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- 5 Tips To Save Money On Eating Out - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Alex BellweatherIn USA majority of the Americans have developed habit to eat the lunch or dinner at any restaurants because of time constraint. They will spend nearly quarter of their weekly pay on eating outs. If you want to save money from your average spending on eating out than it is important to change ...
Views: 864 - How To Enhance Your Way To Wealth - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Barb LuickHow will I live off my small retirement savings and have a stable financial environment for my spouse and myself when I am retired? What if I lose my health insurance? Will I be able to work until the age of seventy? These questions are being asked by baby boomers. Less than 25% have ...
Views: 617 - Refi Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Adam FergusonThe economy is struggling. Home prices have been falling for several years now. Foreclosures are increasing monthly. Gas prices are through the roof. The dollar is decreasing steadily. Everything we buy has increased in price. Unemployment numbers are going up monthly. It does sound bad, ...
Views: 1174 - All About Mis-Sold PPI - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Nigel ThomasIn 2005, the Office of Fair Trading received a massive complaint from the Citizens Advice Bureau. It was in relation to the sale of payment protection insurance, and it caused an investigation to be started by the Financial Services Authority. It was deemed that those who had purchased such ...
Views: 738 - Business Credit Cards Versus Charge Cards - Which is Which? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Pamela WilliamsFor some people, the terms “business credit card” and “charge card” are one and the same. However, although both cards are used as business financing tools, there are differences between the two. If you are a business owner, understanding more about these two cards is ...
Views: 580 - Finding An Affordable Health Insurance Package - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Chris DenorchFinding Health insurance coverage sounds easy, but it can actually be quite a challenge if you are looking for affordable coverage. The problem with health insurance is that it seems like a waste of money when you are paying for it every month. But, When you are in an accident or have a major ...
Views: 810 - 7 Tips to Getting Your Life Supported - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Elisabeth DonatiI’d like to introduce you to one of my favorite presenters, Loral Langmeier, The Millionaire Maker. She is the founder of Live Out Loud, a coaching and seminar company that teaches her Wealth Cycle program. I saw one of Loral's presentations a couple of weeks ago at Chris Howard's Ultimate ...
Views: 898 - What is YOUR Money Animal? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Elisabeth DonatiIn the many years that I have been teaching financial literacy to kids, teens and adults for that matter, I have noticed that kids, as young as 9 years old, have often already developed very particular personalities in regard to how they handle, and think about, their money. How many of you ...
Views: 953 - Compound Interest vs. Compound Growth - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Elisabeth DonatiI hear people say all the time that the most important thing to teach kids about money is the power of compound interest. But really, that's not the true picture of why investing works and why our money grows over time. It's not actually always compound interest that creates wealth...at least ...
Views: 1720 - How To Become Debt Free In Half The Time (Or Less) - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Mike PetersonWith consumer debt at an all time high it's time we take control of our finances and get out of the "debt trap". Do you realize that if you owe $2,000 on a credit card with a 21% interest rate, and you only make the minimum payment each month that you will owe on this account for approximately ...
Views: 600 - Finances In Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Merrily PrestonDear Merrily, My husband and I never discuss our finances nor do we have or create a budget. We both overspend what we make each month. I have tried to talk to him, to ask him to work with me around this issue. I have been unable to get through to him that this is threatening our retirement ...
Views: 833 - Your Self Worth Makes Your Net Worth - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Chellie Campbell"As the World Turns" once nixed Hugh Grant. "Santa Barbara" deemed Julia Roberts "dull." Sharon Stone was rejected by "General Hospital."—From Michael Levine’s Breaking News Donna called me the day after class. Intelligent and warm, I enjoyed meeting her and was glad she enrolled in my ...
Views: 1135 - The Importance Of Counting - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Chellie Campbell“I’ve just always been math-challenged,” my client Barbara moaned. “The words ‘Balance Sheet’ and ‘Income Statement’ scare me! I don’t know how or where to start doing the accounting for my business.” Boy, do I understand that predicament! Many of the people who come to me are in the ...
Views: 1150 - Spirituality And Making Money - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Chellie Campbell“I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor. Rich is better.”—Sophie Tucker Your wildest dreams come true: you pick the winning numbers in the lottery and suddenly you are a millionaire! What do you do first? There was a study done years ago that determined the ...
Views: 1315 - Send Out Ships - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Chellie Campbell“The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps—we must step up the stairs.”—Vance Havner You’ve set up a home-based business. You have a product or service you love, and want to provide it for people for pay, in order to bring money into your life. ...
Views: 1585 - Money Affirmations That Make You Money - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Chellie Campbell“Chellie, an editor is interested in your book!” my agent, Lisa, exclaimed happily. “I sent her a bunch of proposals, and she returned all of them to me except for yours! Now she wants to talk to you.” My heart was thumping and my breath came fast. This could be the break we’d been ...
Views: 1101 - How Did Blogging Start - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Sushil KumarIt is great that the phrase blog floats around the net day in and day out, but what if you have no idea what a blog really is? Is this going to be helpful to your web site? No, not really. Here we will offer the skinny on the phrase blog, and you can decide for yourself if it may or may not be ...
Views: 934 - Wedding Blogs A New Topic To Write On - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Prem BahadurBlogging is now a trend these days. It is a form of making a journal online and it is very popular because it is easy and very inexpensive. Wedding couples are fond of making wedding blogs because it is a form of sharing the engagement memories. Another thing that made blogging very popular is ...
Views: 1756 - Blogging A Lot For Fun - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Amitt SharmaaPhone calls, text messages, emails, instant messages – these are our high-tech modes of staying in touch with friends and family and pursuing that coveted “other.“ I am going to suggest another way to stay in touch and make new friends: blogging. That‘s right, ...
Views: 641 - How To Become A Professional Day Trader - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Mark CrispDay trading occurs when you buy and sell a stock within the same day.The reason you would buy and sell in the same day is to turn a profit with a short-term movement in the stock price. If you hang on too long, the up tick will have passed and the stock could plummet. More times than not, ...
Views: 919 - 5 Basic Skills Requires In The Currency Market - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Gary ZivkovichIn the currency market, people trade the currencies of online. They usually purchase the one currency and sale another currency in single trading. The rates of the currency are always changing based on the demand of currency and many other factors. There are many factors are responsible for the ...
Views: 846 - Tips On What Not To Do For Your Personal Injury Claim - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Nigel ThomasIt is accurate that the effectiveness of a personal injury compensation claim is down to how good the lawyers representing the case are. Adequate compensation is indeed salubrious, both in terms of paying for medical care as well as providing the psychological well being of knowing you have ...
Views: 770 - Millionaire In The Making - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Elizabeth KuzmasThere are many people who don’t earn a fortune but they learn how to invest and make thousands and in some cases millions of dollars. They pay attention to their money, educate themselves and apply what they’ve learned. You can, too. Here are 5 tips on how you can become a ...
Views: 961 - Investments in Private Equity: a boon for investors - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Manny BackusIn real estate, private equity remains impartial. When the deal goes in hands of privatization it becomes more specific in spite when it was under the government. It is not necessary that every time this thing happens but with observational studies it has been retrieved that privatization has ...
Views: 683 - How To Think Like A Billionaire - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Michael MurphyLessons From A Billionaire You and I have several rare opportunities today to get inside the minds of the richest people on the planet. There are some amazing lessons that we can learn from them. I want to share a short lesson that I learned from billionaire investor, Warren Buffet. Before ...
Views: 7406(9 votes) - Investing Cash - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Emma BuntingCash on deposit in a bank or building society can earn interest. The amount of interest that you will receive depends upon a number of different things: *The general level of interest rates set by the Bank of England *The size of your investment may attract higher interest rates *How long ...
Views: 663 - 5 Essential Credit Card Rules You Need To Know - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Christian WardWhether you're a seasoned credit card pro or someone who's new to the world of plastic, there are five rules you'd do well to remember. After all, credit cards can make or break your credit rating. You don't want it to be the latter. With that in mind, here are five credit card rules to live ...
Views: 942 - Fires And Floods And Hurricanes-Oh My! What American Homeowners Can Do To Protect Their Biggest Asset - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from David R. NewbyThe recent flooding along the Mississippi River and the current fires in California highlight a growing trend in America- more and more natural disasters are destroying Americans' homes, and many are needlessly losing their home equity. A few simple strategies can help you avoid risking your ...
Views: 555 - Loan Can Be Used To Sell Your House - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Christian WardYou’ve heard of thirty-second second elevator pitches, but did you know that 30 seconds is all you have to persuade buyers viewing your home that your property is their perfect nest? Think of it as a 30-second hallway pitch! Ironically, you don’t need to spend thousands of pounds ...
Views: 781 - Funding Your Real Estate Deals - The Holy Grail? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Richard OdesseyWhat if you had the means to acquire any piece of property without taking a dime out of your own pocket. It sure puts a smile across my face. Wouldn’t this change your approach to real estate investing? Wouldn’t you be aggressively looking for the best killer deals, and accepting nothing less? ...
Views: 1799 - You Gotta Love Mondays... If You Work At Home - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Anyaa H'redullaYesterday was Monday and I’m sure lots of people found it difficult to drag themselves out of bed to get ready for yet another week at whatever job they find themselves anchored to at the moment. Come Friday, they’ll be thinking TGIF as they plan their weekend to make the most of their “free” ...
Views: 1285 - Protect Your Credit File To Avoid Credit Card Fraud - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Christian WardThere are many reasons why you should fear identity theft and credit fraud. Hundreds of people contact their local Citizen's Advice Bureau each month for advice on repairing their credit file due to identity theft or credit fraud causing problems in obtaining credit. It is very important to be ...
Views: 677 - The A, B, C, Ds Of A Healthy Financial Plan - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2010 from Kathy Jo PollackCurious about what you need for a healthy financial plan? Read on and you will find out. First, have A plan that includes the following four areas: Budget Credit Debt Savings Budget: Start with a simple written plan (budget) of the monthly net income coming into ...
Views: 4941(18 votes) - Why The Bradford & Bringley Fiasco Will Drag Us All Down - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Christian WardIt never rains, it pours. Hot on the heels of the Bradford and Bingley saga, there is the news that mortgage lending has hit a record low. Just 58,000 loans were made in April. That compares with 64,000 in March and 113,000 in April 2007. House prices will keep falling. But they’ll take ...
Views: 844 - Going Green Could Help Your Businesses & #8217; Wallet And Not Just The Earth - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Christian WardMore and more business practices are incorporating the go green initiative - including banking. The lean, mean, green initiative is touching almost every aspect of doing business - including banking. How can banking be green? Actually, banking has been contributing to the green movement for ...
Views: 836 - Make Money By Saving Money! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Remy NaNowadays everyone’s trying to make some extra money whether the aim is to pay off a loan or to add to current securities to avoid financial disaster. Little do people know, however, that the best way of making money is by saving money. Naturally most people shy away from this as past trends were ...
Views: 850 - Are We Going To Lose More Money? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Remy NaIn recent times mention of the economy has sprung up around the Internet and around the world. From online articles and news reports to journalistic approaches to sum up a variety of key aspects of what exactly is going on. And the bottom line is of course… money – yours, ours and theirs. It’s a ...
Views: 824 - The Philosophy Of Spending Too Much - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Remy NaThe biggest misconception among individuals who think they don’t have enough money is that they think they need more money to cover their expenses which will supply them with that ultimate lifestyle they are aiming so hard to achieve. But one common pitfall associated with personal finance will ...
Views: 925 - How much "Stuff" do we need really! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Tracia LarimerI once took an exploratory class on cross cultural societies at my local community college. To my surprise, this interesting topic reflected different cultural attitudes towards abundance and, in this case, sufficiency. As my class instructor diverged to a conversation about ancient and modern ...
Views: 1130 - Cash Flow Club Will Be A Four Level Program - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Prakash SinghYou may have heard of Passport To Wealth, a successful home based business opportunity. Well whether or not you have, let me give you a quick overview about their history. Passport To Wealth also known as 'PTW' is a software selling company. This program has been one of the most popular picks ...
Views: 662 - Do You Know About A Joint Account? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Nadia DaudA joint account is a good option for those individuals who want or need more than one person authorized to use a bank account. Generally speaking, when you open a new checking or savings account at a bank or credit union your name will appear on the account and only your name will appear on the ...
Views: 592 - Money Matters - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliAccording to a financial research firm, an average of 1 out of every 53 US households filed for bankruptcy in 2005! I wonder if people consider bankruptcy as their only course of action because they are so deep in consumer debt. Or could it be that people believe they have nothing to lose now ...
Views: 1410 - Wealth Principle #1 Rich People Believe "I create my life." Poor People Believe "Life Happens To Me." - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Darrell WeaverWealth Principle #1 Rich people believe "I create my life." Poor people believe "Life happens to me." If you want to truly create wealth, its critical that you believe that you are completely in control of every aspect of your life; especially in your financial life. Remember, you are where you ...
Views: 2870 - An Accidental Move Explaining Accident Claims - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Olive WhiteIt is first necessary to distinguish what an Accident Claim is. If you have had a trip, slip, fall. Or an accident at work or outside, then you are legally entitled to file for an accident compensation claim. Understandably, if the accident occurs at work, some employees feel uncomfortable ...
Views: 561 - How Much Does The Loan Actually Cost? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Jamie JaggernauthWhen we want to borrow money, we usually do not realize what the term “borrow” actually means. For instance, buying something on credit is actually delaying a payment, or shuddering the payment for a good or service over a period of time. No matter how we see it, in essence, ...
Views: 687 - Prosperity Birthright: 5 Step Process to Stimulate Wealth - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Lynette LandingThere is no need to work longer hours, take on 2nd jobs, set up strict budgets or sell personal property in order to stay afloat. Money problems are not causing your stress. Stress is causing your money problems! My goal is to help you remember the key to financial freedom and release your ...
Views: 3205(1 vote) - Store Cards - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Ruth JacobDespite new rules to protect the UK's 11 million store card holders, analysis from money website, Fool.co.uk reveals that stores are still ripping off customers, with some charging almost 50 per cent more interest on their store cards than credit cards. The Competition Commission brought in new ...
Views: 680 - Bad Credit Rating - A Good Thing? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Steve GillmanA bad credit rating is usually considered a problem, but is it always so? Are there circumstances where it can be beneficial? Credit is a tool that has to be handled with wisdom to be of value. Being able to borrow money or get credit cards doesn't automatically make a person able to handle ...
Views: 617 - You Can't Do That... Can You? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Richard ParkerLast month at a party, I was telling a friend about a real estate investment I found on eBay and how I financed that purchase inside my IRA. Suddenly, I felt like I was in an old E.F. Hutton TV Commercial. You remember the spots, with the punch line "Well my broker is EF Hutton and he ...
Views: 723 - Where Does Your Money Go? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Dawn BlakeMy husband and I started a Total Money Makeover this month. First we opened an additional account at the bank to make deposits for what is called our emergency fund. Boy! Does it feel good to stick money in there to build up so that when "life happens" it is there for us to use and not going ...
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