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Make Globalization Great Again

“Behind this mask there is more than just flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea… and ideas are bulletproof.” — V, from V For Vendetta Part of Der Gropenfuhrer’s

How You Can Avoid Foreign Bank Account Fees

“Every day is a bank account, and time is our currency. No one is rich, no one is poor, we’ve got 24 hours each.” ― Christopher Rice I recently watched

Staying Single: The One-Member Corporation

“It is far better to be alone than to be in bad company.” — George Washington Last week, we considered the solopreneur’s point of view and weighed the pros and

A Princely Estate and More Reasons to Draft a Will

“And now folks, it’s time for ‘who do ya trust?’” — Jack Nicholson as Joker Prince’s passing last year saddened his millions of fans. Since he had no will, his

Staying Single: The One-Member LLC

“I like being single. I am always there when I need me.” – Art Leo One question I’m asked by new entrepreneurs is whether one person can be his or

Cash and Accrual: Which Is Best For You?

“Capital isn’t this pile of money sitting somewhere; it’s an accounting construct.” — Bethany McLean Given the spirit of the new year, you may have resolved to try new things,

The Early 2017 Cleanup List

“Each age has deemed the new-born year The fittest time for festal cheer.” ― Walter Scott On behalf of everyone at Brinen & Associates, happy new year to our clients,

The Origin of the NORAD Tracker

  “It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” – J.R.R. Tolkien We’re setting aside our usual

Conflicts Of Interest: Self-Dealing

“Almost everyone in politics nowadays has at least one conflict of interest.” ― Kenneth Eade While I’m no fan of Tang the Conqueror1, he’s a constant source of inspiration for