There are many stories in the news of accountants and financial managers stealing funds from clients. Understanding the certifications and degrees you should look for when selecting a financial professional will help you find trustworthy professionals. Also, understanding what situations to avoid when working with an accountant or financial advisor will help you as well. One of the top licenses to check for is the CPA (Certified Public Accountant). The Certified Public Accountant license means that the person has the ability to provide accounting services to any member of the public. To obtain the CPA title, an individual must pass […] Read more »

There are innumerable benefits to freight factoring and the trucking industry in particular uses the factoring of freight invoices as a regular part of their ongoing financial strategies. If you own a trucking company of any size and often find yourself in need of cash flow in order to meet financial obligations or to meet rapid expansion needs, invoice factoring will help you turn your Accounts Receivable into liquid assets. Freight factoring, also known as accounts receivable factoring or invoice factoring, allows you to sell outstanding invoices to a factoring company for trucking who will advance you the face value […] Read more »

For years, online gambling was something reserved for people living outside the United States – most notably in Europe – with US players being left with social variants and offshore operators that were often quite shady (the “career” of one of them, with a pretty large network of casinos, ended with arrest and conviction quite recently). Thus, I think it is safe to say that most Americans are pretty inexperienced when it comes to online casinos, poker rooms, and their likes. Why would this be important, you may ask? Well, for one, because an increasing number of US states now […] Read more »

Emergencies happen. Unfortunately, emergencies tend to happen when we’re least prepared for them. Unless you have thousands of dollars in a nest egg somewhere, you’re going to struggle when a crisis hits. But stop for a second and take a look at your options. Even without a big nest egg you still have options on the table. Here are a few places where you can get cash in an emergency. Borrowing Money from Family and Friends This is by far the path of least risk because there are no credit scores or formal agreements in place. That doesn’t mean you […] Read more »

Every day smart and driven people are making the decision to stop working their monotonous daily office jobs and embark upon the fulfilling adventure of starting their own businesses. Working for yourself is one of the most rewarding endeavors you can take on. Aside from being the decision maker, having flexibility, and feeling a real sense of accomplishment, working for yourself can make your income soar. Young, successful entrepreneur Sam Ovens started his consulting business from nothing. Working out of his parents’ garage he created a company that went on to teach others how to start their own consulting businesses. […] Read more »