To whom it may concern

Here we are at another #TalkingTuesday and I want to take a moment to say thank you to all who are enjoying my blog posts. That being said:

To Whom It May Concern, we are all in quarantine and everyone is itching to run out and go do stuff. The question is why? Are people really that bored with staying home under this quarantine or is it something else? Are people just bored with their family? Are people bored with their home or, are people just bored with their lives? If not for anything else, this quarantine brings more questions to light than answers.

To whom does this blog post concern? People are petrified to look in the mirror to see who they really are. People are often frightened by what they see so they fill their lives with noise. Lots and lots of noise in the form of friendships, over indulging, over working, over scheduling and so much more. Why are we so inclined to run rather than to face ourselves?

To whom it may concern, YOU are the scariest person that you know. You need to get out of your own way. You need to face whatever it is that makes you want to run screaming from your life and slay that ever loving dragon if you ever have any intention of living your dream life.

To whom it may concern, let this quarantine be your wake up call and let it clear your path. We all have dragons we must slay and those dragons come disguised in so many different kinds of masks so be prepared and rid yourself of the fear, remembering that the only person to fear stares back at you every single time you look into the mirror. Think about that and think about it seriously.

I have a perfect book to help you navigate your life through this period of quarantine and the book is called Control Your Destiny Or Someone Else Will. I have recommended it before but if you have not gotten it yet please go borrow a copy from your local library. If that option is not available, here is a link to get your own copy from Amazon >>>

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Action or reaction

It is #MammothMonday and today is a great day to decide which side it is that you are standing on. For transparency reasons I will tell you that I am on the action side of life.

To act or to react. If you want to be successful in life, action is where you should always be. You need to constantly be doing. Go for what you want. Do what it is you want to do in life. Stop any people from taking advantage of you. You must always be moving forward and always taking action toward your dreams.

What happens if you are a reactor. In the simplest of explanations, people who react are always chasing the “what if’s”. Always wishing, hoping and apologizing for their inaction. Reactors in all sense of the word are weaker links. Reactors are so busy picking up pieces that they continuously miss opportunities.

So in short, take those scary steps because the alternative is always exhausting and empty. Be strong. Stay strong. Travel your journey in confidence.

I have a great read for today. The book is called Crushing it. It is a book I have recommended before and I will probably recommend it again. That is how much I think of this book. If you have not read this yet, please get a copy from your local library. If you cannot borrow the book, here is a link to get your own copy from Amazon >>> https://amzn.to/2OHJCFg

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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The New Normal

How fitting that on #FundMeFriday, the largest stimulus package in American History as been signed, a whopping $2.2Trillion. Wow! So now that money will be handed out, so to speak, everyone is looking to get back to normal life but what does that actually mean? Before I go on, I just want to give a gentle reminder to find yourself today. I think that if you funded yourself with even $1, you will stay in habit mode and it will help you stay mentally focused on your journey.

Just like the sand in the hourglass, our time keeps moving and there is but one way to stop it and nobody wants that. Our new normal has taught me a few things. First of all, stop, breathe and appreciate the fact that you have a life and for the most part that life is whatever we make of it. We can live in misery or we can choose to live, love and laugh. When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Thyroid cancer, I was inwardly terrified but I smiled on the outside. A few years later I was diagnosed with a brain tumor and again, I was inwardly terrified and I smiled on the outside. Being quarantined has made me realize that in those terrifying times, I chose to be happy rather than sulk in my own misery. What did it do for me? It gave me strength I never realized I had. It made me very aware of my own mortality which should be stressing and consuming but rather it gave me additional strength and it made me very aware of that ever ticking clock. I personally think that this trying times is a perfect opportunity for people to really decide what is important.

Forgetting the severity of the Coronavirus for just a minute, everyone is freaking out about wanting to get back to “normal”. What normal though? Working every hour of the day to exhaustion? Taking the kids to sports and school activities everyday without a break? Rarely eating a meal together as a family? Working like a dog to afford a home you basically just sleep in? When is enough good enough? Is there anyone who actually enjoys their life or are we all just going through the motions?

Years ago I made the conscious decision to work for myself. I have so much up and made many sacrifices and until this quarantine I never realized how lucky I have been to live my life exactly the way I want. I was lucky enough to raise my child without needing a daily babysitter so that I can work. I was lucky enough as he grew to be the one to put him on his school bus and I was there to take him off. It was my normal to work from home building a sustainable business and have all the freedom in the world. I am lucky enough that I do not feel stuck at home. I worked really hard to have this perfect home. It may not be perfect for anybody else but to me it is my perfect. I wish everyone would stop trying to get all the perfect things that look good to others and pay more attention to just get what is perfect for themselves. When will everyone realize that they are what is great in their own lives? When will everyone stop the comparisons and be exactly who you are?When you are happy with yourself and what you have, life is so much simpler and abundance will just start finding its way toward you.

Please do not read this and assume I live in some mental fantasyland. I too have hardships and responsibilities and as I write this I am in the midst of ending my marriage. Thirty one years of my life just ending. It is one of the saddest times of my life but I am making the conscious decision not to wallow in misery. Instead, I am blessed to be quarantined with my son and I am able to still work from my safe home. I have been taking my son on daily walks while enjoying spring fighting its way into our lives while pushing winter out of the way. Thanks to modern technology I get to FaceTime family whenever I want and I have great friends with me.

What will be our new normal? Lots of online shopping? Smaller gatherings? Who knows but before you decide to go running back to that “normal” life you had, take this very precious time and ask yourself whether or not that “normal” made you happy. For some of you, the answer may be yes and that is perfectly fine for you. However, for many of you, I know the answer is going to be a big fat no. All I want to say is that you should use this time as a gift. A gift to reassess, refocus and re-evaluate your life. If you are blessed to open your eyes in the morning, you are blessed with the ability to make changes in order to enjoy whatever time you have left whether it is another day, another year or another 50 years. Nobody should spend even one day living in misery.

I have a very fitting book for today called From Nothing. Everything starts from the bottom so do not ever think being so low is an impossibility when in fact it is just a slight disadvantage but with many advantages available to you. If you have not already gotten this book, please see if you can borrow a copy from your local library. If that is not an option, here is a link to get your own copy from Amazon >>> https://amzn.to/2rqh5ej

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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$2Trillion Stimulus money

So many questions and so many ever changing answers. Welcome to another #TrashItThursday blog post. I am here to give you some answers on your unanswered questions however, keep in mind that the final vote is not until tomorrow so although it is not likely, changes can still occur.

The following is information received from Fox5NY.com:::

• Seniors, veterans, the unemployed and low-income Americans would be eligible for stimulus checks too according to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley.

• Those who receive social security can collect checks even if you did not file a 2018 or 2019 tax return. The government will use Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement or Form RRB-1099 to issue you your stimulus money.

• They will be using your 2019 tax return for stimulus payments however, if you have not filed you 2019 return, they will use your 2018 tax return instead.

• The $500 extra stimulus money per child is only for children aged 16 and UNDER.

• Right now, this is the only payment that will be issued and there is no definitive plan to issue a second check…….as of now.

• Checks are expected within three weeks according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin

• If your refunds are currently being garnished because of student loan defaults, you will still receive your stimulus check.

• Payments will be made via direct deposit that you have authorized on your tax return. If you did not have an account listed on your return for direct deposit, they will issue a check.

• If you want to know how much money your stimulus check will be, please read my March 20, 2020 blog post titled Who Will Get A Stimulus Check

So this is the latest information regarding your stimulus check. That being said, we have to remember that you must continue planning and working toward your dreams and goals. This will too shall pass and you want to make sure that when it does, you are in a strong position. I posted on my facebook feed this week how the stock market is so undervalued. Robinhood, is a company that is free for you to sign up for and they will give you a free share of stock when you do. Yes that is free money just for opening a free account. More importantly, you can trade for free. You can buy as little as one share of your favorite company. As a example, at the beginning of the week, I posted about this on my facebook feed and I liked Boeing. It was around $98 a share. Now it is a few days later and those shares are currently up with a per share profit of over $75. I am happy to say the least. If you only bought one share, you would have almost doubled your money within three days. There are so many companies, Coca Cola, Twitter, Faebook, Cisco etc etc etc. I am going to leave my link here to Robinhood and I hope that if not for anything else, you open your free account and get your free share. Here is the link>>> . https://join.robinhood.com/lorid134

Finally, I have to leave you with a book to add to your reading list. It is a book that will surely pump you up and get you excited again. The book is called Crushing It and hopefully by now you have read it as I have recommended it previously. It is not a one time read so read it often. If you have not read it, please go borrow it from your local library and if that is not possible, here is a link to get your own copy from Amazon >>> https://amzn.to/2OHJCFg

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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Did You Already File Your Taxes

Hello and welcome to anther #WisdomWednesday blog post. This post is an extremely important post and it discusses how you can change and or cancel the payment that you have scheduled for April 15th, 2020 being that the tax filing date has been extended to July 15th, 2020. Here is what you need to know according the Proseries newest update:

How do I cancel or change the date a payment comes out on a return I already e-filed? 

• If you scheduled a payment through IRS Direct Pay, you can use your confirmation number from the payment to access the Look Up a Payment feature. You can modify or cancel a scheduled payment until two business days before the payment date. The email notification you received when you scheduled the payment will contain the confirmation number.
   

• If you scheduled a payment through Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), click on Payments from the EFTPS home page, login, then click Cancel a Tax Payment from the left menu and follow the instructions. You must do so at least two business days before the scheduled payment date.
   

• If you scheduled a payment as part of filing your tax return (authorizing an electronic funds withdrawal), you may revoke (cancel) your payment by contacting the U.S. Treasury Financial Agent at 888-353-4537. You must call to make a payment cancellation request no later than 11:59 p.m. ET two business days prior to the scheduled payment date.
   

• If you scheduled a payment by credit card or debit card, contact the card processor to cancel the card payment

I have been asked this question many times this past week and I hope that this newest information is helpful. If I have filed your income tax return for you and you would like to postpone your payment and need assistance, please feel free to contact me.

I need everyone to remember that this COVID-19 pandemic will pass and we need to keep moving forward with our lives. That being said, this is the perfect time to keep up with your reading and knowledge gathering so the book I picked today is Automate Your Business Guarantee Your Results. I love this lesson especially during this time in our lives. If you had even a small portion of your business automated, your stress level concerning money would probably be at a smaller scale. Therefore, please go borrow this book from your local library and if they do not have it, here is a link to get your own copy from Amazon>>> https://amzn.to/31UzcFw

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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Who will get a stimulus check

Hello and welcome to another #FundMeFriday. Today’s blog post is going to cover these “Stimulus Checks” from the government that everyone is talking about and I hope this answers the questions for all of you who are contacting me about this. First, before all else, I must implore that you stand strong and do not cash out anything unnecessary. If you cannot fund yourself this Friday due to layoffs and such, now is the time to stand strong and not cash out because, this too shall pass and when it does, you want to know that you are safe because you kept your safety net in tact.

Before reading on, keep in mind that this COVID-19 issue is an ever changing monster so there may be tweaks coming to already posted “Stimulus Agendas” so this is the latest information as of March 19, 2020, 6:38 PM EDT reported By Adam Edelman, Sahil Kapur and Julie Tsirkin, here is the information on the payouts to Americans:::

The plan unveiled Thursday night by Senate Republicans to send direct cash payment to help Americans hurt by the coronavirus pandemic would send checks of up to $1,200 per person in a one-time payment — and payments would be based on income.

Under the plan, the details of which were revealed on the Senate floor by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., individuals making up to $75,000 annually would be eligible for a $1,200 check from the federal government. The cash would be delivered in a one-time payment. Married couples who file their taxes jointly would have to make less than $150,000 to qualify for their payment, which would be $2,400.

From there, according to McConnell's proposal, the payments would decrease. For individuals, the sum of the payment would fall by $5 for each $100 earned over $75,000. The payment would phase out entirely for individuals making more than $99,000 annually, meaning people who make more than that would not get any money from the government, according to the proposal. For married couples earning more than $150,000, the payment would also decline gradually, and it would phase out completely for couples making more than $198,000, according to the plan.

The checks, however, would reduce to $600 (or $1,200 for married couples) for taxpayers who have little or no income tax liability but have at least $2,500 in qualifying income, according to a GOP summary of the plan.

Individuals and couples with children would be eligible for an additional $500 per each child they have.

Payout determinations would be based on 2018 tax returns,

So, as of today, that is the information on the stimulus checks. As for when they will go out, that information is yet to be determined however it is set tentatively to start on April 6th, 2020.

📚 I have a fitting book recommendation for you today called Money Honey. Check with your local library to see if they have it available for you to borrow. If that is not an option, here is a link to get your own copy from Amazon >>> https://amzn.to/38vAqtO

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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The Sun Will Shine

On this #TrashItThursday, I am hoping to get everyone, even if only for a day, to throw out the negativity, stop watching the 24/7 news that is basically in a loop reporting doom and gloom. You have already been told what you need to do so switch your mindset and know that the sun ☀️ will shine again.

Whether you realize it or not, you control your thoughts so, when you feel like you are drifting towards a bad and depressing mindset, you need to consciously shift your thoughts. The first thing you can do is to change the channel from news to either your favorite movie or maybe a sitcom. Or, is it too quiet which is allowing you to drift into that abyss of sadness? Put on your favorite upbeat music and start singing and or dancing around. Does loneliness drag you down? Get on any of the available social media outlets and find a cheerful group or one that holds similar interest that you enjoy. I think we all know by now that there is a group for every interest so get your fingers internet searching until you find what you like.

Just remember that you are not alone. There are millions of people going through the same quarantine and social distancing that you are going through. You are not alone so please refocus your mind while waiting on the sun.

Here is another idea for you, believe it or not, a great way to feel better is to live without clutter. So on this #TrashItThursday, spend time decluttering your environment. It is time consuming and very cathartic which make for a perfect opportunity to change your mindset. If you would like to read more about this and how it will change your outlook on your life, read the book Clutter Free. If your local library does not have it available for you to borrow, here is a link to get your own copy from Amazon >>> https://amzn.to/2Ov5949

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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