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Buff Your Finances @BuffYourFinance

A financial planning firm for streamers. Owned by Galen Herbst de Cortina (@galenhdec). Learn how to run your stream like a business!

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Taxes are due one month from today! You've been totally on top of that, right? Well if you've still got a bit that you need to learn I've got some helpful info for you. This info works for 2017 taxes but for 2018 there are some big differences! ow.ly/6hPY30iVecC
This week we're covering the different retirement account options available to streamers. A big thank you to @moblordTV for providing the forward which gives some great perspective on planning. ow.ly/Hs3x30iPYmB
This week I updated the streaming taxes estimation tool! Make sure you read the article, it goes in to what the tool can and can't do. ow.ly/G0A330iKft7
2017 may be over but there's a bit more you might be able to do to help with taxes. This is especially true if you're a broadcaster and earning money from it. Having a business gives you more options! ow.ly/84nT30im9vA
One of the biggest things you as a business owner can do for your taxes is REVIEW YOUR EXPENSES! Broadcasters, it's not fun to do but you still might have time to help with your 2017 taxes. ow.ly/Snyh30im9ra
Hey broadcasters, do you have a retirement account for your stream? If so, you might still be able to contribute and lower your 2017 taxes. ow.ly/DbFh30im9lx
Have you maxed out your HSA for 2017? You could potentially get a tax break if not. ow.ly/yM4v30im9h8
Healthcare expenses are one of those unfortunate unknowns in the US. This is a great guide on some basics budgeting for it. blog.xyplanningnetwork.com/c…

A Millennial’s Guide to Budgeting for Medical Expenses

Budgeting for medical expenses is one of the most important things you can do as an adult. The high cost of healthcare in the U.S. is a major source of stress.

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Did you know there are still some things you can do to impact your 2017 taxes? You missed most of the opportunities with the end of the year but a couple remain for streamers! ow.ly/Zetj30im96E
Today at noon PST (3PM EST, 2 hours from now) I will be TAKING TIME AWAY FROM CIV 6 to host #YourBrandYourBusiness with @ShengAtLaw on the @StreamerSquare channel. We'll be talking about business hygiene, something you'll want to learn more about. twitch.tv/streamersquare
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Are you naturally entertaining or gregarious? Have you become awesome at a specific game? These are the kinds of strengths you need to know and play to. ow.ly/VsRp30iePA7
Take two! This Sunday at noon Pacific (3PM EST) @ShengAtLaw and I will host #YourBrandYourBusiness on the @StreamerSquare channel. We'll be starting off our business hygiene series. Come learn to run your streaming business better!
In addition to looking at your own strengths and weaknesses you need to look at the external opportunities and threats for your business. Don't forget, if you're earning income on Twitch you're a business owner. wp.me/p80bsN-fh
Have you looked at your own strengths and weaknesses as a part of your business plan? It's not super fun, but I've done it! wp.me/p80bsN-fh
One of my favorite things about Twitch is that you all do so much for charity. Donating money is one of the four things you can do with money... and it's one of the most satisfying! ow.ly/JagJ30i5IQd
In addition to control in how you receive money, streamers have a LOT more options when it comes to saving. You need to know your options as a small business owner. ow.ly/Rcsd30i5I6s
The cool thing about being a business owner (and you are as a streamer!) is that you have more control than most over how you receive money. ow.ly/8ddv30i5I2t
You can earn, spend, save, or give away money. What combination makes the most sense for you? It's actually more complex as a streamer. ow.ly/kB2030i5Hti
There are only four things you can do with money and it's on you to find the combination of those four that works for you. ow.ly/T7Y030i35PB
24 ours from now @ShengAtLaw and I will be talking about our business philosophies. If you've ever heard us drone on before you know that if you're making any money streaming you own a business. Come learn more about running it noon tomorrow on twitch.tv/streamersquare !
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