I know that there are numerous website hosting companies with downright incredible prices! Right? I’ve seen a company charge $2.99 per month or even for free. I recommend it wholeheartedly; do not buy a service with this value; cheap is expensive. You may not pay for it immediately, but you’ll pay for it somehow. Choose a hosting company with an excellent technology structure and 24-hour support with online chat and telephone. The average weight of a premium hosting service costs around $50.00 to $80.00 per month for sites with up to 2,000 (two thousand) daily visits.
Website Structure (SEO Optimization)
Before I begin this suggestion, let me define SEO – Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Often known as website optimization, it is a method of increasing website traffic using tactics and strategies that allow the site to improve its ranking in search engines’ organic results, such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing.
Design, Navigation, and Responsiveness
You thought I wasn’t going to talk about design. I think I was a bit harsh about designing a website at the beginning of the article. But on the contrary, I am significantly in favor of impeccable design. I am even annoyed about it, as I love to see a site with a beautiful design, good illustrations, content, good navigability, and something state-of-the-art.
Content Marketing
Andrew, what is this content marketing thing? Content Marketing is “content” developed articles that generate value for your target audience. They can be tips, a comparison of a service or product “X” compared to a product or service “Y,” or, in short, exciting content for your target audience.
Now comes the leap of the cat. I’m doing with you directly in this article where your business or you will show that you are an expert and understand the subject, leading this consumer to purchase your product or service. These contents will help the user build trust in your business, generating value through what you provide for free “articles, an eBook, a video, etc.”
Social Testing
Social proof is a concept that I call the herd effect. Where the crowd goes, more people will follow. Below, I will list two interesting social proofs and how to apply them on your website.
Customer Testimonials – This social test is my favorite, especially on video. Your future customer is watching a video testimonial of a current customer. It breaks many objections. Testimonials in the text are also interesting, but it is essential to put the name and surname of the customer in the testimonial signature. The visitor may want to look for this person on Facebook to ask about their experience with your company and if publishing the customer photo in the testimonial is even better. I do it myself as a customer.
Email Capture and Relationship
I think you already understand. This part is FANTASTIC; unfortunately, many agencies and professionals do not use it efficiently. When someone puts an email in some register, they receive that flood of emails with offers one after the other. Ultimately, you don’t even buy anything and still unsubscribe from your email. On the contrary, it scares the client.
But let’s get down to business, act strategically, and offer something of great value to the user so he can register his email. For example, the video lesson or an eBook study strategic locations to insert email captures on your business’s website; at times, this email registration box may go unnoticed by the user, so it is essential to distribute these email capture boxes on your website strategically.
A/B Test
My journey in digital marketing makes me learn something every single day. I am fully convinced that I have a lot of knowledge, but it always asks me if I think it’s better to use an “X” image or a “Y” button in some client situations. I always say: “with me, there is no guessing,” and I end the answer like this: “Let’s test,” of course, I use my initial intuition to save time, imagine testing everything, so we’re going to waste a year, there are things I already know what works and what doesn’t.
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Home loans and home value advances are the two acquisition techniques: you are vowing your home as security, or sponsorship, for the obligation. It implies the moneylender can inevitably hold onto the house if you do not know your reimbursements. While the two credit types share this significant likeness, there are critical contrasts between the two.
At the point when individuals utilize the expression “contract,” they are, by and large, discussing a conventional home loan, where a budgetary organization, like a bank or credit association, loans to borrow cash to buy a living arrangement. As a rule, the bank loans as much as 80% of the home’s assessed esteem or the price tag, whichever is less. If, for instance, you purchase a house assessed at $200,000, you would be qualified for a home loan of as much as $160,000; you should concoct the staying 20%, or $40,000, all alone.
A few home loans, for example, FHA contracts, permit you to outfit considerably less than this conventional 20% down payment, though it is not as low as other down payments if you pay for contract protection. The loan fee on a home loan can be fixed or variable. The borrower reimburses the measure of the advance in addition to enthusiasm over a fixed term; the most well-known terms are 30 or 15 years.
If you get behind on installments, the bank can hold onto your home in a cycle known as abandonment. At that point, the loan specialist sells the home, frequently at a closeout, to recover its cash. Should this occur, this home loan (known as the “principal” contract) takes need over resulting advances made against the property, for example, a home value advance (sometimes known as a “second” home loan) or home value credit extension (HELOC). Ultimately, the first moneylender must be settled upon, resulting in loan specialists getting any returns from an abandonment deal.
The requirements to obtain this type of money are quite simple. One of the main advantages of these products is the facilities that lenders give to get these credits. In broad strokes, you will only need the following:
Owning a property – remember that this must be free of charges and mortgages. It must be susceptible to sale. If you still have a mortgage, at least 80% must be amortized to be granted one of these credits.
Be of age. In general, this requirement is essential to apply for any loan. In our country, only these financial products are granted to adults. Some credit companies even increase the minimum age to 21 or 25 years.
Reside in the US. You must reside here to obtain a home equity loan in our country. If you are not a resident of Spain, you will have to apply for credits in your country of residence.
Remember that to apply for this type of loan, we do not need to explain our income or its origin. That is, we can access financing even if we lack a guarantee or a regular payroll whenever we have that property to be able to use it as a guarantee.
Home equity loans are an effective way to get money fast and in large amounts. However, you must make these requests with your head. Remember that it is a loan whose amount we must repay in full of interest. What does this mean? If we are not sure we can deal with the debt, it is better not to acquire it.
Remember that the guarantee you play with is your property. And that in case of not complying with the contract’s provisions, you can end up losing it through an embargo. There will always be an opportunity to renegotiate the terms with the lender.
Conclusion
If your existing mortgage has a meager interest rate, it is highly recommended that you leave it alone and get a home equity loan to borrow the funds you need. But remember, there are certain limitations on tax deductibility, including the money you need for property improvement.
On the other hand, if the mortgage rates have substantially dropped since you took out your existing mortgage, or if you need money for matters unrelated to your home – consider getting an entire mortgage refinance.
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Discover the Key Benefits of Insurance for Your Peace of Mind
The benefits of insurance include critical financial protection against unexpected losses, coverage for damage or liability, and—most importantly—peace of mind for your business, assets, and loved ones. Insurance transforms uncertainty into manageable risk, allowing you to focus on growth rather than worry about potential disasters.
As founder of Complete Controller, I’ve watched insurance save businesses from bankruptcy after cyberattacks, help families rebuild after natural disasters, and protect entrepreneurs from career-ending lawsuits. Over 20 years of working with businesses across every sector, I’ve seen firsthand how the right insurance strategy separates thriving companies from those that fold after their first crisis. This article breaks down exactly why insurance matters, which types protect what, and how to build a coverage strategy that actually works.
What are the key benefits of insurance for your peace of mind?
Insurance provides financial protection, risk management, and emotional peace of mind for individuals, families, and businesses
It covers unexpected events—accidents, illness, death, theft, lawsuits—that could otherwise cause overwhelming financial stress
Insurance fulfills legal requirements and lender obligations while safeguarding assets and incomes
By transferring risk to insurers, policyholders gain confidence and stability to plan for growth
Comprehensive and tailored coverage protects your unique circumstances, from high-value vehicles to business liabilities
Financial Security: Why Insurance Is Your Safety Net
Insurance acts as a financial shield, absorbing the cost of unexpected events like accidents, natural disasters, illnesses, or theft. Without this protection, a single incident can drain savings accounts and force people into debt.
The numbers tell the story: despite over 90% of Americans having health insurance, approximately 20 million people still owe medical debt totaling at least $220 billion. This paradox reveals why choosing comprehensive coverage matters—basic policies often leave gaps through high deductibles and copays that create financial hardship even for the insured.
How insurance protects your assets
Property and casualty insurance covers physical losses to homes, vehicles, and business equipment. Liability coverage handles legal costs when you’re sued. Together, these policies preserve the wealth you’ve built:
Homeowners insurance replaces stolen items and repairs storm damage
Auto insurance covers accident repairs and medical bills
Business property insurance rebuilds after fires or floods
General liability protects against customer injury claims
The cost of not having insurance
Uninsured losses force impossible choices. A house fire without coverage means choosing between homelessness or crushing debt. A lawsuit without liability insurance can wipe out retirement savings overnight. Medical emergencies create bankruptcy risk—medical bills remain the leading cause of personal bankruptcy filings.
Preserving Your Business: Insurance Benefits for Owners
Businesses face threats from multiple angles: employee injuries, cyber criminals, unhappy customers, and natural disasters. Smart coverage strategies address each vulnerability.
My clients have survived ransomware attacks, employee lawsuits, and hurricane damage—all because they invested in appropriate business insurance before disaster struck. The companies without coverage? Many closed permanently.
Key coverage types for entrepreneurs
Essential business insurance includes:
General Liability Insurance – Covers customer injuries and property damage claims
Professional Liability/E&O – Protects against mistakes in professional services
Cyber Liability Insurance – Handles data breaches and ransomware attacks
Workers’ Compensation – Required coverage for employee injuries
Business Interruption Insurance – Replaces lost income during closures
Building your business insurance portfolio
Start with general liability and workers’ comp—these address the most common claims. Add professional liability if you provide services or advice. Cyber coverage has become essential as criminals increasingly target small businesses. Review annually and adjust as your business grows or changes focus.
Protecting Your Loved Ones: Life and Health Insurance Explained
Life insurance creates instant wealth for survivors when breadwinners die unexpectedly. Health insurance prevents medical bills from destroying family finances. Together, they form the foundation of family financial security.
Young adults dramatically underestimate affordability—LIMRA research shows they overestimate life insurance costs by 10-12 times. A healthy 25-year-old can buy $250,000 of term life coverage for less than $20 monthly. Yet only 36% of Gen Z adults have any life insurance, leaving young families dangerously exposed.
Life insurance: Beyond the basics
Term life insurance provides pure death benefit protection at the lowest cost. It’s perfect for young families needing maximum coverage during child-raising years. Permanent policies like whole life combine death benefits with cash value accumulation, serving estate planning and wealth transfer goals.
Key considerations for life insurance:
Coverage amount should replace 10+ years of income
Term lengths should cover until dependents become self-sufficient
Permanent policies work for estate taxes and business succession
Beneficiary designations bypass probate delays
Health and disability insurance
Health insurance handles medical costs, but disability insurance protects your paycheck. Almost half of workers recognize they need disability coverage, yet only 18% actually have it. This gap leaves 51 million Americans vulnerable—if injury or illness prevents work, bills keep arriving while paychecks stop.
Tailored Coverage: Picking the Right Insurance for Your Unique Needs
Cookie-cutter insurance fails because every situation differs. The freelance designer needs different coverage than the plumbing contractor. Families with special needs children require specific protections unavailable in standard policies.
Major types of policies—and who needs them
Match coverage to your actual risks:
High-net-worth households need umbrella liability policies above standard limits
Rental property owners require landlord insurance separate from homeowners coverage
Classic car collectors need agreed-value policies that standard auto won’t provide
Home-based businesses often exceed homeowners policy limits for business equipment
Frequent travelers benefit from comprehensive travel medical insurance
Implementation steps: Making insurance work for YOU
Document your assets – List everything needing protection: income, property, investments
Identify vulnerabilities – What could financially devastate you? Lawsuits? Disability? Property loss?
This massive financial injection prevented economic collapse across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Communities recovered because insurance provided immediate capital for reconstruction. Uninsured areas still show scars two decades later.
Insurance as economic infrastructure
Beyond individual protection, insurance enables modern commerce. Banks require property insurance before lending. Businesses need liability coverage to sign contracts. International trade depends on cargo insurance. Remove insurance from the equation and economic activity grinds to a halt.
Emotional Peace: How Insurance Builds Confidence and Reduces Stress
Buying without comparing – Premiums vary dramatically between carriers
Annual reviews catch these errors before claims reveal inadequate coverage.
Conclusion: Why Insurance Is My Most Important Business Decision
After two decades running Complete Controller, I’ve navigated recessions, client emergencies, and family health crises—all made manageable through strategic insurance coverage. The businesses and families who thrive long-term invest in protection before they need it.
Insurance isn’t an expense—it’s infrastructure for sustainable success. The right coverage transforms paralyzing risks into manageable premiums, freeing you to pursue opportunities instead of fearing disasters. Take action today: review your current coverage, identify gaps, and build the protection your future deserves. For personalized guidance on integrating insurance strategy with your financial planning, contact the experts at Complete Controller.
Frequently Asked Questions About Benefits of Insurance
What types of insurance should every business owner consider?
Business owners need general liability insurance, property insurance, workers’ compensation, and professional liability coverage at minimum. Add cyber liability, business auto, and key person life insurance based on your specific operations and risks.
How does insurance help with financial planning?
Insurance stabilizes finances by converting unpredictable catastrophic costs into predictable premiums. This certainty allows accurate budgeting, strategic investing, and long-term planning without maintaining excessive emergency funds.
Liability insurance specifically covers legal costs, settlements, and judgments from lawsuits. General liability handles customer injuries, professional liability covers service errors, and umbrella policies provide extra protection above base limits.
How often should I review my insurance policies?
Review all policies annually and immediately after major life changes: marriage, divorce, births, deaths, home purchases, business changes, or significant asset acquisitions. Regular reviews prevent coverage gaps as your life evolves.
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About Complete Controller® – America’s Bookkeeping Experts Complete Controller is the Nation’s Leader in virtual bookkeeping, providing service to businesses and households alike. Utilizing Complete Controller’s technology, clients gain access to a cloud platform where their QuickBooks™️ file, critical financial documents, and back-office tools are hosted in an efficient SSO environment. Complete Controller’s team of certified US-based accounting professionals provide bookkeeping, record storage, performance reporting, and controller services including training, cash-flow management, budgeting and forecasting, process and controls advisement, and bill-pay. With flat-rate service plans, Complete Controller is the most cost-effective expert accounting solution for business, family-office, trusts, and households of any size or complexity.
Jennifer BrazerFounder/CEO
Jennifer is the author of From Cubicle to Cloud and Founder/CEO of Complete Controller, a pioneering financial services firm that helps entrepreneurs break free of traditional constraints and scale their businesses to new heights.
Brittany McMillen is a seasoned Marketing Manager with a sharp eye for strategy and storytelling. With a background in digital marketing, brand development, and customer engagement, she brings a results-driven mindset to every project. Brittany specializes in crafting compelling content and optimizing user experiences that convert. When she’s not reviewing content, she’s exploring the latest marketing trends or championing small business success.
As a business owner or employer, it’s important to prioritize the safety and well-being of your employees. That’s why having Worker’s Compensation Insurance is not only mandatory but also a smart investment. This policy demonstrates your commitment to your team and their value as an asset to your organization. Just like you would protect any other valuable asset, like a car or machinery, it’s crucial to safeguard your employees with Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Rest assured that you’re doing the right thing by prioritizing their health and safety.
First, Worker’s Compensation Insurance is available in all fifty states. Yes, the compensation policy or benefits differ from state to state. Nonetheless, any business with more than two to three employees must award Worker’s Compensation Insurance to every worker. Still, the nature of Worker’s Compensation Insurance benefits varies from state to state, as previously said. For example, in Iowa, only physical injuries arising out of occupational hazards are covered within the ambit of Worker’s Compensation Insurance.
This means that non-physical ailments, such as allergies, heatstroke, or nervous breakdown, are not covered in Workers’ Compensation Insurance but are limited only to Iowa.
Various industries are high-risk and are classified accordingly. The higher the classification, the higher the insurance provider’s premium rate. For example, variety can be of two types – one that may be impregnable to physical injuries or stress-related ailments (non-physical) at the workplace — industries such as construction, nuclear plants, toxic chemical plants, leather tanneries, etc.
Worker’s compensation insurance requirements vary from state to state. Hence, jurisdiction plays a vital role. You can start by reviewing your state’s relevant Worker’s Compensation Act. So, in California, for instance, a business with just one employee has to offer worker’s compensation insurance, while in Alabama, a business must have at least five employees before it is legally required to provide such compensation. Interestingly, New Jersey, Texas, and South Carolina businesses are not legally required to provide workers’ compensation!
The business owner will do some preliminary homework to inquire about their associated insurance agents. They would want to learn more about the laws, scope, and procedural requirements of worker’s compensation insurance as it varies from location and state to state.
For instance, if you are an owner of a business firm and are involved in providing consulting services with staffing of three or more, then having a policy coverage of worker’s compensation insurance is compulsive. The same condition may be applicable in Georgia, but it is not mandatory for firms operating in Florida.
Secondly, the origin or nature of the business comes into play. If you are involved in a company concerned with construction, worker’s compensation insurance is mandatory, no matter how small or large the human resource is. Some other conditions will apply if you are in a non-construction-related business.
The fundamental concept of having worker’s compensation insurance is to safeguard the interests of the organization and personnel, but then again, it may not be taken as a yardstick. For example, in Texas, there is ample relaxation for businesses. Although the laws regarding workers’ compensation insurance are not stringent, many companies still prefer to have workers’ compensation insurance for their workforce.
Next, look at what your compensation program needs to offer. The general requirement is to cover the costs of first aid, medication, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, training, and loss of income. Worker’s compensation also covers funeral costs and support payments in case of death. At the same time, worker’s compensation does not compensate you for the expenses of hiring a replacement for the injured worker or any costs you might have to pay a customer because of the accident. Your local worker’s compensation Act will spell out the mandatory coverage in your state.
About Complete Controller® – America’s Bookkeeping Experts Complete Controller is the Nation’s Leader in virtual bookkeeping, providing service to businesses and households alike. Utilizing Complete Controller’s technology, clients gain access to a cloud platform where their QuickBooks™️ file, critical financial documents, and back-office tools are hosted in an efficient SSO environment. Complete Controller’s team of certified US-based accounting professionals provide bookkeeping, record storage, performance reporting, and controller services including training, cash-flow management, budgeting and forecasting, process and controls advisement, and bill-pay. With flat-rate service plans, Complete Controller is the most cost-effective expert accounting solution for business, family-office, trusts, and households of any size or complexity.
You may not be happy at all with your current bank or mortgage. Or that you have found an entity offering better conditions, fewer commissions, or a lower interest rate. Alternatively, the mortgage market situation has improved since you signed your loan, and you can now access better interest rates. It may be time to change the bank mortgage, but remember that it is not the same to change the mortgage as a subrogation.
It may sound like bureaucratic hell, or you do not feel like going through a maze of paperwork again. You may not even know how to do it. Besides, it is not an easy decision because it affects family finances.
Do not worry. We share the easiest way to change your bank mortgage to save you worries and know your options. Remember that it is a legal operation regulated by Law 5/2019, March 15, to hold real estate credit agreements.
How to Subrogate Your Mortgage?
Surrogacy is to delegate or replace competencies to others. Attention, because it can be both the debtor and the creditor positions. For example, you can transfer your mortgage to another person if your bank authorizes it when you sell your house. You can also pass your mortgage from one bank to another. Let us see how to do it quickly.
3-Step Subrogation
The bureaucratic procedure to change my bank mortgage by subrogation follows the following steps:
The new bank must put on the table an offer whose conditions will be binding if you sign. Then, notify your former bank of the intention of subrogation. In 7 days, your former entity must certify the amount to subrogate.
Your previous bank has 15 days from the notification to present a counteroffer to a notary.
The notary will proceed with the subrogation if you do not accept it.
Your new entity will pay the previous bank the outstanding amount of the mortgage plus a kind of bonus based on the interest charged and pending collection and a proportional part of the notary, registration, and agency expenses. And it will remain as a new creditor. The old entity will be responsible for the rest of the notary, registration, and agency costs.
Change Your Bank Mortgage by Canceling the Current One and Hiring a New One
Another option you are extremely interested in is hiring a mortgage in a new bank responsible for canceling your current one. It is a solution that can be faster and easier than subrogation because you have no waiting periods, and your current bank cannot refuse, but in some cases, it can be more expensive because it includes one more deed.
How Much Does it Cost to Change the Bank Mortgage?
It is common for you to wonder how much it costs to change a financial institution’s mortgage. The subrogation and the mortgage change have a series of expenses you must consider. Compare this cost with the savings you will get by improving the new bank’s conditions and deciding whether you are interested in the operation.
With the subrogation, you only pay the appraisal expense, as established in Article 14 of the mortgage law: it is the only expense corresponding to the borrower. The appraisal can be between $ 300 and $ 600, while financial institutions will pay expenses such as the notary, the registry, and the agency. Another thing is that your new bank decides to assume the appraisal as a business practice.
All in All
With the mortgage change, you will have to face the deed’s cancellation of your current mortgage, registration expenses, and the cancellation fees that your bank charges you. You may also have to make an appraisal. Loan giving and the banking industry will change with time. It means there is a long-term obligation as your lenders expect you to refinance. If you decide to switch your mortgage loan, you must avoid refinancing in the same bank. You will also have to implement the rules for shifting mortgage loan services.
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The money invested in the equity index fund is invested entirely in shares, and the price development follows the fund’s return.
When you buy shares, you become a partner in the company you buy shares in. As a partner, you get to participate in the company’s profits. You can also take part in any increases in the share price.
Stocks are the best way to invest money. Historically, equities are the asset class that has delivered the best returns over time. Over the past 100 years, equities have produced an average of 8-10% yearly return. It may sound small, but it gives fantastic results with the interest-on-interest effect over time.
Mutual Funds
Mutual fund returns are divided proportionately between risk-free interest rates and market returns on shares. If the market is doing well, mutual funds that invest more in stocks will perform better than those that take less risk.
Investing in mutual funds is safe and sound. When you put your money in a fund, the fund’s team of experts will invest your money in various securities and assets. The type of securities in which the fund invests your money is determined by the type of fund you choose.
You can choose between, for example, equity funds, fixed-income funds, or index funds. An equity fund invests your money in stocks; a fixed-income fund invests your money in interest-bearing investments; an index fund invests your money so that your return follows a particular index, and so on. We recommend investing in equity or index funds under 50 because they provide the best return.
Make Objectives for Your Investments
You must understand why you are spending and what you hope to achieve with your funds. Otherwise, you’ll be like a directionless ship at sea, with no purpose or direction. Capital growth, preservation, revenue, and speculation are common investing goals. For example, an investment portfolio aiming for capital growth will differ significantly from one seeking income and perform differently over time.
You can be unhappy with your results if you’re unclear about your objectives. You may have followed the approach to the letter, but you were pursuing the incorrect goal.
Keep Down the Investment Turnover
“Don’t borrow stocks, purchase companies,” as the adage goes. Don’t acquire shares until you understand that the short-term stock exchange is illogical, volatile, and inconsistent if you cannot hold a firm for 3 to 5 years.
Apart from the risk, there are tax benefits to keeping your investments. Long-term investment gains are expected to be lower than short-term business income, and dividends from such investments are frequently taxed lower than payouts from recent portfolio additions.
Minimizing the Costs
Fees, brokerage charges, sales charges, and other mutual fund expenditures are all dollars that can’t be multiplied for you. While a cost-to-income ratio of less than 1% may not appear significant, it increases with time. You might save hundreds, thousands, or even millions by the time you finish if you uncover methods to cut costs earlier in your investing timeline.
Learn To Take Advantages of The Tax-Efficient
The Roth IRA and the 401 are two attractive investment tax shelters for low-income people and the middle class in the United States. Both accounts propose tax advantages that may make them quite profitable, but there are certain limitations and donation limits to be aware of. If you carry money out of these accounts before 5912, you’ll have to pay penalties tax (though there are exceptions to this rule). People who learn to take advantage of the tax-efficient get to save more than ordinary people could do.
Don’t Pay Excessively on An Asset
There is no escaping the fact that pricing significantly impacts the results you receive from your portfolio, and short-term stock values vary. The financial value of a solid investment might be overvalued. The economic analysis is helpful in this situation. You might feel more confident buying a stock at a reasonable price if you investigate the firm’s financial information.
On the other hand, a cheap cost does not compensate for a poor investment. You can’t continue to complete well by buying an affordable stock with low earnings yields until you have the basis to think the firm will expand considerably or undergo a reversal.
Expand
When you diversify, you distribute your danger across diverse sectors, industries, methodological approaches, and geographic locations. When something terrible happens, like a firm going bankrupt or even a natural catastrophe affecting sectors in a specific region, the effect will only affect a portion of your portfolio. Sure, you’ll feel the consequences, but not as strongly as if you’d invested all your wealth in one firm or location.
About Complete Controller® – America’s Bookkeeping Experts Complete Controller is the Nation’s Leader in virtual bookkeeping, providing service to businesses and households alike. Utilizing Complete Controller’s technology, clients gain access to a cloud platform where their QuickBooks™️ file, critical financial documents, and back-office tools are hosted in an efficient SSO environment. Complete Controller’s team of certified US-based accounting professionals provide bookkeeping, record storage, performance reporting, and controller services including training, cash-flow management, budgeting and forecasting, process and controls advisement, and bill-pay. With flat-rate service plans, Complete Controller is the most cost-effective expert accounting solution for business, family-office, trusts, and households of any size or complexity.
I suppose that you have heard that turning off the fluorescent bulb lamps costs more than leaving them on, and in this post, my idea was to analyze how much we could save by carrying out this trick (I already told you that not as much as with the commissions that nail our bank).
However, when looking for information, I have found that this trick is more a myth than a fact, and it seems that it will be better to turn it off or leave it on, depending on the situation. The answer to whether you save turning off the fluorescent is dependent and depends on how much time will pass from when you leave the room until you enter again.
Two factors influence the calculation. The first is extra energy consumed by the fluorescent when it is on, and the second is the possible reduction in the life of the fluorescent when it is turned off and on many times.
Many articles make calculations and assumptions, so I will summarize the conclusions instead of doing analyses that you can see if you want in the links. At the end of the article, I will leave you a video of myth hunters studying this case, which is always a reliable source.
The answer to the question asked varies depending on the source consulted. Still, it is generally considered more profitable to leave the light on instead of turning it off if a maximum of between 5 and 20 minutes will be out of the room.
Before writing the article, I thought it was profitable to leave the fluorescent on for a long time because I had heard it many times, but it turns out that it is only convenient if you leave the room momentarily. According to the video of myth hunters that I put below, the timeframe was reduced even more, so we will have to look for other ways to save.
Fluorescent lights need more energy to glow; they only consume your extra money when you let them off. You must turn off the fluorescent lights to get a minimum bill amount. With such lights, you must save more energy for the best activation. For this, you will have to apply the 15-minute rule.
If your fluorescent lights are open and you are not using them, you cannot save energy. Degrade the light electrodes to shorten their lifespan fast. It will apply to the case when you let these lights open and off over a short span—the best way to extend a fluorescent bulb’s life is to leave them on. According to emerging suggestions, the following rule of thumb is necessary to save money via fluorescent lights. Whenever you leave your room, you will leave these lights on without any tension, even for five minutes. But you will not let them open for 15 minutes if you exceed this time. You will have turned the lights off.
Total Cost When the Lights On
People do not make all bulbs with equal qualities. Today, people are using the oldest lightning technology, Incandescent bulbs. You will spend lots of money to run. The use of electricity breaks down due to the Department of Energy. It also decides the cost of electricity by watt usage of the bulb as its brightness is equal to 60 watts (W).
12W LED – These are 80% more efficient than the energy-saving capacity of incandescent bulbs. The ratio of light-emitting diodes is the most efficient of all. Approximately $1.32 for each LED is only for 1,000 hours. It is an insubstantial cost or expense of electricity.
15W CFL – Incandescent bulbs save 75% energy less than 15W CFL. For 1,000 hours, you must pay around $1.65 for a single compact fluorescent light.
43W Halogen – By using Halogen, you can save 25% less energy to yield the corresponding amount of light. These are slightly efficient if we compare 43W Halogen with incandescent lamps. The operating cost of this light is around $4.73 on 1,000 hours of light usage.
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Look around you, and you will see nearly everyone connected to the internet. It is no coincidence but the beginning of a trend that can potentially reshape our lives. The concept of the Internet of Things is here. Though it is still in a rudimentary form, it is making its way into our lives fast. Connectivity is the day’s mantra, and IoT is the means to achieve it.
Who would have imagined a day when your home appliances follow your commands? You can control your voice commands as you have appliances with basic internet connectivity. Surprisingly, IoT tech showed a lot of promise during its early stages of development. Today, this tech is leaps and bounds more efficient and bug-free and is progressing fast. Let us have a look at what the future of the IoT holds:
IoT Meets AI
It was inevitable that both techs would finally meet each other. We see this happening more than before. Introducing AI with IoT will help corporations achieve optimum efficiency without increasing costs. It is estimated that combining both technologies will also reduce waste.
Furthermore, AI will help improve overall procedural efficiency while reducing associated risks. In simple words, managers will have access to the analytical data they can use to draw proficient insights. Keeping ongoing trends in mind, we will likely see the safe integration of smart devices, as they will be protected in real-time, reducing security vulnerabilities and risks.
Edge Computing
Edge computing is in its infancy but is being matured and will likely be available this year. The concept is designed to improve efficiency by reducing the amount of data transmitted. Furthermore, it can also help reduce the distance that a given type of data needs to travel. This technology will come in handy for significant data users.
Remember that big data involves processing a tremendous amount of data, while infrastructure can handle some data. The technology will also reduce frequent speed slowdowns when many users are logged in. Tech innovations such as self-driving cars and process deliveries will use this tech in the future.
Enhanced Security
Connecting devices and gadgets was the first step. The next big thing in IoT would be to secure every connected device. Keep in mind that more connected devices increase the risk of cyber threats. Hackers and vulnerabilities are always around to pounce on connections with weak security and protection.
We will see companies paying more attention to the security of connected devices. IT administrators will have their work cut out as they monitor vulnerabilities, ensuring all connections remain concealed from cyberattacks.
Digital Twins are Now Possible
Do not get it wrong, as it is an upcoming concept in IoT that will become mainstream. The digital trend is a virtual asset corresponding to a physical object. Through this, the thing is now open for thorough testing using digital tech before its implementation in the real world.
The emergence of the digital twin is making room for new possibilities in the IoT. We will see this tech catching up big time in the coming years. Digital Twins will allow users to save money, test objects and gadgets, and provide accurate data using simulative methods. This technology will tremendously benefit manufacturing, services, industries, and automobiles.
Smart Cities are Now Possible
Urban centers are becoming more interconnected than before. Introducing IoT to achieve a safe and smart city is no longer a fantasy. Many cities across the world are being connected using IoT. It will bring a digital revolution that has not been seen before. Urban transformation is merely a pilot project for now, but it will connect cities into one fast, powerful, centrally connected network when implemented.
These cities will have city blocks, neighborhoods, and houses connected through the central network. The same network will control resources such as electricity and water. Moreover, the web will also calculate the amount of waste produced and when to dispose of it. Governments and tech providers have plans for smart cities using cutting-edge tech and the IoT.
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Track Finances Using a Personal Finance Spreadsheet
Control finances using a personal finance spreadsheet. One of the simple tools for controlling expenses is the spreadsheet. It is easily adaptable to your financial reality. You can build the table you want. In addition, it is easily understood, as you only need to list the expenses to have control.
Swap High Debt and Interest for Lower Interest to Control Your Finances
A habit you should have is always looking at the interest rate of everything you hire, whether a service or a credit card. You will be amazed at how much you pay in fees. Compare values and always opt for the lowest interest.
Cut Unnecessary Expenses
List all your expenses so you can balance them. You will see where your money is going. From there, you can know what is essential and what is superfluous. With this, it is possible to cut unnecessary expenses, one of the main tasks for capital accumulation.
Pay Your Bills on Time
Pay your bills on time. If we do not have control of the accounts, we may even forget about some slips. One way to never get lost is to pay your bills on time. You avoid headaches or even fines that would take part of the income.
Create a Financial Reserve for Emergencies; Save a Little Every Month
Another fundamental step to having reasonable control of personal finances is to create a financial budget. Indeed, you have needed money in emergencies, and you had to take it out of other expenses or even borrow it.
Negotiate Overdue Debts
Negotiate overdue debts. The ideal to build solid financial wealth is to have no debt. But when we become aware of this, we are always already in debt.
Use Your Credit Card Wisely
One of the most significant difficulties we often face when building equity is to spend the credit card consciously. It would help if you established valid criteria because the interest rate on cards is among the highest. A credit card is an additional tool for your purchases.
Create a Shopping List Before Going to the Supermarket
Before going to the supermarket, make a list for shopping. If you have the habit of going to the supermarket several times during the month, whenever you remember that you need something, you know what it is like to spend more than you planned. We usually buy more than we need. Therefore, the idea behind this tip is simple: we need to go to the supermarket as little as possible to avoid expenses.
Create Concrete Personal Finance Goals
It is not easy to achieve goals without goals. For example, if you want to do ten tasks a week, you need to have at least one goal: by the middle of the week, you will have completed half of the functions. In financial terms, your goals must be entirely achievable. You can either establish how much you should spend in the month or how much you should earn.
Understand the Difference Between Fixed and Variable Expenses to Control Personal Finances
Two fundamental concepts for organizing finances are fixed expenses and variable expenses. A fixed cost is one whose value remains, regardless of the month, such as your rent, car payment, cable TV, or gym.
Use the 50-15-35 Rule to Control Personal Finances
Use the 50-15-35 rule to manage personal finances. This rule states that you should dedicate 50% of your finances to essential expenses, 15% to financial priorities, and 35% to lifestyle. Necessary expenses are everything you need to support yourself daily: electricity, water, market, gas, etc.
Invest Your Money, Even if it is Little
It is no use being moderate in spending and organized in planning if you are not making your money work. It would be best to acquire assets; you must have alternatives that will multiply your money without generating many expenses. Always invest, even if you have little left for that month. There are several market investment types; good research will show you the best way.
Instruct Your Family About Personal Finance
You can be responsible for all your family’s finances. But that is not enough if only you understand the subject. Financial education is critical to the family’s asset growth, although income is only through a person.
Do Not Use Overdraft
Many people who go bankrupt believe that overdraft is a kind of credit. Instead, it is debt! For example, if you have one hundred reais in your account, and the bank gives you $300 in overdraft, which does not mean you have $400 in credit. You have $100, but $300 is available to borrow. And therein lies the danger: overdraft interest rates are usually the highest.
Use an App to Keep Your Finances Up to Date
Use an app to keep your finances up to date. Another tool that can help you control your finances is an application. They are easy to use and always in the palm of your hand.
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You have decided to buy your car; you have already decided on the model you want; you even know where you will buy it, but do you know how to buy it on credit? We want to help you with this procedure of great importance to make the best decision and release the car you have dreamed of. Here are five tips you should consider to buy your car on credit.
Consider Your Budget
To make a good decision, you must consider how much money you have to buy your car. Remember that you should avoid acquiring a debt that exceeds your payment capacity so that this credit helps you manage your savings according to your payment capacity and thus settle your debt as soon as possible.
A down payment is usually unnecessary for your loan, but giving one is a good idea: you won’t have to borrow a large amount, and your monthly payment will be lower. (In general, for every $1,000 you put down, your monthly car payment drops by $15 to $18, according to Edmund’s data from November 2017.) Use Bank of America’s auto loan calculator to learn how a down payment can affect your monthly auto loan payment.
Analyze Your Ability to Pay
Give yourself the time to do the math. Consider your income, your expenses, and your savings. This financial analysis will determine how much you can pay monthly for your car credit.
Your credit score helps determine the interest rate you pay on an auto loan. Better credit can help you get a more favorable interest rate, which will affect your overall car budget. You can also get your credit outcome free through your credit card provider.
Doing this exercise will also allow you to identify unnecessary expenses to avoid having healthy personal finances.
Save to Pay as Much Down Payment as You Can
Paying as much down payment as possible will help you settle your credit as soon as possible; therefore, your payment time will be shorter, and the amount of interest to be paid will be lower.
For this reason, our recommendation is regarding your savings. If you do not have protection at that second that allows you to pay a significant down payment, your best option is to save or seek extra income to help you have a more attractive down payment.
Choose the Payment Term that Best Suits Your Ability to Pay
It would help if you considered, according to your income, how much you can pay month after month, which will guide you to choose the most appropriate term for your needs, which can be 12, 18, 24, or more months.
Buying your car is much easier than it was for your parents. The Internet offers many sellers beyond your local area (who can ship vehicles to your location but for a fee), which can mean more options within your price range. You can search and narrow your choices by viewing online car ratings in safety or car-type categories (such as SUVs and hybrids). Learn more about how to buy and even refinance a car online.
For new cars, ask multiple dealers for price quotes. If you’re looking for used cars, ask for a Carfax report, which offers a used car’s history, including any accidents.
Although the idea is to choose the shortest possible term, because the amount of interest you must pay will be less, you must stay within your payment possibilities.
Make Your Payments on Time
It would help if you were organized with your finances to make your financing payments on time to avoid possible penalties. Consider that late payment fees are usually high, making it difficult to pay off your debt; avoid these unforeseen events by keeping your finances in order.
We know how complicated it can be to obtain financing to buy your car, so we seek to help you get it to obtain a vehicle loan that fits what you want to buy.
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About Complete Controller® – America’s Bookkeeping Experts Complete Controller is the Nation’s Leader in virtual bookkeeping, providing service to businesses and households alike. Utilizing Complete Controller’s technology, clients gain access to a cloud platform where their QuickBooks™️ file, critical financial documents, and back-office tools are hosted in an efficient SSO environment. Complete Controller’s team of certified US-based accounting professionals provide bookkeeping, record storage, performance reporting, and controller services including training, cash-flow management, budgeting and forecasting, process and controls advisement, and bill-pay. With flat-rate service plans, Complete Controller is the most cost-effective expert accounting solution for business, family-office, trusts, and households of any size or complexity.
