Additional information about other kinds of businesses and more on LLCs

Last updated: 8/16/24

• Choose a Business Structure (Small Business Association)

• Business Types 101 (LegalZoom)

• LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship: How to Choose (NerdWallet)

• Sole Proprietorship vs LLC: What’s the Difference? (Collective)

• Limited Liability Corporation / LLC (IRS)

• How to Form an LLC (Nolo)

• What Is An S-Corp? Choosing The Best Business Structure (Forbes)

Additional Revenue Creation Content

Last updated 8/19/24

• Fiverr - Get started as a free-lancer or hire people to help you level up your business.

• Patreon - Helping creatives be financially supported by their fans.

• Unclaimed.org - See if you’ve got any money waiting on you!

Links and additional content for first time investors + comparisons of different robo-advisors

Last Updated 8/16/24

• A beginner’s guide to investing in the stock market (Fortune)

• Best Robo-Advisors: Top Picks for 2024 (NerdWallet)

• How to Open a Robo-Advisor Account (Investopedia)

Investment Calculators

Last updated 8/14/24

• https://www.nerdwallet.com/calculator/investment-calculator

• https://smartasset.com/investing/investment-calculator

• https://www.calculator.net/investment-calculator.html

• https://www.thebalancemoney.com/compound-interest-calculator-5191564

Real Estate apps

Last updated 8/14/24

• Diversyfund - Invest in Multifamily real estate opportunities throughout the U.S.

• Fundrise - Build your own portfolio of  real estate, private credit, and venture capital.

• GroundFloor - Grow your money with vetted real estate developers.

Credit card payment calculators

Last updated 8/15/24

• https://www.bankrate.com/credit-cards/tools/minimum-payment-calculator/

• https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/credit-card-interest-calculator

• https://www.greenpath.com/calculators/DebtPayoff2.html

• https://www.bankrate.com/credit-cards/tools/credit-card-payoff-calculator/

Debt repayment calculators

Last updated 8/15/24

• https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/debt/debt-payoff-calculator/

• https://www.calculator.net/debt-payoff-calculator.html

Should you pay down debt or invest?

Last updated 8/28/24

• Should I Pay off Debt or Invest Extra Cash? (Investopedia)

• Should You Pay off Debt or Invest? (White Coat Investor)

• Pay Down Debt or Invest Calculator - This tool gives you an estimate for how much a potential investment needs to earn in order to beat out paying down debt with the same money.

Additional Banking, Investing, and Debt Management Content

• Ellevest - Educational platform created to close the gender money gap.

• Majority - All-in-one mobile banking for migrants. (More about Majority).

• MarketWatch - A great website for business news and financial insights.

• Public - AI tools and a virtual community to build your investment portfolio.

• Stockpile - Empowers families to invest in their future and learn by doing.

• Opening a Roth IRA for your children (BankRate)

• Pay off your debt: Tools and tricks (NerdWallet)

• When Bankruptcy Is the Best Option (NerdWallet)

Home Buying Guides

Last updated 8/15/24

• https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/home-buying-checklist-steps-to-buying-house - Fifteen essential steps in your home buying process.

• https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/how-to-buy-a-house - Another guide to compare and contrast the steps.

• https://www.hud.gov/topics/buying_a_home - A broader look from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Mortgage Calculators

Last updated 8/15/24

• https://smartasset.com/mortgage/mortgage-calculator - Provides a a detailed look at some of the additional costs when buying a home.

• https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/calculators/mortgage-calculator

• https://www.thestreet.com/how-to/how-to-find-the-best-mortgage-calculator-14613855 - Lists and describestools built for home loans. 

• https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/mortgage-apps-to-calculate-payments/

Renting

Last updated 8/28/24

• Apartments.com - Resources for renters and property managers

• Landing - A network of furnished apartments for rent across the U.S

• Renting an Apartment for the First Time: What You Need to Know (Investopedia)
  
   

Shopping for a car

Last updated 8/15/24

• Autolist - Top rated mobile app for car sales

• The Balance, How to Compare Car Loans. 

• Bankrate Auto Loan Rates (updated monthly)

• CARFAX - Used car reports and sales listings

• Consumer Reports - In-depth section on cars, as well as other products.

• Kelley Blue Book - Price new and used cars. 

• TrueCar - A leading automotive digital marketplace for buying and selling. 

Car-buying and selling

Last updated 8/28/24

• Tips for Buying a Used Car From a Private Seller (NerdWallet)

• Should I Buy a Used Rental Car (U.S. News & World Report)

• How to Sell a Car: 10 Steps for Success (Kelley Blue Book)

Debt consolidation

Last updated 8/28/24

• What do I need to know about consolidating my credit card debt? (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

• What Is Debt Consolidation, and Should I Consolidate? (NerdWallet)

• Debt consolidation loans vs. debt consolidation programs: What's the difference? (CBS News)

Insurance policy comparisons & additional information

Last updated: 8/16/24

• How to Shop Around for the Best Life Insurance Quotes (The Balance)

• Comparing Life Insurance Quotes (Bankrate)

• 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Life Insurance (SmartAsset)

• Insurify - A tool to compare insurance policies and rates.

• Policygenius - Another tool to compare insurance packages.

Resources for writing a will

Last updated: 8/16/24

• How to Write a Will: 7-Step Guide (NerdWallet)

• 11 Steps to Writing a Will (US News & World Report)

• How To Write A Will Without A Lawyer (Forbes)

• Estate Planning Guide and Checklist for 2024 (National Council on Aging)

• 7 Critical Tips for Estate Planning (SmartAsset)

• Estate Planning Tips to Keep Your Money in the Family (US News & World Report)

• A Quick Guide to High-Net-Worth Estate Planning (Investopedia)

Additional content curated just for you.

• 3 easy ways you can track your expenses and stay on top of your money (CNBC)

• 5 Steps for Tracking Your Monthly Expenses (NerdWallet)

• AARP Money Experts

• College Voices from CNBC

• 84 Financial Questions to Ask Your Partner (YNAB)

• Financial Advice for Couples: How to Keep Things Equal (New York Times)

• How to Talk About Money (New York Times)

• How to Choose a Financial Advisor (NerdWallet)