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- Simple Steps to Get Rid of Your Multiple Credit Card Debt - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Michael ReyCredit cards are common among people today. Though some people use them sensibly, many struggle to use their credit cards properly and get into debt. One of the main reasons why people struggle with their credit cards is that they take multiple credit cards. More credit cards mean more credit ...
Views: 775 - Avoid Money Mistakes Your Parents Committed - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Michael ReyAs kids and teens, many of us have seen our parents struggling to manage money properly. Not everybody’s parents are like this, but many parents make some common money mistakes. Here are some of them and try not to repeat them in your life. Not lived on budget Do you remember your parents ...
Views: 1355 - 5 Budgeting Tips for Lazy People - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Michael ReyThe budget is the only tool that helps you understand your spending and saving. If you want your spending to be under control, pay-off your debt quickly and manage money properly, you need to have a written home budget. Lazy people don’t track their expenses properly and thus struggle with their ...
Views: 935 - Planning to Purchase Insurance? - Do it Sensibly - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Michael ReyIn today's world, insurance is an essential product everyone should purchase. It helps us take care of our financial needs during unexpected emergencies and saves us against financial hardships. Unexpected events may come in the form of a sudden accident, life-style disease, vehicle ...
Views: 1263 - Investment Basics for First Time Investors - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Michael ReyPlanning to invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds or any other investment plan for the first time? If so, congrats! You are taking an important and sensible step in planning your future growth. This article presents some important tips you need to follow as a first-time investor. Health ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - Six Mistakes Teenagers Do While Handling Money - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Michael ReyAre you a spendthrift? Do you spend money lavishly? If your answer is ‘Yes’, you need to seriously control your finances for a planned and secure future. As teenager, you make certain mistakes while spending that you are not aware of. This is because adolescence is a stage when you don’t have ...
Views: 714 - Savings Plan: Stages of Saving Money - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Michael ReyA penny saved is a penny earned Earning money is not enough to gain financial stability in life. You need to save money regularly to meet your future needs. Following is a step by step plan on how you can save money. Step #1: Set your savings goal Personal financial planning at the right ...
Views: 751 - Tips to Improve Your Conversational Spanish with Different Groups of People - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Michael ReyLearning Spanish becomes more effective with regular practice. If you are in an environment where everyone else is learning Spanish just like you, then it is your duty to find the right acquaintances that can help you to make your learning easier. Though the language trainers assist you in ...
Views: 744 - Help Your Children Understand the Importance of Money - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Michael ReyToday’s schools have many things to teach students on various subjects like History, Geography, English, Science, Mathematics and the list goes on. But there is no such school that teaches students on money management concepts like how to save money, how to spend money, how to manage money, etc. ...
Views: 757 - 5 Things to Check Before Selecting a Mutual Fund Scheme - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Michael ReyWith the emergence of different types of mutual funds, investors feel difficult to select the right mutual fund scheme, that is, the one that suits their needs best. There are many mutual fund beginners who started investing without having proper knowledge. These people consider investing just ...
Views: 915 - 4 Habits that Help You Gain the Ability to Save Money - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Michael ReyAbility to save money is a basic skill that every individual should possess. This skill can be built only when you follow certain important steps, having internal motivation and positive attitude. In order to acquire the ability to save money, you need to inculcate some habits that may be ...
Views: 1925 - Best Money Saving Schemes Available in India - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Michael ReyWith persistently changing financial market scenario and increasing number of banks, financial institutions, online resources that give ample opportunities for savings, many people in India are unable to decide the right place to save their surpluses to meet future financial obligations. Hence, ...
Views: 3288 - Gurus of Personal Finance - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Michael ReySome personal finance experts are popular all over the world because of their principles, concepts and ideas. They have shared their expertise on money management and saving techniques through their books and lectures. These authors have helped people live financially comfortable life by ...
Views: 1779 - Top 10 Books on Personal Finance - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Michael ReyMany people entering the workforce today are making money, but are struggling to manage it. For many, personal finance is a mystery. They struggle to understand the basic personal finance principles, concepts and ideas. Are you one of those who are struggling to manage money? Then seek ...
Views: 1256 - Why Focusing on English Writing Skills Is More Important Than Spoken English? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Michael ReyPeople spend good amount of time and money to learn spoken English online or through traditional English teaching resources. Many of them fail to understand that written English is what is required to excel in career and professional front. Even illiterate people in English-speaking countries ...
Views: 3697 - Performance in Your Job is Essential for Success in Your Career - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Michael ReyToday there are more job opportunities available than ever before. Now it is really up to you to take control of your professional future and ensure success in career. In order to reach your full potential, you need to know the basic requirement for your career growth. You cannot go blindfolded ...
Views: 728 - Role of Electronic Media in Learning a New Language - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Michael ReyAmong the many language learning sources, media (print or electronic) plays an important role in improving one's language standards. Some of the important media instruments that help in learning a language are – newspapers, magazines, television, radio and the Internet. These have revolutionized ...
Views: 2820 - Choose Flooring Considering Safety First - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Michael ReyYour home will be comfortable, functional and healthy only when you don’t compromise on some basic, yet important features. Flooring is one such feature that should not be overlooked, as we will have more physical contact with floor unlike the ceilings or walls. In order to make sure that you ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Get Insurance for Adverse Financial Outcomes - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Michael ReyIn today’s world people are very much familiar with the term insurance. Whether it is for life, health, vehicle, fire, disability or liability, insurance serves as financial tool for securing your life and property. It is a cover used for protecting you and your family from rising unexpected ...
Views: 697 - Mutual Funds and Their Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Michael ReyA Mutual Fund is an investment vehicle operated by an Asset Management Company (AMC) and is required to be registered with SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India). AMC raises money from individual investors and invests the money on behalf of the investors or unit holders, in stocks, bonds, ...
Views: 781 - What is an Asset? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Michael ReyWhen people are asked this question, they are confused between 'possessions' and 'assets'. Your home, vehicle, jewelry are not assets. A good definition of the term 'asset' is something that has the ability to generate income. This is how a financially intelligent and knowledgeable person ...
Views: 711 - All You Need to Know About Money - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Michael ReyToday many people don’t have even the basic understanding of personal finance. They don’t know how to set up a budget, how to manage their money. The main reason behind this is that money management is not taught in schools and colleges. Educational institutions create graduates who are ...
Views: 691 - Know How Fear and Greed Impacts Your Investing Decisions - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Michael ReyWe simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful - Warren Buffett, a legendary investor Much has been written on fear and greed in the market, which are the two great human emotions responsible in destructing capital in investing. Fear and ...
Views: 2719 - Understanding the Difference between Rich and Wealthy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Michael ReyRiches and rich people have always fascinated human kind. The people who can buy whatever they want without worrying about affording it or not needing to cut out something from their shopping list because they cannot afford all they want. They can buy the best items and also have money to pay ...
Views: 1037 - How Poor Marketing Strategies Affect a Business - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Michael ReyA marketing strategy is the backbone of any business. It generates the required awareness about your products or services among customers. A good marketing strategy should correlate well with the long-term marketing plans and goals of the business. But, due to a variety of reasons, businesses ...
Views: 16889 - Lose Weight and Control Diabetes Using Low GI Foods - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Michael ReyThe Glycemic Index (GI) is a rating of carbohydrates on a scale of 0 to 100 depending on the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating. Foods with GI of 70 and above are considered as high GI foods, 56-69 as medium GI foods, 55 and below as low GI foods. High GI foods are ...
Views: 674 - Prioritizing Life's Financial Goals - 4 Things to Do Before Anything Else With Your Money - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Michael ReyIt is easy to get driven by plethora of financial advertisements and articles about various products offered by many financial companies and banks. Every individual should have his own financial needs mapped out and then schedule the financial savings/investments in that order. But how do you ...
Views: 747 - Lessons in Management from the Ancient Roman Centurions - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Michael ReyThough Roman Centurions have a history of more than 2100 years, they practiced many management concepts that are required for managers even today. The Romans created a concept of how a manager should be chosen, how to lead a team and other important characteristics of being a manager. Management ...
Views: 2197(1 vote) - Know About the Evolution of Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Michael ReyThe marketing concept underwent many changes before it transformed into the current ‘Customer Centric Marketing’ avatar. Sales driven organizations were the initial models of doing business, driven by their production and product capabilities. Later, improvement in the situation was inevitable ...
Views: 706 - Tools You Need to Learn English - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Michael ReyMany people are not aware of the right approach and right tools to learn English easily and quickly. The moment we think of learning English, big books that are difficult to read or understand come to our mind. Another thing that strikes our mind is spoken English institute. Are they really ...
Views: 899 - English Gives Access to Wisdom from Across the World - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Michael ReyLiterature makes us knowledgeable about the thinking patterns of various cultures. Literature is an important part of history. It consists of classical writings by many good people, philosophers, administrators, poets, etc. Generally, it is difficult to get access to learned people, but it is ...
Views: 1167 - Choosing Between Billboard and Online Advertising - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michael ReyAdvertisement has a great role in the success of a business. It is necessary for any business to attract customers through right advertising. Different modes of advertising are being practiced by business organizations these days. Billboard and online advertising are some of them which are in ...
Views: 970 - Living Below Means - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Michael ReyLive below your means. Many people wrongly assume that they understand what it is to live below their means. Most of people prepare budget on monthly basis i.e., whatever they receive income, they use for entire amount for that particular month only. By the end of month nothing remains in hand, ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - All You Need to Know About Headhunting in Recruitment - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Michael ReyRecruitment is a process of screening and selecting qualified candidates for vacant job positions in an organization. There have been various trends in recruitment process these days. Outsourcing, e-recruitment, campus recruitment, and headhunting are some of them. Headhunting is a peculiar and ...
Views: 4342 - Essential Elements Of Diet - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Michael ReyFoods are known as building elements of the body. The food consumed in diet should consist of carbohydrates, protein, and fats, which provide calories and vitamins, minerals and water, which are very essential to life and good health. Fiber is another important element of a balanced diet and ...
Views: 5363 - Tips for Starting a Nanny-referral Agency - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Michael ReyNannycare refers to the care taken for children at home by an external person. Nannies, babysitters, baby nurses, au pairs and so on are involved in providing nannycare. Selecting a nanny for their child is a very important task for parents. A nanny can be hired by the parents either on their ...
Views: 3807 - Facts About Cholesterol - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Michael ReyCholesterol is made from liver in the body. It is present in membrane of cells in the body. Cholesterol is carried in the blood by one type of molecules. Those molecules are called as lipoproteins. The high level cholesterol causes atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Cholesterol ...
Views: 815 - U.S SMBs More Prone to Fraudulent Attacks - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Michael ReyA shift from the use of paper records to electronically stored information is being widely seen among the small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). An efficient way of business performance is observed with the digitalization process. At the same time, there has been a rise of cyber criminals ...
Views: 753 - Common Internet Marketing Mistakes Small Businesses Make - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Michael ReyOwning and operating a small business is very unpredictable and competitive. So, it is very important for small business owners to apply efficient and result oriented marketing strategies in order to survive, sustain and succeed. Internet marketing is considered as the common and best method for ...
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