What Actor Mickey Rourke Teaches Us About Insider Trading (Blog Post, Graphics)

“Anytime you try a decent crime, you got 50 ways you can f*ck up. If you can think of 25 of them you’re a genius… and you ain’t no genius.”   This quote is from the movie Body Heat, a murder mystery from 1981. You’ll find a number of great actors in the movie. William […]

What Can I Do With A Big Capital Gain?

Receiving a large sum of money is always good news! However, the good news can turn sour when you need to figure out how to manage it. With a huge variety of options, most people are left wondering what’s the right solution to handle their gain.   Unfortunately, you might be surprised to learn that […]

Diversifying Your Business: The Ultimate Guide

Diversifying your business is not always an easy thing to do. First, you need to make sure that you’re diversifying in the right way, and when you are ready to move forward with the process, you must have a plan in place. This guide will help you decide if diversification is for your business or […]

Keeping Your Home Safe by Maintaining Structural Integrity

Everyone wants to live in a secure home that’s built on a solid foundation. For homeowners to have a reliable and sturdy household, they need first to consider that various factors come into play during the planning and construction process.   Naturally, our home is explicitly designed to be durable and versatile against natural elements. […]

What Las Vegas Conventions Teach Us About Relevant Costs and Special Orders

It’s July of 2021, and The Wall Street Journal reports that big Las Vegas Mega-Conventions are making a comeback. Many industries host conventions in Sin City, and these events can lead to large orders and new business relationships.   But here’s the real question: Is the new business gained at a convention profitable? Specifically, what […]

What the Warby Parker Stores Teach Us About Capital Budgeting

  Warby Parker, the eyewear company, is “aggressively expanding its bricks-and-mortar footprint and says it is on track to open 35 new stores this year”, according to the Wall Street Journal.   Now, that may seem strange after the pandemic, but the business has noticed a consumer trend. Many shoppers want a hybrid buying experience. […]

Fail the CPA Exam? Action Steps to Pass the Exam

After my 4th call to technical support to fix an email issue, the customer service asks if I can stay on the line and take a survey about my satisfaction. If it takes 4 calls, I’m probably not satisfied. It’s frustrating. If you failed to pass the CPA exam, you’re not alone. It took me […]

CPA Exam Changes July 2021 (Blog Post, 4 Infographics)

Passing the CPA exam is one of the most valuable credentials that you can earn in business. It’s a great tool that will serve you throughout your career. However, everybody tends to freak out whenever the CPA exam makes changes to the content. “Should I even start studying or wait?” Yes, you should start studying. […]

Simple Steps You Can Take Towards Financial Freedom

Society does not teach us to be wealthy or how to achieve any sort of financial freedom. Generally, it teaches us to live a quiet life, where we simply ‘get by’ by jumping through hoops. It teaches us the fundamentals of being employed in a job tied down by archaic working hours and practices, rather […]