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- Avoiding Regret in Financial Planning: Be Prepared for Change - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Russell HolcombeRegret is a stern taskmaster. It simply will not let you rest. Thoughts of “coulda, woulda, shoulda” constantly nag at you and begin to gradually feel like the mental equivalent of having a pebble in your shoe that you just cannot seem to get rid of. In order to keep regret at bay, it is wise ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - Blockchain-Friendly Arizona Votes To Empower Crypto Tax Payments - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2018 from Ricky MakanOn 8th February 2018, the Arizona Senate has passed a bill that allows the U.S citizens in the state to pay their taxes through Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As earlier reported by the media, last month a group of policy-maker submitted a bill that, if passed, would allow taxpayers to ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - Bricolage - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Russell HolcombeIn my opinion, the majority of investment advice out there seems like it just came off of a factory production line. For some reason, financial planning has become formulaic and advisors are trying to fit a variety of clients into a single mold dictated to them by higher ups in the firm. While ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Budget Benefits: Enjoy Life Despite Debt - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Samantha SeiffertA lot of people approach debt payments with so much despair and frustration. You think that the world has stopped holding much meaning because they are forced to face the fact that they can no longer afford to pay for the things that made them happy. This is far from what you should allow ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Capitalism vs. Socialism: Two Competing Schools of Thought - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Steve BeamanWe are in a period in American, and indeed global, history where the Teutonic struggle of capitalism and socialism are being played out. Most people have a fair understanding of these differing theories of economics, but this SBG Cast will attempt, as difficult as that is in a five minute ...
Views: 4511(1 vote) - CIBIL Score: Why it is important? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2016 from finheal. comCIBIL, Credit Information Bureau India Limited, is a vital part of the financial system in India as it provides critical credit information concerning every person and rates them based on their credit worthiness. The system has its possession by way of analysis, which consequences of a credit ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Creating Passive Income: How To Make People Understand? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Sandeep NathMaking people understand subjects not taught in school is difficult... and therefore so well worth it! How to create passive income is one such subject. Research by various noted gurus establishes that all people can be categorized in four personality types. 1. The Sales personality, which ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Credit Counseling WARNING: “Lies Exposed!” (Watch Out for these "Debt Consolidation" Traps) - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Jesse Niesen(The shocking, whole-truth Credit Counselors don’t want You to know about Debt Consolidation) You’re deeply in debt, wondering which way to turn. You’re confused, worried, and so stressed out you can’t think straight. What do you do? Most people first think of the words "debt ...
Views: 2408(3 votes) - Crossing Your Lines - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Helen KimCrossing Lines It is not unusual to find that people who are foggy about their money also display a lack of healthy boundaries in other areas of their life, not just with money, but with people, their time, and their energy. Emotional and self awareness, self respect, honest communication ...
Views: 922(6 votes) - Debt Settlement - Can I Just Settle My Credit Card Debts by Myself? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Jesse NiesenIf you have just a couple of debts, or under $10,000 in total unsecured debt, then you could try to talk to your creditors directly to settle the accounts yourself. However, if you have over $10,000 in debt, especially if you have over $25,000 in total debt, or you just need the structure ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - Do You Have Stability On Your Personal Finances? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2015 from Jay PasanaDon't know that the ultimate goal in managing money is to have a sense of balance between earnings and spending? Do you have a good grip of it? Do you see the effects of your financial choices on your net worth? When you were still a child, you usually don’t care when you have enough money in ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Don't Be the Bird on the Road - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Russell HolcombeLife is about knowing our limitations. In nature, it is an obvious fact that birds do not run particularly well, they fly. When they do try to run, the consequences can be deadly. This thought filled my mind as I swerved to avoid hitting the carcass of a large dead bird in the road. As I ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - Don't Pay Fixed Bills with Variable Money - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Russell HolcombeThroughout my time as a financial advisor, I have noticed one main difference between those who are secure financially and those who are not: how they pay their bills. Without a doubt, the main lesson I encourage each of my client’s to learn well is to never pay fixed bills with variable ...
Views: 826(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) - Financial Fitness: It's Really Not About the Money! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuIn your quest for financial fitness, it's normal to think that if you had more money, your life would somehow magically be different. The truth is that more money might help you breathe a little easier, but it doesn't change the way you relate to money or make you a different person than you are ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - Financial Planning: The Importance of "If" - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Russell HolcombeThe simple truth about life is that it is unpredictable. As humans, we try to plan and predict what the future may hold despite our inability to know for sure what lies ahead. With an unknowable future, having a financial plan is always a good idea. Plans keep us focused and on track in a ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - Focus on the Bird in Hand - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Russell HolcombeThe old saying, “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” may seem quaint and cliché, but there is truth in its simplicity when it comes to financial decisions. In today’s financial world, we are bombarded with choices. From armies of financial advisors to the latest hot stocks, the myriad ...
Views: 782(1 vote) - How Canadian Seniors Qualify for Life Insurance - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Eugenia SIn Canada and around the world, life insurance companies underwrite, or assess, the risks of carrying your policy. For the elderly, this can include medical assessments but will also include lifestyle factors as well, such as: • Current health • Nicotine and drug use • Family medical ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - How Helpful And Accurate Is An Online Income Tax Calculator - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from priya sharmaThe calculation of the exact amount of Income Tax payable to the Income Tax Department of India is one of the most important steps that need to be taken care of by individuals and companies alike while filing Income Tax Returns at the end of every financial year. The payable Income Tax depends ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - How to Avoid Being Broke & Stupid: "Secrets of the Rich" for those Deep in Credit Card Debt! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Jesse NiesenWhat's the most powerful force in the Universe, and does it work for or against you? When asked what he thought was the "most powerful force in the universe," Einstein replied, "Compound interest." Startling Statistics: (According to the Federal Reserve) • 49,000 U.S. Households ...
Views: 2816(2 votes) - How to Budget for Healthcare - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Tracy ManamonManaging your healthcare budget is as important, if not more, than managing your household budget or any other kind of plan. To budget for healthcare, what you need to do first is take a realistic look at your health and how much it would cost to stay fit. Maintaining and protecting your health ...
Views: 604(1 vote) - How to Procure Payday Loans When the Bank Refuses to Help - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2018 from Cash In A SnapIn case of financial emergencies such as unexpected car repairs, utilities, or medical bills, you need instant cash and turn to banks for a fast cash loan. However, if your credit score is bad, your loan application won’t be approved by the bank. In such situations, online payday loans are the ...
Views: 704(1 vote) - Jaisalmer tour: The desert city - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2019 from udaipurdigihub digihubBeyond the dazzling royal cities of Rajasthan lies Jaisalmer. The city is the gateway of the Thar Desert and one of the most popular tourist destinations in India that is notable for its incredible yellow stone architecture, the Jaisalmer Fort. The Jaisalmer city is one of the most visited ...
Views: 536(1 vote) - Know About Pros and Cons of Debt Settlement Program - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Catherine WoodwardThe overwhelming debts have taken a toll on your financial situation. You might be looking for a debt relief program that would help to reduce your debts. If you are keen to lower your outstanding balance as well as the interest rate then try to enroll with a debt settlement program. But before ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Love and Money - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2019 from Mary HorsmanAlright. This is a loaded topic. I’ve been putting it off. The time has come to address it directly because it’s just so important. The truth is, money allows us to expand our Love. So we need to embrace economic abundance to serve more people and spread our message far and wide. Why ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Major explanations why you and your family have to buy a house and a home loan - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Jet VelezAre you thinking of getting a house? Are you currently having second thoughts? Don't. Getting a house today is not that big of a problem anymore. Families can get their unique home right now simply by a home loan. If you're still thinking twice, listed below are 4 good reasons you should ...
Views: 412(1 vote) - Market Share Definition- Assistive Hint For Share Market Index - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Rohan RathoreIf you are looking for the ideal investment then you have found it! Making an investment in wine is the best way to invest your money and if you play the hand right you'll surely succeed. You can simply profit from your wine investment if you follow these five rules. If you're hunting for ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Market Share Reporter- Free Helpful Guideline For Ipod Market Share - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Rohan RathoreMost people notice that oil is an exceedingly important commodity for the stabilization of any modern or developing civilization. We know all too well in the USA that when oil gets too high, the economy slows down and drags. This is because the oil price spikes effect transport, which is ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - New World Order -- Are you brainwashed? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Mark my words; this movie will change the destiny of our humanity: http://www.ordinarywords.com/humanity I've never been so passionate, so I am using strong language in this article. Know that every word is said with love. At age fifteen, I found myself at the ...
Views: 4158(4 votes) - Peruvian Lessons on Good Financial Planning - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Russell HolcombeA couple of years ago, I came across an article about a Peruvian man named Jorge Villanueva, whose story, while unfortunate has a great deal to say about financial planning. According to the article, Mr. Villanueva was scheduled to have an amputation on his left foot at a hospital in Callao, ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - QuickBooks Helpline Number (+1-855-915-2082) | 24/7 Contact Support - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2021 from Anuj quickbooksQuickBooks Helpline Number (+1-855-915-2082) | 24/7 Contact Support Running a business is not an easy task, but it sure gets managed with the QuickBooks accounting software. To help the growing company requirements with enhanced economic activities, QuickBooks developers have created a specific ...
Views: 389(1 vote) - Regular Financial Check-up, The Best Way out of Distress. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Ade AdenekanRegular financial check-up as a way out of social distress is not just a matter that can be wished away by anyone that wants to live a happy economic life these days of global economic dilemma. This is because, which ever way one looks at it, the financial melt down will continue will be on the ...
Views: 2240(2 votes) - Resuscitate Your Payslip - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Jay PasanaI remembered a year ago, I was having an intimate conversation with the immigration consulate to Canada, and she explained one fact that has haunted my young mind forever. “The poverty line at this time is at 35, 000 pesos. In case your monthly income falls below that line, you're already ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Seduced by Homo Fictus - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Russell HolcombeHuman beings are obsessed with stories. From the very beginning of our existence, we have used stories to explain the way of the world and make sense of the environment around us. Even as we sleep, our addiction to stories manifests themselves as dreams. In the book The Storytelling Animal, ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Solutions for Wealth in the New Year: Educate Yourself About Finances - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Jan CetwinskiYes, it’s that time of year again. Time for New Year’s Resolutions. Among the favorites for most people are resolutions for improving their Health & Wealth. This article is the third of a series in which we will suggest some financial resolutions that you can use to make the New Year the ...
Views: 659(1 vote) - Student Loan and Bankruptcy - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Steve BurgessIt is difficult; however, it is not impossible to discharge student loan in bankruptcy. There are many misconceptions that student loans are not discharged in bankruptcy. But it’s not true. You can get some or all of your student loan discharged in some cases. Biggest Obstacles Borrowers ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - The Basics of Life Assurance - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Basics of Life Assurance Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Life Assurance, Life Insurance, Insurance, Insurances, Financial Success, Personal Finance, Money, Money Management, Financial Independance (enough there now, craig) Web sites: ...
Views: 992(2 votes) - The Difference Between a Debt Negotiation Agreement and Credit Card Debt Settlement Letter - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Vic ChevalierBeing delinquent on credit card debts is no laughing matter. The endless annoying collection calls, torturous threat of lawsuits, and fear of bankruptcy can create many sleepless nights. But, a debt negotiation agreement can take away a lot troubles. The following statistics explain why so many ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Three Tips on Finding the Best Debt Settlement Companies - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Vic ChevalierIn an uncertain economy, debt settlement can be a sound prescription toward achieving financial wellness. The debt relief solution has triumphed as a bankruptcy deterrent for millions of Americans burdened by credit card debt. It's widely favored because it provides a more substantial debt ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - UNIVERSAL FUNDING CORPORATION BRINGS FACTORING SOLUTIONS ESTABLISHED BUSINESS - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Ayers CherylMany small and medium sized businesses may not be familiar with the term 'factoring'. Big business has been using this little known financial instrument for decades, but only recently have some financial institutions begun offer Invoice Factoring to small and medium businesses. Basically, a ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - What is a leadership? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Alexia WolkerLeadership is hard to define and consequently there are a thousand different interpretations of what it really means. I would suggest thinking about a person that you would want to follow, a person that you would listen to if you were in a large group, and then think about why you picked that ...
Views: 1261(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) - What’s Your FEQ (Financial Emotional Intelligence)? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Michele LandersMoney is the hot topic these days. Whether you have it and are afraid of losing it or you don't know where your next paycheck is coming from, right now we all seem to share some form of 'money fear.' What if your beliefs about money were fueling how money flows in, or out of your life? Take ...
Views: 2956(3 votes) - How Do I Pay Bills Without Snail Mail - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Mike SchianoQuestion: I just acquired my first credit card and I had a question that hopefully you can give me some insight on. How do I go about registering my credit card so that when I order something online, instead of paying my payments via mail, money will be taken out of my account? Would I even be ...
Views: 1828(3 votes) - Small Business Loan: It’s Time Select An Ideal Deal - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from robert lingdonIf one is thinking to expand the business or want to set up the new business, but shortage of funds is working as an obstacle. Unlike earlier days, when borrower followed lenders for emergency as well as long term finances, today loans for short term and short amount is also available. If you ...
Views: 738(3 votes) - You shouldn’t fear credit cards as much as you do - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from James BoukaA majority of adults in western society will carry a credit card of some sort, they have become so commonplace that you would look out of place and may sometimes miss out on a deal for simply not having one; think Airmiles for example. Credit cards have become so widely accepted yet they can ...
Views: 1252(3 votes) - Your Money Portal - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Helen Kim“If you are doing things to make you happy then you’ re doing things backwards……” When I ask clients what their goals in life are, the reply is never, “$1,000,000? or any sum of money, but a list of tangible things that give certain feelings they want to have; a house on the ocean, to put ...
Views: 939(3 votes) - Conditioning and The Loss of Financial Security - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert KressOften when you read an article, see an advertisement, or hear some news or predictions based around 'Armageddon or Conspiracy speak' it often seems so far out that it de-credits any possible truth or relevancy the news might have for you. Then on the other hand, if you were to step back, and ...
Views: 1518(7 votes) - Money, Credit, & Greed: 8 Tips Parents Must Teach Their Children - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Matthew TooneAs important as it is for children and teenagers to understand these 8 essential principles below – it is far more important that their parents actually know, understand, live and exemplify them before trying to teach them to their kids. 1)What Do Kids Want … That Money Can’t Buy: Our ...
Views: 1695(14 votes) - No Fax No Credit Check Loans – Credit without any Worries - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Stephen PilgrimIn today life it is difficult for few people to avail credit by spending lots of time. Now no fax no credit check loans are for your service. The credit do not rivet any certification any one can reward this credit. As there is no credit check involved. The borrower can utilize the credit for ...
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