Companies used to be able to turn to accounting firms or other financial institutions to have a business valuation calculated. It only made sense that these number-savvy individuals who spend much of their workday analyzing financial data would be a good resource for a business valuation service. As with most aspects of business, however, specialization […]
Did You Just Win the Lottery? Celebrate, Then Plan Ahead
What to do when you win the lottery? First of all, of course, you should celebrate! Break out the champagne, throw a party, start looking at brochures for a cruise or your dream home. But quite early on, maybe even in the first week or so, you should make a financial plan. It might seem […]
Commecial Estate What To Expect When Investing
Commercial real estate is an industry that is undoubtedly booming — a fact that is made even more remarkable by the fact that a few years ago, real estate seemed to have an uncertain future. If you’re wondering about how to buy commercial real estate, or for that matter how to get into the industry […]
Is Snapchat Doing Fine? Yep, It’s The Number One Social Media Site for Teens
Last year, Snapchat surprised the world by turning down a $3 BILLION buyout from rival social network Facebook. This year, though, that decision might be looking to be a wise one. It?s one of the most popular social networking apps among millennials, ranking at number 3 when the offer was made — today, the app […]
3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Deciding Between Lump Sum and Annuity Payments
Winning a jackpot lottery, structured settlement annuity, or some other deal that results in an annuity settlement can be a very exciting and rewarding experience, but it also raises an important question: do you want the money in lump sum or annuity? Deciding between lump sum and annuity can be a difficult decision and is […]
3 Good Reasons to Sell Your Structured Settlements
A structured settlement annuity can be obtained in a variety of different ways. For example, you could be awarded one as the terms for a personal injury or workers compensation settlement, elect to choose your lottery annuity payment that way, or simply invest in one through a third party. Unfortunately, for many different reasons you […]
Valuation Market Approach Is One Way to Determine the Selling Price of a Business
How many businesses have you started? How many businesses have you sold? If you are an investor who has bought, started, and sold many businesses, you likely understand the process of determining the value of any company. Approximately 543,000 new businesses are opened every month. In contrast, just as many employer businesses shut down than […]
How to Choose the Right Broker to Sell Your Home
If you are considering buying or selling your home this is a big financial decision. Minimizing your costs should be your number one priority in order to maximum the potential. Real estate can be a complicated process and although there are risks involved, it can be a worth while investment. Whether you are selling commercial […]
The Right Way to Start a New Business
Let’s say you are looking to start your own business. There’s no better feeling than being in business for yourself as a young, successful entrepreneur. It’s not as simple as nailing some planks together and writing “Lemonade Stand” on it. You have to deal with the bureaucracy of licensing, making sure to have proper capital […]
Should I Take a Structured Settlement for My Lottery Winnings? Finance Pros Want to Talk to You
Credit cards are everywhere: the average American adult has at least three credit cards, and owes more than $15,000 in total. There are actually more than 1.5 billion cards in circulation around the world; if they were laid end-to-end, they would circle the entire globe more than three times. Sometimes it can seem like working […]
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