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- Improve your Forex Trading with Price Action Analysis - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Nial FullerMany forex traders struggle with finding a solid method that is both adaptable to changing market conditions yet consistently brings positive results. There is a ton of information on the internet about various ways to trade the forex market and even more so called “gurus” trying to sell you an ...
Views: 1218 - The Advantages of Hard Money and Private Money Loans - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Daniel HallThere have been many terms used to describe hard money Chicago loans and private money loans but it all basically boils down to one fact: both essentially serve the same purpose. Chicago hard money loans and Chicago private money loans offer many of the same things. Just as the terms for these ...
Views: 1218 - Millennials Worry About Their Financial Future and Are Concerned With Financial Planning - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2016 from James HarnsbergerThe Millennial Generation would enjoy a road of financial success greater than that of their parents, but they worry about the financial opportunities and their financial future with life expectancy in their generation estimated to top 100 years and more. Out of 3,000 respondents surveyed ...
Views: 1216 - Get rid of Your Payroll Headaches - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Mary JoyceIt is obvious that Entrepreneur tends to get stress during the financial year end. Generally, Year end is the time to plan smart and to work hard. Lessening your stress will improve the smartness and more importunately, it would improve your life too. One of the major expenses your company ...
Views: 1215 - Expat Tax Preparation - Before You Move - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from David McKeeganMoving? Recently moved to another country? What you need to know about US expat tax preparation before you go The more you know about expat tax preparation requirements before you move abroad, the better prepared you will be to file a complete, accurate tax return and maximize your savings. ...
Views: 1213 - Downsides to Shopping Online and How to Deal with Them - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Melanie MathisHave you tried shopping online? If you haven't, and you are looking forward to try this hassle-free form of shopping, then we encourage you to read the succeeding paragraphs of this article. Below, we have tackled three of the most common disadvantages associated with shopping via the internet, ...
Views: 1212 - 4 Ways to Diversify Your Family Finance Portolio - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Missy DiazThere are numerous ways to diversify a financial portfolio. When they think of the word "diversification," many people go straight to equities. They believe that purchasing shares in a mutual fund, which spreads their holdings across multiple companies, should give them peace of mind because all ...
Views: 1210 - How to: Apply for a Business Loan - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Advance SmartHow to: Apply for a Business Loan In the scrutinized world of business loans cost to the applying business owner is heavily weighed on risk. The riskier the loan looks to a lender the less chance an applicant has at getting approved and the cost is higher. Aside from filling out an ...
Views: 1210 - Purchasing Tax Liens – Everything You Need To Know - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Joanne MusaAlright so I can't cover everything there is to know about purchasing tax liens in this article but I can give you what you need to know to get started. First let’s start with understanding just what a tax lien is. When property taxes are delinquent, the government can either sell your property ...
Views: 1209 - How a HSA-HDHP Kentucky Plan Helps You Save Money - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Tracy ManamonHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) are becoming more and more popular in Kentucky and in other states. With health care costs rising, a HSA paired with a High Deductible individual health insurance Kentucky plan is a great way to save money. Read on to learn how. A HSA is a special savings ...
Views: 1208 - Ohio Individual Health Insurance – Tips for Students and College Graduates - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Tracy ManamonYou are a young, healthy adult living in Ohio. You may ask - why health insurance? The reason is that regardless of how physically fit you are, an unexpected illness or injury could put you in a lot of financial trouble. So even if you are young and in good shape, you need to think about finding ...
Views: 1208 - So What is Forex Trading? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from J. Mahoney"What is Forex?" is a question that people inquire about a lot these days. There are people who have been making money through Forex from many years ago. Luckily, with the help of computer and internet, Forex trading is a significantly easier. You can sit at your personal computer and trade from ...
Views: 1208 - Advantage of Using Independent Bridging Mortgage Broker - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from James WatsonFinance industry has experienced an exponential growth in the recent years. The reasons are many. Many entrepreneurs come up with their new business ideas, they launch it (off-course they require money), home owners go for new homes or innovate the old one (again the job needs money). Until and ...
Views: 1207 - Dear Donna Financial Advice Column #3 Best Way to Get an SBA Loan and other Small Business Financing Tips 12/15/15 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2015 from Donna LeeDear Donna Financial Advice column #3 By Donna Lee (I am not a certified financial planner but a financial coach and I cannot offer any investment advice by law.) 3Q—I’d like to start my own business and I’m seeking financing; where can I start? 3A—Businesses fail for many reasons and ...
Views: 1207 - How is CIBIL Score calculated? What is a good CIBIL score? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Abhvaya KaushalAn individual’s credit score is calculated by Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited (CIBIL), based on adavanced analytics of a borrower’s credit history. A credit or CIBIL score is a number between 300 and 900 which follows the rule of the higher the better. The closer you are to 900, the ...
Views: 1207 - What is a Short-Term Loan? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from John ConradIf you’re considering a short-term loan, be sure to do your research. Short-term loans are quite risky. “Short-term loans cause long-term destruction.” Short term loans are distinct from other types of loans by their repayment terms. The conditions of the loan stipulate a short term return ...
Views: 1207 - Determining Your Risk Tolerance for Investments - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Lorene Collier PurcyWhen you're ready to invest, you'll likely consider the amount you have available to invest and what you want your financial gain to be over a specific period. You may be quite specific about these factors, or maybe you care only about the bottom line and how much you stand to lose or ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - All You Need To Know About Credit Card Debt Collection - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Cole Collins• Help Is Available! To a certain extent, the debt collection industry has been sufficiently dissuaded from their former patterns of harassment by the increasingly harsh penalties handed down by the national boards governing appropriate credit card debt reclamation (as well as the heightened ...
Views: 1205 - American Family Insurance (aka AmFam) - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from shafat aliAmerican family insurance launched on 3rd October1927. Now, it has completed 100 years of professional services. This company has been started in Madison, Wisconsin when a salesman Herman pinged the doors of Farmers Mutual insurance Company. On that time, this insurance agency was offering ...
Views: 1199 - Top 5 Fun Crypto Games In 2018 - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Ricky MakanLike countless new technologies, gaming can be the best pick to explore the crypto world in a more exciting way. Blockchain and gaming is a match made in heaven. The gaming industry has been struggling with safety, compatibility and payment problems ever since online gaming began. The ...
Views: 1199 - Stop Wasting Money On Your Electrical Bill - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Paul RodgersSick of paying more and more for electricity and energy. With the ever increasing costs of living, there is no better time than right now to stop throwing money out the window and start generating your own electricity. The best choices when it comes to home power are solar and wind power. These ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - What is Household Wealth and How Do you Make it Grow? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Samantha SeiffertDid you know that your household wealth affects the local economy? By growing your household wealth, you are actually contributing to the overall state of the country’s economy. It is one of the things that is measured to identify if a country is in good and stable financial condition. While ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - The Importance of Fund Administration - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Howard SmithTo be able to manage business accounts, funds, investments, and finances, it is important to be able to allocate a skilled professional team to handle such administration requirements. It's not just about managing funds but creating strategies and opportunities for business growth and ...
Views: 1195 - Examining The 6 Basics of Forex Trading - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from J. MahoneyForex trading will usually take place as a result of major banks, market makers, and brokerage houses around the world, who collectively generate a marketplace for trading currencies on a close to 24/7 basis. It is the biggest financial network in the world with a every daytypical turnover ...
Views: 1194 - Kellogg’s coupons advantages - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoKelloggs and its various brands have had its History promoted through different methods. The press has asked questions on its marketing strategies of giving mixed messages on the products and messages used in marketing. It was the first company to use the idea of putting a prize on a cereal box. ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Wealth Creation: Think Correctly - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Dan CavalliIt is really important to think correctly because many people confuse visualization with a sort of ritual or prayer, far from what it should really be. Attracting what we want is a subject that is already integrated into your subconscious. Wealth creation is happening so don’t worry. Many ...
Views: 1194 - Westport News: In a test of financial ABC's, we get a C - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas HenskeThe results are in from a nationwide survey that measured what Americans know about rudimentary finance. And for a state that is among the nation's most educated and most wealthy, Connecticut doesn't have much to brag about. At the end of last year, findings of the nation's first ...
Views: 1194 - Facts about Financial Asset Management Systems - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Kathleen WaldenFinancial Asset Management Systems offers tailored receivables managing services mainly in the United States. This company has been around since 1993 and has a headquarter located in Atlanta, Georgia. This business also has set up two calling centers which are located in Saint Charles, Missouri ...
Views: 1193 - Investor Palooza Combines A Star-studded Panel of Real Estate Investing Experts with Financial Literacy For Teen Attendees - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from larry goinsWith all the conferences on real estate investing out there, how do you measure quality to be sure you’ll get the most for your time and money? Answer: look closely at the panel of speakers the conference organizer is able to recruit. Larry Goins is a highly successful real estate ...
Views: 1193 - The Importance Of Having A Financial Vision-Part I - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Dr. Mike JacksonThe Importance Of Having A Financial Vision Do you have a vision for your financial future? Where do you see yourself financially in the next 3-5 years? If you don't have a vision for your financial future you will never reach it. You will be in the same situation or worst 3-5 years from ...
Views: 1193 - We Miss the Eloquence and Logic Of Milton Friedman Now More Than Ever - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke One of the signal economic thinkers of the 20th century was the Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman. His many books and papers, interviews and television specials have left us a valuable trove of thoughts and observations that should serve as guideposts during our ...
Views: 1191 - 5 Ways to Be A More Productive Writer - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageAs a writer, one of the most important things you can do is write. Yet, many people complain that they just don’t have time to write. A closer look at how they are using their day may explain why. It’s likely they are not setting writing as a priority and/or they are wasting precious time in ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Emerging markets in decline –George Haligua’s Viewpoint - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from George HaliguaWithin the last week, emerging markets have been shaken by one of the largest pullouts in recent years, estimated at over $7 billion. Political unrest in the Middle East and social instability caused by food and commodity price volatility are seen as the influential factors which triggered the ...
Views: 1188 - The 4 Things Forex Traders Should Look for in a Good Forex Training Method - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from J. MahoneyOne of the questions that is most generally asked is what just what do you look for infinding a good trading method. As with any financial dealings the risk of loss in Forex trading can be great. Risk or loss in Forex swing trading normally increases in a trading range or sideways price motion ...
Views: 1188 - 10 Basic Personal Finance Tips Everyone Should Know - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from David WitherDid you know that a shocking number of Americans don’t have enough money in savings to account for unexpected accidents? Research from the Wall Street Journal suggests that a majority of Americans would not choose to use their savings in such a situation. Instead, people are more ...
Views: 1187 - Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Glossary From A To Z - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Ricky MakanCryptocurrency has hit the headlines for its remarkable spike and hurtles in a way early investors of bitcoin might never have expected. But in the middle of all this, many get caught up in the middle of bizarre terminologies and crypto jargons (from hot wallet to ICOs) only known by those ...
Views: 1187 - Common Finance Terms Used In Small Business Explained - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeHave you ever noticed how business seems to have its own language? Even small business owners seem to speak with a language that is all their own, and if you are new to the world of commerce, all that jargon can be daunting. One of the biggest issues for small business owners, when it comes ...
Views: 1186 - Westport News: Parents reveal their hands, thoughts on teaching kids poker - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas HenskePoker is now the third most popular sport watched on television behind auto racing and the NFL. Go figure! You'll recall I wrote an article a few weeks ago on the debate of whether or not poker is a game that we should be teaching to young children as a tool for practicing statistics, ...
Views: 1185 - 3 Financial Steps to Take Before Your Wedding Day - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Meghan GehanSummer is for weddings, not divorces. But since approximately 10% of marriages fail during the first five years, and 25% don't make it to their 10th anniversary, (according to the U.S. Census Bureau), couples should be proactive and do some financial planning in advance just in case married ...
Views: 1184 - Important Household Expenses Your Should Rethink This 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Samantha SeiffertThe new year brings a chance to change something about our life. Why don’t we make sure that change is for the better? As the turn of the new year happens, it is just about time for us to rethink a lot of things about our lives. One of them are household expenses. We’ve all grown accustomed ...
Views: 1184 - Auto Loans in Mesa AZ : A Ray of Light for Bad Credit Borrowers - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2017 from Rudds jamesFor many people, poor credit woes often derail their dreams of financing their cars. Without adequate information about the options available for their specific situation, they often give up completely on their dream. If you are one of them and living in Mesa, AZ, there is enough reason for you ...
Views: 1183 - Hard Money Loan Closing Process - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from smith macYou've decided to get a non-traditional loan. A hard money loan seems to be your best option at this time.Hard money loans are tools for investors, business owners, property owners, would-be property owners and others for whom conventional loans are unattractive or unavailable. Originally, the ...
Views: 1183 - 6 month payday loans: Recover easily with the help of these short term advances - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from calvien peterThese days the growth rate is slow but inflation is high so the prices of products are rising but the salary of a person is not expanding accordingly. This imbalance creates a lot of economic troubles as the people are finding it difficult to manage their budget for the month. Not only the ...
Views: 1180 - First Time Buyers: How To Jumpstart Your Credit To Buy A Home - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Christopher ShawTis’ the season for gift giving, however, instead of spending all that time, energy and money on stacking gifts under the tree this year, why not try giving yourself the gift that keeps on giving. The 700+ credit score. Your credit history holds a very significant key to your new home. It ...
Views: 1179(3 votes) - Westport News: How About Financial literacy Camp? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas HenskeLast week many of our Westport parents were abuzz about getting their kids ready for, and to, summer camp. Some of the parents seemed giddy in excitement that they were getting a little vacation from the kids while others seemed lost in what they would do to fill the huge time gap. Don't laugh! ...
Views: 1179 - Be careful when choosing to use payday loans - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Niall MckenzieEvery month multitudes flock to lenders for payday loans online. People prefer to borrow money this way because of the convenience it provides. Come the end of the month, you will come across a good number of borrowers who do not repay their loans. This results in high penalties. If you are ...
Views: 1178 - Rainy Day Prep: 4 Things You Should Prepare for Beforehand - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanThe rainy day blues tends to keep people cooped up and wishing for the sun. However, rainy days don't have to be all gloom and laziness. With a little planning and prep, these days can actually turn into one of the most productive days of the year! Here are a few things you can work on next time ...
Views: 1178 - Be a better money manager by learning “The W.Q. Star” - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Shakti PradhanWealth management is one of the prime concerns of everyone. And if you want to ace wealth management, you need to understand the value of the 5 elements of perfect wealth management. 1) Earnings It’s not the amount of money you’re earning that makes you rich, but the amount of money you ...
Views: 1176 - Buying Short-term Ohio Medical Insurance - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Tracy ManamonHaving health insurance is no longer an option – it’s a necessity. If you are employed, you would be covered by an employer-sponsored plan, though now you could be paying a higher share of the coverage than before. As with the rest of the U.S., the Ohio job market has been hit by the economic ...
Views: 1174 - Planning For The Unexpected: 5 Reasons To Keep Cash On Hand This Winter - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanThe winter months of the year can feel like a very long time. The cold weather, snow, and gloomy atmosphere may make people want to change things up by spending money on a vacation or new personal items. While spending money on things you enjoy is OK, you need to ensure that you keep some money ...
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