Financial Services

The purpose of writing The Role of Resistance to Change in Church Sustainability in Harlem, New York, is to determine the role that resistance to change plays in ensuring that a church continues to survive in the face of the gentrification of the Harlem community.Chapter 1 details a ministry problem that prompted my interest in this project. It expounds upon the community and congregational contexts, hypothesis, scope of the problem, as well as the theological and theoretical foundations.Chapter 2 provides a literature review of works relevant to framing an understanding of the impact of ...

In the short 15 years of building success for thousands of people who’ve tapped into their platform, Airbnb has rocketed to a billion dollar corporation around the world promoting promise and service to millions of guests and partners. This book will uncover the secret weapons you’ve been looking for to propel you to financial freedoms you never could have imagined before now.

This practical audiobook compiles a list of 140 most common financial acronyms and abbreviations you’re likely to encounter, in alphabetical order. Every financial acronym is explained in detail, with clear and concise article-style descriptions and practical examples. It is intended for students and professionals in the field of finance as well as private investors and for those who are interested in browsing through the financial pages of newspapers.

I will uncover the secrets that have been locked away in jargon and present you with the entire world of cryptocurrencies. You will not only learn the advantages and long-term benefits, but also the precautions you have to take to avoid the disadvantages. You will be provided with step-by-step instructions and guidance in simple language to never feel overwhelmed with information. In addition, there is an abundance of tricks and tips that you will learn along the way to help you make the best decisions regarding making money.

Conquer the RICP Exams: Your Guide to a Career as a Retirement Income Certified Professional is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring financial professionals successfully pass the RICP (Retirement Income Certified Professional) exams. Divided into three parts, this guide covers essential topics such as retirement income strategies, risk management, tax-efficient distribution planning, Social Security optimization, and healthcare planning. The guide is structured to offer practical, real-world examples and in-depth explanations, preparing readers not just for exam success but...

This book will guide you to adapt your insurance or financial services agency to reach and serve customers in the ways they want to do business. Troy Korsgaden shares a blueprint for a new business model to set your firm up for success in today’s rapidly changing environment.

In Preserving Generational Wealth, Douglas A. C. Eze masterfully unveils the blueprint for generational wealth—revealing the art of not just acquiring riches but orchestrating a legacy of prosperity. With profound insights, he guides listeners through the intricate steps of receiving, preserving, and passing down wealth.

Every day across America, consumers face issues with credit cards, mortgages, car loans, and student loans. When they are cheated or mistreated, all too often they hit a brick wall against the financial companies. People are fed up with being run over by big corporations, and few have the resources or expertise to fight back on their own. It is no wonder consumers feel powerless: they are outgunned every step of the way. Since 1970, the financial industry has doubled in size. It is the biggest source of campaign contributions....

In Think Differently, Wells covers insights for the ambitious financial professional. Can you envision improving your introduction-to-close ratio by 50 percent? Or increasing your case size by 50 percent? Every giant step forward starts with awareness and vision - and thinking differently. As you merely think about the insights, you will see a change in your perspective and a change in your effectiveness.

Bryan LeBlanc worked his way up into a plum position on Wall Street as the boy genius of the foreign exchange desk. Surrounded by "the few, the proud, the completely full of themselves", he decides to give Wall Street a taste of its own medicine and hatches an intricate plan to disappear permanently with just enough misappropriated money - and sailing classes - to spend his golden years cruising the Caribbean. Bryan quickly learns that being a criminal, even a really smart one, is more complicated than he thought. He finds himself on the run in the Cayman Islands, wanted for murder.

Every day brings another gloomy economic statistic. Countries heading for bankruptcy; banks running out of money; production down; shop prices up: and no end seems to be in sight. Newspapers and TV news shows dwell on the troubled times and report on the inability of politicians to present a coherent way for Britain and the rest of Europe to pull out of a long and seemingly never-ending depression. Nothing seems to give employers the confidence to hire more people, pay them an inflation-proof wage rise and reverse a long decline in living standards.

Discover Financial Fives, the game-changing book that revolutionizes personal finance with its refreshingly engaging approach, providing you with a treasure trove of practical advice, money-saving strategies, and invaluable tips to take control of your financial future.

This book is for the new and veteran entrepreneur alike. You will find out how your business credit needs to be established in order to build business credibility. You will get access to the resources you need to succeed from the beginning. If you have an established business and you have not built credit, you will find out major red flags that your business may have that is hindering you from the funding you need. You will also find out how to build business credit even if you have bad personal credit.

This volume explores how financial literacy can enhance peoples' ability to make informed economic choices. It proposes that financial literacy determines how well people make and execute saving, investing, borrowing, and planning decisions. It examines causality using controlled settings to disentangle whether financial literacy causes saving or vice versa, and demonstrates that financial education programs do indeed enhance financial decision-making and asset accumulation.

In Pumpkin's Pennies, young listeners embark on a heartwarming journey with Pumpkin as she discovers the value of hard work, saving, spending wisely, and sharing. Set in the vibrant world of Springwell Farms, the story follows Pumpkin’s determination to earn her first "horsey coins," save for a warm blanket and eventually use her financial knowledge to lead her community toward prosperity.

Introducing "Pedal Profits" An All-Encompassing Guide to Launching and Thriving in the Bicycle Business! Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for bicycles into a profitable venture? Look no further than this essential eBook designed to help peddlers of all experience levels engage in a booming industry. Kick-start your entrepreneurial journey as you dive into Chapter 1 and discover your bicycle niche. Understand the current market landscape and carve out your unique selling proposition in the subsequent chapters. Master the art of choosing the perfect business model and crafting a ...

Unleash the power within yourself and, become a positive influence to all your peers. Learn to lead while staying productive. This book is for everybody who wants more in life, whether you're shy, confident, a master of skills, a CEO, or just a "regular Joe" this book can help you be great inside and out! Unleash the power and learn how to be a good and productive leader in your life. Others will notice there is something different about you, and they will want what you have. Unlock your potential, and be great.

Struggling to find resources that truly cater to your 10-year-old's learning style? Frustrated with the lack of accessible resources for teaching your child about money? Look no further! Age is just a number when it comes to financial wisdom! Our book is designed with simple analogies that make complex terms a breeze for even 10-year-olds. Watch your child effortlessly understand and navigate the world of money with confidence!

As advisors, we want open and honest relationships with our clients. We also want a sense of purpose in our work that comes from serving, not selling. Yet somehow, serving others turns into pushing products that drive profits. Left unchecked, this tension forces us to become salespeople and destroys the trust we’ve built with our clients. There must be a way advisors can do good and do well…right? There is, and in Aloha Financial Advising, Stephen Kagawa shares the better approach to advising you’ve been seeking.

We've been hearing the same advice on managing your money for years - always prepay your mortgage. Always invest in a 401(k). Defer your taxes for as long as possible. What if someone told you that following that advice would be a waste of your money?