| 1731 | Why should I get a second mortgage? It's a good way to pay off high interest debt. Preview: Second mortgages are basically any type of home loan that you take out while still making payment on the primary mortgage. This is not an arrangement to be entered lightly because you will end up paying a lot of fees and can rack up a huge debt that negates some of the progress you have made in paying off your original mortgage. Keep loan below ... (more) Published By: Syd Johnson Submitted: 13 January,2005 |
| 1732 | The best way to use your home equity loan Preview: A home equity loan gives you another option for financing big ticket items at a lower interest rate. Consumer debt is the single largest reason why consumers try to get a home equity loan. There are many ways for the average American family to buy more and spend more on credit. All it takes is one small regular monthly payment to keep the process... (more) Published By: Syd Johnson Submitted: 13 January,2005 |
| 1733 | The Power of Home Equity Loans Preview: A home equity loan is a great way to consolidate your debts, get a lower interest rate and manage your household budget. After a few years of paying down your mortgage you can use your new home equity to eliminate all your other debts. A home equity loan allows you to get a loan using the equity in your home as collateral. This makes it a secur... (more) Published By: Syd Johnson Submitted: 13 January,2005 |
| 1734 | The Right Mutual Funds For Baby Boomers Preview: The Right Mutual Funds For Baby Boomers By C.C. Collins, Wealth Strategist, http://wealthscientist.com If you are a baby boomer, time is not on your side. Many baby boomers see retirement age fast approaching with little to nothing in the way of retirement assets that will allow them to actually retire and live a comfortable lifestyle. With the ... (more) Published By: C.C. Collins Submitted: 14 January,2005 |
| 1735 | Investing: The Art Of Making Your Money Work For You Preview: There is a lot to know about investing. It all depends on what type of investing you are interested in as well. There are many different types of investment options out there. So what is investing, specifically? When you invest, you are paying in a certain amount of money that you expect to grow with time. Most investments are considered long ter... (more) Published By: Margaret Marabella Submitted: 14 January,2005 |
| 1736 | Wealth And Your Net Worth Preview: Wealth and Your Net Worth by C.C. Collins http://networthpublishing.com Most people know it's important to keep and organize all of your vital financial information. But knowing you should and knowing how are two different things! Once you know the reasons for being very organized with your financial data (and keeping it all in a very safe place... (more) Published By: C.C. Collins Submitted: 14 January,2005 |
| 1737 | US Commercial Mortgage Basics Preview: Commercial mortgage loans are used when purchasing structures such as office buildings, apartment complexes, health care facilities and retail outlets. Whether it’s a hi-rise tower or a family-owned restaurant, buyers typically need additional funding to complete the transaction. Commercial mortgages are what they pursue. Similar in many ways to ... (more) Published By: Commercial Lifeline Submitted: 14 January,2005 |
| 1738 | What is Bridging Finance? Preview: Once you understand what the term, “Bridging Finance” means, it’s easy to understand how it got its name. The purpose of a bridging or bridge loan is to provide short term cash for a real estate transaction until permanent financing is secured. Bridge loans are commonly used to “bridge the cash gap” when completing commercial real estate transacti... (more) Published By: Commercial Lifeline Submitted: 14 January,2005 |
| 1739 | Debt Facts Preview: In 2003, almost one and a third percent of US househoulds (about 1,650,000) filed for bankruptcy, indicating that bankruptcy may not have quite the stigma attached to it as in other parts of the world. Somehow, the USA, with a population of about 294 million, managed to have over a billion credit cards in issue. That's over 4 cards for every man ... (more) Published By: Ian Young Submitted: 14 January,2005 |
| 1740 | Moving Average Convergence Divergence ( MACD ) Charts Preview: The Moving Average Convergence Divergence charts, or MACD charts for short, are a technical indicator that is derived from the more simple moving average. The MACD charts are oscillating indicators, meaning that they move above and below a centerline or zero point. As with other oscillating and momentum indicators, a very high value indicates th... (more) Published By: Steven T. Ng Submitted: 15 January,2005 |
| 1741 | Any time Is A Good Time To Make Financial Resolutions Preview: The New Year often brings with it a desire to right the wrongs in your life. From this desire springs the tradition of New Year resolutions. You should take advantage of this to change your financial situation. There is a good chance by the time many of you read this, you will have already made and BROKEN your financial resolutions. Those of you ... (more) Published By: David Wilding Submitted: 15 January,2005 |
| 1742 | Haggling: Give Yourself A Raise Preview: Haggling was a way of life for Mr. B. I knew Mr. B because his son was one of my friends. His haggling greatly embarrassed my friend, but it didn't bother Mr. B. He was saving money. Mr. B was a wonder. His distaste for paying retail was so ingrained he would bargain at the local fast food restaurant. Not attached to this man by blood, I felt no ... (more) Published By: David Wilding Submitted: 15 January,2005 |
| 1743 | Use A Debt Checklist To See Where You Stand Preview: A Debt Checklist allows you to look at items and areas of your financial life. You need to examine these to gauge how you stand. Even if you believe you are in good shape take a close look at these areas to be sure. Your Budget Almost nobody likes this word, which is why so many people have problems with their finances and debt. You need... (more) Published By: David Wilding Submitted: 15 January,2005 |
| 1744 | Credit Counseling Questions. Preview: When you find yourself thinking about using a credit counseling service, you need to be very careful. You need someone who will help you, not just some pushy sales associate who wants only to sign you up for their service. The debt industry has grown dramatically as the American consumer has taken on an increasing load of debt. This incr... (more) Published By: David Wilding Submitted: 15 January,2005 |
| 1745 | INVEST, BE WRONG, AND MAKE MONEY IN THE STOCK MARKET Preview: INVEST, BE WRONG, AND MAKE MONEY IN THE STOCK MARKET by AL THOMAS I have been trading for several decadesand was an exchange member and floor trader for 17 years. You learn fast there or you go broke in a hurry. As you can see I managed to hold my own for a few years until I found the secret and started to become a successful trader. Every pr... (more) Published By: AL THOMAS Submitted: 16 January,2005 |
| 1746 | A Triple Dipper: How to Make 3 Profits on 1 Stock Trade Preview: This is a rather simple strategy with which I am sure a lot of seasoned traders are very familiar, possibly under some other name with which I am not familiar. I wanted to write about it because I don’t see anyone talking about it anymore. Since the big hey-days of day trading and, of course, the burst of the Internet bubble of 2000, there seems ... (more) Published By: Floyd Snyder Submitted: 16 January,2005 |
| 1747 | How Venture Leasing Added Millions To A Startup’s Equity Value Preview: Craig Berman beamed noticeably after completing his board presentation. Berman, CEO of a startup that develops nanotechnology applications for the defense industry, had just closed a $ 20 million equity round. Berman finalized the round at an equity valuation that made the whole board blush. Only six months earlier, Berman’s team faced a daunting ... (more) Published By: George A. Parker Submitted: 17 January,2005 |
| 1748 | The Big Four Reasons for Investing in Real Estate Preview: The 4 BIG benefits of investing in real estate are: 1) Cash Flow - This is your spendable income after deducting all operating expenses and mortgage payments from rental income received. 2) Loan Amortization - With each mortgage payment you make, your loan balance is reduced and your equity increased. 3) Tax Savings - Investors are allowed to... (more) Published By: Andre McFayden Submitted: 17 January,2005 |
| 1749 | Financial Aid - when should I apply for? Preview: Financial Aid - when should I apply for? Many different types of financial aid are available to you in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans. With billions of dollars at stake, it is important to begin the search process early and to apply on time. Follow these guidelines for applying for financial aid: Three to four years before you pla... (more) Published By: Vanessa McHooley Submitted: 17 January,2005 |
| 1750 | Selecting An Equity Finance Consultant Preview: Selecting An Equity Finance Consultant By William Cate Most Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) realize that it's a hundred times easier to raise venture capital for a public company than a private company. There is no shortage of individuals and firms seeking to advise and coordinate the going public process for CFOs. The problem is that many of the... (more) Published By: William Cate Submitted: 17 January,2005 |