Winning the lottery typically brings up a lot of pleasant images: no more work, no more car payments, no more worries. Though that is the case much of the time, the fact is winning the lotto isn’t as convenient as you would think. Almost half of all lotto winners in the United States still have…
The 3 Most Impossible-to-Ignore Reasons to Consider Getting Cash for Your Settlement
In the vast majority of legal cases — anywhere from 80 to 92% — a settlement is involved in some capacity. In fact, more than 90% of cases that go to trial end in a victory for the plaintiff. So if you’ve recently been awarded money in a lawsuit, worker’s injury case or any other…
What Happens When You Add Canadian Employees To The Payroll
When it comes to Canadians working in the U.S., unfortunately things are far from straightforward. Tax laws can — and often do — make a mess of everything, and it can be very time-consuming and complicated for a U.S. employer to tackle these legal nuances on its own. Here are some things you need to…
So, You Want to Become a Commercial Landlord?
Perhaps you’re nearing the end of your career, or may already be retired, or many you simply want a relatively easy way to earn supplemental income while increasing your business acumen. If any of these situations, and plenty of others are the case, you may want to consider becoming a commercial real estate developer or…
The Secrets Behind Separating Gold from Other Metals
If you have lots of extra gold jewelry or other things like gold coins and you are wondering what to do with them all, you might want to consider looking into shops that buy and sell gold. Selling gold is a great way to get something back from previous purchases that are either out of…
Three Resources That Any Business Can Use to Make Operating Easier
Running a business can be difficult if you’re unaware of the resources you might have at your disposal. For example, not taking advantage of other businesses that can help with start-up costs may hurt you further down the road. By knowing exactly what’s out there, business can get just a little bit easier. Here are…
What You Should Know Before Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
If you are in the market for a home for the first time, you have more to think about than just the type of house you’re looking to buy. With home buying comes the need to apply for a mortgage, which can be it’s own complicated process if you’re not well-versed financially. However, by working…
How to Identify the Best REITs
If you’re looking to invest, you may have decided that commercial real estate is a vital component of a diverse portfolio. This reasoning is sound: investing in property is relatively low risk, but offers potentially higher total returns, making this choice an effective counterbalance to bonds, stocks and cash. These benefits are only magnified when…
Post Holiday Debt Solutions To Help You Get Your Finances Back on Track
It’s that time of year again. While the chaos and excitement of the holiday season are over, another season is in full swing: tax season. In order to help cover blown holiday budgets and spending plans, singles and families often file their taxes as early as possible in hopes of receiving a sizable return that…
Questions to Ask Your Accountant
For many small businesses, tax season can be a nightmare of paperwork and trying to regain some semblance of organization. Hiring an accountant that offers tax services can help eliminate some of the stress associated with tax season. Knowing what questions to ask your accountant both during tax season and the rest of the year…
