Key takeaways Hardwood floors can potentially have a positive return on investment (ROI), unlike some other home improvement projects. Moving furniture, demolishing the current floor and preparing the subfloor should also be included in your…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cut its growth forecasts for the U.S. and other countries due to uncertainty over trade policy and weaker demand. The IMF’s report slashed its 2025 economic growth forecast for the U.S. to 1.8%, slashing 0.9 percentage point from the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate…

Key takeaways The lender, loan amount, interest and fees factor into the total cost of an LLC business loan Common loan fees include application, origination and prepayment fees Credit score, revenue, time in business, debts and profitability impact loan interest rates Getting an LLC loan is a great way to…

For public companies, one of the simplest ways to communicate financial stability to shareholders is through cash dividend payments. The most established companies often share a portion of their profits with investors, rewarding them with cash dividends. For investors, dividends provide a steady stream of passive income. Here are some…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) lets you put money into a traditional IRA and defer taxes on your contribution and any investment gains all through your career. But this situation doesn’t last forever. Eventually, you have to take out minimum amounts annually, known as required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from…