Insights from Menachem

It wasn’t so long ago that one could say that the real estate market was healthy, so much so that it became a major category for investors. The ingredients were certainly there. Mortgage rates were relatively low, demand was strong, and prices were affordable and stable. People seemed to have the wherewithal to buy new

David was one of a number of people that learned several days before Pesach that the program he paid for in advance at a hotel with a personal check was cancelled. Not wishing to disappoint his wife and children, he was forced to come up with the money to book a different program. His friend

David Samuels (name changed), an importer of watches, was a long-time customer of Signature Bank. He was devastated when he heard that the bank had failed and was concerned that he would not be able to recoup his money. Although he was somewhat reassured that his money was safe, he opted to withdraw his money

Whenever I am involved in helping someone sell or buy a business, there is always the question about the valuation of the business. In simple terms, people want to know the true value of a business. I am often struck by how people are either not aware about their valuation or the importance of knowing

Even as Congress was close to passing the Democrat inspired Inflation Reduction Act, financial experts were still not prepared to label the current economy as being in a recession. With its possible repercussions politically, economists are extremely cautious not to prematurely proclaim a recession. The closest label was from a prominent financial media that called

Several years ago, a local store in my neighborhood was underperforming. They were below projections and couldn’t seem to gain much traction. They moved from their “side street” location to the adjacent avenue and the business took off. They gained instant visibility and today many years later are a major retailer on that avenue. A

How unusual is it for two warring nations to reach an agreement in the middle of battle that has nothing to do with the war itself? Ukraine and Russia reached a deal that would allow the resumption of grain exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports. Ministers from both countries signed an agreement brokered by the United