When it comes to paying taxes, no one likes surprises. It’s nice to know up front an estimated amount of taxes you’ll owe and be prepared to pay accordingly. If you are self-employed and/or a contract worker, AKA a 1099 worker, it’s essential that you keep track of all invoices and payments. This will help…
Standard investment portfolios haven’t changed much in recent years. Depending on who the investor is, portfolios usually hold some variation of fixed income, equity, blue chip allocations, and alternative investments. People who are planning for retirement know they need diverse portfolios, but they shy away from risky investments. However, that landscape is shifting as young…
We’ve all seen Mad Men, and many of us long for that lifestyle. The flash cars, the sharp suits and the business success. When it comes to both personal success and business success, appearance is undoubtedly important. But, what if your budget doesn’t quite stretch to the Mad Men lifestyle? Many of us are in…
Unless you make a lot of money or have saved up several hundred thousand dollars, then you will probably need to get a mortgage in order to purchase your first house. While it can be somewhat daunting to navigate the choices available, knowing the basics of what types of mortgages are available will help to…
Every investor knows that diversification is an important weapon in the battle to protect your portfolio. The wider your range of investments, the smaller the risk of chaos in one market having disastrous consequences for you, so those in the know are eternally on the lookout for new trading opportunities.The foreign exchange can have a…
Although the reverse mortgage is one of the most highly advertised methods of cashing in on equity, it may not be one of the smartest moves for you. Take a look at some of the disadvantages of a reverse mortgage before you dive headfirst into one.You lose equity when you engage in a reverse mortgage.If…
If you are a real estate agent and want to make known your services on the worldwide web, an attractive website having an exceptional design is the first step. But there are other considerations that may enable you to get huge traffic on the website and may boost sales respectively.When it comes to real estate…
Not knowing your productLearn what you are about to sell before you actually start selling it. The success of your entire endeavor relies upon your confidence (and thus confidence of your employees) in the product offered. Who needs it? What is its main purpose? How does it differ from other products in its niche? These…
A building permit refers to a legal document issued in compliance with, in this case, the Ontario’s Building Code. This document is necessary before constructing, renovating, demolishing, or changing the use of a building. Your municipal building department carries out the issuing of building permits and other tasks involving the enforcement of the Building Code.So,…
Nigeria, little over two decades ago, was in short supply of the resources and infrastructure necessary to keep pace with the rapid technological and economic change in much of the developed world. Opportunities were limited and, as a consequence, business impetus was lacking, save for a select few individuals who sought to capitalise on what…
