Friday, April 26, 2024
According to an Apartment List survey of 24,000 people in 2016, around 80 percent of millennial renters want to buy a property but are unable to afford the mortgage & down payment combination. The largest obstacle is unquestionably coming up with a 20 percent down payment. This is the magic […]
Running a small business has its perks – especially if you operate from home or exclusively online. The main factor that stands out for most is the extreme differences in overhead. Without the need for a physical location or a large staff, small business owners have the advantage of saving […]
Running a business can be very rewarding, but incredibly difficult. As someone, who is responsible for running a business, you’ll understand that all of the pressure is on your shoulders. Should something go awry, you’ll most likely be held responsible. This can be overwhelming at times. In all likelihood, you’ll […]
When looking at the cannabis industry, one of the biggest questions is what people say about cannabis dispensaries. These stores are a new addition to the retail scene, and it’s important to know what consumers say about them before you decide to open your own. Legality You should take the […]
Whether you’re just getting started with your own business or you’ve been a freelancer for years, saving for retirement is often one of the more neglected aspects of self-employment. So much effort goes into making sure that you have enough money to cover your major expenses and “keep the lights […]
If there’s one thing all business owners agree on – no matter the industry they’re operating in – it’s that too much time is taken up with ‘admin’. Whether it’s completing paperwork, sorting out invoices or trying to arrange meetings (that often don’t feel very effective), business admin has a […]
There are so many mortgage products on the market, it’s hard to keep all of the options straight. Reverse mortgages are one of the options that are a bit of a mystery to most people. This guide will provide an enlightening overview as to what reverse mortgages are, the options […]
You’ve got your product, you’ve done the research and you think your business is ready to enter an international market. Even if you’re confident about the strength of your business and product, it may be unable to thrive without the right tools in place to support it. Take a look […]
A lot of businesses market products and services that are not very exciting. And yet, they are things that consumers need and want – insurance, toothpaste, nails, software to do taxes, and diapers, for example. It is pretty hard to get excited about spending money for these items. This should […]
Making a claim is always a stressful experience for policyholders who are fraught with the anticipation of claim settlement. We lack the technical know-how in the subject of insurance and always fear a possible claim rejection. No matter how simplified the process might be, getting a claim settled is always […]
Money laundering is a huge industry, one that may equal anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of the world GDP, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Translated into current U.S. dollars, that’s somewhere between $800 billion and $2 trillion. Those are staggering figures in and […]
The most important thing prospective buyers can do is be financially prepared as early as possible. Before even starting to look for a home, save as much money as possible for a down payment, clean up your credit report and get preapproved for a loan. Upfront preapproval letters help give […]