Posts Tagged“money”

How to Decorate Your House Without Blowing Your Cash 

One thing that I have learned very quickly as a homeowner is that the property seems to completely suck me dry of all of my money. Unlike when I was renting, there are so many costs involved with the maintenance of a property, and it seems never ending. Because of the outlet which I spent on my home, I decided not to decorate for the first year, so as to save up some cash. When I finally did decide to decorate the home, it was amazing just how quickly the costs were spiraling when I priced everything up. I always…

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Best Practices For Casino Money Management 

Casinos offer you a truly memorable experience, the chance to win big, some fun at the tables, drinks, food and entertainment all on offer, I absolutely love it. I am blessed to live very close to one of the world’s biggest casino floors in the Bicycle Casino here in California and I like to get down there at least once a month for a good time. Throughout the years I can’t tell you the amount of people who I have seen get themselves into a great amount of difficulty in terms of their finances, because of their addiction to gambling,…

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Due Diligence in Private Equity Investments

Most people live their lives by two simple rules: don’t fix what isn’t broken, and don’t reinvent the wheel. However, for private equity firm managers like Marc Leder at Sun Capital Partners, the opposite is true. What they believe is that, when something is good, it can be better. And if something can be better, they are interested in investing in it. However, they must exert due diligence in doing this. Understanding Private Equity In very basic terms, a private equity investment is one that is not listed on public exchanges. It also isn’t the same as venture capital. Rather,…

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When to Use an Accountant and How to Choose One

Here are a few things to consider as you try to answer the question- do you need to hire a professional accountant to help with your tax prep and financial records?   1. What You Get Accounting professionals will be able to assist you with issue such as budget planning, weekly and monthly book keeping and can help represent you in the case of an IRS audit. They can be costly upfront but for many the money is a good investment for the peace of mind and security it brings. 2. Do You Need One? A certified public accountant (CPA)…

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