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- 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: 1009 - Best Ways To Transfer Your Money - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Neselba MamacCurrently, the best way to send money overseas is to do a wireless transfer of the money. In this case,the person sending the money requests the bank to do a direct transfer of money to another person’s bank account in overseas. This is called wireless transfer. The Banks might do this transfer ...
Views: 2437 - 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: 1180(1 vote) - Alimony versus Child Support Payments - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from David KaneWhat is Alimony? Alimony is also often called spousal support. Alimony payments are used to provide the spouse that is making a lower-income with funds to cover expenses that are not provided for through child support or through the division of property. Many factors come into play when ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - The Story of Currency (Barter, Capital, Cash, Money, Credit, ...) - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Once upon a time, before there was any money, individuals in small communities would exchange products and services with each other. To have a standard unit of measurement that was generally accepted by all, things like shells, cocoa beans, feathers, or even pretty ...
Views: 4308(2 votes) - $$$ MONEY: Why do we need it??? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Danish AhmedDo you know why we use any sort of currency today (money, credit, barter, I mean any form of currency)? We have to? Why? To eat, and get the things we need for life. We use currency to keep track of all of that exchange. But, why? Why do we need to keep track of all of that ...
Views: 3669(2 votes) - 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: 1044(1 vote) - Lauton U: The Fundamentals of a Well Written Business Plan - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Joseph PolancoA requisite to the funding process at Lauton Funding is also essential to business in general. Your business plan is a pivotal component of your undertaking and is necessary, not only for putting together a profitable business but, as your company evolves, to help you benchmark the achievement ...
Views: 667(2 votes) - Lauton U: Top 7 Ways To NOT Get Commercial Funding - Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Joseph PolancoCommercial funding is crucial for any business, big or small. In these times of global recession it is especially important for business owners to be cautious about the way they approach lenders and/or investors for commercial funding. While it’s easy to find articles and posts on how to be ...
Views: 763(2 votes) - Lauton U: Top 7 Ways to NOT Get Commercial Funding – Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Joseph PolancoLet’s finish up our mini-series on what you need to avoid doing if you want to be successful in getting the funding you need for your business or project. The last time we were here, we looked into the fatal mistakes the Big Three of the auto industry made and the valuable lessons they taught ...
Views: 799(2 votes) - Lauton U: How to Put Together a Funding Package That Will Get Investors Excited About Your Project - The Basics (Part I) - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Joseph PolancoYou could have a great idea for a new startup. You may be planning to buy into a business with a great profit potential. You may have an established business that requires additional funds to take it to the next level or a sensational project that you could get off the ground if you just had ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - Lauton U: How to Put Together a Funding Package That Will Get Investors Excited About Your Project - The Basics (Part II) - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Joseph PolancoIn Part I, we discussed those components that are found in great funding packages. We covered the key features of the Business Plan, Executive Summary, Proforma and the Resumes of Principals. We also discussed how to make them stronger and more compelling to investors. Today we will conclude ...
Views: 2092(2 votes) - Helping your teenager through the economic downturn - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Mary GreshamThis is a particularly difficult time for teens whose families have been hit hard by economic changes. Why especially hard for teens? This is a time when teens want to break away from their families and turn towards their peers. But if the family is in crisis, it becomes very hard to break away ...
Views: 913(3 votes) - Divorce Preparation – Assessing Your Financial Condition - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from David KaneOne of the situations that we see in many family situations is where one spouse is the primary caretaker of the financial obligations for the family. That person may have been in charge of paying the bills, setting up the investment accounts, making investment decisions (stocks, bonds, real ...
Views: 1140(2 votes) - Free Annual Credit Report – Know Your Financial Status - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Sophie WilsonIn today's crucial economic times, every one is working hard than ever to improve their credit scores. If you want to apply for a loan, a free annual credit report is an inventory that outlines all your repayment activities, shows the number of debts you have and the rates you are paying on the ...
Views: 859(2 votes) - Have You Discovered an Error on Your Tax Returns? Are You Entitled to Unclaimed Credits? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Robert RimbergWell then, it’s time to amend your tax return! We try to prepare your tax returns correctly - the first time! Once in a while, an error occurs. For instance, sometimes a 1099 shows up in September after your return is filed. Here’s what you can do: Avenge with an Amend In most cases, the ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - Retirement Investment Mistakes - Stop Throwing Away Money! Avoid This Common Investment Mistake - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steven FloydYou're saving for your retirement, right? You're feeling pleased with yourself as you're putting away a good chunk of money every month in your 401(k). But are you really getting what you think you're getting? Here is an ugly truth that your employer -- or your 401(k) administrator won't tell ...
Views: 826(2 votes) - Investing For Profits, Part One - The Easiest Way to Improve Your Results - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steven FloydAre most of your savings in an IRA? And are those savings invested mostly in mutual funds? Read on to discover why this is not necessarily the best way to make your money grow -- or even to keep it safe. Instead, read on for a simple technique that will give you far better results than you're ...
Views: 761(1 vote) - Investing For Profits, Part Two - The Easiest Way to Improve Your Results - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steven FloydWould you like a better return on your investments? Whether you have an IRA or a brokerage account, chances are that your money is mostly in mutual funds. Read on to learn more about why this is not the best place for it to be, and what to do instead. First of all, you should know that this ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - Goverment's in a Flap? Who Cares? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’ve been interested by the week’s news that the British House of Commons has been in a state of uproar. The Speaker has been forced to resign (the first occasion for over 300 years) as a result of a furore about Members of Parliament padding their expenses. What possible significance could ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - The Importance of Teaching Children Financial Literacy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Nancy KvammeI feel it is very important to teach children about financial matters. One reason that parents do not teach their children about money, is because they are not sure they know how to handle money either. It is one of the things that is not always taught in school. We earn degrees in order to ...
Views: 1987(1 vote) - We All Know There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch, But it’s Really Getting Ridiculous! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Robert RimbergNo More Company Lunches for You, Mr. Small Business Owner! Thinking about taking your clients out for a business lunch or hiring some new employees? Are you ready to expand your small business? Well, because of the new crackdown on credit limits, if you’re a small business owner - think ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - Are Your Financial Projections Believable? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Burke FranklinMany people think a set of financial projections is a business plan. Wrong. Experienced business people know that no matter how honest and forthright your financial projection is, it cannot present the full picture. To achieve credibility for your financial projections, be prepared to ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Debt Happens One Purchase at a Time, The Steps to Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Deon HoffmannAlthough a great deal has been written regarding financial freedom and independence, it seems people find it difficult to fully comprehend the true meaning. Typically people connect wealth with riches and fundamentally assume financial freedom dictates possessing money able to purchase anything ...
Views: 739 - Is Business Literacy Holding Your Company Back? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Liz GuthridgeAs your teachers told you, the three R's—reading, writing and 'rithmetic—are fundamental to learning. Now that you're out of the classroom and in the work world, you still use the three R's every day. But how are you dealing with the clashes they can cause—especially when everyone's skill ...
Views: 928 - 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: 1075 - 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: 1528(3 votes) - People Literacy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Susan CullenPeople literacy is knowing how to read and understand the behavioral style differences of others. Every Manager has experienced the frustration of not understanding why one management approach that works beautifully with one employee is ineffective with another. That’s because what we ...
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