Certified Platinum Financial Services

07/14/2026

Welcome to the all-new Financial Talk Tuesday, your weekly financial news brief hosted by Sondra Burton, Founder and President of the National Institute of Entrepreneurship and The Financial Plug.

Each week, we break down the biggest financial headlines in plain English by answering four simple questions:

• What happened?
• Why does it matter?
• Who does it affect?
• What should you do next?

Tonight's Broadcast

� Money Moves

Inflation Update
Student Loan Changes
Household Debt

� Business Brief

SBA Financing Updates
COVID EIDL Questions
Are You Loan Ready?

� The NIE Solution

Business Loan Readiness Checklist
Upcoming NIE Programs
This Week's Financial Challenge

Whether you're managing your personal finances or growing a business, this broadcast is designed to help you make informed financial decisions with confidence.

The Financial Plug connects you to the financial news that matters.

07/07/2026

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? The Truth About Schedule C | Financial Talk Tuesday Wk 3

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If you made ANY money outside a paycheck this year — a side hustle, a 1099, cash, Zelle, Cash App — tonight is for YOU. �

We're breaking down Schedule C in plain English:
� What it actually is (and who's filing one without realizing it)
� The "I didn't get a 1099" myth that costs people every year
� 6 legitimate deductions business owners leave on the table
� The mileage math that could mean thousands back in your pocket
� What is NOT a write-off — no matter what social media told you

No fluff. No sales pitch. Just real financial education from 25+ years in the industry. It's a school. �

Hosted by Sondra Burton Harris — Founder & President, National Institute of Entrepreneurship | Founder & CEO, Certified Platinum Financial Services

� Want the full lesson? Learn more at nielearn.org
� Tax Business Launch Bootcamp: August 28–29
� Small Business Roadmap: September 25–26

06/30/2026

Got a side hustle, an Etsy shop, a rideshare gig, or a small business you're not sure counts as "official" in the eyes of the IRS? Tonight we break down the real test the IRS uses to decide whether your activity is a hobby or a business — and why that distinction can mean the difference between a deduction you keep and one you lose.

This lesson is foundational for two paths: becoming a tax preparer (TAX 102 & TAX 103) and growing your own small business (ENT 100 & ENT 103) — both covered at our upcoming live events.

� NIE Tax Business Launch Bootcamp — August 28–29, 2026 — Sonesta Atlanta Airport South
� Small Business Roadmap — September 25–26, 2026 — Atlanta

Learn more & register: nielearn.org | (404) 689-5661

06/26/2026

06/25/2026

Building more than tax returns. We’re building confidence, businesses, and financial futures.

Thank you for trusting Certified Platinum Financial Services to be part of your journey. 💙

06/23/2026

Tonight we're kicking off a 9-week series leading up to my Tax Business Launch Bootcamp — and this isn't 9 weeks of selling. This is for anyone working hard and still coming up short, or who knows someone who is.

Week 1: The 5 Biggest Myths About Starting a Tax Business — why people sit on a good idea for years believing things that simply aren't true.

� Launch Your Tax Business — NIE Professional Series Bootcamp
� August 28–29, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
� Limited to 25 seats | Register at www.nielearn.org | Afterpay available

06/23/2026

06/20/2026

📚 Do you believe education should help people succeed in real life?

💡 If so, follow the National Institute of Entrepreneurship (NIE). We’re just getting started. 🚀

✨ New Look. Same Mission. Bigger Vision.

As we celebrate 5 years of impact, we’re proud to introduce the official new logo for the National Institute of Entrepreneurship (NIE).

This new look reflects our commitment to entrepreneurship, financial education, and creating opportunities for generations to come.

The best is yet to come. 🚀

06/16/2026

🚨 WE’RE BACK! 🚨

After a month and a half away, Financial Talk Tuesday returns TONIGHT at 7 PM EST!

We have a MAJOR announcement that has been years in the making. 👀

Don’t miss it.

📍 Join us LIVE on the Certified Platinum Financial Services page at 7 PM EST.