Hope to Prosper

Simple Practices that Lead to Wealth

How Large Corporations Skirt Taxes

Taxes /

Although America has some of the highest corporate income tax rates in the world, the amount some large corporations actually pay is embarrassingly small.

The Plight of Small Business in America

Income, Taxes /

This week has brought a big political backlash against President Obama for saying, “If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that.” The President should have chosen his words more wisely and small business owners have every right to be upset about this comment.

The Government and your Wallet

Taxes /

This is a Public Service Announcement for most Americans who don’t realize taxes are their largest expense. That’s because the government has become an expert in collecting and disguising taxes.

Why the Middle Class is Feeling Poor

Economy /

According to a recent news article in CNN Money, the personal wealth for the median American household may have dropped by as much as 40%, between 2007 and 2010. It’s no wonder the middle class is feeling significantly poorer, because they are.