Before you make an investment the first question you likely ask yourself is what the return will be. It’s a very reasonable question. And it’s very easy to know the answer with some short-term investments like CDs. You deposit your money for a specific time with a bank. And the day you do so you […]
7 Tips To Become A Successful Entrepreneur
If you are in business now or are thinking about buying an existing business, here are 7 potent and unusual tips to help you reach success much faster. Lets just jump to it. 1. Don’t do what you enjoy. This throws people, and I understand that. But the truth is, most successful business owners love […]
How To Fix Your Dysfunctional Family Finances
If you feel like your family is a little off center when it comes to money, you aren’t alone. I’ve met very wealthy people who find it difficult to strike a balance and I’m convinced this isn’t just a function of how much money they have. Even though I feel like my family is fairly […]
Are Dividends The Best Way To Squeeze Income From Stocks? No.
You almost need a magnifying glass to see the interest rates banks are willing to pay you these days for the cash you keep on deposit. At the same time, the stock market has been on a pretty sweet roll for several years. As a result of that combination, more and more investors are looking […]
Do You Anticipate A Steep Stock Market Decline – What to Do Now
The following post was first published in August 2011 after a nasty 20% drop in the S&P 500 index. That was a pretty rough time for investors. Right now, the market is pushing all time highs. I thought it might be a good idea to refresh our understanding by taking a look at the market […]
Insider Look At Small Business Loans For Single Moms and Others
I’m a huge fan of small business as you know. But sometimes in order to get your business off the ground, you need to borrow money. I wanted to talk to one of the more serious small business lenders out there in order to really understand how small business financing works. As a result, I […]