Being able to afford decent housing in today’s society is no easy task. While there are cheap housing options available, they are not always ideal when it comes to proximity to the job, space within the home or yard access, proper hookups, or updated electrical, plumbing, or other necessities, let alone the factor of curb […]
There are only a few specific moments in your life in which you might gain access to a large amount of money at once. While you may have time to prepare for a large inheritance, you’ll probably be more surprised when you become the recipient of settlement money; and chances are that you’ll be positively […]
Looking to invest in commercial real estate? You’re in good company. As the market for both residential and commercial real estate investments continues to experience unprecedented growth, both casual investors and established business owners seek to expand their holdings and to diversify their investment portfolios. Recent studies indicate that American commercial real estate is worth […]
Life as we know it has changed drastically over the course of human history. In prehistoric times, survival was a challenge in and of itself; today however survival comes with several conditions. Instead of hunting for sustenance, we maintain jobs; instead of theft, we maintain trade. Currency has thus become the cornerstone of modern life, […]
When a person files a personal injury lawsuit, they are often in a tough financial predicament. The injury that they sustained in the subject of their lawsuit is preventing them from working and drawing the income that they were able to make prior to their injury. The injury is probably causing significant pain and hardship, […]
When a business owner is selling their business, the valuation is the most important factor in the equation. A company’s valuation is based on the businesses earning power and risk assessment, the assets that they own, and the value given in comparable transactions. Since many of the factors included in the business valuation analysis, such […]
The stock market is a heavily underutilized source of capital for individuals in the United States today. In fact, stock ownership among American adults has significantly decreased in recent years, dropping from over half the population at 53.2% in 2007 to only 48.8% in 2013. It is a highly misunderstood concept, as well. Many people […]
Our country was founded on the principle that the righteous be rewarded and that the wicked ought to be punished. As anyone can probably tell you, this is seldom the case as each and every day innocent people seem to be punished while violators of the law seem to get away with it all too […]
You were probably pretty excited when you won your lawsuit or when the lottery numbers showed up on the screen, matching the lottery ticket in your hand. You were excited when you learned the amount of money that was now yours. You agreed to receive structured settlements, monthly payments of your money for your entire […]
What is the definition of an IPO? IPO stands for initial public offerings and is also known as going public. When a company goes public, it sells its first stock shares on the public market. A successful IPO is the first time a company will receive any money from the sale of stock to the […]
