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- There Is A Lot Reverse Mortgage In Canada Can Give You - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Antonio RedfordThrough decades, changes have been taken as one of the most constant things on this earth. In fact, changes, evolution and revolution are complementary and go hand-in-hand. Each domain has been experiencing some or the other kind of evolution and the best part is that all across the entire globe ...
Views: 814 - A Rate Cut Merely Delayed? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Daniel KirbyWhile the property market has produced a series of clear signals about its fortunes in recent months, from the slowdown in the residential housing sector to the rise in rents, the wider economy has thrown a number of contradictory signals into the melting pot of uncertainty. Thus the credit ...
Views: 706 - Cape Verde: The New Carribbean - Or Even Better? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Daniel KirbyInvesting in France Property has always been a popular way for Britons to secure a piece of foreign property, with the country second only to Spain, but the country is perhaps an even better location into which investors should sink their hard-earned than its Iberian neighbour across the ...
Views: 808 - Why Down South Is Still Up Top In France - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Daniel KirbyInvesting in France Property has always been a popular way for Britons to secure a piece of foreign property, with the country second only to Spain, but the country is perhaps an even better location into which investors should sink their hard-earned than its Iberian neighbour across the ...
Views: 728 - Refinance Your Home Loan And Get Extra Cash - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Kate RossRefinancing a home loan is a rather simple process. Yet it is smart to know what your options are before undertaking it. Many things have to be considered, you should compare lenders, rates, costs, interest types, etc in order to make a well informed decision. Refinance Mortgage ...
Views: 934 - The Perks And Perils Of Investing Abroad - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonThe opportunities for stock investment is not only limited to the stock markets of your home country. With the increasingly easier access to foreign economies, buying shares of international companies is now a practical option you can consider as part of diversifying your portfolio. It is also ...
Views: 918 - Short-term Holiday Letting Proving Popular - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Daniel KirbyA growing number of people appear to be turning away from the usual package holidays and traditional hotels when they travel abroad in favour of renting a holiday home for the duration of their stay overseas - creating new opportunities for those looking to invest in foreign property ...
Views: 633 - Credit Squeeze Unlikely To Cool Down Christmas Spending - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Angelo DrewBorrowers are facing a tough time in the financial market – the global credit crunch has started to show its effects on the UK loan market. The loan conditions have become severe and it is no longer an easy thing to get a loan especially if you have a bad credit record. The sub-prime ...
Views: 611 - Cyprus Will Reward Investors, Minister Promises - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Daniel KirbyCyprus is an area which has seen a lot of change in the past few years, with much of it succeeding to make it an even more attractive destination for Cyprus property investors and holidaymakers alike. After becoming a member of the European Union in 2004, the economy expanded and business ...
Views: 720 - Understanding Bookkeeping Help To Help You Better - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Alvis BrazmaDespite of being a small, medium or a large-scale enterprise, the main thing that rules these enterprises or businesses, is the entire thing of profit making. In fact, any business is known by the profit or loss that it incurs. In fact, the entire name of the business is created in the market by ...
Views: 707 - Make Your Home The Abode Of Style - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Angelo DrewHome is the sweetest place on the earth to live in. we all have a sense of emotional attachment with our home. The memories imprinted in its walls are the treasures for all time to come. Home is the replica of one’s personality. So it should have the touch of the latest trends. Why you ...
Views: 746 - What Credit Score You Need to Have to Get a Gold Credit Card? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Miranda BloomfieldHave you ever dreamed about having a gold credit card? This credit card, that shows your financial status and good credit history, appeared in 1960s and since that time was a reflection of the financial status of its owner. There is no doubt that gold credit cards have many advantages. The main ...
Views: 734 - Britons Tunnelling Through To Cheaper Property - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Daniel KirbyIt was reputedly Napoleon who first thought of digging a tunnel under the English Channel, the idea being to provide a means for his armies to bypass the sea barrier which had (and still has) protected Britain from a successful full scale invasion since 1066. Perhaps ironically, then, it is ...
Views: 612 - Your Home Is Your Financial Solution - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Angelo DrewFinancial ups and downs are the inherent parts of life. The lean period related to finance never comes with a notice. They are the unwanted but definite visitors. So when visited by such unwanted guest, you need not be tensed. You have a bank in the form of your home. Your home will offer the ...
Views: 635 - Make Life All Light And Honey - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Angelo Drew‘Money is nothing. The qualities that should matter a human being are character, capacity and competence’- do not these age old golden lines sound too much profound when you are stalk by the financial tough conditions as day and night. This is the economics of life. Between every ...
Views: 648 - Tithe To Thrive! - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Stacy CorriganTithe to Thrive! Was your first reaction, “Sure, tell me another one” or “Hmm, I haven’t heard about tithing in a while.”? Or, are you more like my friend who is a bright, talented and successful person, yet did not quite know what the word was? It is not ...
Views: 1539 - Immigration And Housing Downturn Spell Good News For Buy-to-let. - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Daniel KirbyThe issues of immigration and housing have been big issues in the news in recent years, with both being bones of contention and debate. In the former case, there has been a split between those who have welcomed the new source of labour coming from eastern Europe, set against those claiming that ...
Views: 591 - Meet Your Current Requirement With Minimum Outflow - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Angelo DrewWhen you are planning for a new business venture or seeking an expansion of the current business or renovating your home, small amounts can not suit the purpose. These activities need lump sum amount of money. The loans sanctioned without a security also charge you high interest rates. So when ...
Views: 694 - Commercial Property - the new investment opportunity - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Daniel KirbyThe buy-to-let property market has come in for some heavy stick in recent months, with all kinds of negative predictions for the near future. This has been true for the housing market as a whole of course, with the Hometrack survey this week setting alarm bells ringing by showing a 0.1 per cent ...
Views: 786 - Investors beware: Jack Frost cometh - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Daniel KirbyBuy-to-let property investors hold the dubious honour of responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of all of their properties. Tenants are usually unwilling, unable and contractually hamstrung when it comes to repair work, meaning that they are straight on the phone in the event of a ...
Views: 654 - Spain 'to stand the test of time' - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Daniel KirbyAmid all the speculation about the future prospects for the Spanish property market after the slowdown in the past year following the boom, or the recent threat by the Spanish government to demolish illegally-built homes on the coast, some might ask if a more long-term perspective is the best ...
Views: 699 - Feel free with reverse mortgage loan - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Antonio RedfordLife is all about taking the right decisions and making the apt planning. In fact, we all must realize one fact that while we earn our bread and butter, we should try to make the right decisions, so that our retired lives have no problem. One major fact about human beings is that they do ...
Views: 783 - Students Beware! Identity thieves are studying you! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Denise RichardsonIt is probably no surprise to most adults that identity theft is one of the fastest growing types of fraud. But what may be more alarming is that people in the 18 to 29 age range are the fastest growing group of victims. One need not look too far to figure out why. Today’s young people ...
Views: 1416 - Slow And Steady Wins The Race? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Daniel KirbyIts official: the hare that was the UK housing market has become a tortoise. That the UK Property housing market has been slowing down in the last few months is well known as survey after survey shows lower house price rises, but figures out today suggest it has finally gone into its shell. ...
Views: 663 - 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) - Love What You Have - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from James AllanWe live in a disposable society. We buy things, use them and then throw them away. Our landfills continue to grow, despite no one wanting garbage in their own backyard. Meanwhile, debt is also growing. People continue to spend money they don’t have on things they don’t need. People need to ...
Views: 2080 - Cyprus Offering New Charms - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Daniel KirbyThere is an old French saying that "the more things change, the more they stay the same". This might be applied to many things, but the Cypriot property market is not one of them. It is an island where there is constant and change in equal measure. What undoubtedly stays the same is the ...
Views: 729 - Budget Basics - Budgeting Your Way To Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Michael RascoAnyone who desires a brighter financial future must make sure to live in the financial present. This requires the creation of, and adherence to, a budget. This simple yet critical step to financial freedom is often ignored. Many people feel it is overly complicated; or they believe themselves ...
Views: 798 - How Long Will It Take To Double Your Money? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Bill LoseyQuestion: I just inherited $50,000. If I put it in a bank CD, how many years will it take before it’s worth $100,000? Answer: 14.4 years – assuming your interest rate is 5%. In the financial planning world there is something called the “Rule of 72”. It’s a very simple way to compute and ...
Views: 1573 - Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Lyn BellUnfortunately credit card fraud is really quite common these days, but there are ways that you can help to protect yourself. Becoming a victim of credit card fraud causes a lot of unnecessary hassle and is a very stressful experience. You should familiarize yourself with the security features ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Get The Promotion You Deserve – Add Value To Your Organization - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Mark Victor HansenYour organization has hired you for the results you can achieve with your talents and abilities. The organization believes that by using those talents and abilities, you will “add value.” You solve problems, you help the organization meet the needs of its clients, you contribute ideas that are ...
Views: 5536 - Passive Income-The Ageless Millionaire Way To Financial Independence - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Adriane BergPassive Income-The Ageless Millionaire Way to Financial Independence By Adriane Berg A cautionary fairly tale warns us not to kill the goose that lays the golden egg. But, for most of us “Wealthicide” is not our problem. We never had the golden goose in the first place. Well, it’s time to get ...
Views: 3206 - Debt Consolidation - Settle Your debts - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Angelo DrewBorrowers who have multiple debts may find it difficult to repay all the instalments every month. If they want to lower down their monthly outgoings, there are many options available to them. Individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) are helpful to those borrowers who want to overcome their ...
Views: 670 - The Universal Default Clause: You Could Be A Victim - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Lisa PhillipsHave you ever been in a situation where you were able to pay most of your bills but perhaps you let the least essential debt go for a month? Well this can hurt not only your credit rating but also affect your interest rates and credit limits with all of your creditors. This is the practice of ...
Views: 625 - Selling Your Home? Don't Spend Too Much On Renovation - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Angelo DrewYou should be guided by commercial sense if you are doing home improvement with an eye to sell your home at a higher price. Some people make mistake of spending too much on home renovation. This makes it more difficult to find a customer. The prices of the surrounding properties should act as ...
Views: 696 - Dollars Want Me! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from James NapierThe year? 1903. The Wright Brothers' new "contraption" actually flies for a few seconds at Kitty Hawk. Henry Harrison Brown's essay, "Dollars Want Me: The New Road to Opulence" is published in NOW, A Journal of Affirmation," and becomes a bit of a sensation. The reason? I suspect the title ...
Views: 2852 - ESOP’s As Internal Buyers Of Your Stock Company - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from John LeonettiThis article is focused on helping business owners and their advisors understand Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and how they can assist in developing effective Exit Strategies from a business. Even with today’s vibrant Mergers and Acquisitions marketplace, many business owners continue ...
Views: 1042 - Do Not Ignore Your Old Home, Spruce It Up - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from amenda dorothyYou might have a busy life but this does not warrant a chaotic and untidy home. If you have a beautiful and well-arranged home, it increases your efficiency shows on your personality. It hardly matters if your home is decades old. There are hundreds of ways in which you can spruce up your old ...
Views: 710 - Shop Around Even For Small Purchases - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from amenda dorothySummary: Personal loans are suitable when you need financial assistance. These loans can be taken out to finance your big festival purchases as well as small day-to-day purchasing. People shop around when they have to buy big things. A research says that this attitude should also be carried ...
Views: 656 - Improving Your Credit Score - Fundamental Factors - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Michael RascoA person's credit score, often referred to as their "FICO" score, is an important tool that lenders use to help determine the creditworthiness of a potential borrower. If you want to make a large purchase, such as a house, for which you will need financing, you want your score to be as high as ...
Views: 833 - 3 Great Credit Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Frank CarrascoEither you have it or you don’t. I’m referencing credit. Everyone has credit of some kind reporting on their credit bureau report. Whether it is good or bad reporting, it means everything to you. Society is approaching a time where you can not get old and have bad credit. Never allow anyone to ...
Views: 762 - Make Your Home Warm And Well Insulated - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Angelo DrewIs your home not maintaining a warm temperature in the winters? Well, your home might be in need of maintenance and proper check. You can start looking at your central heating system. Besides, you should also check how well is your home insulated. Good insulation can save a lot of energy and ...
Views: 725 - A Proactive Approach To An Exit Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from John LeonettiFor the past fifteen years, I have served as a principal, a manager, a transactional advisor, a legal advisor and a financial advisor to privately held businesses and their owners. Over this time period, I have noticed a lack of consistency in how Exit Strategy services are delivered to ...
Views: 814 - Credit Glitches? Don't Worry. - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Angelo DrewBorrowing has become more of a fashion in the UK. With that, increases the chances of debt problems. A new survey shows that there is a wide-spread debt problem among 18-24 year old young people in the UK. For young people, being in debt is a part of the norm. However, you should be cautious not ...
Views: 649 - Why People Move To Austin - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Dane SmithAustin, Texas is no longer a hidden destination buried in travel books. It is projected to grow in population by about 30% every ten years. Perhaps being one of the biggest universities in the US with about 50,000 students at the University of Texas has leaked the secrets of Austin to the ...
Views: 712 - The Decision To Sell Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Dane SmithChange is the norm in today’s busy life and in our real estate market in Austin, Texas change can be fast, unexpected, and daunting. So, what happens when an unplanned or a strategic change requires your reconsideration of your current location of your current residence? How do you deal with the ...
Views: 775 - Boom Times Ahead For Buy-to-let, Says Rics - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Daniel KirbyRecent reports on the UK property market indicate that house price rises are slowing down and in some areas, they are even beginning to fall. Nationwide and Hometrack have both released data showing that this is true of vast swathes of the UK. Yesterday, a Halifax report concluded that prices ...
Views: 691 - What Is FIA CSNA? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Laura Williams“What is FIA CSNA? is no more a singular question. This has become a common question with no definite answer to it. Many people have found this name reflecting on their credit report without any knowledge regarding its presence. The full form is FIA Card Services N.A. A brief ...
Views: 15546 - Seeking A Loan In Case Of Bad Credit - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Angelo DrewAs a borrower, you have many options before you. You can seek loans from high street lenders or building societies or online lenders, etc. Whether a loan would be sanctioned to you or not depends on many things. Your credit history is one of them. So, you should always ensure that you have a ...
Views: 680 - Tips - Free Stuff Or Cheap Deals Guide - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Kai LoThere are plenty of free or cheap deals out there. All it takes is a little bit of your time to save a lot of money. Here are a few tips: 1.)Go on the internet - There are many free shippings and promotional discounts found on the internet. Before you go rush out to the nearest store to buy ...
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