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Creating Successful Small Businesses and Side-Gigs

Creating Successful Small Businesses and Side-Gigs

by Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP® | Mar 22, 2022 | Childfree and Childless, Financial Planning, Tax Planning

With today’s hustle culture combined with a search for meaning, many people are following their dreams to start a small business. Being Childfree often allows us the time, money, and freedom to stretch and see what is possible. If you decide to start a small business...
Understanding Taxes and Being Childfree

Understanding Taxes and Being Childfree

by Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP® | Feb 25, 2022 | Childfree and Childless, Financial Planning, Tax Planning

Once a year, people do their taxes and either complain about what they owe or are excited about their refund. At the same time, on social media, people brag or complain about what tax ‘breaks’ they have. As Childfree individuals, we will not qualify for any of the...

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About Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®

Dr. Jay, and his wife are Childfree and live in Water Valley, MS. He has a Ph.D. in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Childfree Wealth Specialist. He is the founder of Live, Learn, Plan, and Childfree Wealth, a life and financial planning firm specializing in helping Childfree Individuals. He is also the author of the book, "Portraits of Childfree Wealth: 26 stories about how being Childfree impacts your life, wealth, and finances."

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