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Mike Zaccardi
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Contributor, Freelance
Jacksonville Beach
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By Mike Zaccardi| Wealthtender@ Innovative financial advisory services have emerged in the last several years. Investors and traditional advisors should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of online-only services. NerdWallet Advisors emphasizes its low cost, but potential conflicts of interest should be considered. We all hear about the growing wave of Americans transitioning into retirement and the need for financial planning among Baby Boomers and older members of Gen X.
By Mike Zaccardi, Jonathan Clements Verified| HumbleDollar@ Mike ZaccardiWHEN I WAS IN COLLEGE, I thought I had investing all figured out. I’d taken a handful of finance and portfolio management courses, I’d allocated real money for the University of North Florida’s student-managed fund, and I’d researched individual stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and even options. But my confidence was crushed by a year of unsuccessful options trading when I was age 20.
By Mike Zaccardi, Jonathan Clements Verified| HumbleDollar@ Mike ZaccardiI GOT CAUGHT UP IN some weird investment fads during the recent era of 0% interest rates. With cash investments and bonds yielding almost nothing, I instead sought to pad my investment returns by opening new brokerage accounts to snag promotion cash, and by dabbling in digital currencies and newfangled alternative investments. Result? I ended up with far too many financial accounts—and it became a burden to keep track of everything.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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