David Lerner Associates: National Entrepreneurship Week: Millennials vs Boomers
As America focuses attention on entrepreneurs this week, one of the troubling statistics is the slow decline of startups. Census data and other studies show that the number of companies less than a year old had declined as a share of all businesses by nearly 44 percent since 1978. As every entrepreneur knows, starting a new business can be very challenging. It requires talent, skill, and resources.
David Lerner Associates: Women and Money – The Financial Gender Gap
The World Economic Forum is Global Gender Gap report show that women are worse off this year - the pay gap in the U.S. is now at 64 percent, down from 66 percent a year ago. That means that American women earn two-thirds of what a man does for the same work.
David Lerner Associates: How to Build an Emergency Fund
Creating a healthy emergency fund can be a lofty and intimidating goal. But in these uncertain economic times, such a fund is needed more than ever yet almost two-thirds of Americans are not prepared to for unexpected expenses.
David Lerner Associates: Five Common Financial Mistakes
Your current financial situation is a combination of every decision relating to money you have made in the past. If you are like most people, you have had very little or no coaching, so you are just learning as you go.
David Lerner Associates: How to Track Your Net Worth
Making financial progress involves keeping track of your net worth, even if knowing that number is of a reality check. When you know your net worth, you can set a realistic financial goal. In the digital age, tracking your net worth is less complicated than it once was.
David Lerner Associates: How to Retire Wealthy
If you are under 40, your most valuable asset is not youthful vigor or a full head of hair. It is time. Retirement is decades away, and contributions to a 401(k) or other retirement plan will have years to compound and grow.
David Lerner Associates: Your Financial Mindset and Stress
According to the American Institute of Stress, over 70% of people experience physical or psychological symptoms caused by stress. The cost of daily living; bills, kids, jobs... this is the stress we tend to ignore or push down.
David Lerner Associates: Tax Changes for 2016
Every year we are faced with new federal tax codes, and 2016 is no different. This year is changes could mean penalties if you do not have health insurance, or they could bring you welcomed savings if you happen to own a small business.