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- Top Rated Stock Market Newsletter - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kingsley ModozieThe top rated stock market newsletter is the Forbes prudent speculator. It has been in service for more than 28 years now. Forbes value-based invested system delivers a 21% return annually for its users. According to the ratings of Hulbert grading for Total Return Performance for the previous 5 ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Investment Property Financing Opportunities - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Claud PearceIt has been widely known for a long time now, that investment property financing have this tremendous benefits for investors. Those who have been in the market and know about making money are well aware that investing in property is one of the great opportunities for making real and stable money ...
Views: 752(2 votes) - Three Penny Stocks for Earth Day - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from John Paul WhitefootIt was forty years ago on April 22, 1970, when U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day, for environmental awareness and appreciation of the Earth. Earth Day, which is celebrated in over 175 countries every year, has inspired many countries to become environmentally conscious and to ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - ***Invest For Your Wealth, Invest IN Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Janet Tyler JohnsonAs the Investment Guide at SelfGrowth.com, you probably wouldn’t expect to see an article talking about your health, but health care costs can impact a person’s financial plan more than any other single item. Yet how many of us are formally investing in our wellness? Is wellness a category ...
Views: 1584(59 votes) - How To Build Wealth - A Letter From A Father - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Peter MacfarlaneYou don't have to be smart in order to have money. You don't have to be lucky either. The way to have money is actually very simple. The problem is that most people refuse to do what is required. It is not that they are unable; it's that they are unwilling. This is the whole issue: Are you ...
Views: 2129(8 votes) - Changing Your Fortune - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Peter MacfarlaneApproaching my fortieth birthday, and having never had a job - at least, not a nine to five - I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of the ways in which so many people are kept "inside the box". Schools and the home is where it all starts. Do you remember the early days of ...
Views: 1722(14 votes) - Is It Time to Buy Real Estate? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Robert AffolterMany people ask me if I think the real estate market has bottomed out. I don't know. However, for a lot of people, now is the time to buy. Look at the numbers. Every situation is different. My mother is a great example. She was renting a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo for about $1300 per month. In ...
Views: 2037(7 votes) - How to Conduct Due Diligence For Online Annuity Rates - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Lisa CintronAre you curious about how to find annuity rates online? If you are new to the subject of annuities, then more than likely you are interested in finding the best rates. However, this process can be a little more troublesome for those who do not have sufficient knowledge on the topic. There is no ...
Views: 1550(8 votes) - 10 Money-making Advantages of Real Estate Investing in Commercial Property - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard Haller10 Money-making Advantages of Investing in Commercial Property Investing in commercial properties is the secret to success for many of the world’s most wealthy real estate investors. There’s no reason you can’t also build massive, passive cash flow; spread your investment risks; use leverage ...
Views: 8126(113 votes) - ***Obamacare - Separating Facts From Myths - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Bill LoseyConfusing doesn’t even begin to describe it. Throughout the very long debate over health care reform, a great deal of misinformation (spurred by presumption or misunderstanding) was circulating. Additionally, many changes and alterations to the proposed law were made along the way. At this ...
Views: 4754(17 votes) - What Are Your Retirement Planning Variables? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Paul SutherlandHaving a secure, fulfilling retirement is a primary goal for most of us. At some point in the future we will no longer receive a "paycheck" from an employer and will instead rely on the income from assets we have accumulated and saved, plus income benefits from defined benefit pensions, Social ...
Views: 670(1 vote) - Comparing Annuities For Investment Purposes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Lisa CintronMost people shopping for an annuity are looking for a way to save for a child's college fund, or for a future retirement. Annuities are either deferred or immediate. Immediate annuities require a lump sum investment and start paying out on the following month, while a deferred annuity requires a ...
Views: 1586(7 votes) - Attention Real Estate Investors: How To Effortlessly Get Motivated Prospects Into Your Sales Funnel - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Cynthia GoransonAs a real estate investor, you know that leads are the most important element to a successful investment business. They can mean the difference between barely getting by, and becoming a million dollar producer. Even in this rough economy, investors who have created a successful marketing system ...
Views: 1200(18 votes) - Tax Deed Sales are Really Rock-bottom Bargains - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Harry Connor JrDid you know that tax deed sales run the gamut of rock-bottom real estate bargains? With raw undeveloped land, agricultural and residential land, all the way up to condos and expensive homes, going up before a public auction, the bargains just keep coming. Tax deed sales are not bank ...
Views: 1209(13 votes) - Advantages of Intraday Trading - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Dennis VydrinIntraday trading, which used to be the only passion of those traders trading in a stock exchange hall, is now a square game for all currency speculators trading online. Encouraged by intensive intraday price fluctuations, constant flowing quotes, capacity of modern PCs and competitive spreads ...
Views: 5105(8 votes) - Investing in the Foreclosure Business to Achieve Financial Freedom: Learn How to Profit with No Money or Credit - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Vickie JimenezI understand most people aren't in a position where they can take advantage of investing in foreclosures. Therefore, when you are provided with the chance to put cash in your bank account in 30 days or less by learning a step-by-step system to profitably invest in foreclosures, then what you ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - Methods on How to Attain Membership of a Company - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheThere is a misconception about attaining membership of a company and who a member of a company is. Do you also have any misconception about the two? Majority of people perceive that a person who holds the shares of a company is a member. But this is not absolutely true because a person may be a ...
Views: 5987(2 votes) - Dateline: Los Angeles May 15, 2030 - U.S. Government Cancelled - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockBy a narrow margin, both houses of congress agreed to cancel the Government of the United States. After years of struggle, President Polin has finally fulfilled her mother's dream; the total end of government control. On the streets of L.A. can be heard the celebratory exclamations this ...
Views: 1464(4 votes) - Investing to Retire Early - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Ricky DPreparing for your retirement is a task that should never be ignored. While most people would like to "deal with it later", saving early for this soon-to-be stage of your life can make a huge difference in the future, particularly if you desire to quit your job and enjoy life sooner. ...
Views: 2122(15 votes) - Tips for Negotiating Your Commercial Property Deal - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlSuccessful negotiation skills are an art form and must be mastered for you to achieve your investment goals. People who put negotiations on the back burner thinking that they’ll get by or they’ll let someone else handle the deal will often find that they end up with a whole load of work without ...
Views: 1248(43 votes) - Apartment Buildings are an Investor’s Dream - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlMillion dollar dreams are only an illusion without the proper vehicle to attain it. If you’re a serious investor looking for a way to obtain more wealth without the hassle and risk of building your financial empire one house at a time, then apartment building investments are just the thing ...
Views: 1497(40 votes) - 6 Ways to Generate Commercial Property Deals - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlLead generation is a foundational activity of your commercial real estate business. Without it, you’ll fail before you even begin. Many people don’t think they have the time or the energy to find deals. I don’t care how busy people tell me they are. My response is always the same – if you ...
Views: 1600(28 votes) - How to Compare Mutual Funds - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Michael HayesRisks, costs, and returns are three major factors that affect your mutual fund. When you compare mutual funds, these are the core factors you will be evaluating. Risk and return measurements can indicate how well (or how poorly) a fund will perform. Before you start comparing funds, there ...
Views: 723 - ***5 Retirement Planning Blunders - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Bill LoseyRetiring from ones job can be a stressful time but it doesn’t have to be. Realize that it’s natural to be nervous, anxious and/or confused when you’re going through a major life change. Your decision to retire is causing you to step outside your comfort zone and is forcing you to make many new ...
Views: 2243(21 votes) - Are you An Ignorant Member of A Joint stock Company? - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheWhat is a joint stock company? Every time you turn your head while in your populated town all you read is the word company (Co) labeled on the buildings, cars, posters etc. Have you ever thought how joint stock companies are managed? So, what is a joint stock company? You want to tell me it ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - 10 Different Ways to Diversify Your Mutual Funds - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Michael HayesWhen you decide to invest in mutual funds or anything else, diversification is the best way to protect your investment. This is one reason why mutual funds are so popular. Mutual funds are an easy, inexpensive way to diversify your investments. However, most mutual fund investors don't ...
Views: 847(4 votes) - The Real cost of Owning an Investment Rental Property - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from lane LarryThe Real Cost Of Owning an Investment Rental Property By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com You’ve come across a can’t miss opportunity to pick up a distressed property. You think this is a great opportunity to turn it into a rental unit to cash in on someone else paying your mortgage. Before ...
Views: 4435(6 votes) - The Power of Property - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work, ask him: ‘Whose?’”- Don Marquis Isn’t the property market absolutely amazing right now? No, I’m not being sarcastic nor was this written years ago. With so many bargains around (and interest rates finally coming down), now is the ...
Views: 1709(6 votes) - Pay Yourself First - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.” – Epicurus I’m sure you’ve heard how important it is to pay yourself first. But do you? Are you making provision for the future in order to achieve your personal goals? If not, it’s probably time you ...
Views: 1847(8 votes) - Ready, Steady, Invest! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“To send the common people to war untrained is to throw them away.” – Confucius With the economy in such a state, it’s hard to know who to listen to, especially when it comes to something as important as managing your money. And yet now seems like the perfect time to take advantage of so many ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - 9 Fatal Mistakes in Trading - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Dennis VydrinBelow a list of nine grave mistakes in trading is presented. Avoid each of the given situations as they may dampen your financial aims and expectations. Trading with money you may not afford to lose One of severe obstacles for your successful trading is using money you cannot afford to ...
Views: 2232(11 votes) - Pros and Cons of Using Your Own Money When Buying Foreclosures - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from David LindahlFinancing plays a vital role in real estate investing -- and this includes buying foreclosed homes. While it's practically a mantra to "use other people's money," keep in mind different investments will usually require a different strategy. A financing option that worked wonders in one real ...
Views: 1217(42 votes) - The Dawning of Depression - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIf we at least had enough to live on and make expenses, that would be enough. And enough to pay off the house, which isn't worth much anymore. Oh, and maybe provide for our healthcare, which is going to get very expensive in the very near future, and we better pay it or they will take our house! ...
Views: 1499(6 votes) - Share Trading and The Power of Monthly Dividends - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Dingane .While you have most likely read about stocks that pay dividends each quarter, do you realize that you can find many stocks that pay their dividents month to month? While most income investors consider investing for dividends, they normally look at secure, steady corporations like ...
Views: 2563 - Money Markets, Banker's Acceptance, Treasury Bills...Oh My! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Sally FontaineMoney Markets Account Interest Putting money into a money market savings account is very much like putting it into a savings account. The process is similar. The investor opens a money market account at the bank, the bank pays interest based on the deposits that gets put into the account, ...
Views: 3565 - ***Your Retirement Portfolio: The Potential Of The BRIC Nations - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Bill LoseyBrazil. Russia. India. China. These four nations have some of the fastest-growing economies on earth and are becoming drivers in the world economy. In the coming decades, they may command as much attention as the U.S., Japan and other “heavy hitters” … or more. The future aside, we know one ...
Views: 2954(34 votes) - Trader`s Fears and Ways to Overcome Them - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Dennis VydrinHow do you feel tonight? Are you happy? Upset? Calm? Have you ever questioned yourself how your daily emotions may affect Forex trading? Definitely, this issue is worth considering in details. Evidently, the essential aspect of successful trading is a well designed trading strategy accompanied ...
Views: 1359(5 votes) - The Affects Of Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Tajinder TalwarAll of you are pretty much aware of the fact that the people living across UK prefer to own their private homes, by taking homeowner loans and many of them also go for mortgages. At this point of time, hundreds of cases are coming up, in which people come with their financial problems, due to ...
Views: 671 - Build Wealth Quickly - 3 Simple Asset Allocation, Wealth-Building Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Keelan CunninghamIf you are wondering how to build wealth, then this article will give you a good overview of the 3 typical ways you can build wealth quickly. These aren't difficult to understand and others have made their millions by excelling at one of these choices. Who doesn't dream of marching into their ...
Views: 2632(9 votes) - How to Increase Your Credit Score in Five Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Daryn BabcockThe lending rules from banks and other institutions have become very strict recently, and applying for credit is not as easy as it used to be. In this day and age of the credit crunch, global recession, loss of jobs and financial hardship, it is best to have a good credit score. Increasing your ...
Views: 755(3 votes) - Profit at Purchase and Have a Happy New Year - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Alexandria JoyIf you haven't given yourself a New Year's resolution yet, here's one for you....get in early and take advantage of the new property cycle. Buy the right property, in the right location and most importantly, for the right price and you could do very well in the long term. Here's three ...
Views: 1060(4 votes) - Building Business Credit - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from N K SinghSo you want to build your business credit? In today's economy, many companies are going under and filing for bankruptcy, making it very hard for even the most honest business to acquire a loan or other type of credit. However, even if you just run a small business, it is possible to build ...
Views: 878 - 2010 – In Like A Lamb, Out Like A Lion? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from John Paul WhitefootGlorious spring is still two long months away, but March’s adage “in like a lamb, out like a lion” (or the reverse) might just be a predictor for 2010 if recent surveys are to be believed. According to a new survey, financial executives are bullish about the coming economic recovery and ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - ***The Power of Financial Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Janet Tyler JohnsonWe all know that the best of the best in any industry hire coaches. And the most financially successful have financial advisors. But bring these two disciplines together and magic happens! Financial coaches help you align your values and your money to bring about true fulfillment in your ...
Views: 1715(33 votes) - Forget New Year's Resolutions and Vow to 'Get Real!' - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Renee E CabourneWas ringing in the New Year something special for you this year? Did any resolutions resonate with you? I sat down the Monday before New Year's Day to ponder what I wanted out of 2010. With that in mind, I tried to come up resolutions for this year and realized I couldn't because the whole ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - The Real Purpose of an E-Fund - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Renee E CabourneWhen I teach my personal finance or investment classes, stories are the medium to drive the lesson into those hard-headed students of mine. I’ll make up names to protect the innocent and share as many personal stories as possible to bring the reality of a given situation into focus. So today, ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Living your dream is your choice! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Renee E Cabourne2009 had two significant events that nearly derailed me—I lost my beautiful and inspirational mother to cancer, and had a terrible car accident that left me quite injured. At one point, I questioned everything. Was I successful? Was I truly making a contribution to my clients and my community? ...
Views: 802(6 votes) - 20 Sources of Passive Income, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Perry JonesThe first item we will discuss in this second part of How To Get Rich III, 20 Sources of Passive Income is Private Lending. 11. Private Lending - Private lending has been around since people have been around. Essentially private lending is nothing more than lending out some of your excess ...
Views: 3171 - 20 Sources of Passive Income, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Perry JonesCash is king! This aphorism from real estate investing perfectly describes the little known method the rich actually use to accumulate millions of dollars. This report reveals 20 sources of passive income. Put any or all of these sources into place and sit back and watch the dollars roll on ...
Views: 2230 - ***Rebalancing - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Janet Tyler JohnsonAfter all the ups and downs in the market over the last couple of years, it's important that you review your investment accounts to make sure you are not taking more risk than you should be. We've seen dramatic growth in international and emerging market stocks and stock funds. If you hold ...
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