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- Is It Easy for You to Get Real About Your Finance - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Francis HoseinIs it easy for you to get real about your finance or is it a subject that you do to avoid at all cost? You may find when the subject of finance comes up you may leave the room or attempt to change the subject because of the fears that is attach to it. You may not feel it is difficult to ...
Views: 761 - What Hidden Emotions are Express with Your Finance - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Francis HoseinDo you know what hidden emotions are express with your finance or is it hidden in plane site from you and your partner? Someone to bail you out There are many emotions express in your finances and some of these are shown as when you get pay and you do your best to spend all the money ...
Views: 800 - Credit Card Debt Relief: How It Can Help You - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Mark StjeanCredit card debt relief is in fact possible today. This is the basis and contention of this article. Thank you for reading. There are sometimes what appears to be conflicting solutions being offered and put forth by those in the credit and debt financial industry. The reasons are very simple ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - The Variety Of Financial Aid Available To Students - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Amelia JacksonEducation is one of the most important aspects of any person's life. In most cases, a child without education ends up spending his or her life doing petty things and trying to survive through his whole lifespan. Furthermore, education is a major part of a person's personality. This is why the ...
Views: 724 - Training Nonprofit Board Members to Read and Understand Financial Reports - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sharon MikrutOne of the items board members are responsible for is to monitor the financial situation of the organization. As such, board members should be familiar with the types of financial reports the organization uses to demonstrate its financial standing. This article identifies the types of financial ...
Views: 1803 - Repairing Your family Credit Score - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Paul RodgersA good credit score is going to guarantee you that at the very least your credit applications have higher likelihood of getting approved. There are many details that an individual ought to learn about just how to ameliorate your credit score. This is principally helpful as well as valuable ...
Views: 1104 - Financial Education - Who should be teaching your children? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Daniel BrittonThe current financial crisis has sharpened the focus on the need for better financial education across all segments of the population. Just as information and guidance on healthy eating and exercise can prevent a lifetime of obesity, effective financial education, when started at an early age, ...
Views: 1972(2 votes) - "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that you and your money may grow." * MONEY DOESN'T GROW ON TREES "Money isn't everything - but a lack of it is." "Money is a terrible master, but an excellent servant." - PT Barnum (American circus showman) "Money can't ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Discover the Five Essential Tips For Financial Wellness During Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Lori Snyder"The waste of money cures itself, for soon there is no more to waste." -M.W. Harrison Divorce is a major undertaking and transitional time for many. Your emotions are usually running very high during the beginning of your divorce. There are many mixed feelings; you will feel like you are on ...
Views: 1896(3 votes) - ***You Decide Where Your Financial Sails Go – So What Have You Chosen? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Margaret GoodIt is hard to believe but we do have everything we need in this life right in front of us. Acknowledging the fact that we have everything we need to be happy, healthy and whole is based on the meaning we project on the various objects and activities in our life. The hard part in the journey of ...
Views: 1207 - Get Out of Debt FASTER: 8.5 Tips to Find Extra Cash! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Jesse NiesenDo you have any kind of lump sum to put towards paying off your debt? If you’re even a little bit concerned about your cash flow right now because it’s limiting some of your debt relief options, then you may be curious how many of my debt free clients discovered a variety of creative ways to ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Debt Settlement Secrets: Stopping Creditor Calls - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Jesse NiesenTHE BEST WAY TO STOP COLLECTION CALLS ASAP DURING THE DEBT SETTLEMENT PROCESS. This only applies to people in a legitimate debt settlement program, such as the debt settlement programs I endorse. If you are not yet enrolled into a debt settlement program, be sure to read this Debt Settlement ...
Views: 2479(3 votes) - 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: 2146(3 votes) - 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: 2549(2 votes) - When it came to Money Management - My High School Diploma and College Degrees Failed Me - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Kent GwilliamI have a degree. Yes, an advanced degree from a highly respected university. It opened some doors to making a good income. But something was missing . . . It seemed like no matter how much we made, there wasn't enough. In reality, making money wasn't the problem. What we did with it ...
Views: 661 - 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: 1051 - 9 Tips to Avoid Becoming an Investment Fraud Victim - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Allen NeuenschwanderInvestment fraud is as old as the world itself. From the day we stopped trading livestock and produce and began using money as a means of exchange, dishonest people have been trying to cheat and swindle it away. Though it is an old problem, recently Bemie Madoff and now (allegedly) Allen ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - ESSENTIAL STEPS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Suzanne QuinnIn her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ...
Views: 1262(6 votes) - SATs = College Money! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Jeanmarie KellerWith SAT season approaching for Juniors, one of the areas where you should step-up your efforts is in your preparation for standardized tests! If you are targeting financial aid, your standardized test score becomes CRITICAL because it is relied on much more in determining financial aid ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Question For Jean: “What exactly is an EFC?” - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Jeanmarie KellerDear Jean, We attended a college financial aid night at our daughter’s school and the state representative kept using the term EFC but never truly explained it. What is it and why is it important? Signed, Confused in Nesconset, NY Dear Confused, The “EFC” is financial aid lingo ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - Seniors, don’t forget to recognize what you’ve done, rather than always focusing on what isn’t done! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jeanmarie KellerThe other day I was on a coaching call with one of the seniors in my practice and she was feeling overwhelmed — she’s in the middle of volleyball season, has four AP classes this year and is working hard to try and get her applications wrapped up. I was impressed, but she didn’t seem to ...
Views: 582(1 vote) - When It Comes To College, Are You Setting the Right Goals? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jeanmarie KellerYou've set the intention: "I'm going to college". Congratulations! A college education can provide opportunities and valuable tools to help you achieve your goals. Setting the right intentions is critical to actually achieving the outcome you're looking for, but too many students make "going ...
Views: 518(1 vote) - 3 Quick Tips For Financial Aid - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Jeanmarie KellerI was answering a request for help from “Help A Reporter Out (HARO)” and decided to “Help A Student Out”, too, and post the tips I shared. When it comes to the college admissions and financial aid process, you’ve got to approach it like a business because colleges are businesses. Benevolent, ...
Views: 651(3 votes) - 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: 912(3 votes) - 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: 929(3 votes) - 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: 879(3 votes) - What is Voluntary Liquidation? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Simister MikeIn contrast to Compulsory Liquidation, which is initiated through a court order, Voluntary Liquidation is, as the name implies, undertaken voluntarily. Either the shareholders of a company initiate voluntary proceedings or the company directors undertake them. The legal formalities differ in ...
Views: 924(3 votes) - 3 Very Important Stock Trading Tips - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Dingane .From all the hundreds of stock trading tips that I’ve been offered over the year, there is 3 of them that made the biggest difference in my trading life. Although most of the tips revolved around being persistent, being diligent and being emotionally neutral none of those made any real black and ...
Views: 1482(3 votes) - Looking for Kid-Friendly Banks? 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Bank for Your Child - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Herb Kay**Check Out My ABC News Now Segment on Kids and Banking http://www.herbkaysos.com/HerbKayPress.php My son is 18, just graduated, and is going to college. I got him his first debit card two years ago and I consider this one of the best ways to teach a child about personal finance. The most ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - Mortgage Wellness Part 1: Stop Paying Too Much! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Lin EnnisOne doesn’t hear it from mainstream media, but most people are still paying their mortgages on time, every time. Even if defaults rise to 25%, three-quarters of mortgagors will still be all right. With that in mind, you can fine tune your mortgage’s health. First, a basic principle. How you ...
Views: 1052(2 votes) - Position Yourself For A Market Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Ted CiubaPosition yourself for a market recovery. Hey come on—don't buy into the prevailing sentiment. This is the stuff that Getty and Rockefeller talk about. When 80% of the people think everything is going to get worse and it's crashing, and there's no light at the end of the tunnel, when 80% of ...
Views: 867(2 votes) - What type of Property Investor are you - Lion or Lamb? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Michael YardneyIt is no secret that property markets, in fact all economic markets, are driven by fear and greed. During the last property boom greed was the dominant driver, but things have changed and now it's all about fear. Fear of a recession, fear of taking on more debt, fear of investing because the ...
Views: 1708(10 votes) - The Golden Rules of Property Investing - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Michael YardneyAs our economy moves forward and a new property cycle begins, fortunes will be made by some group of investors. But if history repeats itself, many property investors won’t get the financial independence they deserve, so I want to share my time tested golden rules of property investing so you ...
Views: 2442(11 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: 644(3 votes) - How to Find the Best Annuity Rates - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Lisa CintronAn annuity is a contract with an insurance company. The insurance company agrees to provide a stream of income to the individual in exchange for payment. The holder of the annuity cannot outlive the regular income from the investment which makes this attribute especially unique. Therefore, ...
Views: 1504(4 votes) - Annuity Rates Compared- 8 Secrets Revealed for Financial Security - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Lisa CintronAcross the United States with the down turn in the stock market annuities have become a major part of the retirement and investment planning for many Americans. However, annuities are designed to be long-term investments, to meet retirement and other long term goals. Annuities are not suitable ...
Views: 1453(12 votes) - ***Financial Security and Relationships Walk Hand-In Hand - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Margaret GoodMany people neglect to see that financial security and their relationships with others are strongly connected to each other. Let’s look at the way this works. Many of us think that knowledge alone qualifies us to making good financial decisions and thus entitles us to better positions and ...
Views: 1988(5 votes) - Three Biggest Misconceptions about Short Sales - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Donna TashjianFirst of all, “yes” some short sales take long to sell and “yes” some short sale listings can be frustrating. But let me tell you this; not all are created equal! With a little patience and a little creativity you can overcome some of the shortcomings of listing pre-foreclosure/short sale ...
Views: 878 - ***The Flu and Your Debit or Credit Card - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Margaret GoodYes, the flu season is upon us and those pesky germs are in the air. So what does this have to do with your credit card? Credit cards are usually stored in purses, trousers or jacket pockets. These places are warm and contain moisture which is a perfect environment in which germs thrive and ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - ***How to Save Money on Your Car - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Margaret GoodLet’s face it, once we have a car we love the convenience of being able to get up and go whenever we please so I’m not going to tell you to sell your car and use public transit. The tips I am going to give you are simple and practical. Unless you are a salesman or need a new car for business ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - ***Saving Money by Saving Water - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Margaret GoodThe push is on being green in everything we do and use. Today I would like to talk about being frugal with our water use in our homes. Let’s start with the kitchen. If you have a dishwasher, you will not only save money on water but the electric bill as well if you only do a full load of ...
Views: 1103 - 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: 3816(4 votes) - ***To Rent or Buy that is the Question? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Margaret GoodThose of us who have left our parents’ home and ventured out on our own have all asked ourselves, “Should we rent an apartment or house, or should we buy a house or condominium?” It’s a good question which needs to be looked at from several viewpoints. The first viewpoint to consider is ...
Views: 1243 - 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: 1396(14 votes) - Financial Independence: Control Your Cash – Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Heather LoewenFinancial independence is rarely achieved by hitting the jackpot, writing a best seller or a hit song, making it to the big leagues or finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. These things do happen, no doubt about it. However, the odds are not in favor of the majority. It is possible ...
Views: 1016 - Live Your Dreams (Not Your Boss's) - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Did you know that you were meant to be free? That it is your birthright! Did you know that having a boss is unnatural, artificial, almost inhuman, and it's a constraint on your personal growth? Did you know that God intended for you to be your own boss? Since ...
Views: 1844(2 votes) - Exclusively for Financial Advisors and Insurance Producers - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Mark SatterfieldEach month, in Gentle Rain Affluent Marketing Inc, you can share insights on strategies, positioning and branding that are crucial for attracting ultra-wealthy clients. The following are some of the things you will learn: • “Client Experience” is the key point of differentiation between just ...
Views: 703 - "The Secret" is Stupid, Capitalism: A Love Story - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi Each and Every One of You!! This is why I’m a visionary. Being a computer hacker at age thirteen, I resonated with this community’s manifesto which articulated my own consciousness concisely as follows: “We explore... and you call us criminals. We seek after knowledge... and you ...
Views: 2718(4 votes) - ***Tips on Saving Money in the Bedroom - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Margaret GoodMy recent articles have talked about energy savings, home maintenance, and de-cluttering. Today let’s look at what we can do to save money in our bedrooms. The mattress – Top quality mattresses usually cost more because they offer you extra pillow tops and nicer piping on the edges. These ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Lauton U: Beyond The Basics Development Projects - How to Put Together a Funding Package The Right Way - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Joseph PolancoFunding packages for development projects contain the same basic elements found in most project packages. Previous posts discussed each of these components at great length. Before going further, we strongly suggest you read up on them - How to Put Together a Funding Package that Will Get ...
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