When you think of American companies, Amazon, Apple or Google likely come to mind. But the vast majority of the companies in America are small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration defines a small business […]
If you’re worried you won’t be getting a big tax refund, you’re not alone. According to the IRS, the average size of tax refunds is down by 8.4% so far this year. However, there are […]
A number of years ago, investor Mark Thompson spoke with then GE CEO, Jeff Immelt, about “How to Get Promoted (or Fired) Faster.”Immelt’s advice: “First go deep and then go wide.” Immelt went on to explain […]
It’s very helpful for small business owners to have good personal credit and a strong business credit profile. Business credit matters, and there are steps you can take to improve your business’ credit score. Why business […]
Are you caught in the toxic spiral of a CEO/chairperson conflict or in another high-level relational power play? Are you on the verge of walking out the door on a relationship that is past saving? […]
One of the challenges home buyers face when purchasing a house for the first time is how much of their income should go toward a mortgage payment. This number varies greatly and just because the […]
Emergencies happen to everyone. Unless you are living under a very lucky star, you will likely encounter a major financial emergency at some point in your life. The problem is that you cannot predict when […]
Housing markets can vary significantly across the United States — and so can mortgage terms. A potential homebuyer in one state might be able to get approved for a loan more easily than someone with […]
Financial issues — extreme levels of debt, financial infidelity, even just not talking about money — are some of the most common causes of divorce. Although many couples fail because of money, you can avoid the pitfalls. […]
When the temperature drops, the thermostat gets cranked up, which can cause your monthly utility bill to skyrocket. But you don’t have to shell out tons of cash just to stay warm at night. From […]