July 2020
Award-Winning Finalist in the Business: Personal Finance/Investing category of the 2020 International Book Awards
CHARLOTTE – Value Growth Institute is pleased to announce, Dr. Chia-Li Chien's latest peer-reviewed research book "Enhancing Retirement Success Rates in the United States: Leveraging Reverse Mortgages, Delaying Social Security, and Exploring Continuous Work," was named Award-Winning Finalist in the Business: Personal Finance/Investing category of the 2020 International Book Awards. Chia-Li Chien, Ph.D., CFP®, PMP®, is the Succession Program Director of Value...
March 2020
Save Your Business during the Coronavirus Crisis
During the Coronavirus crisis, small businesses and private nonprofits without standby working capital should consider disaster loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
May 2019
Do-over Exit?
Redoing your exit from your financial planning practice will not be necessary if you employ the proper planning steps, keeping your eye on your business model, succession payout options, timing, and components of business equity value.
April 2019
The Future of Financial Advising
Automating financial advising in some areas cannot compete with good old-fashioned family role models and learning from examples.
Show Your Love in Social Security Claiming
Your age when you claim your Social Security benefits can profoundly affect your spouse’s quality of life when you’ve passed on.
First Class Upgrade to Your Buy-out Using CAPEX
Using the three steps of CAPEX decision making can result in increased seller’s equity in a buy-out
Leveraging Comprehensive Financial Planning to Grow Your Practice
Apply good comprehensive financial planning practices to your clients and yourself to maintain a financially healthy business and happy life.
January 2019
How Much Should I Save in an Emergency Fund?
The recent U.S. government shut down reminds us that we all need to be prepared for financial shocks in the form of loss of income or unexpected large expenses.