Debt in the Untied States is no joke. In fact, anger over consumer debt is driving a lot of the passion seen in the presidential election. According to the Federal Reserve, their latest statistics show consumer debt in the U.S. has reached approximately $3.4 trillion as of May 2015. Along with significantly high numbers...
Currency Management Solutions to Save You Time, Trouble (and Money)
The Red Deer Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Central Alberta have been dealing with cases of counterfeit dollar bills since the end of June. The counterfeit money has been used in 40 different establishments, including restaurants, gas stations, casinos, and even banks. Before Canada changed its currency to a polymer note in 2011, it...
Five Business Valuation Methods for Early-Stage Businesses
The only certainty in the world of business is uncertainty. With the landscape and trends constantly changing, you need to make sure you have a way to track the progress of your business through the often turbulent waters. There are over 26 million businesses in the U.S. alone, and nearly 550,000 new companies are...
Need a Last Resort Loan? Check out Private Hard Money Lenders
There are quite a few possible situations in life where you might feel an overwhelming need for urgent cash. Whether it is starting a new business, buying that car that you have always wanted or finishing higher education or getting professional degrees, the need for money can make its presence felt at any point...
Have You Bought Your Lottery Ticket for Tonight?
What would you do with a million dollars? Would you take your family on a dream vacation? Would you finally go back to school and complete that degree and pursue your dream career? Would you pay off all of your debt and then put the rest away for future use? Would you purchase a...
Three Reasons Why You May Want To Sell Your Annuity
If you are the recipient of a major settlement or lottery winnings, chances are that you will be offered two choices: you’ll either receive your money in the form of a lump sum, or in the form of an annuity. A lump sum is exactly what it sounds like — a large amount of...
Four Secrets for Getting Out of a Mountain of Debt
The average American household has a whopping $238,658 in debt. This might seem like an exaggeration, but let’s crunch the numbers: The average American has $15,762 in credit card debt. On top of that, they have $168,614 tied up in a mortgage and about $27,141 in auto loans. Add in the typical student loan...