Financial Education Center

Which Kind of Savings Account or Solution Is Best for My Needs?

If you’re just getting started or have decided it’s time to start building up your short or longer-term savings, you may be wondering if a traditional savings account, a high-yield savings account, or a Certificate of Deposit (CD) is the right solution for you. Let’s take a closer look at three popular, non-retirement savings options.

Understanding What Success Means in Family Firms

The article, “Understanding What Success Means in Family Firms,” originally published on FFI Practitioner, describes how the author defines and measures success in family firms. Chris Casey also explains why he feels gap analysis can be a useful tool for family firm advisors.

Four Vacation Tips to Set Your Finances Up for Success This Summer

The summer months are some of the busiest times for vacationing. In fact, nearly 82% of American adults plan to travel this summer according to an annual survey conducted by The Vacationer. Additionally, 41.65% of people identified that they plan to travel more than once.

Is It Time to Sell the Family Business?

The decision to sell a business can be difficult, especially when it’s a family business. How does a family business leader determine when it’s time to sell the family business and how can he or she best ensure a successful sale?

Working with Your In-Laws Isn’t Always a Terrible Idea

It’s not always easy working in a family business as a family member—but working for that family business as an in-law can be a whole other challenge. BanyanGlobal’s Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer describe the best way to work together effectively and successfully.

Are Cold Feet Really the Issue? Why There Is a Better Way to Measure Owner Readiness

This article describes the “cold feet” phenomenon of business owners when preparing to sell or transition their business. The author shares a valuable tool, established by Orange Kiwi, that measures critical variables that are indicators of success.