Leaving a job, whether voluntary or involuntary, often brings with it a number of headaches and obstacles that must be addressed. Dealing with retirement plans, health insurance, and other company benefits during this transition can be a nightmare. Most employees have questions about retirement plan accounts and what options are available for those accounts, and
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Miscellaneous
401(k) FAQs – What to Do After Leaving a Job
June 18th, 2013What is the Best Investment?
June 14th, 2013When considering how to put their valuable time and hard earned money to optimal use, many people express an interest in determining the best investment for their needs. As investors focus intently on which stocks, bonds or currencies to buy to suit their portfolio, they often forget to see the importance of investing in themselves
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How to Calculate Free Cash Flow
May 17th, 2013Free Cash Flow is a very useful metric for investors when assessing a company as it provides insight into the viability of the company to fund its own growth and development. Additionally, it can be an indicator of the ability of the company to have cash available to pay dividends going forward. The basic calculation
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How to Calculate Return on Invested Capital
May 14th, 2013Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is a measure of financial performance expressed as a percentage that is a very useful metric for assessing how much profit a company is generating for every dollar that is invested in it. When compared to simply looking at a company’s profit margin, ROIC gives you a better picture of
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4 Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses
April 8th, 2013When I started my online business in 2007, saving for retirement wasn’t the first thing on my mind. I wasn’t at all familiar with the retirement savings options available to the self-employed and small-business owners. But when my accountant told me I could save up to $50,000 in tax-deferred accounts, my ears perked up. As
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Economic factors influencing currency trading
January 25th, 2013Learn about economic factors that influence currency trading.
Finding a Financial Advisor for Your Business Venture
January 25th, 2013This article explains how you can concentrate on your core competencies as a small business owner and delegate the financial side of things to an advisor.
The Federal Trade Commission and its Role in the Economy
January 25th, 2013The FTC impacts the economy and the state of the economy impacts your investments. So here is a brief primer on the Federal Trade Commission.
What Education Should Mean for Society
January 25th, 2013Educational planning should not only consist of monetary planning but it should also consider the following points which explore the meaning of education itself
Business Finance 101: Using Money Wisely to Achieve Success
January 25th, 2013If you own a small business, financial management is one of the key areas that you need to excel in, this article will get you started on the right track.
Is Inflation Really Good for the Economy?
January 25th, 2013Confused about the benefits of inflation and the Federal Reserve's fixation with it? This article will help you clear things up.
Financing Your Small Business – Writing a Business Plan
January 25th, 2013Writing a good business plan is the first step towards starting a business and securing financing, this article walks you through the process of creating one.
The Economy and the Role of the Government
January 25th, 2013The debate over the level of government involvement in the economy has always been heated, here are the crux issues and how they affect you.
The Economy: From Boom to Recession
January 25th, 2013Here is a brief history of the US economy so we can better understand how it was built and what causes the various economic cycles.
Being a Savvy Investor AND a Small Business Owner
January 25th, 2013Running a small business and managing your investment portfolio can be hard to do simultaneously, read this article to be forewarned of the pitfalls.
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors
January 25th, 2013Decoding the Federal Reserve and its role in the United States economy is imperative to understanding how your investments are influenced by its decisions.
Initial Public Offerings – How They Affect Companies and Investors
January 25th, 2013Interested in a company that's about to go public? Learn the ins and outs of IPOs and some strategies for making money from them.
What is a Limited Partnership (LP)?
January 25th, 2013Pros and Cons of a limited partnership.
What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?
January 25th, 2013Thinking about setting up a LLC? Read this first.
Introduction to the Economy, Fiscal and Monetary Policy
January 25th, 2013Economic factors are behind most market trends. Learn the basics about economic concepts to have a better understanding of what's affecting your investments.
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