Members of Forbes Finance Council share simple steps business owners can take to safeguard against unexpected financial loss. Starting a business is never easy—and starting is only the first hurdle. There are many factors that can lead to unexpected financial loss, such as employee turnover, high insurance premiums and more….
Members of Forbes Finance Council share their top tips for young investors with debt to begin funding their retirement now. One of the biggest obstacles for young professionals who want to start setting aside cash for investment is student loan debt. It can be difficult for younger professionals to make…
There are basically three things that can happen to a family home as part of a divorce settlement when one spouse is going to retain the property rather than sell it. According to our Founder, Ross Garcia: Along with alimony, visitation and child support issues, few things in a divorce…
Jason Crowley, Ross Garcia, and other top financial professionals shared their top investment tips for beginners in Forbes. Here’s what Jason and Ross had to say on the subject: Keep It Simple. With all the investment options, it’s easy to end up with “analysis paralysis.” Don’t overthink it. Now is the…
Forbes asked for the top ways to keep up with the competition. Here’s what Crowley had to say on the subject: Think Long-Term. As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up trying to compete. Oftentimes, this can lead to a myopic focus on short-term victories. Business is a long game….
Forbes asked our top questions to ask yourself to make smart decisions with purchasing a home. According to our Founder, Ross Garcia: Here’s a Catch-22: As we know, the housing market in 2008 took a major downturn, and many Americans quickly discovered that their mortgage balances exceeded what their homes were…
Forbes asked our top tips for saving money for economic emergencies According to our Founder, Ross Garcia: Cut Out Frivolous Spending A bear market is a great opportunity to reassesses your business and find the areas in your budget that aren’t generating value (ROI) and cut bait. Not every expense…
If you’re in the market for a new property, one of your first questions is likely to be – how much can I afford? There’s nothing more discouraging than becoming emotionally attached to a new home. Then, finding out that you cannot qualify and the property you’re targeting is outside…
According to the National Association of Realtors 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, nearly 25% of first-time home buyers use gifts as a down payment on a home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a divorcing client looking to relocate, or anyone else that finds themselves priced out of the…
Getting a mortgage and looking for a new home is always a difficult process, especially when you’re self-employed or tend to work on a contract-to-contract basis and if you’re going through a divorce then the stress only multiplies. Luckily, your search for a mortgage doesn’t have to become a seperate…
