When you sit back and think about how much money you would need not to have a financial worry in the world, what’s the number that comes to mind? If you’re thinking of an amount similar to most people, it’s probably a lot more than you’re worth. A Charles Schwab survey of 1,000 Americans between […]
Budgeting and Personal Finance
What is Leasing and How Can It Help My Business?
Normally, when it comes to innovation and the most advanced ways of doing something, businesses lead the way, making discoveries and challenging accepted ways of doing things which are soon adopted by the public sphere. When it comes to saving money on cars and autos though, the public sphere definitely has a thing or two […]
Top 5 Necessary Investments for Your SMB
When it comes to making investments in your small or midsized business (SMB), you know you need to spend wisely. After all, you’ve only got so much cash on hand. As the marketplace evolves, though, you may not be sure where to put those hard-earned dollars. Here are five necessary investments most SMBs should consider. […]
8 Money Intelligence Habits Used by the Most Successful CEOs
Having good control of your finances as a startup, and even as a seasoned businessperson, is what really translates into success. No matter what happens, you never want to be lazy in that area. Wherever you are in your finances is where you are in your business. That means a successful startup requires you to […]
How to Create Multiple Sources of Income
If you’re like most small business owners, you’re always looking for ways to increase your wealth. The best way to do this is with multiple sources of income. There are two types of income: active and passive. Active income requires you to work, whereas passive income is made with minimal effort on your part. Let’s […]
10 Best Cost Cutting Ideas for Small Businesses
There’s no point in sugaring coating this: running your own business is hard. Very hard. According to FastCompany, after the first 5 years, only about half of all small businesses in the US make it to the 6th. Small businesses are constantly squeezed by increased expenses, making controlling costs more important than ever. Below are […]
What You Should Know About Penny Stocks
Penny stocks can present an intriguing opportunity to score quick profits, but trading in these low-cost investments is a risky venture. In general, the most profitable stocks are those that come from well-established, successful companies. These rarely come at a price point low enough to qualify as penny stocks. Penny stocks are often priced low […]
Don’t Make These 5 Huge Blunders When Investing in Real Estate
Real estate investing is one of the biggest business and investing crazes of the century. Prominent investors often use real estate to diversify their portfolios. It’s also a stable, profitable venture that beginning realtors can use. But it’s not as easy as many get-rich-schemers would have you believe. Real estate investing is a complex business […]
Turn Your Vacation Fund into Investment Earnings, Not Expenses
In the past, there seemed to be only a few options for vacation destinations: hotels, motels, camping, and, since 1969, timeshare properties. Sometimes, vacationers may have been fortunate to stay with relatives in Florida or “borrow” a property from family or friends on the coasts or in major cities. But the reality was that most […]
9 Actionable Tips for Small Business Budgeting
Balancing a budget is rarely simplistic. But a business with a budget is a business with a goal. A budget gives your business guidance, clarity, and focus. It gives you the ability to know where your company is and what the future holds if each piece connects properly. The challenge, of course, is that you […]
