HIGH HEEL BOSS: A Leadership Blog

Jul 193 min read

Empowering Minds: The Power of Lifelong Learning and Financial Literacy

Commitment to education is essential because it empowers individuals to reach their full potential, enhances critical thinking and problem-s

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The Role of Hard Money Lenders in Fueling Real Estate Development

Carrie Cook

Apr 53 min read

The Role of Hard Money Lenders in Fueling Real Estate Development

The concept of hard money dates back to the Great Depression in the United States. The collapse of the banking industry destroyed consumer

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Investing with Confidence: A Deep Dive into the Strategies Behind Ignite Funding’s Success

Carrie Cook

Mar 153 min read

Investing with Confidence: A Deep Dive into the Strategies Behind Ignite Funding’s Success

People invest in real estate for various reasons, including long-term appreciation, rental income, portfolio diversification, and tax benefi

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Investing in Success: A Personal Journey as CEO and President

Carrie Cook

Mar 13 min read

Investing in Success: A Personal Journey as CEO and President

Some investments may be attractive to some and not to others. If I were a betting woman, I would say that given my profession in real estate

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Ignite Funding Unveiled: The Story Behind Building a Successful Real Estate Investment Platform

Carrie Cook

Feb 23 min read

Ignite Funding Unveiled: The Story Behind Building a Successful Real Estate Investment Platform

I never dreamt that I would be a CIO - but running a company means you are (or should be) the most knowledgeable person within the...

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Navigating Leadership: Balancing the Roles of CEO and President of Two Companies

Carrie Cook

Jan 194 min read

Navigating Leadership: Balancing the Roles of CEO and President of Two Companies

As a business grows, you are expected to open a second location. What is uncommon is running distinctly different businesses at the same tim

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High-Income Earners: It's Possible to Achieve Tax-Free Income in Retirement

Carrie Cook

Sep 20, 20213 min read

High-Income Earners: It's Possible to Achieve Tax-Free Income in Retirement

Part 3 The “Mega” in mega backdoor Roth IRA You can convert as much as you want anytime you want from a Traditional IRA, SEP IRA, Solo...

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Carrie Cook

Sep 14, 20211 min read

High-Income Earners: It's Possible to Achieve Tax-Free Income in Retirement

Part 2 Roth IRA contributions are limited by your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI). For 2021, your Roth IRA contribution limit is...

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Carrie Cook

Sep 6, 20211 min read

High-Income Earners: It's Possible to Achieve Tax-Free Income in Retirement

Part 1 There are many ways to save for retirement, each with different benefits and limitations associated. Most people are familiar with...

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Carrie Cook

May 31, 20212 min read

Creativity is a Beautiful Thing

My creativeness catches people off guard. If you have been reading my blogs, you know that my grandmother was an inspiration in my life....

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Carrie Cook

May 24, 20213 min read

From CEO to Glamping!

Time flies when you are having fun, working hard, and when reality sets in that your baby is now a full-fledged teenager. It feels like...

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Carrie Cook

Apr 5, 20213 min read

Investment Advice for 40 somethings...

The biggest issue as you amass wealth is how to keep it. Since I am a 40 something and I have practiced what I preach with the skills...

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Carrie Cook

Mar 29, 20214 min read

Investment Advice for 30 somethings...

Are you making a financial faux pas. As I was writing my “Investment Advice for 20 Somethings”, I felt like it would be very...

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Carrie Cook

Mar 22, 20213 min read

Investment Advice for 20 somethings...

What investment advice I wish I knew when I was their age. One of my younger employees, a 20 something year-old, asked me what investment...

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Carrie Cook

Jan 25, 20212 min read

Transparency: A Business Essential

Is transparency a buzzword, a culture, a requirement? No, it is just the right thing to do. What does the word transparency mean to you?...

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The 10 Lessons that I Learned on my Way to the Top: Lessons 6-10

Carrie Cook

Jan 14, 20213 min read

The 10 Lessons that I Learned on my Way to the Top: Lessons 6-10

I was making moves to the top at the missteps of others. In walks lesson six and that is never disrespect your authority when managing...

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Carrie Cook

Dec 21, 20201 min read

Does Who You Admire Matter? Part 4

Asking Permission or Begging Forgiveness? My mentor taught me that if you want something, go get it. Do not ask permission and do not beg...

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Carrie Cook

Dec 17, 20204 min read

Does Who You Admire Matter? Part 3

Having a mentor is not a sign of weakness; it shows you are smart enough and are driven enough to succeed.

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Carrie Cook

Dec 14, 20202 min read

Does Who You Admire Matter? Part 2

Prove It Up Some people are comfortable living their lives in the shadows of others. Chances are if you are reading this blog you are not...

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Carrie Cook

Dec 10, 20202 min read

Does Who You Admire Matter? Part 1

Mentors and Interns Having a mentor and being a mentor is the most important role everyone should experience, whether the mentee or...

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