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Welcome to the Financial Friday Round-Up, where we scour the web for the best things to read, watch, or listen to regarding finance every week. See below for solid ways to build your wealth, fixing bad Wi-Fi at your home office, and how to keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive in tough times.<\/p>\n

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How to remake the entrepreneurial spirit in the wake of COVID-19<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

This week, Fast Company <\/em>put out a rousing call to keeping the entrepreneurial spirit alive and open to all, emphasizing commitments to diversity, education, and funding to ensure that people can start small businesses regardless of cultural, economic, or demographic differences. This diverse new class of business owners will be critical in post-lockdown America.<\/p>\n

Bad Wi-Fi is slowing you down. Fix yours without spending a dime.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Now that most of us are relying on our own routers instead of a powerful company network, optimizing our Wi-Fi signal is more important than ever. Thankfully, the Washington Post <\/em>has put together this nifty list for how to get the most out of your home internet.<\/p>\n

CR’s Guide to the Coronavirus <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Consumer Reports<\/em>, like other publications, has offered up a landing page for COVID-19 resources, and theirs is particularly comprehensive. With links on how to stay safe, how to feed your family, and other crucial advice, this page is a one-stop shop for answers to your questions.<\/p>\n

27 Solid Ways to Build Your Wealth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Kiplinger <\/em>has once again put together a handy list for us on proven methods to building your wealth \u2014 something that never stops being essential. From tips on managing debt to how to find an affordable home, this piece touches on everything you need to start growing your net worth.<\/p>\n

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Check out our other Financial Friday Round-Up posts for more great reads!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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