by frank | Jun 7, 2017 | Blog
If you’re self-employed, it can seem like those with conventional jobs get all the breaks. Paid vacations, health insurance, and lots of additional perks seem to be the norm. But when it comes to retirement plans, there are advantages to being self-employed! Thankfully, the retirement contribution limits can be higher for the self-employed than for those working for companies. It’s important to get started with a retirement savings plan! Surveys have shown that less than 30% of workers consistently put aside money for retirement. read...
by frank | Jun 2, 2017 | Blog
Downsizing, aging or just the desire for something different can all be catalysts for a career change. However, no matter why you are looking to navigate the second (or third or fourth) phase of your career, it’s important to have a plan before you make the leap to something...
by frank | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog
Making the decision to become a landlord can be a profitable one. Under ideal circumstances as a landlord, you’ll be able to receive a positive cash flow on your property while it’s also appreciating in value. There can also be significant tax...
by frank | May 25, 2017 | Blog
Warren Buffett provides simple advice for the amateur stock picker. Most of us aren’t financial wizards and don’t even hold a job in a finance-related field. We’re teachers, managers, laborers, and engineers. Can the average person do a good job of picking stocks? That...
by frank | May 22, 2017 | Blog
Do you feel like it’s too late to achieve a significant amount of success? Many of the most successful people did start at a young age. It can be disheartening for the late bloomers among us. But many of the most successful people you know didn’t get started until much later in...
by frank | May 17, 2017 | Blog
If you’ve ever bought a residential property, you’re familiar with the appraisal process. The value of the home is primarily dependent on the prices similar homes have sold for in the same area. Commercial real estate appraisal, though, differs from residential property appraisal. Understanding the differences is important if you desire to invest in commercial...