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Mom Boss

Making Money as a Stay-at-Home Mom: Part 3 - Playing Defense

A dollar saved is a dollar earned, and then invested for compound returns. Stay at home moms can contribute financially to the family by defending earnings and finding ways to save and build wealth.
Kim Le
May 9, 2024
Startups

Best Reads for Startup Finance

As the late Charlie Munger says, "In my whole life, I have known no wise people (over a broad subject matter area) who didn't read all the time—none." Finance leaders at start-ups have to read on a wide range of topics to stay relevant. From actual finance topics, to new tax changes, and scaling a start-up, the learnings from reading are endless. But where to start?
Kim Le
May 8, 2024
Personal Finance

10 Home Buying Tips for First Timers

As first-time homebuyers scouting for a family home, navigating real estate can be a daunting endeavor. However, with the right strategies in place, you can cut a fantastic deal, securing your dream home while saving potentially thousands of dollars. Here are ten valuable tips to help you spot a good deal and negotiate like a pro.
Kim Le
May 7, 2024
Mom Boss

Make Money as a Stay-at-Home Mom - Part 2: Rent-a-Something

A stay-at-home-mom’s busy schedule make time-intensive side hustles an unviable option. However, if you own a home, a car, or even a closet, then you’ve got options: rent-a-something. constrained by school and daycare drop off and pick up time, make
Kim Le
May 6, 2024
Mom Boss

50 POWER MOMS: Celebrating Today’s Moms

This Mother’s Day, let's focus on the moms who have shown us that women can have both children and high powered careers. We’re not exactly sure how they do it, but we sure as hell are impressed and motivated to know that they do. Because moms need role models too.
Kim Le
May 3, 2024
Mom Boss

The Best Gift for Moms is "Me Time"

For Mother’s Day, my birthday, and sometimes family vacations, my favorite gift for a mom like me is: me time. No kids, no husband, just me.
Kim Le
May 2, 2024
Mom Boss

9 Mom-Owned Businesses in NYC

Check out these 9 Mom Bosses in NYC. They started their businesses by identifying a niche or finding a different way to solve a problem, and now their businesses are thriving.
Jennifer Chu
May 1, 2024
Startups

Decision Tree Analysis for Decision-Making

Decision fatigue is real, particularly for founders and CEOs. One way to simplify the decision making process and add objectivity and discipline is through decision tree analysis -- a visual map with mathematical vales to evaluate your choices.
Jennifer Chu
April 29, 2024
Startups

I Made $0 From Equity At 5 Start-Ups

At some point in your life, you’re going do something incredibly stupid and ask yourself: What the f**k were you thinking? For me, it was when I came to the realization that I’ve made $0 from my equity across the 5 start-ups I worked at. As a self-touted “strategic finance leader” for startups, that makes me question my own skills. How did I get it so wrong?
Kim Le
April 24, 2024
Personal Finance

Investment Bags: Are They Worth It?

Are quota bags like the Hermès really investment pieces? What is the real ROI, after accounting for selling fees and quota spend? How does the return compare with other more traditional investment routes?
Jennifer Chu
April 19, 2024
Mom Boss

Stay at Home Mom Salary

How much would a SAHM's salary be if she got paid for everything she does? It's more than you think, but when you break it down, it's also an 80 hour per week job. Here's how we calculate the wages and time.
Kim Le
April 17, 2024
Mom Boss

From Montessori to Public Kindergarten: What is a Good Start for Kids?

My child is about to finish their first year in public school, and I already feel that they’re regressing in progress from their previous Montessori education.
Kim Le
April 16, 2024
Startups

AI Tools for Businesses, That Are Not ChatGPT

We’ve been talking a lot about ChatGPT, both its use cases and its shortcomings in our previous series on ChatGPT. Of all of the AI tools, it’s probably the most well-known mainstream application of AI. There are a plethora of other new tools on the market for small businesses ranging from creators to service firms. As of this writing, a number of these tools also offer a free tier.
Kim Le
April 15, 2024
Mom Boss

Childcare Options for Working Parents

For working parents, the school calendar is an uncooperative, flaky partner. Amid the flurry of snow days, half-days, and unexpected holidays, a stark realization surfaces – school is not childcare. With roughly 260 official working days each year and only 180 required days of schooling, the gap is undeniable. How do we balance it all?
Kim Le
April 13, 2024
Personal Finance

VCs Need Capital Too: How You Can Get In On It

Forget Reddit, I want in on SpaceX. The debut of Destiny Tech 100 is challenging the tech freeze and showing that there may be more interest in new start-ups than these previous IPOs have been able to garner.
Kim Le
April 12, 2024
Personal Finance

HSA vs PPO: Which Should You Choose?

Technically, it's HDHP vs PPO, but HSA seems to be a more widely recognized (and searched on) term. This article walks through examples, with numbers, on how HDHP with HSA compares with PPO for different scenarios and medical needs.
Jennifer Chu
April 8, 2024
Mom Boss

Leaving Startup Land for SAHM Life

My decade-long adventure of leading finance at unicorn-status tech startups ended with becoming a suburban stay-at-home mom; it feels like being on the frontier in outer space and then falling back down to earth.
Kim Le
April 3, 2024
Freelancers

Why Do I Need a Website

How necessary is a website? It might not be needed as much as you think, but it can help if you have the resources to put into it.
Jennifer Chu
April 2, 2024
Freelancers

Self-Employed Job Titles and Personal Branding

When you work at your job, your title is assigned to you. When you work for yourself, you can have many names. How you are perceived depends on how you present and brand yourself to answer the question: “What do you do?”
Kim Le
April 1, 2024
Startups

ChatGPT Prompts for Productivity

How can you leverage AI so you're not falling behind the curve? Start with the three most mundane (but required) areas: Research, Project Planning and Skills Development.
Kim Le
March 29, 2024
Freelancers

How to Get Clients: Five Effective Ways to Grow Your Business (Part 2)

Building off of How to Get Clients (Part 1), Part 2 of this article series is written by Freelance Copywriter and Content Creator, Maddie McElhenny. She shares her five most effective strategies to landing client opportunities.
Maddie McElhenny
March 28, 2024
Startups

Business Startup Checklist

Most startups fail, but we can mitigate those reasons with proper planning and following a checklist. We've outlined the fundamental steps to take before you start throwing a ton of money at your venture.
Jennifer Chu
March 27, 2024
Personal Finance

Dollar Cost Averaging vs Lump Sum: Which is Best

Dollar cost averaging and lump sum investing are two different approaches to building wealth. Ultimately, the decision between the two comes down to your risk tolerance, time horizon, and market perspective.
Jennifer Chu
March 23, 2024
Personal Finance

W2 Employees and Taxes: the American Plight

Taxes are both complicated and expensive. In 2022 alone, the federal government collected $2.9 trillion in income and estate taxes. Given its magnitude and far fetching reaches, taxes should be a topic all Americans should be conversant and comfortable with. In this article, we’re going to explore what taxes look like for the typical American.
Kim Le
March 22, 2024