Politics and finance come together every four years when America elects a new President. History has shown the correlation between these two worlds as the presidential cycles affect stock market returns.

The stock market, as defined by the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has generally performed better when the incumbent party won each given election, regardless of the political party. If in the three months leading up to the election the stock market is up, it is likely that the incumbent party will win. Losses in those three months mean that the opposing party is likely to come into victory.

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Many small business owners cannot or do not want to purchase the vehicle by paying the entire amount upfront. Purchasing a vehicle through financing is a safe and prudent approach you should take to avoid getting a big hit on the cash flow. This option is getting more and more popular as can be seen by number of queries being out in search engines and number of applications being processed by financing companies. Before you rush to purchase your next vehicle through finance, however, it helps to understand the basics to avoid being in trouble afterwards. Below you can find some of the fundamental questions everyone has regarding vehicle finance.

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They say money can’t buy happiness, but that doesn’t stop many of us from daydreaming about raking in the big bucks and living the life of a billionaire. As a small business owner, your first billion dollars can seem a long way away. However, following the advice of the entrepreneurs that came before you can give you the best chance of living the high life in the future.

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