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- "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Money, Finance, Personal Finance, Money Management Web Sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and https://www.xinxii.com/adocs.php?aid=16831 The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various ...
Views: 1171 - The 501c3 Nonprofit Organizations: Fund Raising Suggestions And Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Carlos SpinksWith all the steady enhance in the number of 501c3 nonprofit organizations fund sources have turn out to be scarce. This really is due to the stiff competitors amongst these organizations. The superior 501c3 nonprofit organizations get the larger bulk of the yearly estimated donations. This ...
Views: 1171 - Do You Need Financial Therapy? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Robert SchmanskyIt’s my favorite time of year. You may be wondering if that has anything to do with spring. Perhaps partially… I do enjoy the cleaning and de-cluttering that traditionally happens this time of year. No, today marks the first day of the high school lacrosse season, which for me is also ...
Views: 1168 - Golden Years: 3 Goals to Have in Mind for Your Retirement Plan - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanWhen many people prepare for retirement, they focus intently on finances and basic budgeting. While finances are important, remember that you also should create a smart plan for day-to-day life based on your desired lifestyle. You understandably want to be as comfortable and as happy as possible ...
Views: 1168 - Tax Lien Investing Basics: The Difference Between Tax Liens and Tax Deeds - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Joanne MusaSo many new tax lien investors don't know the difference between a tax lien and tax deed. They've heard that tax liens are a great investment and that you can get the property with a tax lien. So they confuse tax liens and tax deeds. For those of you who think that buying a tax lien is a good ...
Views: 1167 - Ecommerce Shipping Kit 101 - Resources, Apps And Tools That Will Make Your Business Efficient - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Vaishali DelawalaLike several others, you have taken the digital leap and spent months building and perfecting your online store. You have a foolproof marketing strategy in place and you have streamlined other essentials as well to conduct business online. You finally launch yourself online and ka-boom! ...
Views: 1166 - Loan Scams And How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from John TerraDo you know what's worse than taking out a big loan? Taking out a big loan from a lending institution that's scamming you, that's what. It's bad enough that you're borrowing money in the first place; never mind being in debt to someone who's determined to hose you any way they can. Here's how ...
Views: 1166 - What Your Emergency Fund Should Be Designed to Cover - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanMost people are aware that they should have an emergency savings fund available to cover unexpected expenses and expensive situations. However, you may be wondering how much money should be saved in this account. Each person is dealing with different lifestyle factors, professional circumstances ...
Views: 1165 - How You Know When It's Time To Lawyer Up - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangLike it or not, when you own a business it is inventible that at some point in time, you’re going to need the help of an attorney. It isn’t as bad as it sounds, because not every legal matter means you’re getting sued left and right by every customer who comes along. The bottom line, a lot ...
Views: 1163 - US Expat Taxes and the Foreign Tax Credit – Form 1116 - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from David McKeeganWhen you file your US expat taxes you generally get a foreign tax credit on the amount you have paid, but there are some exceptions that are worth noting. For example, if you have paid taxes in any country that has the designation of supporting international terrorism, by the Secretary of State, ...
Views: 1161 - Easy loans: Unproblematic way of acquiring quick funds - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Cameron whiteAre you in search for trouble free means of availing quick cash? Easy loans may come out to be one of the most perfect options for you. These are mainly designed for employed borrowers. You will be pleased to know that these loans are absolutely collateral free. No security is required against ...
Views: 1160 - Guidance To Vet Your Payment Processing Provider - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Angelina BrownFortunately, the PCI Council doesn’t simply make this ruling and then leave smaller companies hanging out to dry. It produces a guidance document which explains all the responsibilities that SMEs must undertake, and how they can make sure a payment processing provider is doing likewise. The ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Personal Money Management for Women - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Samantha SeiffertAs women start to be more aggressive in learning how to earn their own income, it is clear that they also have a responsibility in making sure that they know how to manage it. While we will not claim that men are the best in terms of money management, statistics show that women are not ...
Views: 1159 - Westport News: Kid and Poker- Two Sides of the Coin - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas HenskeTwo of you are having a "respectful disagreement" (this is polite writer's speak for "argument") on a topic that we are going to let the Town of Westport be the judge and jury on. This decision will be binding on both parties. Is everyone ready? How do you feel about this one? A father has a ...
Views: 1159 - What The Modern Bankruptcy Debtor Should Know About Chapter 7 Protection - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Cole CollinsEven for those Americans who have reached their wit's end trying to figure out any tactics able to properly compensate their credit card debt accounts or other outstanding loan balances, its no secret that Chapter 7 protection has suffered through a raft of changes over the past decade. The new ...
Views: 1159 - What Is A Bridging Finance And How Are They Advantageous To People? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Daniel FellsBridging finance is one of the most dominant financing systems these days and has proven to be quite effective and advantageous to the people. From the name itself, one can understand about this finance policy. To be more elaborate, bridge finance is actually used to prevent loss and pay off ...
Views: 1158 - What Is Credit Spread Option? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2018 from Manuel JesusWhen trading or putting resources into options, there are two primary choice spread systems, credit spreads and debit spreads. Credit spreads are choices systems that include receipts of premiums, though charge spreads include installments of premiums. A credit spread option is an options ...
Views: 1157 - Time Scale For Gaining Financial Independence - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Nik HalikQuite clearly the earlier you start to earn money and save then the bigger account you will have when the time comes to make large purchases. This could be to pay for college or as a down payment for a house but whatever you want in the future you will be well advised to start earning and saving ...
Views: 1156 - Top 5 Advantages of a 401k Plan - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldWe all know we need to save for retirement. The question becomes: Where should I save my money? The simple answer for many will be their work 401k plan. I want to give you five advantages of a 401k plan. Most people have a 401k plan, but they do not know how to take full advantages of a 401k ...
Views: 1156 - How To Improve Your Wealth Creation Competence - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Mindy CraryIf one of your New Year's resolutions was to improve your wealth creation process, you have to approach it as if you were developing a brand new skill set, such as learning a sport or a game. If you want to continually improve your ability to create wealth, you need to keep in mind these 4 ...
Views: 1155 - Understanding the Individual Mandate for Health Insurance Kentucky - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Tracy ManamonAccording to census data, the number of uninsured Kentucky residents in 2010 was 640,000 or about 14.9% of the state’s population. If you are among the uninsured, it’s time to start thinking about purchasing a health insurance Kentucky policy as the individual mandate of Patient Protection and ...
Views: 1154 - Top 5 Credit Card Offers of September 2017 - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2017 from Faheem Haydar HaydarFocus Keyword: Credit Card Offers Discovering the best credit card offers is as easy as learning ABC. You can check top 5 best credit cards deals of September 2017 here. Go through the best 5 credit cards issued by top banks and credit unions of United States and pick the one that is right ...
Views: 1151 - 3 reasons why you should review financial goals regularly - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonOne of the most effective ways to achieve your goals and dreams is to have a personal financial plan, but unless you keep it up to date, it may not be working as effectively as it could. That's why it's important to regularly review the progress you are making towards the goals and the savings ...
Views: 1150 - Westport News: Nice try, Mr. Farrell - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Thomas HenskeYes, I said a few months ago that I don't like to use my article to vent ... but here I go again. I've just read one of the more myopic, small-minded, and frankly, ignorant articles on MarketWatch titled "Financial Literacy Is a Big, Fat, Wall Street Hoax" by MarketWatch writer Paul Farrell. ...
Views: 1150 - What Every Home Buyer Should Know About Their Credit! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Christopher ShawYour credit score is extremely important in the home buying process. It plays a huge role in how lenders view you as a borrower. Your score helps lenders determine how much of a risk you are, the lower the score the more of a risk they feel you will be to default on the loan. It also ...
Views: 1150(3 votes) - Why Is It So Difficult To Lend To Small Businesses - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joseph LizioSmall business have always had a hard time finding and securing financing – regardless of the state of the economy. But, why is this so? There are several reasons: There are mainly two types of organizations that provide small business loans. First – Funds: 1) Your typical bank or ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Easy Ways to Save Money Fast and Effectively - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dan CavalliYou would need to know the easiest ways to save money if you have been a really compulsive spender for a very long time. However, you would need to spend money if you need a measure of financial security at one point or another in your life. I have advised a lot of folks, and it has helped to ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - Credit Card Debt Law – Get The Law Working For You - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Brian FarrellIf you are considering a credit card debt settlement plan, you may well be wondering about the legal implications of your actions. After all, possessing a debt problem is bad enough without having to cater for lawsuits over unpaid credit card bills. Fortunately, recent changes in credit card ...
Views: 1146 - 4 ways to get a Lower Loan Against Property Interest Rates - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Arwind SharmaThe loan against property (LAP) can help you cover all bigger expenses.Yes, right from financing your children’s overseas education or wedding expenses, it can include all. Yes, the loan against property is a handy financial tool that can help you accomplish all your personal and professional ...
Views: 1145 - Understanding Diminished Value - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Justin DavisHave you thought about a scenario wherein you own a car worth a million bucks and it suddenly crashed? Who do you think can take care of all the expenses to make your car looks like brand new? You are right! A realible insurance will help you repair all the damages and expenses without any fuss. ...
Views: 1144 - Westport News: Vote With Your Dollars - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas HenskeI hope this personal story will inspire you to teach your children the value of good, personal service and the financial choices that go along with it. One evening at home I realized I needed to scan a document and e-mail it to one of my clients. Of course, I was having a problem with my ...
Views: 1143 - Money Plan: 6 Rules for Harnessing Your Money Power - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuWhether you're looking to change the way you relate to money or want to learn how to set boundaries in relation to spending, you'll need to draw on power from within to help you set your money plan. Money power has nothing to do with how many zeros come before the period but it has everything ...
Views: 1142 - Pepsi Coupon- Save While Purchasing Household Goods - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoIn most cases, people would try to save by avoiding a lot of expenditures. Some would just get to the kitchen and prepare their meals when they discover that they cannot afford to pay for the restaurant prices. As a person who is looking forward to manage his expenditure even more, you will also ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - Managing your small business finances: 5 pro hacks to keep them in order - by Submitted on May 02, 2017 from Helen SheplyakovaWhen you’re a small business owner, you have to be the man (or woman) of all hands: you’re usually the one who sells products or provides services, as well as takes care of all the administrative arrangements and financial management. Everything that’s related to the operation of your business ...
Views: 1141 - Results of Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Calculator Shown Here - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Rachel MinahanThe traditional mode of post office savings remains relevant even in today’s dynamic world. Even as digital banking makes inroads into the consumer space, there are many still banking on post office products like monthly income scheme to get their day-to-day life going. This kind of product is ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - Casualty Loss Hurricane - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Patrick OconnorSilver Lining from Hurricane Ike Hurricane Ike inflicted a steep penalty on the Texas Gulf coast. However, there is an inconspicuous benefit – casualty loss tax deductions. Taxpayers may be able to take a 2008 deduction if either personal or business property was damaged by Hurricane ...
Views: 1140 - Grants for Minority: Real Help for Oppressed And Deprived People - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Leo TheisenGrants for Minority as the name suggests are for people, who are oppressed, stigmatized and deprived of basic necessities of life due to race, cast, religion and color. Some groups live in seclusion away from the development for strange reasons. It is learnt they fear oppression at the hands of ...
Views: 1140 - Rolling Options - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Mike ScanlinThe phrase "rolling options" as it pertains to covered calls, occurs when an investor has a covered call position and then buys back the option portion and sells a different option that has either a different expiration, a different strike price, or both. Rolling is an integral part of ...
Views: 1140(3 votes) - The Facts of Life - What Every Woman should Know about Money (Whether Married or Single) - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Facts of Life - What Every Woman should Know about Money (Whether Married or Single) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Money, money management, finance, financial success, financial independence, personal finance, money books, books on money management (enough ...
Views: 1140 - Is The Stock Market Selling Over With? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Michael MichaudClick the link below to review this article with images and links to more information. http://invest2success.blogspot.com/2011/06/is-stock-market-selling-over-with.html Are you still a bull after this 6 week selloff? Do you think the markets oversold, and it’s time to start buying again? ...
Views: 1139 - 4 Most Important Members of Your Financial Team - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuWere you ever a part of a team sport? If so, do you remember what it felt like to be a team player? It was, no doubt, exciting to work toward a common goal. When it comes to your financial success, there are certain professionals who should definitely be on your financial team. They include ...
Views: 1138 - Authors! There’s Power and Profit when you get FREE Publicity - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the greatest ways to promote a book is with free publicity. It is not difficult to secure publicity if you know what you are doing. With all that is available on the Internet it’s even easier than ever. The fact is, many times your potential readers will pay attention to free publicity ...
Views: 1136 - How to Improve your Personal Finances in Today's Struggling Economy - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Lizzie WeakleyWhile the economy has rebounded considerably in many areas of the country since it crashed a few years ago, many people continue to struggle. Some of the most common reasons people struggle financially relates to high debt levels, low savings balances and insufficient budgeting efforts. If you ...
Views: 1136 - All about Credit Cards - by Submitted on May 16, 2018 from Abhvaya KaushalWhat is a credit card? A new drive of digitisation in taking over the nation. In these times, the volume and value of trade done online and through plastic money is on the rise. Credit Card is one such instrument issued by banks and NBFCs which allows you to make purchases on credit, up to a ...
Views: 1135 - All You Need to Know About Personal Loan for Self-Employed Individuals - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Arwind SharmaPersonal loans are the ideal financing options Indians prefer to go for with around 60% growth in the last four years. Before the rise of NBFCs, only selected employed individuals could apply for a personal loan. With the emergence of fintech companies, you can now avail these loans even if ...
Views: 1135 - How To Live Without Credit Card Debt - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Cole CollinsAlthough economic correspondents and consumer finance professionals are bitterly divided on the specific reasons behind the slow but nevertheless significant withdrawal of Americans from reckless borrowing – a mix of worsening debt relief needs, sharply heightened lending restrictions from the ...
Views: 1135 - How to Prevent Your Stocks from Getting Turned Over to the State - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Mary PitmanThe Connecticut State Treasurer's Office has a new national record. The largest single payout in US history for unclaimed property to an individual now stands at $32.8 million for 1.3 million shares of stock. This surpasses the previous high last year of $6.1 million, also from stocks, to a ...
Views: 1135 - Tips for last-minute RSP contributions - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonFor many of us, the deadline for Registered Savings Plan (RSP) contributions is a source of unwanted stress. But personal finance experts say that the deadline is no reason to be intimidated. Even if you haven't been making regular contributions, you can still make a difference in your ...
Views: 1134 - Westport News: Mortgage 101 for kids - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Thomas HenskeIn February 2000, I endeavored on buying my first home. I can remember the scary concept of taking out my first mortgage. The whole idea of owing someone money put a pit in my stomach. So owing someone money for 30 years was just mind-blowing for me. And so after I found what I was looking ...
Views: 1133 - How to Spend Wisely for the Christmas Season - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Cash In A SnapWell, Black Friday is here and gone and Cyber Monday too! The buying season has really just begun for Christmas. Most people overspend on buying gifts for loved ones and friends; it’s easy to do. You get caught up in the spirit of giving and lose track of your spending and then regret it after ...
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