When you were a kid money counter machines were rather arcane devices that you found stashed in the closet at your grandparents’ house. Every now and then, in fact, your grandmother would let you dig through drawers, old purses, and half full piggy banks to gather all of the loose coins that you could find,…
Are you interested in flipping houses, developing commercial real estate or another related investment opportunity? If you’re currently unfamiliar with commercial real estate investing basics, you may still be well aware of the reasons to invest in commercial real estate. Depending on your personal situation and projected project, such as a major renovation, you may…
Are you in need of a business valuation for your small or mid-sized business? Maybe you are attempting to get a loan from a local credit union or want to find ways to attract investors in the future. Whatever your reasons may be, finding small business valuations is easier than you might think and there…
Small business lenders like national banks, community banks, credit unions and other SBA service providers are frequently called upon to assess the value of a business. What most people don’t know is that when it comes to how to value a company, there are actually several different methodologies that can be used, depending on the…
Understanding the world of finance is no easy task. From quarterly snapshots to hedge funds to prime brokerage services for professional traders, the complex intricacies of financial business is not for those unwilling to put in a great deal of work and dedication. But the ambitious go to where there is money, and if you…
Investing in real estate can be an extremely lucrative career or second source of income. It does, however, require a lot of planning, research, and hard work, but that’s good because otherwise everyone would do it. Here are some real estate investing tips that should help you and specifically what not to do when it…
Are you considering making an investment in mortgage, or real estate notes? Since the 2006 foreclosure crisis, there continue to be real estate notes for sale, and some experts believe that this can be a potentially sound investment. Perhaps you have invested in residential real estate notes in the past and are planning to branch…
The letter from the Los Angeles County Probate Office was the inspiration. When you first received the phone call and then the packet of legal documents you began to understand that you really might be the heir to some long lost uncle who had been a merchant marine in the Pacific Ocean. The initial conversation…
In today’s economy it’s not easy to afford everything we want and need with straight cash. Sometimes it simply isn’t possible to come out of pocket, especially for things like home repairs and renovations. Fortunately there are ways to get past this dilemma. It might not always be comfortable, but borrowing money from lenders has…
If you belong to a high income group, you are probably the kind of person who is driven, motivated and energized at the idea of achieving financial success in life, and to never rest easy with the success you have already achieved. All over the world, people who have achieved a measure of success have…
