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- 2011 Fiscal Year Budget - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Chris cbentonA shutdown of our federal Government was averted by Congress earlier this month, when they passed a two-week extension before voting on the 2011 fiscal year budget, yet again. This “continuing resolution” was passed just two days before the funding of government services was scheduled to come ...
Views: 451 - Reducing Taxes And Investment Fees - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Chris cbentonBoomers are in peril of not being able to afford to retire. It’s a VERY serious situation and one that needs immediate attention from all parties, including our government. They need to get serious about FULLY funding the entitlement programs so many people depend on and will need in ...
Views: 401 - Retirement Became The Sole Responsibility - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Chris cbenton401(k)s, named for a section of the Internal Revenue Code, was a welcome relief in the 1980s for big corporations seeking a replacement for their COSTLY pension programs. Baby boomers were the FIRST to take part in SAVING for retirement this way, and will be the first to take part in PAYING for ...
Views: 391 - Lack Of a Dependable Income Source - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Chris cbentonBaby Boomers are in a retirement readiness crisis and are “overwhelmed” when it comes to retirement, according to the “Reclaiming the Future” study released by Allianz. Nearly a third (32%) of those surveyed reported they felt overwhelmed and concerned about financial security and retirement ...
Views: 556 - Standard Of Living In Retirement - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Chris cbentonRetiring Boomers will find their 401(k) plans falling short, says The Wall Street Journal. Less than a quarter of 401(k) account holders ages 60 to 62 have enough money saved to maintain their standard of living in retirement. According to data from the Federal Reserve, and analyzed by the ...
Views: 403 - Take Control Of The Sales Process - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Chris cbentonToday’s topic is on negotiating your way to huge savings. Now, when I say the word negotiating, many people get a negative image of themselves begging a vendor or retail store to give them a break, because they don’t have enough money in their pocket or bank account to pay the full price. NOT ...
Views: 365 - CBS Poll On The Economy And Recession - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Chris cbentonAccording to the same CBS poll on the economy and recession, more than half the country (58%) says America is on the WRONG track toward recovery. Despite the fact that some federal officials say the country is on the rebound, many Americans are having a hard time believing it, and rightfully so. ...
Views: 435 - Consumer Price Index Report - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Chris cbentonThe RISING price of consumer goods coupled with LOWER consumer wages has had a significant impact on the quality of life for many Americans. Social Security recipients are reporting difficulty in keeping up with RISING monthly expenses, since they have NOT received a Cost of Living Adjustment, ...
Views: 586 - Record-Breaking Season For Our Economy As Well - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Chris cbentonWell, it’s officially a record-breaking winter for the East Coast, with snowfall dumping over 57 inches in New York City alone! It’s been a record-breaking season for our economy as well, with the prolonged recession-like conditions continuing to find many Americans looking for cover from the ...
Views: 433 - Annuities - what They are exactlY? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Chris cbentonWhen thinking about buying ... So far, it has been possible for a person to buy an annuity between ages 50 and 75, but 2010 saw the lower end of the scale increased to 55 years of age. Prior to taking an annuity, it is possible for a pension holder to take up to 25% of its stock consists of a ...
Views: 418 - International bank transfer or municipal - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Chris cbentonThe nation from which the transfer takes place in a nation where the payment should be made clear, the use of a form similar to a file and maintain consistency in the number of the transaction. The Bank used the bank's network and allows the transfer of knowledge as local transfers and protects ...
Views: 414 - Monitor and Maintain Your Credit Report - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Chris cbentonWhile media reports may have brought optimism and renewed confidence to many, news such as “pre-recession” spending levels should not be considered a free ticket to rack up more credit card debt. You can’t continue to do the same thing and expect a different result – which is commonly referred ...
Views: 448 - New Ways To Make Money This Year - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Chris cbentonAt the end of the 3rd quarter in 2009, consumer revolving debt was $893 billion dollars, compared to the 3rd quarter of 2010 of $806 billion dollars, suggesting that consumers paid DOWN $87 billion dollars of debt in a 1 year period! What you don’t hear, is that banks CHARGED OFF approximately ...
Views: 484 - Online Shopping Hit a Record - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Chris cbentonThe final numbers for holiday retail spending are trickling in, and for many retailers it was a VERY merry holiday. Online shopping hit a record $32.6 billion dollars from November 1st through the end of December, which was higher than projected. While the TOTAL retail numbers aren’t ...
Views: 473 - Debt Free Living - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Chris cbentonLiving life that is free of debt is difficult to achieve. It is different when you are at retirement age, so while you are still strong, you have to work hard and learn to manage your finances wisely. It is not enough that you have a good job of becoming whole. You can also use regularly and eat ...
Views: 1037 - Business Wealth Recovery challenges During Today's Difficult Economy - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Chris cbentonOutstanding debt is a key factor in a negative cash flow of business today, is the increasing number of potency of today's rough economic environment. Reversing the effects of many companies has become a focus. Business debt recovery is a problem for many companies because of the need for ...
Views: 445 - Tips For Keeping Track Of Their Monthly Expenses - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Chris cbentonOne of the keys to getting out of debt and live debt is knowing what your monthly expenses. Some of them are easy to monitor. You get your electricity bill, phone bill, water bill, etc. by mail. You can file this away for easy reference. But what about the costs that are not billed in ...
Views: 484 - Tips To Save Money - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonWe all know we have to save it. However, few of us escaped. Why? Because there are too many competing priorities for money in our lives. However, you can save more of those shopping for a situation that is sure to come, your children's college, the house and your retirement. You do not think you ...
Views: 608(1 vote) - Average Life Of Minimalism - The World Is Changing, And You? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonNews is filled with stories of our changing world. Each day brings us new information about the political turmoil and financial chaos all over the world. I would like to fail miserably as a political analyst. I do not know if the Middle East the protests will lead to better lives for people ...
Views: 435 - How To Cope With The Rising Cost Of Visa - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonWith life in Australia is growing so quickly, economically, we all wish we could go back to the good old times ", but turning the clock back is not possible, there are several things you can do to keep these costs as low as possible. Remember when life was simple and everything was cheap? No, ...
Views: 477 - How To Improve The Competence Of Your Money - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonWhen someone learns the news of skills, they go through four stages of awareness: Unconsciously incompetent. This is the stage where you do not know what you know. This skill or subject is not even on your radar, as before you were interested in learning to drive, you do not even think about ...
Views: 495 - Some of Balancing The Family Budget Tips - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonIn order to make sure you have enough money to cover all your expenses every month, you should be sure to plan an appropriate budget. 1st First, make sure that all of their income from the list. The best place to do a spreadsheet program on your computer. This includes money you do your job, ...
Views: 456 - Halifax Release Or Retirement - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonPensioners can also take advantage of capital Halifax release or retirement home plan, the assets are pledged, and only the interest is paid monthly to the lender the original loan amount lying untouched during the plan term. While traditional equity release roll up, you do not pay any interest, ...
Views: 502 - Multiple Payment Options For Consumers - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonConsumers have more options than ever when paying for goods or services. With the expansion of Internet services and increase online sales, consumers are looking for payment options that are not only convenient but also safe. Consumers have less paper in the not too distant future payments in ...
Views: 489 - In These Difficult Times How Can I Sell My Mortgage Note ? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Chris cbentonIf you find yourself stuck in a holding position in owner-financed note, you will no doubt be wondering, "How can I sell my mortgage note? The fact is that your situation is very common, as more and more property owners who have taken the initiative in selling their property to help finance the ...
Views: 552 - How To Save Money And Earn More: Quick Guide - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Chris cbentonSaving your money is one of the key elements of survival. This will determine the future of security, peace and happiness. Money is not something that one of the places under the earth, waters, after a few weeks of the tree and brings more money. This is something that (most) people work very ...
Views: 396 - If You Call? The Difference Between Refinancing And A Credit Line - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonMost people think that saving up for the purchase of a lot better than buying it through the credit. While it may be better for the individual, this line of thinking is able to pose a serious threat to the economy. Believe it or not, credit drives on the market today.In addition, trade with the ...
Views: 439 - Wealth Free Living: Track your expenses - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonBelieve it or not, keep track of your expenses is one of the simplest yet most imperative factors having a debt free life. You may be thinking what a big deal to do this? Well, if you do not how much you spent each month in the idea, as you know, if you have exceeded what the elements? Here ...
Views: 435 - Consumer Guide On How To Save Money - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonAlmost limitless number of ways one can blow all his money away is just astounding. Ever heard of the super-lucky to a multi-million lottery winner who practically screamed his tongue off, as he became one of the world's lucky people who by chance, to finally have everything he wants? Well, ...
Views: 464 - As a Real Pension Plan? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonJust the other day, I accidentally linked a conversation between a husband and wife, where they both fear that they could never afford to retire. His wife was talking about a man who just passed, at 89, and she said that she wondered how anyone could live that long and still be able to maintain, ...
Views: 519 - The first Step To Financial Freedom: The First Note - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonWhy pay yourself first? If you surveyed 100 financial wizards and asked them to your list of steps to financial freedom, you can get a list of actions, with the nine steps of 10, about 12, all with one common denominator. Each wizard to step on my list and probably the first position. Pay ...
Views: 460 - If Money Is Your Understanding Of Every Month - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonYou're not alone if you have debts. Indeed, some level of debt is more common than not having any. The question is, how much debt you have and whether it is more than you can afford to have? If you have too much debt, it can have a negative impact on your credit report and credit score. If you ...
Views: 401 - 1.2 Million Dollar Lunch - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Chris cbentonI often have clients tell me that they do not have enough money to start saving for retirement. I know most of you know, should I start saving, but just do not know where to get money from. But I would argue that if you can find only $ 5 a day can make a huge impact on your retirement ...
Views: 485 - How to find us with your financial adviser to the interests of the heart - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonFinancial advisor on what is expected for advice on how best to act very important area of ??your life is: the financial sector. We all know that in this day and age, it is money that makes the world go round. If many of us have to be honest, we would admit that our value depends very largely a ...
Views: 393 - As a modest income earners can benefit from financial planning services - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonThere are many of us who live under the impression that only rich people need the services of planners. " The reasons are usually something that only those rich people have money that is "substantially insufficient" to warrant the services of a professional or a person, to help plan your costs! ...
Views: 652 - Many ways to control your finances - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonSpend Less No matter how much you currently earn, to develop the habit of spending less. How often are encouraged to financial planning experts - spend less than their income. To maintain the necessary discipline yourself NEVER a debt. Stay away from credit cards and bank loans. Compound ...
Views: 419 - Incentive Reward - Basic information about the activities to send off checks - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonToday, a long list of companies using the rebate checks are quite endless. It is interesting to today's market leaders in one time or another have used this method to attract customers, so you can find discount checks from IBM, KFC, or even prophets like. For rebate checks feature is quite ...
Views: 412 - Asset Management - Why Need Advisor - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonAsset management services are not only "rich", defined as those with millions of dollars in revenue ... Indeed, most people can benefit from the asset management advisory services to help with everything from estate planning life insurance, property transfer to pension investments. Maybe you've ...
Views: 387 - Tips for selection of Private Asset Management - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonIn today's economy, many high net worth individuals and families looking for ways to protect your assets, and private wealth management firm, an asset management company or investment management services can help ensure that the personal property continued to grow. If you're part of a wealthy ...
Views: 402 - Asset Management Business - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonEveryone should know a little about retirement savings, and anyone who has ever made a good chunk of money has to be very careful with money and hire a property management issues. Unfortunately, now that the asset management advisors little competition, it's called the United States ...
Views: 429 - Private Capital Management - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonAre you actively plan and manage their wealth? Or you go through life on autopilot? Most people get up in the morning to go to work, go home, eat, get an hour (or more) TV, go to bed and then get up the next day and make everything from scratch. They know there's more to life, but they do not ...
Views: 408 - Asset management companies may be your best financial planners - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonOne of the most important aspects of one's life is in finance. All we have to work hard to earn money. Today, however, manage your money is as important as earning it. You can manage your money effectively to plan your finance properly and make wise investments. The financial planning and a ...
Views: 415 - Financial Advisor for Private Wealth Management - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonPrivate Wealth Management, commonly abbreviated as PWM describes the investment and financial management services to investors, and include aspects such as management of funds, real estate, business and resource planning. Investors with huge mansions and businesses generally prefer the anonymity ...
Views: 389 - Asset management with independent financial advisors - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonAsset management with independent financial advisors Independent financial advisers advise on how to manage their assets, or simply put, what to do with your money. Areas that financial advisers tend to focus on include: Pension Advice With the economy as it is with the banks and ...
Views: 450 - Asset Management - Why Contact Advisor - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Chris cbentonAsset management services are not only "rich", defined as those with millions of dollars in revenue ... Indeed, most people can benefit from the asset management advisory services to help with everything from estate planning life insurance, property transfer to pension investments. Maybe you've ...
Views: 435 - Online Savings Accounts Popularity - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Chris cbentonWe need to think about a group of banks of similar institutions that have forgotten that they may have significant differences, we may find it useful and work in our favor. As for saving funds, the bank offers a range can vary greatly, and it is up to us to look into an account that stands out ...
Views: 486 - Create A Buffer Of Savings If The Savings Plan - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Chris cbentonSecurity is largely dependent on how much savings you have a bank, and this is the best way for the replacement of any type, for example, if an accident should occur, or for any reason. It's always good to have protection for their savings and the best way to do this is to not have to call an ...
Views: 480 - Alternatives To The Final Cost Of Insurance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Chris cbentonLife insurance category known as final expense insurance is also called burial insurance or funeral insurance. This type of insurance is simply life insurance plan for low-rated amount. It is rarely necessary means of life the vast majority of people who buy it. This type of policy is usually ...
Views: 535 - How Safe Is Your Financial Secrets? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Chris cbentonIdentity fraud is now recognized as one of the main issues affecting people from all walks of life, especially when people head online to share more information with the world than ever before on social networks such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Security experts advise users of social ...
Views: 480 - Some simple steps to your financial freedom - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Chris cbentonYou have heard that old saying so many times, it is likely to become a cliché. "It has been used for many people in different ways, but the essence remains the same:" It's not about how much money you make, what to do with it that counts. "Take that quote and think about it a minute. Have you ...
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