Planning for the future - and for the unexpected - requires long-term preparation. How much money do you need to set aside for your retirement? What about for emergencies such as home and car repairs, medical bills, or job loss? If … [Read more]
Ensure your Small Business Is Using The Best Financial Management Programs
Small business owners have disparate needs and objectives. The need for a strong program to manage finances, however, is imperative whether you are a start-up, consultant, freelancer, sole-proprietor, or a growing microbusiness. The day-to-day … [Read more]
What’s A Gold-Backed IRA and How Can You Use It?
Setting up an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is a secure way to garner a steady retirement nest egg over the span of your career. There are many types of IRA’s; which one is right for you is determined based on your … [Read more]
Tips For Avoiding Non-Profit Scams
Participating in philanthropic endeavors is an invaluable way to give back to the community and causes that you, or your company, are passionate about. In this digital age however, it’s important to carefully research the organization in question to … [Read more]
Mark Your Calendars – Congress Enacts New Due Dates For Taxes
On July 31 Preseident Obama signed the short-term mass transit and highway funding extension bill into law, which continues to provide funding for transportation projects. Additionally, Congress included in the bill a number of changes to tax … [Read more]
Know The Difference Between A Budget and A Forecast?
Financial management directly influences the performance of your business. Overestimate cash flow, and you could find yourself in the red. Underestimate, and you could miss out on investment opportunities. To ensure proper fund forecasting and … [Read more]
Women and Financial Advisors
Staying in control of your finances is one of the most important and difficult responsibilities for most adults. The results, then, when Forbes Insights and Northwestern Mutual surveyed a group of women regarding how their confidence correlates to … [Read more]
Checking Your Credit Score? Avoid These Six Mistakes
Do you know what your credit score is? Do you know what other people see when they check your credit score? If you’re not sure, it’s probably a good idea to personally check your own score. Everyone is eligible to one free credit report each year … [Read more]
Avoid Credit Score Mistakes With Help From a CPA
Do you know what your credit score is? Do you know what other people see when they check your credit score? If you’re not sure, it’s probably a good idea to personally check your own score. Everyone is eligible to one free credit report each year … [Read more]
Ladies, a financial advisor could boost your confidence.
Forbes Insights and Northwestern Mutual surveyed a group of women to find out how their confidence correlates to their finances. The survey reveals that attaining financial goals is a high concern for the women surveyed, including those who consider … [Read more]