Brett Wilder, Certified Financial Planner™ and author of The Quiet Millionaire shares expert advice with American Small Business News readers:
Question: What are the biggest challenges faced by small business owners when building a business and making plans for the future.
Answer: The 5 biggest challenges entrepreneurs face when building a business and planning for the future [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Building a Business and Planning for the Future
Consumers Confidence Shaken By Recalls
Many consumers are finding it increasingly difficult to buy with confidence due to the increasing frequency of product and food recalls. From lead paint in toys to contaminated meat, it seems nothing is considered safe anymore. How can consumers already struggling to get the most value for their dollar avoid putting their family at risk? [...]
June 29th, 2009 | trisha | Comments | Continued
Should You Buy American Made Products?
Next weekend as millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day consumers are reminded of our country’s history. It is without a doubt important to take the time to reflect on our nation’s past, however the future of the country and the economy weighs heavily on most people’s minds. Fortunately we can all do our part to [...]
June 28th, 2009 | trisha | Comments | Continued
How To Buy A Good Used Car
If your in the market for a car but don’t want the costly years long payments or the high cost of insurance that a new car brings, you might want to consider one of the many used cars that are being sold. While many people shy away from buying a used car because of some [...]
June 27th, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
What’s The Deal With These Airline Fees?
The travel industry is doing a lot of promotions to get back the business they once had. Even with reduced travelers and the rising cost of fuel, there are lots of advertisements for cheap one-way airfare that sound like a steal. The only problem is that, as the old adage goes, what seems to good [...]
June 26th, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
New Lifestyles Don’t Need New Purchases
As the summertime has arrived, many people get new ideals about fitness, healthier living, and fun times in the sun. Along with those new ideals, many people also end up investing a ton of money in stuff they will never, or at least rarely, use such as a treadmill, high tech camping equipment, expensive health [...]
June 25th, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
Know Your Rights If You Are In Debt
Debt is without a doubt one of the worst four letter words. Not only does it hamper an individual’s ability to work toward other financial goals, but it feeds an industry of companies that are seemingly out for blood. When you are in debt you not only have to worry about how you are going [...]
June 24th, 2009 | trisha | Comments | Continued
Planning A Wedding On A Budget
No one is immune to the changes in the economy, even future brides and grooms. With the average cost of a wedding exceeding $20,000 many couples are wondering if they can pull off their dream wedding without going broke. Luckily there has been a shift in consumer spending and more and more people are paying [...]
June 23rd, 2009 | trisha | Comments | Continued
Carnival of Personal Finance at Suburban Dollar
The Carnival of Personal Finance #210 was published yesterday at the Suburban Dollar.
Olivia submitted an article talking about the recent changes to federal student loans.
vh from Funny about Money presents Planning for Layoff Induced Retirement.
mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter presents 7 tips for great coffee on a budget.
passive family income from Passive Family Income presents [...]
Your Rights When Your Rental Is In Foreclosure
While homeowners and other players in the housing and mortgage industry have been covered in detail in the news during the recent financial crisis, one group of society that has been neglected is renters. Many have been forced to find somewhere else to live because their landlord’s property went into foreclosure. Evictions among renters wants [...]
June 23rd, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
Get Cash For Your Old Clunker
The Senate recently passed a ‘Cash-for-Clunkers’ bill which will offer cash vouchers in amounts as much as $4,500 to consumers who trade in their old vehicles for new, more fuel efficient vehicles. The bill is now on its way to President Obama for approval. The President is said to be a strong supporter of the [...]
June 22nd, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
8 Reasons You Should Cancel That Costly Gym Membership
While New Year’s is the prime time to see expensive gym memberships rise in number, the gym clubs continue to make a large profit throughout the rest of the year simply because people are locked into contracts for a membership they no longer use or for memberships they forget to cancel. Working out is definitely [...]
June 21st, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
The Recession is Opening the Doors to Big Vacation Savings
In recent years, the travel industry was a pretty pricey business. Airline tickets, hotel costs, and luxury cruises were likely to be high ticket items, ones that many families could not afford. Well, since the recession has blown through the nation, the bigger and better vacations are now accessible to almost anyone. Airlines and other [...]
June 20th, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
How to Stay Relevant On The Job and Reduce Your Layoff Risk
With the national unemployment rate over 10% and no sign of slowing down any time soon, it’s a good idea to start showing your employer that you are relevant and indispensable. If layoffs start (or continue!) at your place of employment, you will increase your chances of keeping your job if your employer finds [...]
June 19th, 2009 | Debbie Dragon | Comments | Continued
Summertime Fun On A Budget
Recent news reports indicate the economy is beginning to right itself, however many families are still looking for ways to reduce their costs without sacrificing summer fun. With most kids out of school for the summer and parents looking for ways to entertain their children and families without breaking the budget; finding things to do [...]
June 18th, 2009 | trisha | Comments | Continued
How to Save on Child Care Expenses
During a time when most people are looking for every possible method of cutting corners, one often necessary expense that we can’t afford to skimp on quality is child care. While you may not be able to avoid paying for quality child care, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any methods of spending less on [...]
June 17th, 2009 | Debbie Dragon | Comments | Continued
Carnival of Personal Finance #209 Posted at LivingAlmostLarge
LivingAlmostLarge.com has published the latest edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance.
Henry Stern, LUTCF, CBC from InsureBlog presents Sticks and Stones and HSA’s
FineTunedFinances.com presents Financial Evaluation: Asking the Hard Questions
Mr. GoTo from Go To Retirement presents Create a Free Financial Plan
LeaveDebtBehind.com presents What to Do When You Can’t Even Pay the Minimum
MoneySmartLife.com from Money Smart [...]
How to Get the Best and Most Affordable Life Insurance
One of the most important purchases that you can make to protect your family is life insurance, especially if you are the primary wage earner for your family. Many families find themselves deeply in debt and unable to maintain their quality of life if a death occurs, either by sickness or by accident, and they [...]
June 14th, 2009 | admin | Comments | Continued
How To Find A Good Mechanic
Whether you have a new car needing routine maintenance or an older car that has seen better days, you will likely need a repair shop or mechanic to perform certain services to keep your car on the road. Finding a good mechanic is not as simple as opening the yellow pages or dropping your car [...]
June 13th, 2009 | trisha | Comments | Continued
Affordable Tips to Secure Your Home
There are a lot of home security companies who provide security plans and equipment as well as a sense of security to families and homeowners. However, these companies can charge quite a bit in service fees and monthly charges and families do not necessarily need to go this route to feel secure. Additionally, there are [...]
June 12th, 2009 | admin | Comments | Continued
Your Money or Your Life – Book Review
This is a guest post written by Stephen Douglas, a student of MakeMoneyFromWriting.com. Stephen is learning how to find freelance writing jobs and turn writing into a profitable career.
In these times of job loss and huge corporate bankruptcies, issues around money– primarily earning it and spending less of it-are on top of a growing list [...]
How Your Employer Can Help When You Get a Pink Slip
There have been so many families hit hard by job loss and layoffs haven’t exactly been slowing down either. If you have received word that your position has been downsized, it can seem like an overwhelming circumstance. But, even with a pink slip, all is not lost. There may be ways for your employer to [...]
June 9th, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
The Carnival of Personal Finance #208 Rolls In
Money Under 30 hosts this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance, with the “Lobster Roll Edition”. Apparently in Maine, there is a 60-foot Lobster Roll on a flat bed truck looking to beat the Guinness World Record. I wonder how many lobsters were involved in the creation of that thing? (Don’t know how many, but various [...]
June 8th, 2009 | Debbie Dragon | Comments | Continued
Are You Ready for a Furry Friend?
With thousands of unwanted animals patiently awaiting good homes in shelters across the nation, now may be the right time for your family to question if they are ready to adopt a new, 4-legged family member.
If you are thinking of giving a pet a loving home, there are many things to consider before investing in [...]
Where To Find Help Paying For Assisted Living
You don’t have to go far to find someone in need. While it is easy to blame the economy on most of the problems people are facing, in truth there will always be someone in need of help even in the best economy. In the United States, reaching retirement age does not necessarily mean all [...]
June 7th, 2009 | trisha | Comments | Continued
The High Cost of Fast Food Convenience
When fast food first came on the scene, it offered consumers an easy, convenient and affordable dining alternative. This billion dollar industry has grown and evolved over the years offering much more than the traditional hamburger and french fries. Americans have long had a love affair with fast food, however it is a trend that [...]
June 6th, 2009 | trisha | Comments | Continued
How To Choose Your Vehicle’s Tires
While the cost of vehicle maintenance can be taxing on a budget, being proactive about your car car can certainly help you save money. It can also help prevent accidents that can ultimately cost you a fortune, and in some cases, your life. This is especially true when it comes to your tires.
Here are some [...]
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