Personal Finance for Musicians - Paperback

by Bobby Borg (Author), Britt Hastey (Author)

Are you tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck, being broke and in debt, and watching everyone else become independently wealthy? Well, you've come to the right place. Most musicians will admit they know little about personal finance. In Personal Finance for Musicians, music industry and finance experts Bobby Borg and Britt Hatsey coach you on how to: -Make and save money -Increase your credit score -Protect yourself from identity theft -Get out of debt -Understand investment apps -Invest responsibly -Protect your assets -Build a "freedom fund" for the future -Limit your tax liability -And so much more... With step-by-step action tips and short digestible chapters that can be read in any order, this book is presented in a no-nonsense, easy-to-read style that any musician can grasp. The objective is to educate and inspire you, without intimidating, or even worse--boring you. Let this book be your guide to financial success today!

Author Biography

Bobby Borg, MCM, is a former recording/touring artist, the founder of Bobby Borg Consulting, and the author of The Musician's Handbook, Music Marketing for The DIY Musician, Business Basics for Musicians, and Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians. He is adjunct professor of music industry studies at University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Britt Hastey, MBA, is the department chair of the business administration department at Los Angeles City College. He is also an adjunct professor at UCLA, University of Massachusetts, and Chapman University where he was awarded Faculty of the Year in 2004 and serves as an advisory board member for the UCLA Financial Programs Council. He holds an MBA from Chapman University and a BA in Corporate Finance from California State University, Fullerton