We all make mistakes, but some are more expensive than others. The choices you make today with your money have a direct impact on your future. If you prolong financial mistakes, you’ll keep digging yourself into a deeper and deeper hole. The problem is we often don’t realize we’re building bad habits or neglecting vital personal finance activities…
Should I have an emergency fund?
A hospital bill in the thousands. A vet invoice for hundreds. A car repair for more than you make in a month. When faced with an emergency, it can compound the problem to try to figure out how to pay for the unexpected expenses on top of an already stressful situation…
Best ways to get into investing in your 20s
Investing as a young adult is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for your future. Once you set up your investment accounts, you’ll be well on your way to saving for goals like retirement, purchasing a home or even future travel plans.
Many 20-something investors will have limited funds available…
Should you use cash against documents (CAD) financing in your small business?
If you’re in the import/export business or conduct business internationally, you need to know what cash against documents (CAD) financing is. We’ll explain exactly what CAD is, the advantages it offers, and best practices when using it in your business…
How to ease COVID-19 financial anxiety
COVID-19 turned the economy and job market into the scariest roller coaster ride in town, maybe you were okay with your less-than-perfect money management habits. Now, however, the cracks in your financial picture are more likely to show.
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5 ways to pivot your business for the new normal
If you’re a business owner and you’re surviving — congratulations, you’re one of the few.
As of mid-August 2020, about 98,000 small businesses in the US have closed permanently, according to data compiled by Yelp…