Financial Blog
The Lowdown on Index Investing
When people talk about the stock market, they’re usually actually talking about a stock market index. You hear about them on the news all the time: “The Dow was up 6 today.” “Today brought increases to the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.” All three of those are stock...
Wealth Begins with Net Worth
Building your personal wealth begins with knowing your net worth. This value is the cornerstone of everyone’s financial life, but many of us don’t keep track of it, or even know how calculate it. And that’s a shame. Because by knowing this number, you’ll be able to...
New to Investing? Do This…
Women – including many single moms I know and work with – are often hesitant to invest on their own. That’s because no one ever teaches us how to do it, and it can be embarrassing to admit you don’t know how. Plus, the markets can feel intimidating, and there are so...
10 Killer Business Skills You’re Already Great At (Even If You Don’t Know It)
Single moms use at least ten crucial business skills every day – many of them before breakfast – and that’s why we make the best entrepreneurs. I’d stack any single mom up against top CEOs in these 10 skill areas, and bet she’d come out on top. Multitasking: I’d be...
Which Business Structure Is Right for Your Company?
There are quite a few factors to consider when you’re choosing the legal structure for your company, but the most important is liability. Tax issues come in second place for this decision, followed by the amount of formal paperwork you’re willing to do. Here’s why...