Armando Roggio - You, Money, Happiness (Page 3)

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Insider Tips for Better Blog and Newsletter Content

Unlock the secrets of captivating blog and newsletter writing with practical tips for engaging content, SEO, structure, and editing.

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Side Hustle

Gig Work vs. Side Hustles. Bridging Financial Gaps versus Building Wealth

Explore the difference between gig work and true side hustles—flexible jobs vs. asset-building endeavors for long-term wealth.

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Loans

Does a Debt Consolidation Loan Hurt Your Credit?

Explore the impacts of debt consolidation loans on credit scores, the balance between benefits and risks, and smart financial habits for debt management.

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Entrepreneurship

Use AI to Create Designs for a Print-on-demand Ecommerce Business

Use Midjourney, Photoshop, and Gigapixel AI to create designs for an iPhone case.

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Credit

The Debt Rule

Debt, in its essence, is neither good nor bad; it's a financial tool. However, its impact on one's life largely depends on how it's managed.

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Budget

Save Money on Food Without Sacrificing Quality or Taste

Discover practical strategies to save on your monthly food budget without compromising quality or the joy of shared meals. Dive into tips on meal planning, the benefits of homemade dishes, gardening on a budget, and smart dining out.

Newsletters

Leap Out of the Newsletter Topic Rut: 11 Ideas for Your Next Newsletter

Unlock fresh content for your editorial newsletter with 11 captivating topic ideas. Dive deep, get personal, and reinvigorate your writing journey.

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Blogging

Beginning Bloggers & Newsletter Creators: Just Write

If you are just starting as a blogger or newsletter creator, just write. Quantity is more important than quality at first.

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Economy

What Do Second Jobs and Gigs Tell Us About the America Economy Now?

The number of Americans with bona fide second jobs as increased by 12.5 percent year over year.

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Economy

From Sicilian Pasta to U.S. Gas Stations: Decoding the Language of Prices

From Palermo's vibrant streets to global economic intricacies, explore how prices narrate stories of resource allocation, value, and interconnectedness.

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Blogging

Blogging and Ecommerce: Forever Friends

One of the best ways to monetize your blog is to sell a product. In this context, ecommerce —or selling a product online— can mean selling anything from a checklist or Notion template to a physical product. Find an item that makes good sense for your blog's audience and sell it.

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Loans

Driving into Debt. Auto Loan Interest on the Rise in 2023

Halfway through 2023, the average interest rate charged for a 60-month, new-vehicle loan continues to rise in the United States.

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Entrepreneurship

The Principle of Wise Planning in Entrepreneurship

As entrepreneurs, we should approach planning with a strategic mindset, considering factors such as market trends, competition, and customer needs.

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Side Hustle

Giving ClearVoice a Try Or How to Set Up a ClearVoice Account

With more than two decades of freelancing experience, Armando, one of the You, Money, Happiness founders, tries out the ClearVoice marketplace.

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Economy

U.S. Bank Failures from 1934 to June 2023

A complete list of U.S. bank failures from 1934 through the first half of 2023.

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Side Hustle

8 Ways to Earn Money with a Blog or Newsletter

Discover 8 lucrative ways to monetize your blog or newsletter, from selling products and advertising to memberships and blog flipping.

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Economy

Making the Poor, Rich

Lower taxes for a better standard of living. Support policies that promote production and benefit the poor. Discover the impact of supply-side economics on personal wealth and retirement.

Taxes

America Needs a Tax Cut. Just Ask Kennedy and Reagan

Explore the shared tax policy views of two popular U.S. presidents, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, and their belief in the power of lower tax rates for individuals and businesses to stimulate economic growth.

Economy

What if the FDIC Makes Banks More Likely to Fail?

American economist Thomas Sowell is among the leading thinkers of our century. He argued that the FDIC might encourage risk taking at banks.

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Giving

The Principle of Contentment

Contentment is not complacency but a path to purpose and fulfillment in your entrepreneurial journey. Find balance and fulfillment as you work towards growth and celebrate the blessings along the way.

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Economy

Reparations Likely to Cause Inflation and Economic Uncertainty

Explore the potential economic consequences of reparations, including inflation and economic uncertainty, as the article discusses the cause-and-effect relationship in economics and urges policymakers to consider the broader impacts on the economy.

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Investing

The Efficient Market Hypothesis, Horse Racing, and the Don

Explore the fascinating connection between the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) and parimutuel betting in horse racing. Learn how dynamic adjustments, information efficiency, and the difficulty of achieving abnormal returns apply to both the stock market and the racetrack.

Economy

Embrace the Laffer Curve for Everyone's Benefit

The Laffer Curve predicts that some tax increases can result in relatively less tax revenue whilst stifling the national economy.

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Giving

When Bountiful Giving Meets Personal Budgeting

It is the most absolute and indispensable duty of a people of God to give bountifully and willingly for the supply of the wants of the needy

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Economy

The Debt Ceiling Crisis 2023

Fortunately, the U.S. government will not default —that is a foregone conclusion. Congress will wait until the last possible moment, but the ceiling will rise and debts will be paid. Let's hope they also stop overspending.