Miranda Marquit

Having children? In THIS economy? Are you destroying Western civilization if you don't procreate?

Are you destroying Western civilization if you don't procreate?

3 Tips for Battling Freelance Writing Burnout [Video] Do you have freelance writing burnout? This week's video offers you 3 tips you can use when trying to power through burnout.

Do you have freelance writing burnout? I've been there. Here are some things you can do to get through it and emerge on the other side.

Business Aspects of Freelancing: Advanced Topics for your Writing Business Maybe you're already doing just fine as a writer but wondering how to tackle business aspects. This course will help you learn how to scale your efforts and add other revenue-producing projects to your business portfolio.Module 1: Branding yourselfDefine your freelancer brand across platformsCreate an effective freelancer bio that attracts more clientsHow to leverage social media to connect with clients and build your brandTips for creating a compelling websiteHow to get out there more, attracting more clients and others to your projectsModule 2: Classifying your business with the IRSHow to decide on a business classificationComparing an LLC vs. S-CorpUsing an S-Corp for your taxes, even while remaining an LLCModule 3: Manage payroll and accountingHow to set up payroll for yourself (and why it's a good idea)Tips for learning about your state's requirementsWhat you need to know about hiring an accountant or payroll specialistModule 4: How to hire for your businessHow to know when it's time to hire help for your businessChoosing between contractors and employeesUsing a VA to grow your business and handle mundane tasksHow subcontracting works and when it can help you scale your businessModule 5: Create a systemBenefits to using systems to scale your business, earning more while working lessHow to set up a good system that works for youStep-by-step examples of how to set up different systems for your freelancing businessTips for applying systems to your personal life so you can optimize other aspects of your time and energyModule 6: Expand your empireHow to decide to diversify your offeringsDifferent opportunities for expanding your offeringsWhen it makes sense to partner with others on business projectsHow to find the right partners and set up systems to manage that work

This course will help you learn how to scale your efforts and add other revenue-producing projects to your business portfolio.

It’s ok to keep your 9-to-5 Full-time entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone

You don’t HAVE to quit your 9-to-5 to have a good life and build wealth.

Does Investing Really Need to Be Complex? One of the reasons people don't get involved with investing is because they make it more complex than it has to be.

Are you making investing more complex than it needs to be? Let's simplify.

Beginner Freelance Writing Course Start your freelance writing journey today. This course has all the basics you need to establish yourself as a freelance writer and get your first paid client.Module 1: Building a foundationDefine your writing nicheCreate an online presenceNetworking and finding a communityWhat you DON'T need when starting out.Module 2: Creating a portfolioWhen and how to use guest postsWhere to collect your portfolio and showcase your workModule 3: Finding paid writing gigsHow to networkUsing freelance platformsMaking the most of jobs boardsLeveraging LinkedIn for paid workHow to cold pitch (get a template in our Resources)Module 4: Talking about payHow to set rates as a freelance writerManaging your anxiety when you talk about payTips for negotiating your ratesLearning to say no when it's not the right fitEstablishing non-negotiablesModule 5: Getting paidWhat you need to know about different payment terms (we've got a sample contract for you to use)Working with clients on different payment methodsHandling the situation when a client refuses to payModule 6: Keeping clientsTips for doing your best workHow to maintain professional relationships

This course has all the basics you need to establish yourself as a freelance writer and get your first paid client.

There's no ladder to climb Work sabbaticals, temporary retirement, part-time work and slow-fi: new ways of working

There are a number of interesting ways to change things up and get a little more from your life and work without following a prescribed path.

Home Business Tax Deductions for Year-End Planning Home business tax deductions can reduce how much you owe on your taxes, even though they don't represent a dollar-for-dollar discount.

Business tax deductions can go a long way toward helping you reduce your liability.

How to Set Your Financial Priorities: Direct Your Money Resources and Design the Life You Want Frustrated because you never seem to have the money for the things you want? Too often, we spend mindlessly, without checking to see with what we purchase aligns with our values. This ebook will take you step-by-step through understanding your "why" and figuring out how to prioritize your finances so your money resources are working for you. Includes brainstorming exercises and ideas for re-learning how to think about your money.

Frustrated because you never seem to have the money for the things you want?

Should you bust your butt to maximize your earning potential? No, you don't have to be "productive" all the time

No, you don't have to be "productive" all the time.

My Last Minute Tax Break: HSA Contribution Want a sweet last minute tax break? Contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA). You could save now and in years to come.

Want a sweet last-minute tax break? Contribute to your Health Savings Account.

How to Create a Travel Fund: Your Guide to Seeing More of the World Do you wish you could travel more? Do your finances get in the way of seeing more of the world? A travel fund can help you create an ongoing source of money to use for adventures. Here's what you need to know about setting up, building, and maintaining a travel fund.

Here's what you need to know about setting up, building, and maintaining a travel fund.

Are you stupid if you live in a high-cost area? Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?

Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?

How to Money When You're Not Sure Democracy Will Survive Looking for money tips for the end of democracy? I've got you covered. From investing to mutual aid to rest, here's how to get through it.

How can you hope for the future while preparing for the possibility that the Republic might not survive?

I went on an adventure!

How to Create a Travel Fund: Your Guide to Seeing More of the World Do you wish you could travel more? Do your finances get in the way of seeing more of the world? A travel fund can help you create an ongoing source of money to use for adventures. Here's what you need to know about setting up, building, and maintaining a travel fund.

Do you wish you could travel more? Do your finances get in the way of seeing more of the world? 

It Doesn't Make Cents | Sarah and Miranda | Substack A podcast exploring how even when you’re doing money wrong, you’re still doing it right. Hosted by Sarah Li-Cain, AFC® and Miranda Marquit, MBA. Click to read It Doesn't Make Cents, by Sarah and Miranda, a Substack publication. Launched 2 years ago.

Could marriage cost you more than staying single?

My Last Minute Tax Break: HSA Contribution Want a sweet last minute tax break? Contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA). You could save now and in years to come.

Want a sweet last-minute tax break? Contribute to your Health Savings Account.

Beginner Freelance Writing Course Start your freelance writing journey today. This course has all the basics you need to establish yourself as a freelance writer and get your first paid client.Module 1: Building a foundationDefine your writing nicheCreate an online presenceNetworking and finding a communityWhat you DON'T need when starting out.Module 2: Creating a portfolioWhen and how to use guest postsWhere to collect your portfolio and showcase your workModule 3: Finding paid writing gigsHow to networkUsing freelance platformsMaking the most of jobs boardsLeveraging LinkedIn for paid workHow to cold pitch (get a template in our Resources)Module 4: Talking about payHow to set rates as a freelance writerManaging your anxiety when you talk about payTips for negotiating your ratesLearning to say no when it's not the right fitEstablishing non-negotiablesModule 5: Getting paidWhat you need to know about different payment terms (we've got a sample contract for you to use)Working with clients on different payment methodsHandling the situation when a client refuses to payModule 6: Keeping clientsTips for doing your best workHow to maintain professional relationships

Start your freelance writing journey today. 

We’re reframing the rent vs. buy debate Is buying a home the American Dream, or is owning a home making you house poor?

Is buying a home the American Dream, or is owning a home making you house poor?

Does Investing Really Need to Be Complex? One of the reasons people don't get involved with investing is because they make it more complex than it has to be.

Are you making investing more complex than it needs to be? Let's simplify.

Business Aspects of Freelancing: Advanced Topics for your Writing Business Maybe you're already doing just fine as a writer but wondering how to tackle business aspects. This course will help you learn how to scale your efforts and add other revenue-producing projects to your business portfolio.Module 1: Branding yourselfDefine your freelancer brand across platformsCreate an effective freelancer bio that attracts more clientsHow to leverage social media to connect with clients and build your brandTips for creating a compelling websiteHow to get out there more, attracting more clients and others to your projectsModule 2: Classifying your business with the IRSHow to decide on a business classificationComparing an LLC vs. S-CorpUsing an S-Corp for your taxes, even while remaining an LLCModule 3: Manage payroll and accountingHow to set up payroll for yourself (and why it's a good idea)Tips for learning about your state's requirementsWhat you need to know about hiring an accountant or payroll specialistModule 4: How to hire for your businessHow to know when it's time to hire help for your businessChoosing between contractors and employeesUsing a VA to grow your business and handle mundane tasksHow subcontracting works and when it can help you scale your businessModule 5: Create a systemBenefits to using systems to scale your business, earning more while working lessHow to set up a good system that works for youStep-by-step examples of how to set up different systems for your freelancing businessTips for applying systems to your personal life so you can optimize other aspects of your time and energyModule 6: Expand your empireHow to decide to diversify your offeringsDifferent opportunities for expanding your offeringsWhen it makes sense to partner with others on business projectsHow to find the right partners and set up systems to manage that work

This course will help you learn how to scale your efforts and add other revenue-producing projects to your business portfolio.

It’s ok to keep your 9-to-5 Full-time entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone

You don’t HAVE to quit your 9-to-5 to have a good life and build wealth.

3 Tips for Battling Freelance Writing Burnout [Video] Do you have freelance writing burnout? This week's video offers you 3 tips you can use when trying to power through burnout.

Do you have freelance writing burnout? I've been there. Here are some things you can do to get through it and emerge on the other side.

How to Set Your Financial Priorities: Direct Your Money Resources and Design the Life You Want Frustrated because you never seem to have the money for the things you want? Too often, we spend mindlessly, without checking to see with what we purchase aligns with our values. This ebook will take you step-by-step through understanding your "why" and figuring out how to prioritize your finances so your money resources are working for you. Includes brainstorming exercises and ideas for re-learning how to think about your money.

Frustrated because you never seem to have the money for the things you want? 

Should you bust your butt to maximize your earning potential? No, you don't have to be "productive" all the time

Sometimes it’s okay just to do something because you enjoy it and not because it makes you money.

Home Business Tax Deductions for Year-End Planning Home business tax deductions can reduce how much you owe on your taxes, even though they don't represent a dollar-for-dollar discount.

Business tax deductions can go a long way toward helping you reduce your liability.

HB 764 would make it a crime to provide:
legal assistance to undocumented immigrants
shelter
financial support
transportation

Offering help could result in misdemeanor chargers or felony charges if helping a group of 5 or more people. Orgs could be fined and lose permits.

Really bad bill.

How to Create a Travel Fund: Your Guide to Seeing More of the World Do you wish you could travel more? Do your finances get in the way of seeing more of the world? A travel fund can help you create an ongoing source of money to use for adventures. Here's what you need to know about setting up, building, and maintaining a travel fund.

Here's what you need to know about setting up, building, and maintaining a travel fund.

Are you stupid if you live in a high-cost area? Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?

Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?