Picture it now… You own a thriving art supply store in your home town of New Orleans. You’ve put years of your life and thousands of dollars into building the store into what it is…
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How to Hire an Accountant
Managing your financial affairs is a big job. You have to keep track of your income, manage your assets for long term growth, pay taxes, and arrange for your estate to be distributed after you…
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Entrepreneurship as a Means to Financial Independence
Today’s post is another on the topic of financial independence. We’ve had several of these recently, but since that’s the focus of this blog I guess that’s not surprising. Rather than discuss the fundamental components of…
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Money-Centered vs. Happiness-Centered Living
Today’s post is going to fall a little more on the abstract side of the spectrum. To date, most of the posts you’ll find on Above the Canopy are somewhat technical, and oriented toward achieving financial…
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401(k) Auto Rollovers: A Convenient Safe Harbor for Small Business Retirement Plans
OK – with a new year upon us it’s time to clean up that rusty old 401(k) plan at your small business….right? Let’s say that you work in or own a small business, and are…
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The Ultimate 7 Step Checklist For Hiring a Financial Advisor
A few years back, I had a friend approach me at a BBQ. He had some questions about how his financial advisor was managing his accounts. Friend: “Yeah, I just don’t know if this…
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How to Analyze a Variable Annuity
Ever had a variable annuity pitched to you? Maybe you own one. They’re a popular way for many people to mix guaranteed retirement income with the growth potential of equities. But I’m guessing even if…
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6 401k Trends for 2016
Now that we’ve turned over the calendar to 2016, I thought it might be helpful to take a look at current 401(k) and 403(b) trends across the country. The marketplace is continuously changing, and 401(k)…
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5 Ways to Get Lower Rates On Unsecured Business Loans
Borrowing money is a way of life for most entrepreneurs and business owners. I recently read that 80% of businesses rely credit to finance their ongoing operations. Entrepreneurs often don’t have many options when it…
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What No One Is Telling You About Long Term Disability
When someone mentions the word insurance, most of us think of one of three things: Aaron Rodgers doing a discount double check The GEICO Gecko using his British accent The coverage we carry on our…
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