Financials

Will UK Brexit Tighten U.S. Small Business Lending?

Opinion: The rattling of global financial markets could threaten the progress that we have seen in small business finance, especially in the years following the Great Recession. But I don’t think it will be devastating.

Will UK Brexit Tighten U.S. Small Business Lending?

Opinion: The rattling of global financial markets could threaten the progress that we have seen in small business finance, especially in the years following the Great Recession. But I don’t think it will be devastating.

Costco Drops AmEx: Big Mistake?

Opinion: Last week, the giant retailer made its final break with the giant credit card company. A few small business owners I know cheered the news. ‘Good for Costco,’ one told me. ‘I hate the high fees Amex charges me. I should do the same.’ I advised him not to.

Costco Drops AmEx: Big Mistake?

Opinion: Last week, the giant retailer made its final break with the giant credit card company. A few small business owners I know cheered the news. ‘Good for Costco,’ one told me. ‘I hate the high fees Amex charges me. I should do the same.’ I advised him not to.

Are Pawn Shops the New Bank?

American Jewelry and Loan Owner, and star of ‘Hardcore Pawn,’ Les Gold on why the business at pawn shops is an indicator of how the economy is doing and how they fill the short-term lending void not filled by banks.