Financial New for Everyone
By Sandra Hayes Warren Buffett is widely seen as one of the most successful investors in history. Shares of his company Berkshire Hathaway sell at a remarkably high price, often well above $250,000. The 52-week high in June 2020 was $347,400. Buffett is a self-made billionaire who believes that education leads to the skills that can duplicate his …
By Sandra Hayes COVID-19 caused governments all over the world to shutter non-essential businesses. Although the definition of what could or could not stay open varied by jurisdiction, people in the hospitality, travel, and restaurant industries were hit the hardest. Unemployment rates in some areas reached record highs. The United States reported over 40 million first-time filings for …
By Sandra Hayes The U.S. Government passed legislation in response to the coronavirus pandemic emergency that provided funds to most low-income and middle-class individuals and families. Individuals could receive up to $1,200, while married couples who file jointly got $2,400. Having children provided another $500 per child. That means a family of six could qualify for up to …
By Sandra Hayes If you qualified for a stimulus check as an American, then you may have received enough money to start a $1,000 emergency fund. A qualifying family with four children could receive up to $4,400 in funds to use, which is enough to establish savings of 3-6 months for most households to cover necessary expenses. Your …
By Sandra Hayes With more people staying at home right now than arguably at any other time in human history, several industries find themselves in uncharted waters. People who aren’t traveling don’t need as many items to support their activities. That means fewer cars, trucks, and SUVs get purchased since there isn’t a need to leave the house. …
By Sandra Hayes The occasional business trip can be lots of fun. Having them all of the time could kill you. Although watching people traveling all of the time can inspire jealousy, being part of a global network of constant movement may not be the perfect lifestyle. Anyone who travels extensively needs to place a greater point of …
By Sandra Hayes It was an idea that came about in 2016 when investors wanted new options for better returns. Mighty Group Inc. offered a unique proposition: Investing in a lawsuit could earn up to 30% interest on assets that have zero correlation to anything else in the portfolio. Mighty Group Inc. lends money to plaintiffs who are …
By Sandra Hayes If you want to become a business owner one day, then information is going to be your greatest asset right now. Learning from those who have already walked the path you’re starting can help your idea launch to greater heights. Reading is an essential tool in the entrepreneurial toolbox. These books for aspiring business owners …
By Sandra Hayes Most businesses carry insurance to protect themselves against unexpected losses. What these companies didn’t realize when purchasing a policy is that the fallout from a pandemic isn’t usually a covered problem. Thousands of businesses around the world are listed as non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. That means employees get furloughed or laid off, owners lose …
By Sandra Hayes Networking success stories shouldn’t be a process that you dread. Forming relationships isn’t always at the top of your to-do list because it can be an awkward and time-consuming process. Some personalities struggle to put themselves into these situations because it feels uncomfortable. If your calendar is already crowded with family commitments and work appointments, …