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About Kristina Parren
Kristina Parren is an associate editor with Financial Poise. Since graduating from the University of Michigan in film and screenwriting, she has worked as a copywriter and grant writer across multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing and travel. In addition to her work as an editor and copywriter, she is an avid wildlife conservation activist, involved in conservation and reintroduction projects throughout Africa.
‘Know Thy Numbers’ Installment #4- Cash is King: Cash Gap and Working Capital
The time between cash outflow and cash inflow, when cash is low, is called cash gap. Learn how to calculate and improve your cash gap. Read More
Are Investors Still Happy with Private Equity Performance?
Private equity investors say expectations were met throughout the last decade. Going into 2020, is private equity performance still meeting forecasts? Read More
Why Your RIA Fears Private Equity Investments
RIAs Lack in Alternative Investment Offerings for Their Clients Registered investment advisors (RIAs) have never been the preferred vehicle for finding alternative investment opportunities, especially private equity. Large private equity funds are not easy to access, nor is private equity always easy to understand. But clients are becoming curious. In a 2019 RIA Sentiment Survey […] Read More
Film, Fine Dining and West Side Story: a Warning on Risky Investments
Vanity Investments are All for Show “Hamilton” drove the masses to Broadway in 2016, making it seem as though Broadway shows were the next exciting investment. Through 2018, shows like “Harry Potter,” “Hello! Dolly” and “Frozen” were still bringing in record-breaking profits. The very next year, a summer purge saw early final curtains for several […] Read More
‘Know Thy Numbers’ Installment #3: Types of Financial Statements
From the statement of income to the statement of cash flows, here’s how various types of financial statements present a bigger picture of company health. Read More
‘Know Thy Numbers’ Installment #2 – Accounting Principles in a Nutshell
GAAP rules are accounting principles and concepts that shape how we present financial information. These are the 12 “Commandments” of GAAP accounting. Read More
‘Know Thy Numbers’ Installment #1 – Welcome to the Jungle, an Introduction to the Series
Don’t leave numbers to the accountant. An introduction to accounting and its basic concepts can equip you to make better business decisions. Read More
3 Smart Moves Made by Celebrity Investors
What do Madonna and Warren Buffett have in common? They both make smart investments. Follow these 3 investing lessons from successful celebrity investors. Read More
America’s Retirement Crisis: Problems and Solutions
America is facing a retirement crisis. Less than half of Americans are confident in their retirement security. What can you do to retire at 67? Read More