THE OWNER'S STAKE  

Charles Farrell is the author of the book Your Money Ratios: 8 Simple Tools for Financial Security, called “one of the best financial books to cross our desks this year” by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ, 12/19/09). Farrell is a principal with Denver-based Northstar Investment Advisors, LLC, where he provides portfolio investment management, retirement income management, wealth transfer services and portfolio tax planning. Prior to working as an investment advisor, Mr. Farrell was a tax attorney representing privately held businesses on tax, retirement and estate planning matters.


Will That Student Loan Sink Your Business?

By Charles Farrell |  May 8, 2012

Here's how much you can borrow -- for your or your child -- without putting undue financial pressure on your business.  Read story

FICA: The Tax Business Owners Should Fear Most

By Charles Farrell |  Apr 3, 2012

Millionaire tax? Forget it. Higher Brackets? Meh. The most dangerous tax for business owners is one nobody talks about.  Read story

How a Mortgage Can Save Your Business

By Charles Farrell |  Feb 29, 2012

Refinancing at today's microscopic rates can build you a cash-flow cushion that could save your bacon one day. What are you waiting for?  Read story

The Best Retirement Plan for Entrepreneurs

By Charles Farrell |  Jan 27, 2012

Used to be, you had to give up either savings or flexibility to create a tax-deferred nest egg. Not any more.  Read story

2012 Outlook: Brace for Another Weak Year

By Charles Farrell |  Dec 28, 2011

Next year's economy will be hostage to the scary Euro crisis and towering debts at home. Here's how to get your business ready for a tough year.  Read story

How You'll Know It's Time to Cash Out

By Charles Farrell |  Nov 30, 2011

What's the exact sale price for your business that will allow you to live worry-free off the proceeds for the rest of your life? Here's the answer.  Read story