October 9, 2021
If you are like most Americans, you probably have three to four credit cards you can pull out of your wallet at any time. Credit has become a way of life. The convenience is like no other, and with the ever-increasing threat of identity theft, the fraud protection they offer is typically unbeatable. The reward programs aren’t too shabby either.
January 26, 2021
Recently, the government approved the second round of economic stimulus checks for the American people. With the influx of cash, many business owners are asking how it would be best put to use. In today’s post, we will address how business owners can use the stimulus to their advantage, using principles that can be applied to any sudden windfall. Should business owners use the stimulus to pay off debt or invest?
March 26, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a massive toll on the economy and the way that we conduct business. As many are reeling from the shock of the disease’s immediate impact on small businesses — both owners and their employees — the U.S. Government has put together legislation to attempt to alleviate some of the economic strain. As is the case with most legislation, there is a lot to unpack in the Senate CARES act. I’ve taken the time to comb through some of the language and provisions included in the bill and have identified some of the key points that may impact you, the business owner. Join me as I explain the bill in Financially Simple terms.
February 14, 2019
Being a business owner often means needing capital, and sometimes you just don’t have the extra money you need. There are times you will want to turn to a traditional financial institution (i.e. a bank or credit union) for help, and there are times that may not be your best option. That’s where peer-to-peer lending (P2P) could come in. This alternative lending practice has been around for years but has risen in popularity over the last few. However, is it right for you and your business?
November 16, 2018
In our series: Debt and the Business Owner, we have come to the “HOW”—how to get out of debt. But where do you start? We’ll explain a few different methods to help you determine YOUR answer, especially if you are a business owner. You will need to pick one based on your specific situation. By the end of this article, you should have a pretty good idea of which debt reduction strategy is right for you.
November 14, 2018
For most business owners, their first priority is typically their business, which you can most likely relate to. However, if you truly want to run your business at full capacity you MUST get your personal and professional debt under control! To accomplish that feat efficiently, you need to understand how personal and business debts affect you and your business.