Federal Reserve Increases Rates

December 15, 2016 By Brian Link

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised its short-term interest rate. This was the first time in 2016. It's been widely...

Low Rates Remain For Now

June 16, 2016 By Brian Link

The Federal Reserve and Janet Yellen have decided not to raise interest rates following Wednesday’s end to a two-day meeting....

Strong Hospitality Growth in April and May

June 10, 2016 By Brian Link

After a rough first quarter, the US economy is showing positive signs so far in Q2.  The hotel industry also...

Demand for Equipment Remains High Despite Low Consumer Confidence

June 9, 2016 By Brian Link

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its Monthly Leasing and Finance Index.  The report, which shows economic activity...

Industry Leaders Say Now Is The Time To Acquire New Equipment For Your Hotel

May 9, 2016 By Brian Link

At this year’s Hunter Hotel Conference, “Hotel News Now” asked eight hotel executives what hotel owners should concentrate on this...

FASB Issues Update On Equipment Lease Accounting

March 24, 2016 By Brian Link

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has just released new regulations on the accounting of lease finance transactions. According to Accounting...

Economy Is Ready For Rate Increase

December 15, 2015 By Brian Link

It looks like it's time for an interest rate increase. According to CNBC, the economic conditions and the financial markets...

Is An Interest Rate Increase Coming?

November 17, 2015 By Brian Link

Eventually, the Fed will raise interest rates.  Right now, the question remains (as it has for months), when? According to...

Businesses Expect Big Profits in 2015

October 19, 2015 By Brian Link

According to a recent poll, a large percent of businesses expect to make a significant profit during the 2015 year....

Fed To Hold Interest Rates Steady: What This Means For Charter Schools

September 17, 2015 By Brian Link

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged today but left open the possibility of a tightening later this year. ...