Unfortunately, crippling college debt is on the rise — and among some pretty unlikely groups, too. Believe it or not, a large portion of Americans who did not even finish their college education have a great deal of student loan debt. In addition to U.S. men and women who drop out before finishing their degree,…
You might scoff at the notion of complaining about counting money (and, especially during these hard economic times, with good reason). For banks and government agencies, however, counting money is a serious business. Not only is it obviously necessary to keep track of bills and coins, counting money serves another purpose: identifying fake bills and…
Regardless of why you first decided to invest in an annuity, there are plenty of reasons why you might want to get out of it — and unfortunately, it’s the nature of annuity settlements that makes it difficult for anyone to decide that they’d rather be able to control their money when they want to….
Investing in real estate has a number of benefits, ranging from a consistent cash inflow to a wide variety of different commercial opportunities, ranging from restaurants to office space. However, in order to select and manage commercial real estate effectively, many experts recommend that investors work with financial advisers and real estate partners to ensure…
An IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. It is a retirement that is owned and controlled by an individual. Currently, self-directed IRA accounts make up less than 2% of the $4.2 trillion IRA market. However, they continue to increase in popularity as time goes on. For individuals with an eye open toward the future, there…
These days online shopping is more than a big deal: today it’s a multi-billion dollar industry that grows with each day. By the end of this year, earnings for online businesses are projected to hit the trillions mark. Just as having a website is a necessity in this day and age, so is selling goods…
Investing in real estate — particularly commercial properties — is one of the most lucrative strategies for entrepreneurs today, but it’s also one of the riskier ways to start making money. If you’re thinking about getting into the commercial real estate investing business, here are a few basic things you’ll need to know: What is…
For many Americans, investing in commercial real estate is a great way to diversify financial portfolios and earn profit without relying too heavily on the stock market. However, amid questions about how to invest in REITs and which real estate partners should manage your funds, there is often one lingering question in every potential investor’s…
Commercial real estate developers obtain land and prepare it for development, while holding an investment in the property. Commercial real estate developers also manage the construction process and negotiate any negotiations with the public. If you want to become a real estate developer, you’ll most likely have to follow the following steps: Earn Your Bachelor’s…
If you’re running a small business, working capital management is one of the best ways to keep your business afloat. Small business working capital is one of the most important factors in deciding whether your companies sink or swim. Here’s a brief overview of what it is and why it matters: What is Net Working…
