Year's resolution for 2018. And as vague as that is, it was the only one I've ever stuck with. In one year, I became a self-taught, financially literate, successful money-saver, and frugal money-spender while also getting out of credit card debt and investing in myself and my future - all while still traveling and enjoying my life! I spent hundreds of hours pouring over personal finance books, podcasts, blogs, videos, and apps and documented it all so I could share the lessons I learned on everything money that they don't teach us in school. As an educator myself, I felt compelled to share my story (and best tips and tricks) to help others on their journey to becoming financially intelligent. This is a tangible, relatable, down-to-earth, up-to-date, well-rounded guide for improving your finances. You'll learn how to: Set goals Travel on the cheap Lower your interest rates Navigate the holidays Consolidate retirement accounts Open a Roth IRA Invest in mutual funds & ETFs Navigate the holidays Save on groceries (without cutting coupons). And lots more! If you're just getting started, learn how I did it from scratch so you can too. If you're already living frugally, saving for retirement, and investing for your future, you're still sure to learn plenty of skills to help you develop new money habits that stick. In the end, you'll have a checklist with 101 steps - try as many money tasks as you can! After nearly a decade of ignoring my growing debt and scraping by without a budget, I woke up one morning and decided, "Today's the day to change." Make today your day. Invest in yourself and commit to your 365-day money resolution now!

Taxpayer champion and enrolled agent Bonnie Lee puts the IRS under the microscope and uncovers proven methods, and surprisingly simple strategies to minimize your taxable income, maximize deductions, and, ultimately—add thousands back to your business’ bottom line! Do you owe an insurmountable sum to the IRS? Pay pennies on the dollar. Secret formula the IRS uses to determine an acceptable offer is revealed—Page 246 Save tax dollars simply by reorganizing your workspace—Page 17 Stuff tax dollars back into your pocket by fixing errors on your balance sheet—Page 50 Eat tax-free! Some meal expenses are 100 % deductible. Find out what qualifies—Page 56 Got a great hobby you’re turning into a bona fide business? Deduct the losses by following these guidelines—Page 99 Is your home office a red flag?—Page 107 You inherited Grandma’s house. Do you have to pay taxes on it?—Page 121 Can you write off your clothing?—Page 133 Under IRS audit? Learn “audit speak” to deal effectively with the IRS—Page 215

Our current models for ending conflict don’t really work. They waste incredible amounts of time, money, and energy and take an enormous emotional toll on participants. The parties remain embittered, relationships are destroyed, and often the conflict just reappears later in a different form. In this second edition of his classic book, Stewart Levine offers a revolutionary alternative approach that goes beyond compromise and capitulation to provide a satisfactory resolution for everyone involved. Marriages run amuck, neighbors at odds with one another, business deals gone sour, and the pain and anger caused by corporate downsizing are just a few of the conflicts he addresses. The new edition has been thoroughly revised with new examples, new tools, new material about building trust and virtual collaboration, as well as a more global outlook. Levine rejects the adversarial legal model: "If both sides are unhappy, you probably have a good settlement." Resolution, he shows, provides relief and completeness for both sides. No one goes away unhappy. Effective resolution stops anger and resentment cold, drastically cutting the emotional cost and allowing both sides to return to productive, satisfying, functional relationships. Getting to Resolution outlines the ten principles underlying this new approach—what Levine calls “resolutionary thinking. Levine provides a detailed seven-step process for using this new mindset to resolve conflicts in a way that fosters dignity and integrity, optimizes resources, and allows all concerns to be voiced, honored, and woven into the resolution. Levine's model has a thirty-five-year track record. It has been developed, implemented, tested, and proven in business, personal, and governmental contexts. Getting to Resolution will enable readers to shift from thinking about problems, fighting, and breakdowns to thinking about collaboration, engagement, learning, creativity, and the opportunity for creating enduring value.

Discover how to overcome money stress, make smarter money moves, and find financial freedom with this life-changing interactive guide! Most adults today experience some degree of anxiety. In the United States alone, 51% of adults report feeling anxious. And what is one of the top causes of this chronic anxiety? Money. Financial anxiety is ranked #2 in terms of what is stressing Americans out. And the more anxious a person is about money, the less likely they are to take action toward improving their financial health. Hitting a little close to home? Now that your heart rate is up, here’s the good news—anxiety is treatable and financial literacy is easier than you think. The Financial Anxiety Solution will show you how to conquer money-related stress and take control of your financial life. Inside, you’ll find: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques for developing anxiety coping skills Interactive quizzes to help identify “pain points” of stress Journal prompts to help work through money-related thoughts and feelings Mindfulness exercises to help calm a worried mind Popular money-management techniques that can help turn the page on financial anxiety The Financial Anxiety Solution takes you step by step through helpful exercises and strategies to understand the sources of anxiety, apply coping skills to address anxiety symptoms, and prepare to tackle your financial worries.