Business is about taking risks to earn a profit. However, there are some risks that can creep up on you slowly or swiftly that can either destroy or greatly damage your business. Health Issues: As we get older, health issues become a larger risk. Common and sudden issues can include heart attacks and strokes. The […]
Finances
How Does the Recovery Rebate Credit Work?
The recovery rebate is a credit for taxpayers who either did not receive or received less than the full amount of their Economic Impact Payments. Here’s how it works for the 2021 tax year: Economic Impact Payments and plus-up payments were issued during 2021 from March through December. If you received the full amount of […]
15 Minutes to Success
I was going to call this article the 15 minute rule, but then I realized there was a book by the same title, which I have not read. Can 15 minutes make a difference to your success? Here’s my view of how it can: It Gets You Started Almost everything takes longer than 15 minutes […]
Do You Want a Free Credit Report?
Anytime you hear the word “Free” there is usually a catch and the free item isn’t really free. Surprisingly, you can receive a free credit report by doing this: Type annualcreditreport.com into your browser, click on “Request your free credit reports,” and start the process. It will take you less than 10 minutes and it […]
5 Risks to be Aware of that Will Hurt Your Finances
There are ups and downs in life, good times and bad, and everything in between. Unfortunately, some events can hurt your finances in a significant way and may even be beyond your control. What are some of these risks to be aware of and what can you control? Health Issues As we become older, there […]
What Will Your Business Look Like and What Changes Can You Make?
Eventually things will open up fully and business activity will be flowing better than it is right now. What will your business look like and what are some changes you can make? Technology The use of virtual meeting technology has skyrocketed with apps like Zoom and Google Meet. This pandemic has forced businesses to be […]
Wanna Be More Comfortable Financially?
Isn’t this what everyone says, that they want to be more comfortable financially? There are two ironies that are common with this thought, but you can do something about it. Scenario #1 In this scenario you are making a good living, saving plenty, built up a good portfolio of assets, and have little to no […]
The Differences Between How Men and Women Manage a Business
There are differences between how men and women manage their business, their employees, and their finances. What are these differences and does it matter? Do you really think that I am brave enough (or foolish enough) to write an article with a topic like this?! Maybe for another day. If you like what you just […]
Do These 6 Things Differently than Others if You Want to Get Ahead Financially
Do you ever wonder what the difference is between those who get ahead and those who are constantly struggling? There is a pattern of actions that are taken repeatedly by those who get ahead, while the opposite is true of those who struggle. Action #1: Delayed Gratification The financial impact of delaying gratification for future […]
An Alternative to Setting Goals
Setting goals can become very frustrating and produce anxiety when we realize that they aren’t being achieved. Should you set goals that are very likely to happen or goals that are very difficult to reach? What if you miss your goal by a minor amount or the outcome was good, but not what you expected? […]