| 1271 | The Simple $10 Debt Elimination Solution Preview: Ask a friend what resolutions they made for 2004 and your bound to hear them reply “Pay off my credit cards.” Ask them how they planned on reaching that goal and many of them will not have a clear cut answer. The obvious first step to paying off credit card debt or paying down credit debt load is to cut back or eliminate the use of your credit c... (more) Published By: James H. Dimmitt Submitted: 21 March,2004 |
| 1272 | A Different Kind Of Mortgage Broker Preview: There's a different kind of mortgage broker on the block and they're giving conventional mortgage brokers a run for their money. With today's current economy, consumers have to be as budget conscious as ever, and it's showing in every consumer decision they make - including shopping for a mortgage. Gone are the days where the consumer waits w... (more) Published By: Craig Romero Submitted: 23 March,2004 |
| 1273 | Negotiating the Real Estate Contract Preview: Negotiating the Real Estate Contract There is no "one size fits all" strategy of negotiating a real estate contract. Negotiation is the process of communication back and forth in order to reach a joint agreement. Many of our clients have been very experienced negotiators, and we have learned a great deal from them, as well as from books on the su... (more) Published By: Roselind Hejl Submitted: 29 March,2004 |
| 1274 | Trust in a "digital economy" Preview: Gaining trust is one thing, retaining it is even harder. History teaches us that once trust is lost, fortunes usually disappear shortly thereafter. We may be at such a crossroads now with the most popular man-made currency ever. As Margaret Thatcher was once purported to have remarked, “When you have to remind someone that you are a lady, you’re n... (more) Published By: Kurt Larsson Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 1275 | Inflation affects more than your money! Preview: My parents bought their first house on Long Island in 1955. A two story Cape Cod, its purchase price was $17,000.00. According to its latest valuation it is now worth north of $400,000.00. Very little has been done to it. What has happened in the 48 years since its construction is commonly referred to as inflation. But what does that really mean ... (more) Published By: Kurt Larsson Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 1276 | How I Became a Hard Money Lender Preview: How I Became a Hard Money Lender By Barrett Niehus http://www.freetrainer.com Unlike other investors, my venture into real estate was a natural extension of my secondary business as the IP Ware software developer. However, opportunity and perseverance beget wealth, or at least a decent side income. Aside from my ventures into lease optioning r... (more) Published By: Barrett Niehus Submitted: 09 April,2004 |
| 1277 | How to draw a Personal Budget that works Preview: Many people spend their little income haphazardly without any planning and end up getting broke before month-end. They then borrow to make ends meet and end up with more problems that they fail to repay their debts promptly. However, this is not a prudent way of managing your personal financial affairs. Planning your personal financial affairs t... (more) Published By: Abdallah Khamis Abdallah Submitted: 17 April,2004 |
| 1278 | Getting Ahead You Can Live Below Your Means but……. Preview: I recently finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, when it dawned upon me that in order to get ahead you were faced with a choice, live below your means, or increase your means. The problem with getting ahead by cutting coupons, watching your money like a hawk and basically living cheap is that when you become rich by living this ... (more) Published By: Jim O'Keefe Submitted: 20 April,2004 |
| 1279 | Building a Relationship---the key to raising venture capital Preview: A venture capitalist reveals what you need to know By Mike Sage Founder of Capital Now and author of Capital Now Complete Free Trial copy available at http://www.venturecapitalguru.com The mere sound of the words "venture capital" can elicit a whole range of emotional responses from entrepreneurs, mostly unfavorable. It's not hard to understan... (more) Published By: Mike Sage Submitted: 20 April,2004 |
| 1280 | Attract more Venture Capital by Avoiding Angel Round Conflict Preview: A venture capitalist reveals what you need to know By Mike Sage Founder of Capital Now and author of Capital Now Complete Free Trial copy available at http://www.venturecapitalguru.com The use of friends, business associates and Angels as sources of financing often appears attractive as a relatively uncomplicated, readily available capital source... (more) Published By: Mike Sage Submitted: 20 April,2004 |
| 1281 | Retirement In the New Age Preview: Retirement In the New Age Are You Prepared For A Life of Leisure? Consider These Numbers… "At the end of WWII, there were 42 workers paying into Social Security for each person receiving benefits. Today, barely three people contribute for each recipient. Projections are that by 2030, when most baby boomers will have retired, just two working pe... (more) Published By: Michael Bosse Submitted: 22 April,2004 |
| 1282 | Medical bills: Don't let them kill you Preview: Having a good health condition is not just a matter of "good luck" or chance. There are many things that can be done in order to improve one's health conditions, prevent illnesses and at the same time save money on medical bills. Unexpected medical bills are one of the most common reasons leading people to economical problems. We all know the fe... (more) Published By: Curadebt Submitted: 23 April,2004 |
| 1283 | How to beat the mutual fund companies at their own game Preview: You'd have had to be living on a desert island with no TV, newspaper or internet connection to have missed hearing about the great mutual fund scandal of 2003. The issue was that some mutual fund companies allowed certain hedge funds to engage in after-hours trading, sometimes incorrectly referred to as market timing. Unfortunately, some companie... (more) Published By: Ulli G. Niemann Submitted: 24 April,2004 |
| 1284 | Using an LLC to Protect Your Wealth Preview: Bulletproof" Your Wealth with Family Limited Partnerships and LLC's A limited partnership is a partnership that has at least one limited partner and one general partner. Most states require the filing of a certificate with the state in order to be recognized as a limited partnership. The limited partners generally have no liability beyond their... (more) Published By: James O'Keefe Submitted: 26 April,2004 |
| 1285 | The Art of The Deal Preview: Ever read “The Art of the Deal” by Donald Trump? One of the most fascinating things I have ever found about real estate investing is found in the fact that you do not need to be the buyer or the seller to make money. How, you might ask? There have been times in my life that the people I have “looking out for a good deal for me” are too producti... (more) Published By: James O'Keefe Submitted: 27 April,2004 |
| 1286 | Small Ways to Save Big Bucks Right Now! Preview: Here are a few simple ideas that sound small, but will really help you save big bucks with a minimum of effort. 1. Bring your lunch instead of eating out. If you spend $5.00 every day on your lunch and you brown bag it only 3 days a week, you will save $15.00 per week. That's $60.00 per month! 2. Do you take a break every morning and afternoon... (more) Published By: Cyndi Roberts Submitted: 27 April,2004 |
| 1287 | Some tips to reduce debt problems Preview: Some tips to reduce debt problems - Don't let your debt problems overpower you. Be analytical, creative and realistic to find options that can help you out. - What worked out for somebody else in resolving his economical problems may not be the best choice for you. - Don't feel embarrassed by having financial problems. It could happen to anybo... (more) Published By: Curadebt Submitted: 28 April,2004 |
| 1288 | 6 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TRADING UP TO A LARGER ANN ARBOR AREA HOME Preview: 6 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TRADING UP TO A LARGER ANN ARBOR AREA HOME Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you’re looking to move up, and already own a home, there are many factors that can complicate your situation. It’s very important for you to consider these issues before you list your Ann Arbor area home for sale. Not only is... (more) Published By: Tony Dulgeroff Submitted: 28 April,2004 |
| 1289 | The Truth about Colossus: Are You Just A Magnetic Image? Preview: The Truth about Colossus: Are You Just A Magnetic Image? What is Colossus? Colossus is software licensed to about twenty-five insurance companies to aid in predicting the settlement value of claims. The insurance industry maintains it is a useful tool because it considers a great many factors, and the settlement values are just a range for use i... (more) Published By: SettlementCentral.Com Submitted: 04 May,2004 |
| 1290 | 5 Things In Selecting The Best Mortgage You Should Know Preview: Your goal is not only to find the best rates and programs, by searching through a huge number of lenders products, and save yourself thousands of dollars on mortgage payments every year, but also, to save time and hassle by simplifying the loan process and reducing the paperwork. Here are some things you can keep in mind when selecting a mortgag... (more) Published By: Paul Kellum Submitted: 04 May,2004 |