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- Debt Settlement - What Percentage of a Debt is Typically Accepted in a Settlement? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Jesse NiesenI'm often asked by subscribers, "What percentage of a debt is typically accepted by creditors in if I do debt settlement?" This is a great question, and it's important to set the right expectation when considering debt settlement. Many of the fly-by-night companies who have started ...
Views: 24237(3 votes) - IRS Installment Agreement Options: Completing Form 433-F Collection Information Statement. - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from mary richardsIf you owe the Internal Revenue Service over $5000 or are unable to make the minimum monthly payment on your IRS balance such that it would be paid in full within 3 to 5 years, you may be asked to complete Form 433-F. You may complete the form in private or over the phone with an IRS ...
Views: 10235 - 5 Money Saving Tips From Warren Buffett - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jonny AndrewsDo you want to know the financial secret of one of the world’s wealthiest man? Are you ready to move out of debt and into financial emancipation? If so, then read on and change your life. Warren Buffett is considered to be one of the world’s most successful investors in the world. In spite of ...
Views: 9752 - What Happens To Your Money After You Deposit It In the Bank - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Jamie BushEver wonder what happens to your money when you put it in the bank? How do they pay you interest on your savings account? I'm about to reveal all the answers and I bet you will be shocked about what happens to your money and your loans with banks after the deal is done. First, it's important ...
Views: 6806 - How to Balance Costs of a Home Repair - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Dixie SomersOwning your own home is a big responsibility, whether you own a single family home, condo or mobile home. There’s a lot to do to keep your home in good repair, to keep it clean and to protect it from damage as the years go by. So how can you balance out the costs of home repair and take each ...
Views: 6541 - Major ask questions to financial advisers and his cost and wealth management strategy? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2020 from Amit KumarThe Aid of the financial advisor Could Be Advantageous regardless of Whether or Not you’re younger, retired. You'll find consistently a wide variety of advisers you are ready to make use of, watching since they can focus on retirement, taxation preparation, expenditure decision another range of ...
Views: 5386 - Why You Shouldn’t Buy Diamonds: De Beers and the Wretched History of the Diamond Industry - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Alex Tatarinov-LevinMany young women dream of the moment when their boyfriends get down on one knee and propose with a flawless diamond engagement ring. They have come to believe that diamonds are a symbol of everlasting love and commitment; as such, the diamond engagement ring has become an absolute necessity for ...
Views: 5022 - HOW TO HACK THE STOCK MARKET PDF REVIEW - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Praveen benThe stock market is and remains a mystery to most people. The reason is because it is not taught thoroughly at school except as specialized studies at graduate school. Very few information on it are ever printed in newspapers and magazines. With the introduction of How to Hack the Stock Market ...
Views: 4938 - How Much Can You Earn on Social Security Disability in 2019? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Cash In A SnapSocial Security disability benefits can provide income to those who are not able to earn sufficient money due to their disability. At times, SSD funds may not be sufficient for people to live the lifestyle they once had. This is why people who receive SSD benefits are still allowed to earn ...
Views: 4834 - How to Easily Protect Your Credit When You Have Overdue Bills - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Kalyna KapurIf you want to protect your credit when you have overdue bills, in an easy way that does not require a ton of energy and effort, the most important thing that you can do is understand how specific infractions, such as paying late, will impact your credit. Today, we'd like to share ...
Views: 4614(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: 4570(2 votes) - 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) - How to keep Moving and be relevant in life. - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Ade AdenekanHow to keep moving and be relevant should normally be the major concern of any right thinking person who likes to stay afloat in the global society. The only way to keep living is to keep moving no matter what one’s present economic, political and social tide of life may be. This means that no ...
Views: 4442 - About Finance or funding for Bed and Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Allan BroomfieldBed and Breakfast achieved tremendous success as an alternative of traditional hotel or motel. Many people now a day is quitting their jobs and plan to start their own bed and breakfast accommodation in their own property. Generally bed and breakfasts are handled by couples and mostly they own ...
Views: 4373 - How Bedtime Stories Can be a Major Influence in Child Development - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Daniel BrittonFor hundreds, if not thousands of years, parents have known that reading bedtime stories can help kids relax and fall asleep more easily. They also help develop reading skills and in emotional child development, but you may not be aware that they also act as a form of hypnosis. In which case ...
Views: 4316(2 votes) - Divorce is Stressful and Creates a Temporary Feeling of Loss. However, the Help of the Right Professionals Alleviates Unnecessary Stress. - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Lance ClaeryA divorce is a life-changing event. Accordingly, a divorce affects a person's emotional well-being and the process may feel stressful. Even when a person knows a divorce was inevitable and necessary, there still may be a feeling of loss; therefore there is a natural temporary mourning process. ...
Views: 4278(4 votes) - Vendor Verification – How to Prevent Vendor Fraud, Vendor Risks and Business Reputation - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanIn current economy, business reputation is the key factor to get recognized in the fast paced business arena. Every business who wants to reach the highest point of development is outsourcing their tasks to third party i.e., Vendors. According to a recent global study, corporate fraud ...
Views: 4211(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) - $$$ 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: 3996(2 votes) - Want to Live Like a Billionaire? Start by Following Their Frugality - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Brian DavisThe first thing most of us assume we could learn from billionaires is how to make more money, not how to save more money. But the fact is many billionaires are quite frugal, a habit developed by years of pinching their spending in order to put as much money as possible into investments. From ...
Views: 3977(8 votes) - 5 Pillars of Financial Stability - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Aaron BallBefore you can run you must learn how to walk. Once you establish your foundation as a solid walker you can then pursue your dream of running. This simple analogy can also be applied to achieving your life goals. If your dream is to own a 60-foot yacht or a Ferrari Spider you will first need to ...
Views: 3916(1 vote) - Learn Technical Analysis/ Learn stock market analysis with FII itemwise data, Stock Market Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Mr Atul ShahSpecial Features of our training course: Most unique course or tutorial on Stock market Analysis India is divided in two parts which you will not find elsewhere: 1) Earning part of training course 2) Learning part of training course Earning Part of tutorial: you will start making ...
Views: 3811 - Why Tax Season Can be Challenging for ADHD Adults - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s that time of the year again…the 90 plus days that are the bane of existence for most adults with ADHD. Yes, I’m talking about tax season - when all of our best intentions from the year before can either feel like our saving grace or plunge us into weeks of despair. For whatever reason, ...
Views: 3796(1 vote) - Progressive Finance 6 Month No Credit Check Loans Specialist - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Kent McBrideEver been in a tight squeeze that found you without enough money on hand? If you have then I'm positive you may be of the same opinion with me that it is totally no fun and for the most part it is real hectic to deal with. A few months ago I went on a trip for a weekend and next thing I knew my ...
Views: 3734(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Increase Your Financial IQ - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuDo you know what your financial IQ is? You have your IQ, or intelligence quotient, that assesses your overall intelligence level, and an emotional IQ, which measures your ability to control your emotions. Your financial IQ is a measure of your financial intelligence - how well you do with money! ...
Views: 3717 - The Top 5 States For Tax Lien Investing - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Joanne MusaAs of the time that I'm writing this article there are only 8 states that have that have online tax lien sales. But some of these states may only have one or two counties or municipalities with online tax sale. For that, and for other reasons that I'll let you know about later, these tax sales ...
Views: 3673 - Are You Financially Irresponsible - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Francis HoseinYou may be doing things in your life that are showing to you and others that you are financially irresponsible and it is difficult to stop the train wreck in your life with your family. Hard to change your life style You may want to give your children what you did not have as a child ...
Views: 3374 - Best Money Saving Schemes Available in India - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Michael ReyWith persistently changing financial market scenario and increasing number of banks, financial institutions, online resources that give ample opportunities for savings, many people in India are unable to decide the right place to save their surpluses to meet future financial obligations. Hence, ...
Views: 3346 - The Best Dividend Trading Strategy When Trading CFDs - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from A JessenEarn Double your current stock market dividend returns by using a CFD Dividend Trading Strategy. Would an extra leverage compared to the current amount of dividend credit be useful? I sure hope so. In this article we'll take a look at increasing your returns and how do CFD Franking credits work. ...
Views: 3281 - Money Management Tricks of the Rich - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tom KoziolMoney management tricks of the rich are actually money management tricks everyone already has at their disposal. All it takes is one, knowing what they are and two, applying them to your situation. The first trick is something I call recognition. A person has to not only recognize they have a ...
Views: 3255(1 vote) - Options and Forex Trading: Why Options act like Magnets - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from James PaxtonOptions and Forex Trading: Why Options act like Magnets Forex trading is affected by many different factors. Factors ranging from a country’s unemployment figures, its manufacturing output and even a freak natural disaster could all have an impact on a currency within a pair. Something else ...
Views: 3216(2 votes) - Car Insurance Scams - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Jen RosewoodThe world in which we live in is full of both good and bad. If you aren’t careful, you could easily end up on the bad side of this equation. One example of this could involve your car insurance. If you are very unlucky you could become a victim of a car insurance scam. Not only could you pay ...
Views: 3155(1 vote) - Avoid Bad Karma in Finance Now - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you having a string of bad luck when it comes to money? You can blame feng shui, the circumstances you're in, or something else. But there's a possibility you're suffering from bad karma. What Does That Mean? Karma is best explained ...
Views: 3049 - "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: 3013(4 votes) - Credit Card Debt Settlement - How Do I Choose a Good Debt Settlement Company & Avoid a Nightmare? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Jesse NiesenDebt settlement is the fastest way to get out of credit card debt for the least amount of money and avoid bankruptcy. If you are one of the millions of Americans struggling through financial hardships today, debt settlement may be your very best option to be debt free ...
Views: 2967(5 votes) - 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) - Find Ancestor's Lost Money - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Nicole AndersonFinding ancestor’s lost money can be a great way to make some extra cash this year. The current economy is dealing with numerous problems and among them the problem of lost money or unclaimed property is the biggest one. The pile of unclaimed assets with the state and federal agencies are ...
Views: 2878 - High Risk Lenders in Ontario: Useful for People with Poor Credit Status - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Jennifer JanisTension is common among the people of Canada who have tarnished their credit record. It is really upsetting when they receive mails containing letters of refusal from the finance agencies. Thousands of men and women in Canada have problems of non-performance in credit status. They have had to ...
Views: 2843 - Pounds till payday: Easy loan at less time - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Eithan TrantNow you need not to look here and there for a need of small amount as pounds till payday are available in the financial market. The best part of these loans is that borrowers are free from long and lengthy proceedings like collateral evaluation and credit check formality. This is because no ...
Views: 2836 - Go Ahead, Sacrifice Your Way to Financial Happiness -— It's Good For You! - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuAre you cringing right now at the very mention of financial sacrifice? There is a misconception that sacrifice is a bad thing — and it somehow means you're losing out. It's really quite the opposite, especially when it comes to money goals. Sacrificing something you value for something of ...
Views: 2834(1 vote) - "Secrets/Tips" to Becoming a Millionaire (from the Oprah Winfrey Show) - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Seven "Secrets/Tips" to Becoming a Millionaire (from the Oprah Winfrey Show) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Money, Money Management, Financial Security Key words: Million, Millionaire, Wealth, achieving wealth Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and ...
Views: 2832 - 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) - Long Term Car Rentals in Muscat - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Avis OmanSo you are going to Oman for business. The tickets have been booked, you have found a nice place to stay, and know the way from your new residence to your workplace. What next? Well, how are you going to travel back and forth? Taking a taxi day after day may cost a bomb and commuting every day ...
Views: 2777 - 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: 2772(3 votes) - Top 5 Tips for Finding a Good Accountant - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Ken MayBy Ken Jan 22 With the ever-changing nature of U.S. tax law, you may want to think twice before tackling your own personal or business tax return. A knowledgeable professional may be more qualified to prepare your taxes. A good accountant can make a BIG difference in your tax liability, ...
Views: 2756(3 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: 2720(11 votes) - Money Speaks - Bankers Jargon! Doesn't anyone speak English? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from mandie crawfordHave you ever sat there listening to your banker go on and on in a language you don\'t quite understand. Do you find they are speaking in acronyms and encrypted messages? Do you sometimes just want to shout..... Speak my language! Bankers often speak in a language that seems foreign to you ...
Views: 2711 - Variable Life Insurance Plan - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Steven HartA Variable Life insurance policy is a type of permanent insurance (like Whole and Universal Life) that ensures a death benefit. However, it can be more costly due to the fact that the cash value portion of premiums can be directed to a different account. In this account, the cash value may be ...
Views: 2703 - Teaching Children the Importance of Money - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Mike PetersonChildren seem to be born with an insatiable desire to spend. Whether it’s Christmas, birthday parties, or a trip to the local mall, children are never too shy when it comes to vocalizing their wants. And sometimes, they’re relentless. Parents face this on a daily basis. Dealing with the ...
Views: 2691(2 votes) - 15 Personal Finance Tips that will Change Your Money Mindset - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Jane HurstWhile many of us are looking for new ways to get rich, a lot of us aren’t thinking about the tried and true, common sense methods of saving money and achieving personal wealth the old-fashioned way. But, think about it for a minute. All of those old methods worked for people for many, many ...
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