Overall I found Writing the Damn Book to be informative, intriguing, and motivational. Even as someone who's been through the process of writing a manuscript before, I was still able to learn a lot from Nelson and also gained some new perspective on the process. Naturally I don't exactly agree...
In her new book " The Unbanking of America: How the New Middle Class Survives" author Lisa Servon looks at everything from the payday loan industry to FinTech while also discussing the changing economics of the middle class.
When your business is in trouble, it's understandable that you'd do just about anything to save it. However, as things improve, you could be doing your business a disservice by not refinancing your high-interest debt and replacing it with a more reasonably-priced source of capital. That's why small business debt...
Mint is a perhaps the most popular budgeting app around but, as it turns out, there's actually much more to it than that. With plenty of customization, helpful data, and easy-to-use features, Mint proves to be an essential personal finance tool for just about anyone.
It's never too early to start thinking about and saving for your retirement. One of the best tools for building up your retirement fund is to contribute to your employer's 401(k) plan. Furthermore, by enrolling as soon as you're eligible, ensuring you're receiving the most matching possible, and reevaluating your contributions when possible, you'll not only get the most out of your 401(k) but also set yourself up for a happy retirement.
While it may be hard to know exactly when the right time is to make the leap and start your own company, there are a few things you'll want to take care of before finalizing your decision. By having a solid business plan in place, knowing your options for funding, and keeping the door open opportunities at your current job, you'll set yourself up for a greater chance of success when you do leave to build your business. So stop dreaming and start planning!
Just as our political times are proving to be quite interesting, our economic times are following suit with their unpredictability. While the Fed is clearly ready to declare the Great Recession dead and buried, the past still seems to be haunting them and playing a few tricks on their inflation goals. But until fortunes change in the Executive Branch and beget legislative developments, it seems likely that the Fed will have to continue navigating through uncertain waters on what was supposed to be a straight course.
Nearly 10 years after first introducing the iPhone, Apple continues to improve what may now be their flagship product (sorry, Mac). While their latest ideas may not be as innovative or groundbreaking as they once were, the company's ability to see what consumers want and deliver it in the best way possible remains intact. With that, expect Apple Pay Cash to be a hit and hopefully increase mobile payment and FinTech adoption across the board.
Overall I found Writing the Damn Book to be informative, intriguing, and motivational. Even as someone who's been through the process of writing a manuscript before, I was still able to learn a lot from Nelson and also gained some new perspective on the process. Naturally I don't exactly agree with everything she preaches, but I'm sure she'd acknowledge that every writer and author is different.
It's never too early to start thinking about and saving for your retirement. One of the best tools for building up your retirement fund is to contribute to your employer's 401(k) plan. Furthermore, by enrolling as soon as you're eligible, ensuring you're receiving the most matching possible, and reevaluating your contributions when possible, you'll not only get the most out of your 401(k) but also set yourself up for a happy retirement.
How are you saving money this summer? Between vacations, A/C, and the occasional (completely necessary) ice cream treat, summer is often one of the most expensive seasons, second only to the holidays. Kyle shares a few of his plans, to avoid some of the money pitfalls by throwing some business into his trips, hitting the road, and taking a dip in his already-paid-for-with-my-rent-money pool.
While it may be hard to know exactly when the right time is to make the leap and start your own company, there are a few things you'll want to take care of before finalizing your decision. By having a solid business plan in place, knowing your options for funding, and keeping the door open opportunities at your current job, you'll set yourself up for a greater chance of success when you do leave to build your business. So stop dreaming and start planning!
Just as our political times are proving to be quite interesting, our economic times are following suit with their unpredictability. While the Fed is clearly ready to declare the Great Recession dead and buried, the past still seems to be haunting them and playing a few tricks on their inflation goals. But until fortunes change in the Executive Branch and beget legislative developments, it seems likely that the Fed will have to continue navigating through uncertain waters on what was supposed to be a straight course.