Every day, 10,000 baby boomers in the U.S. retire. What awaits them is not always pleasant. The Great Recession, a high cost of living and stagnant wages have left this generation completely unprepared for retirement. A 65-year-old couple would need over $280,000 in savings today to have a 90 percent chance of paying for their medical expenses alone during retirement. Yet 30 percent of workers have less than $1,000 and 60 percent have less than $25,000 in savings. Many baby boomers plan to … [Read more...]
Over 100 Billion Dollars Disappears from U.S. Banks in One Week
Over 100 Billion Dollars Disappears from U.S. Banks in One Week from U.S. Banks in One Week from banks during the first week of January. Why? Where did it go? The 25 largest banks in the country had a rather exciting first week of January. According to data released by the Federal Reserve, depositors withdrew an astounding $114.1 billion during the week ending January 9. A significant portion of this withdrawal can be attributed to the expiration of the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) … [Read more...]
Unionized Employees Becoming Tiny Minority
New study shows that Unionized Employees make up less than 10 percent of the private sector labor force. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012 was yet another year that saw a reduction in the number of unionized workers. Approximately 15.9 million workers were covered by a union contract; 90 percent were members of a union with the balance comprised of workers who are not union members but whose jobs are covered by union contracts. Only 11.3 percent of workers are unionized, … [Read more...]
Don’t Hoard Old Financial Documents
When it comes to storing old financial documents, I’ll admit that I do have a hoarding problem. Despite “knowing better,” I’m hesitant to eliminate even old receipts in case one day I’m subject to an audit and the only thing keeping the IRS from confiscating my business is an $8 gas receipt from 1993. All kidding aside, financial documents do have an expiration date, and it's important to know what they are so you don’t burden your mind (and your office) with mountains of needless … [Read more...]
Venture Capital Industry Grows Into “New Normal”
The Venture Capital Industry raised over $20 billion last year, a sign that the industry is rebounding, albeit with a new structure. 2012 was a spectacular year for fundraising by venture capital firms. According to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), firms raised nearly $21 billion, a significant increase over the $13.7 billion raised in 2010. Mark Heesen, president of the NVCA, believes that the industry has reached an optimal size for deploying capital and achieving returns by … [Read more...]
Free Online Course on Small-Business Growth Explodes
More than 60,000 people have registered for this Free Online Course on how to grow your small business. Businessman, author and University of Virginia professor Edward T. Hess is creating quite a buzz among small-business owners with his new course “Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Business.” To date, more than 60,000 people have enrolled in his Coursera-powered course. The course is divided into five modules: The truth about growth, which will dispel many popular myths about … [Read more...]
When Can We Expect the Next Recession?
Big clue to the next recession: It's likely to occur when the Federal Reserve tries to tame inflation. Predicting when the next recession will hit is as much art as science. Economists, financial analysts, bloggers—frankly, all those who have an incentive being the first to call a recession—are at risk at having their judgment affected by these incentives. An analysis of post-World War II recessions and their causes, studied after the fact, indicate that certain changes in monetary policy in … [Read more...]
Exit Planning: Who Says the End Has to Be Bitter?
Do you have an Exit Planning for the five Ds: disagreement, deadlock, default, divorce and death? Many small-business owners fail to plan for the five Ds as attorney Michael Burstein describes them: disagreement, deadlock, default, divorce and death. When a business is successful, owners commonly postpone dealing with potentially difficult and uncomfortable situations. But failing to plan can have dire consequences, from the destruction of the business to your heirs being cheated of their … [Read more...]
Impress Investors and Lenders With Your Personal Credit Score
Finance expert Mike Periu on how to get the best possible personal credit score before applying for funding for your business. For small-business owners seeking funds from investors or lenders, it's almost a certainty that your personal credit will be reviewed as part of the process. Since many small-business owners are intimately tied to their businesses, it's difficult to imagine someone investing in a business where the owner has terrible personal credit. Lenders expect owners to have a … [Read more...]
As Cash Deposits Hit Record, Lending Stays Flat
Although Cash Deposits Hit Record, in banks are at an all-time high, finance expert Mike Periu explains why lending remains flat. According to the most recent data released by the Federal Reserve, the banking sector in the U.S. is out of balance. For every $1 that banks hold in deposits from consumers and businesses, they try to lend out 95 cents. Right now, the industry is lending about 78 cents for every dollar in deposits. This is happening for several reasons. First, companies (and to a … [Read more...]
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