All Articles by Kristina Parren

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.

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Film, Fine Dining and West Side Story: a Warning on Risky Investments

November 19, 2019
/ Investors
/ By Kristina Parren

Tags: Alternative Assets, Due Diligence, Investors, Personal Finance & Investment,

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 […]

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‘Know Thy Numbers’ Installment #3: Types of Financial Statements

November 13, 2019
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Jonathan Friedland and Kristina Parren

Tags: Accounting-Auditing-Taxation, Business Management, Financial Literacy, Financial Management,

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.

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‘Know Thy Numbers’ Installment #2 – Accounting Principles in a Nutshell

November 12, 2019
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Jonathan Friedland and Kristina Parren

Tags: Accounting-Auditing-Taxation, Small Business,

GAAP rules are accounting principles and concepts that shape how we present financial information. These are the 12 “Commandments” of GAAP accounting.

a calculator which says Don’t leave numbers to the accountant. If you don't know your numbers, you don't know your business.

‘Know Thy Numbers’ Installment #1 – Welcome to the Jungle, an Introduction to the Series

November 11, 2019
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Jonathan Friedland and Kristina Parren

Tags: Accounting-Auditing-Taxation, Business Management, Financial Management,

Don’t leave numbers to the accountant. An introduction to accounting and its basic concepts can equip you to make better business decisions.

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3 Smart Moves Made by Celebrity Investors

October 18, 2019
/ Investors
/ By Kristina Parren

Tags: Accredited Investors, Investors, Private Equity, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital,

What do Madonna and Warren Buffett have in common? They both make smart investments. Follow these 3 investing lessons from successful celebrity investors.

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America’s Retirement Crisis: Problems and Solutions

August 8, 2019
/ Investors
/ By Kristina Parren

Tags: Baby Boomers, Financial Literacy, Financial Management, Millennials, Personal Finance & Investment, Retirement,

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?