Finance expert Mike Periu on What Obama's Re-Election Mean for Investors? With the 2012 elections now over, one major unknown for investors has been answered. Obama's re-election will have a significant impact on many industries and investors need to take this into account when making investment decisions. It is now likely that income tax rates on dividend income will increase dramatically. This will hurt stocks, like utilities, that investors seek out for their dividend income. Technology … [Read more...]
What do small-business owners want in the next President?
OPEN finance expert Mike Periu discusses What do small-business owners want from their next President. Both President Obama and Governor Romney have expressed their beliefs that small businesses are a vital part of the economy. They have discussed what they as leaders expect of small-business owners. Regardless of who wins the election, small business will play an important role in improving current conditions. So, what do small-business owners want in the next President? The Boston Globe … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding solutions for small business loans
Finance expert Mike Periu on viable crowdfunding solutions for small business loans. Where Can Small Businesses Turn for a $10,000 Loan? November 06, 2012 If your company needs to borrow $10 million, most large banks will fight for your business. But what if you need to borrow $10,000? Don't expect the same treatment or an approval. Finding lenders interested in such small loan amounts is a challenge, which is way the Small Business Advocacy Council launched the SBAC Connects program. SBAC … [Read more...]
What Do Small Businesses Want From the Next President?
OPEN finance expert Mike Periu discusses what do small businesses want from the next president. Both President Obama and Governor Romney have expressed their beliefs that small businesses are a vital part of the economy. They have discussed what they as leaders expect of small-business owners. Regardless of who wins the election, small business will play an important role in improving current conditions. So, what do small-business owners want in the next President? The Boston Globe put … [Read more...]
Key Trends Will Change How You Bank
Finance expert Mike Periu on Key Trends Will Change How You Bank small banks and credit unions are working hard to win your business. November 06, 2012 Access to basic banking services has become more expensive in recent years. As banks look to offset loan and other losses, they are increasing the fees they charge consumers and small-business owners for paid services and converting previously free services (like checking) to paid. Small community banks and credit unions, however, still have … [Read more...]
Are Your Payroll Taxes Being Paid?
A recent court case shows why you shouldn't assume your business partner or bookkeeper is making the proper payments to the IRS. Are Your Payroll Taxes Being Paid? Imagine waking up one morning and finding an envelope in your mailbox from the IRS. Upon opening it you see it contains a letter indicating that you owe nearly $190,000 in taxes that were due but never paid. The worst part about this nightmare is that the tax liability is not yours but the law still requires you to pay. Could this … [Read more...]
Deal on Fiscal Cliff Seems Less Likely Post-Election
Finance expert Mike Periu on the likelihood of a Deal on Fiscal Cliff post-election. As the 2012 elections reach their conclusion, political and economic leaders are focusing on the next major issue—the fiscal cliff. Analysts believe that there is a good probability that a long-term solution will not be negotiated before the cliff goes into effect in January. The sentiment among political leaders is that financial markets will not react severely if a solution for the fiscal cliff isn't … [Read more...]
What Is Behind the Sandy Gas Panic of 2012
Finance expert Mike Periu on the psychology of the sandy gas panic after Hurricane Sandy. The gasoline lines in New York and New Jersey have stretched for hours; police are guarding gas stations as tempers flare and people are frustrated beyond belief at the prospect of waiting six hours for a few gallons of gas. What is driving this? According to Tom Kloza, Chief Analyst of the Oil Price Information Service, it has nothing to do with fuel levels and everything to do with psychology. Kloza … [Read more...]
What Happens When Your Insurer Goes Out of Business
Finance expert Mike Periu on how insurance claims are protected if your insurer goes out of business. After a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy, consumers and small-business owners take it for granted that their insurance companies will take care of the damages. But if the losses exceed what the insurance company planned for, there is a risk that they may not be able to make good on those claims. When a state insurance regulator believes that an insurer lacks the capital to make good on … [Read more...]
Will There Be a Global Recession in 2013?
Finance expert Mike Periu on the G20 Finance Ministers' discussion of a potential global recession next year. The Group of 20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, also known as the G20, is an influential group composed of the top financial representatives of the 19 largest economies in the world and the European Union's Central Bank Chief. The G20 was formed in 1999 and they meet regularly to address financial and economic issues impacting the global economy. The most recent G20 … [Read more...]
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