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Investments / Wealth Building

Is Buying a Second Property to Rent Out Still Worth It — or Have the Numbers Finally Stopped Making Sense?

Rising interest rates, inflation, and post-pandemic rental shifts have complicated the math on investment properties. Barbara Corcoran, Robert Kiyosaki, and Kristine Swanson debate whether buying a second property to rent out is still one of the smartest wealth-building moves — or a commitment most investors aren't ready for.

June 05, 2026 TheFacturation Editorial
Is Buying a Second Property to Rent Out Still Worth It — or Have the Numbers Finally Stopped Making Sense?

Global Business / Economy

Is Outsourcing Your Business's Back Office a Smart Move — or Are You Handing Control to Someone Who Doesn't Care?

73% of companies that outsource report better operational efficiency — but handing your accounting, HR, or compliance to an outside firm means trusting someone else with your business's backbone. Marie Johnson, James Thompson, and Sarah Miller debate when outsourcing is a smart move and when it's a loss of control you can't afford.

June 05, 2026 TheFacturation Editorial
Is Outsourcing Your Business's Back Office a Smart Move — or Are You Handing Control to Someone Who Doesn't Care?
Should You Take a Salary Cut to Join a Startup — or Is Equity Compensation Just a Story You Tell Yourself?

Credit & Personal Finance

Is Working Abroad as a Remote Professional a Tax Advantage — or a Compliance Trap Most People Walk Into Blind?

Working remotely from a beach in Portugal or a café in Buenos Aires sounds like a dream — but 60% of remote workers don't know their tax obligations abroad. Cheryl Williams, David Neff, and Lisa Roberts break down whether working overseas is a smart tax move or a compliance trap waiting to spring.

June 04, 2026 TheFacturation Editorial
Is Working Abroad as a Remote Professional a Tax Advantage — or a Compliance Trap Most People Walk Into Blind?

Global Business / Economy

Should You Sell Your Business or Keep It Forever — and How Do You Know When the Number Is Right?

Valuations are high, the market is moving, and someone just made you an offer — but is now really the right time to sell? Dawn Smith, Mark Brenner, and Lisa Wang debate when holding on to your business makes more sense than cashing out, and how to know when the number is finally right.

June 04, 2026 TheFacturation Editorial
Should You Sell Your Business or Keep It Forever — and How Do You Know When the Number Is Right?

Global Business / Economy

Is Tipping Culture Costing Small Businesses More Than It's Helping Their Staff — and Who Actually Pays?

Every time a customer decides whether to tip — and how much — they're making a decision that shapes a worker's livelihood. Michael Lynn, Ruth McCambridge, and Jack Temple debate whether tipping culture is a lifeline for service workers or a broken system that lets businesses off the hook.

June 04, 2026 TheFacturation Editorial
Is Tipping Culture Costing Small Businesses More Than It's Helping Their Staff — and Who Actually Pays?
How TheFacturation Works

Every debate follows the same rigorous format

We don't publish opinion pieces. We take a real financial question, find experts on both sides, and deliver a clear editorial verdict — TheFacturation's Take.

1

The Question

A real financial decision that freelancers and small business owners face, framed as a genuine debate with two defensible positions.

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The Voices

2–3 named CPAs, tax attorneys, or CFPs present their position with real arguments and data.

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The Take

TheFacturation synthesizes both sides and delivers a clear editorial conclusion — no fence-sitting.