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Posts in category "Entreprenuership"

Last Minute Tax Tips and Business Mixer in Oakbrook

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If you haven’t done so already, here’s some last minute tax tips I shared this morning on WCIU’s “You and Me This Morning Show” to help you file your income tax return before Tax Day on April 16th, 2012! 1. File an Extension if You Need More Time - Form 4868 Provides for 6-month extension... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
April 10, 2012 at 6:00 am
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Personal Finance in a Changing Economy: Don't Be a Fool

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Do you know one of the greatest manuals I use to help gain insight into making Money Smart decisions?  When it comes to managing money, discerning on what opportunities to take advantage of and people to surround myself with, there is no greater book to help me than the book of Proverbs... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
April 2, 2012 at 8:25 am
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7 Business Insights from a Judges Seat During Miller Coors MUES Business Plan Competition

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VIDEO: Bonus tips in this blog from the other national judges during the competition. This past weekend was a once a year opportunity for young entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas.  A panel of judges from diverse business backgrounds came together on behalf of the MillerCoors MUES competition to award these competitors a shot at... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
February 9, 2012 at 2:58 pm
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#1 Investment You Can Make In Any Season

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What is one of the most profound things you can do before you decide to invest your hard earned money and precious time in anything?  There are no shortcuts to success.  There is no fast path to getting what you want without regret and heartache along the way. The biggest thing you can do is... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
December 16, 2011 at 12:41 pm
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Don't Run Your Personal Finances Like the Government

Are you looking for a great model to follow when planning your personal finances and household budget?  Well, don’t follow your favorite uncle and cousin.  The US Government AND “cousin” Illinois are terrible at leading the way with how their own financial affairs are managed. While sitting in St. Maarten this past week uploading photos... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
December 9, 2011 at 1:45 pm
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How a Debt Crisis Affects Your Retirement

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Have you wondered how the government’s poor stewardship of our taxes may affect your future income and financial stability in retirement?  What about the European debt crisis affecting us here in the United States? As if times today weren’t hard enough, this issue affects both young, old and everyone in between.  All need to be... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
November 25, 2011 at 11:19 am
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Money Smart Week 2011 KICKOFF! 500+ FREE personal finance classes offered

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Have you struggled in the area of personal finance and managing your money?  Have you been financially frustrated and confused about important decisions about investments, renting versus owning your home, helping send your kids to college or how to get out of debt, to name a few? Money Smart Week Chicago has officially begun, April... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
April 2, 2011 at 7:15 pm
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Networking in Chicago: Sarah Vargo & Jarrett Payton Lead the Way

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Have you heard the saying, “It’s who you know?”  Taking that to another level, especially in this economy, it’s “Who knows YOU!”  Networking has been a trademark of how I’ve built my brand, gotten my message out in a noisy world and of course, stand shoulder-to-shoulder within the community I serve to get real-time feedback... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
March 31, 2011 at 4:19 pm
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Meet Tom Stanley of High Rise Investments: My Client for Season 2 of The Invested Life

Podcast Powered By Podbean How would you feel if you lost $500,000 in ONE day and later have to deal with reinventing yourself from life after bankruptcy?  Could you imagine what you would have to deal with financially, emotionally and personally?  Well, Tom Stanley persevered and did just that.  Today, he owns High Rise Investments... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
February 28, 2011 at 3:23 pm
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Dani Johnson of Secret Millionaire on The Oprah Show

Podcast Powered By Podbean Lana Pipkins tweeted me this yesterday, “Dani Johnson: homeless at 21 to a millionaire at 23<< Have U heard this story? http://bit.ly/e8o5h7 #AgainstAllOdds”  Of COURSE!  Thanks for reminding me to blog about this Lana! Tag-team!! It’s always great to see what God-lovin’ and God-honorin’ entrepreneurs are continuing to do, especially in today’s... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
February 18, 2011 at 12:10 pm
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