A February 2022 analysis from Zillow found the total value of the U.S. home market doubled in the past ten years, rising to $43.4 trillion. Appreciation at this scale means there is significant opportunity as a homeowner.

​With inflation at a 40-year high, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet. Inflation can be particularly problematic for retirees, forcing some to tap their long-term investments much earlier than expected to cover the rising costs of living. In addition to rising costs, inflation has sparked unpredictable investment markets, record-high stock market volatility and rate increases by Federal Reserve this year. What’s more, most older Americans are not financially prepared for the rise i

Entering the reverse mortgage business could allow originators to break into a growing market with significant demand that is largely untapped.

Since its inception in 1994, Amazon has grown from a small bookseller to an online retail juggernaut. It’s a ubiquitous part of the American business landscape, and that can either work for or against a small business owner.

Every founder has a story. Mine is not unlike many you’ve heard before: two young entrepreneurs looking to make a mark on the world. We had ambition and a penchant to build something groundbreaking.

Small businesses make up 99.9 percent of all businesses in America. I quote this statistic often, and for good reason. There’s nothing small about the impact these types of businesses have on our economy. Yet they routinely report difficulty in accessing the capital they need.

Applying for a small business loan is easier than ever. Online lenders have streamlined the process and whittled down approval times; yet the majority of business owners think a bank is the only place to get a loan.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently launched an inquiry into the small business financing market, calling for comments from interested parties including various consumer groups, bank and non-bank lenders, small businesses, and regulators.

And Other Ubiquitous Golf Metaphors for Success Sports metaphors abound in business (and in life). You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take. Swing for the fences. Be a team player. Entire books have been written about various sports as a metaphor for business.