Managing finances is one of the most important, and perhaps most difficult aspects of running a household. If you have children, you have to keep track of their school expenses, and also juggle multiple car payments, monthly mortgage bills, and consider how to save money, not to mention planning for retirement, and monitoring any investments…
Month: September 2018
A Few Simple Stock Market Investment Tips For Beginners
Stock market investment is not as glamorous as people would like to think. Of course, you could get lucky, invest correctly, and get rich quick. But this is often rare, and is not the reality of how to become a competent investor. Investment take time, effort, and patience, as well as a solid understanding of…
Essential Accounting Tips for Start Up Businesses
At least eight out of 10 start up businesses fail during the first 18 months, Forbes reports. Successfully funding and managing a new company can be extremely difficult. Even so, a great deal of businesses go under unnecessarily. There are relatively simple steps entrepreneurs can take to avoid common financial pitfalls. Here’s what you can…
How to Ensure your Institution is Always in Compliance with the CFPB
Many financial institutions are still adjusting to the requirements of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Consumer financial institutions now have the onus of actively promoting consumer protection and reporting consumer complaints. Entities that are not in compliance may face fines and, potentially, loss of revenue. Because the scope of the CFPB is so large,…
How To Improve Your Chances Of Getting A Home Loan
Securing a home loan can be daunting to some people. Home loans work a little differently than other types of loans and it’s important to know how home loans differ. If you’re thinking about or are starting the process of applying for a home loan, here are some helpful steps to take: Know Your Credit…
4 Tips to Help Avoid an Audit
The IRS is something that no one wants to play around with, especially businesses. Companies tax returns they filed up to three years ago can be audited and any back taxes that are owed for up to 10 years can be collected. Of all the audits performed by the IRS they fall into three categories,…
