Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Elon Musk share more than billionaire status. All three highly successful businesspeople are famous for how much they read. I’ve read a few books in my day as well, and while I have not yet reached billionaire status, when I do make it I’ll have these books to thank for […]
Operating in uncertain markets — from both a company’s and investor’s viewpoint — can feel a lot like walking a tightrope. Between shifting legislation on one side and government instability on the other, the path of opportunity can appear narrow and precarious. That’s when leveraging defined frameworks could provide the solution. Emerging markets retain many of […]
The cryptocurrency market has seen some recent pullback. There’s still widespread uncertainty around the concept’s full implications. That’s especially apparent coming out of tax season. Huge sums of money are flowing through crypto markets, but how much of it goes to the government is up for debate. In anticipation of the next crypto uptick, many investors […]
I recently attended the Emerge 2018 conference from the Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI), and a big statistic came up again and again. 47 percent of households in the United States could not afford a $400 emergency. Considering the average car, home, and medical expense may take you well beyond that $400 point, getting […]
When you’re trying to cut your budget and save money there are lots of ways to do it. You can cut back on restaurant meals, conserve water, and adjust your thermostat. Still, if you’re already doing these things you may think there’s nothing else to trim from your budget. That’s where you could be wrong. […]
Life insurance is an important part of your financial life if you support a family. Primary income earners, caretaking spouses, and other household contributors need life insurance to protect their family from an unexpected loss of income in most cases. Unless you have enough money saved to self-insure, you need life insurance. Follow along with […]
Americans are stressed out about money. The statistics about Americans and money aren’t great in most cases; in 2015, 76% of CFP’s said that their clients number one financial stressors was healthcare costs. A 2016 survey of Baby Boomers revealed that 60% fear running out of money in retirement. And 30% of adults in the […]
While working from home and telecommuting continue to grow in popularity, commuting to work every day is still the norm. The average commute in the United States has grown to 26 minutes each way, or nearly an hour every day in the car going to and from work. According to data from the Census, more […]
Most entrepreneurs expect to be financially strapped, at least in some way. They’ve watched “Shark Tank” just like the rest of us. But what they don’t always consider is the added weight of personal financial demands and debt. Just how much debt is lurking behind our credit reports? One WalletHub study found that the average […]
For companies and entrepreneurs in need of capital, invoice financing can offer an ideal solution to your problems. It’s lower risk and more flexible than many of its borrowing alternatives, which is why it’s becoming an increasingly popular funding avenue for companies. However, many people remain unaware of its existence. They’re entirely unfamiliar with the […]