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Build Your Self-Esteem with These 7 Tips from Winnie Harlow

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Winnie Harlow is a Canadian fashion model with vitiligo who has embraced herself and become an celebrated advocate for those with the skin condition. Vitiligo is skin condition that causes loss of pigment in blotches.

In addition to being a gorgeous model and spokesperson for vitiligo, Winnie is best known for being a contestant on America’s Next Top Model in 2014. She has appeared in high-profile modelling campaigns, representing Diesel (Italian clothing brand) and Swarovski (crystals), among other prominent brands. She has also graced the cover of numerous fashion magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Ebony magazine, and attracted over 6.8 million followers on Instagram. [Read more…] about Build Your Self-Esteem with These 7 Tips from Winnie Harlow

Does Fruit Have Carbs? (The Answer Will Surprise You)

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Orange juice has been considered part of a balanced breakfast in the US for decades. All kinds of claims have been made about this “health” drink, most of which are turning out to be untrue or at least not entirely accurate.

Juice might not be the healthiest part of a good diet but what about whole fruit?

As people become more conscious of what they eat, low-carb diets have been getting more and more popular. Fruit is one of the USDA’s food groups but what if you want to eat low-carb?

Does fruit have carbs? Let’s find out. [Read more…] about Does Fruit Have Carbs? (The Answer Will Surprise You)

How to Start Investing Even If You’re Broke

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Knowing how to start investing with just a little bit of money is the first step to building a financial future for yourself.

While returns are never guaranteed, historically S&P 500 — which measures the largest 500 public companies in America — has gone up an average of 10 percent a year, and 13.4 percent a year between 2013 and 2017.

Better yet, real estate can frequently pay you 15% or more on your money (called an “Internal Rate of Return” or IRR). Part of the reason for these amplified returns is that real estate allows you to use leverage (mortgages), because your debt obligations are backed by real assets. [Read more…] about How to Start Investing Even If You’re Broke

Working from Home: The Secrets Of Claiming A Home Office Deduction

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Nearly 70% of all small businesses in the U.S. start at home, which is why it is valuable to understand the nuances of claiming a home office deduction.

This is due to obvious reasons (renting office space isn’t cheap), but working from home is a lot more financially advantageous than most people realize. The IRS has rules that allow business owners to write off rent, utilities, equipment, renovations, real estate taxes, and more. In many cases, these tax rules can bag you $1,000 or more come tax time.

The average person can take off a lot of their everyday expenses and alleviate some of the stress that comes with entrepreneurship. You can even have your home office in a separate space from your actual home. How much you can get off your home office deduction will depend on meeting certain requirements and keeping proper documentation. [Read more…] about Working from Home: The Secrets Of Claiming A Home Office Deduction

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Book Review of Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

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This article is a review of Rich Dad Poor Dad, a best-selling book written by Robert Kiyosaki — a self-made businessman, author, investor, and speaker.

The author’s success, achievements, and popularity weren’t as easy as you would think. He jumped from one job offer to the other for many years until the late 90’s when he finally came to the limelight after publishing Rich Dad Poor Dad in 1997.

Since that time, the book has climbed to the top of the charts, achieving the lofty position as the #1 selling personal finance book of all-time. [Read more…] about Book Review of Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki