PinnedMoney Moves to Make in 2022 to Build Wealth!By Andrew Lokenauth Many dream about being wealthy, and while it may seem distant for some, strategic planning can help set you up for success. There is no one-size fits all blueprint to guarantee wealth, but these strategies may help. Budget and make a plan to reduce expenses Creating a budget can help you better track your money…Personal Finance8 min readPersonal Finance8 min read
Pinned20 Excel tips & functions to increase productivity & make you an expert (I’ve used Microsoft Excel for 20 years!)By Andrew Lokenauth I’ve used Microsoft Excel for 20 years, and these 20 tips & functions will make you an expert and increase your productivity (with examples of each below): (1) Wildcards (2) Duplicate (3) Remove Duplicates (4)Transpose (5) Filter (6) Conditional Formatting (7) Sparklines (8) Pivot Tables (9) Auto-fill …Excel6 min readExcel6 min read
Pinned25 powerful tips to build wealth (If you want to be better with money, read this)By Andrew Lokenauth 25 powerful tips to build wealth (If you want to be better with money, read this): 1) Always consider opportunity cost. If you make $20/ hour: • that night out isn’t $300, it’s 15 hours of your time, or 2 days of work • that car isn’t…Wealth5 min readWealth5 min read
4 days ago10 lessons from a $2,500 investing book (to make you a better value investor)The book “Margin of Safety” by Seth Klarman (a billionaire hedge-fund manager), costs $2,500. I read it so you don’t have to. By Andrew Lokenauth “Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor” by Seth Klarman is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of…Investing3 min readInvesting3 min read
Dec 29, 202211 Simple Steps to Improve Your Finances in One YearSay Goodbye to Financial Stress: Follow These Steps to Achieving Financial Success in 2023. By Andrew Lokenauth Here are 11 simple steps that you can take to improve your finances in one year. These tips are easy to follow and can make a huge difference in your financial situation. …Financial Planning3 min readFinancial Planning3 min read
Nov 26, 202255 quotes from Warren Buffett! The Best Investing Advice and Tips from Warren BuffettBy Andrew Lokenauth Warren Buffett is worth $100 Billion and is one of the most successful investors of all time. Here are 55 quotes, pieces of advice and investing tips from Warren Buffett: 1. Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy only when others are fearful 2. Investing…Warren Buffett5 min readWarren Buffett5 min read
Nov 24, 202215 best questions to ask at the end of every job interview!By Andrew Lokenauth I’ve worked 15+ years in finance & tech and have hired many people. Here are the 15 best questions to ask in any job interview (and how to stand out): 1) What are your expectations for this role? • Respond by explaining how you plan on exceeding…Job Hunting4 min readJob Hunting4 min read
Nov 23, 202210 best FREE websites & apps to make you better with money and build wealth:By Andrew Lokenauth 10 FREE websites & apps to make you better with money and build wealth: • Mint • Acorns • Fidelity • Schwab • Quicken • Kiplinger • Prospero • Bloomberg • Investopedia • Credit Karma • Seeking Alpha • Yahoo Finance Let’s discuss how each can change…Personal Finance2 min readPersonal Finance2 min read
Nov 9, 2022Here’s how you get an 800+ credit score:By Andrew Lokenauth The majority of Americans have a below-average credit score and credit score repair can cost thousands of dollars, if you want a higher credit score, read this: Why are credit scores important? Lenders use your credit score to assess your risk level to them. The lower your…Credit Repair6 min readCredit Repair6 min read
Nov 8, 2022When you win the $1.9 Billion Powerball Lottery Jackpot, here are 6 things to do ASAP:By Andrew Lokenauth Because 70% of lottery winners end up broke and 33% declare bankruptcy, you need to remember these 6 steps: 1. Don’t sign the ticket yet 2. Keep quiet & don’t tell anyone 3. Make copies of the ticket then hide it somewhere safe 4. Because 70% of…Lottery3 min readLottery3 min read
