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- How to Choose the Right Airline Miles Card To Suit Your Needs - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Ashley Jane SummersDo you often take trips abroad or out of State? If yes, have you thought about applying for a credit card with airline miles rewards? This article talks about what an airline miles credit card is and why having one can give you an advantage. Airline-Sponsored/Specific Reward Credit ...
Views: 639 - Home Equity Line Of Credit Explained - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWith all the types of loans being offered by the many financial lenders everywhere, plus the mind boggling terms they use in describing each service, it’s no wonder that many people interested in availing one stay confused. There are plenty of debtors still confused; hearing the explanations as ...
Views: 688 - The Reality of Property Investing - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Clayton MooreProperty investment is one of the best ways of creating wealth and securing financial stability for the future. Even during the current economic climate property is still an excellent investment, yet it’s also important that new investors understand the reality of the business and any ...
Views: 1176(4 votes) - Stocks, Business or Property...Which Assets Should You Choose? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Clayton MooreIf you want to create financial independence and one day lead the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of then building your own assets is the only way to do this. People mistakenly believe that their belongings are assets. But these are in fact liabilities because they cost you money. Your ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Property or Pension - What's Best for Your Retirement? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Clayton MooreThere is currently a pension’s crisis in many parts of the world, with those close to retirement facing the prospect of having to stay at work or retire with a less than adequate pension income. The fact is that pension deficits are growing and surpluses are shrinking. The other problem is ...
Views: 1972(1 vote) - Predictions for the Property Market - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Clayton MooreWhilst Britain and the USA are battling through some of the toughest economic battles they’ve ever had to face, many are speculating about the value of property and whether prices will ever recover to the levels seen a couple of years ago. Many would-be property investors may have been ...
Views: 1198(3 votes) - The Two Types Of Day Traders - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are many ways for you to make a living – not having a job is a poor excuse for your failure to find one. With all the business organizations and establishments being put up everywhere, it’s possible for everybody to land a job regardless of educational attainment. But the question is this: ...
Views: 1072 - Private Wealth Management - Why You Need to Plan Your Ideal Life Before You Can Manage Your Wealth - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinAre you actively planning and managing your wealth? Or do you go through life on autopilot? Most people get up in the morning, go to work, come home, eat, get an hour (or more) of TV, go to bed, and then get up the next day and do it all over again. They know there's more to life, but they ...
Views: 856 - How to Make Money with a Self-directed IRA - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMaking money is what’s on the minds of everyone with ambition, in the material/financial aspect that is. Living a life of comfort, free from the burdens of financial worries alike, is the kinda life that nobody would refuse. A self directed IRA is one “tool” that you can use to make that dream ...
Views: 774 - Mortgage Acceleration Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Garry RichardsonWouldn't it be nice to be debt-free? The American dream of homeownership has traditionally come with a 30-year mortgage. Add to that credit cards, car loans, college tuition, and the average consumer is drowning in debt. Over the last few decades this has become our way of life, buy now, pay ...
Views: 1580 - Redefine Wealth & Happiness on Your Terms! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s a new world out there today, and we are all faced with the question of what that means for our own lives, careers and futures. The facts can’t be denied. The economy is crumbling into pieces, people continue to lose jobs, and savings have been wiped out. Every time you turn on the news or ...
Views: 1048 - How to Thwart Recessions and Economic Slowdowns - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Frederic TremblayThis article is about Money & Careers, Financial Freedom. Recessions can either be a catastrophe or an opportunity to get wealthier. Il all depends on how well-equipped we are to handle them. Let’s reveal what we must absolutely know to protect our purchasing power, our personal way of life ...
Views: 1020 - Financial Planning: Courage the Non Financial Thing That Matters Most in You Achieving Success! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Glenn Ferguson“No obstacles fell in his way that seemed to him insurmountable. He might be defeated, as he sometimes was, but he shrank from no hardship through impatience, he fled from no danger through cowardice.” - J. P. Morgan writing about Napoleon Bonaparte Whether you want to admit it or not you will ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - How to Begin the Path to Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from John SteelyWhen I talk to my students outside of class, many of them agree that financial freedom is a great goal. Unfortunately, when we continue the discussion, they don't know what they mean by financial freedom, and, even if they do know what it means, they have very vague ideas on how to get there. ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - Take the Steps Needed To Ensure Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Maxwell DiwaFrustration is a normal part of the workaday world. You wake up on someone else's schedule. Your entire morning routine is determined by someone else. You leave the house, fight the hideous morning traffic and then go about your daily job duties in a haze of frustration. Throughout the ...
Views: 907 - Being Your Own Boss Ensures Your Future - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Maxwell DiwaIn the current global economy, more and more companies are being forced to take drastic actions to remain afloat. Of course, the automakers and the lending industry have suffered tremendously, but they are only the beginning. Hundreds of thousands of other businesses are suffering and even ...
Views: 741 - The Banker’s Guide to Solving Your Own Personal Credit Crunch - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Karla Jo HelmsOne Community Bank’s 3-Step System for Wiping out Credit Card Debt Now more than ever, the news about banks lending money is doom and gloom. From the president’s sobering speeches about this country’s financial crisis to the headlines to the 24-hour financial news segments, the message is ...
Views: 779 - Is My Money Safe? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Karla Jo HelmsHow Investing With Your Community Bank – in Good Times and Bad – Isn’t Just Safe But Smart! In the famous Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life, the townsfolk lose confidence in their local savings and loan and demand the balance in their accounts, immediately, creating what is known as a “run” ...
Views: 800 - What Financial Toxic Assets Are You Holding? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Neal FrankleLots of folks are talking about“toxic assets” and how they have dragged our nation into its current financial dilemma. But "toxic assets" are just a symptom. The real problem is the mindset of the people who made terrible decisions. We can't control those folks. And what's done is done. What ...
Views: 538 - How to Save Like a Bank - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Karla Jo Helms6 Sound Banking Principles from the Folks Who Should Know – the Banking Industry! In these hard times it can be challenging to consider making money, let alone saving money. But regardless of your current financial situation, and in good times and bad, money matters and the more you know about ...
Views: 874 - Debunking the 4 Major Myths About Banking Today - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Karla Jo HelmsOne Community Banker Separates Fact from Fiction to Help You Understand the Modern World of Banking If you listen to the news about banking these days, be it on TV, in the paper or from the radio drive-time talk shows, it’s mostly doom with a heavy sprinkling of gloom just for good measure: ...
Views: 875 - “The Upside of an Economic Downturn: Eight Ways to Conquer Crisis” - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Janet Perez Eckles“I dread doing this,” I said, heaving a long sigh, “but we can’t put it off any longer.” I wrinkled my nose toward my husband. “The closet really needs cleaning.” Rolling up my sleeves, I tackled the chore with reluctance. Items came off the shelves —a hot pink Flamenco dress from my dancing ...
Views: 1512 - Travel Insurance: A Security Blanket for Your Holiday - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from mathew sabriIf you’re planning a holiday, you may be tempted to neglect your travel insurance. Indeed, it might seem like a lot of bother and extra cash for something that may not even happen, so it’s unsurprising that travel insurance gets ignored by many holiday makers. Underestimating how important ...
Views: 671 - Financial Planning - Is Your Budgeting Allowing You to Thrive? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Glenn Ferguson"Failure to recognize possibilities is the most dangerous and common mistake one can make." - Astronaut, Mae Jamison You must admit that the title of this article is a little strange, because when you think of a budget you usually feel everything else but thriving. You see a budget as a tool ...
Views: 1317 - Tips for Getting Government Personal Grants - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Jason ArnoldFamilies and individuals who need basic requirements can apply for government personal grants. You will have to fill some requirements to get this free money. It can be got for food, health care, housing and other emergencies like electricity bill. There are some requirements for getting ...
Views: 1158 - How to Receive Government Grants for Farms - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Jason ArnoldYou can try for government grants for small farms if you own a small farm or field and have products which can be sold, but don't have the money to do it. The Government wants to encourage agriculture and small fields. You can make a good business plan with the help of many agencies. Some ...
Views: 997 - Spending More in a Recession? You're Not Alone - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Dr. Bonnie Eaker WeilDid you know that almost 80 per cent of women recently said they would go on a spending spree to cheer themselves up? The survey, conducted by Professor Karen Pine, from the University of Hertfordshire, concludes that some women use shopping as an emotion regulator, “a way of anesthetizing ...
Views: 1078 - Discover the Gold in Your Shadows - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenThis simple and profound saying by Carl Jung is a phrase every trader, investor and wannabe should have firmly programmed into their minds, for our shadows are stalking us day and night, mostly without our conscious knowledge. And this is precicely where the big danger is lurking, because ...
Views: 1626 - Secured Personal Loan Advantages - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPlenty of individuals prefer to pull out unsecured personal loans rather than secured personal loans, for numerous reasons, like the approval time. The fact that you can apply and receive the money you intend to borrow makes the service very desirable, preferable, suitable or whatever synonym ...
Views: 1100 - Understanding the Basics of a Second Chance Bank Account - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Trevor PoulsonDo you need and deserve a second chance financially? We have all made financial mistakes at one point or another in our lifetimes. And while some mistakes are short lived, other financial mistakes seem to follow us for years. In the event that you have financial issues with financial ...
Views: 1389 - ***3 Ways To Ruin Your Dream Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Brian NicolettiMistake #1: Retiring when what you really needed was a break. All too often I see people in their fifties and sixties who retire or take an early incentive offer because they think they’re ready to stop working. After a few months or a few years they find themselves bored and restless and ...
Views: 1288 - ***Understanding Annuities - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Bill LoseyQuestion: I’m trying to decide if an annuity is right for me but I’m confused by all the different types. Can you explain the differences? Geraldine, NJ Answer: Sure Geraldine. An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company. Your money grows tax-deferred inside an annuity ...
Views: 1524 - Why You Should NOT Repay the Mortgage on Your Home - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Clayton MooreThe traditional view of a mortgage is a loan to buy your home, which you spend the next 25 to 30 years paying back, with interest. Finally, close to retirement age, you’ll be free of this debt and will own your home. Here’s a more radical approach: Mortgages are a key tool that can help ...
Views: 1665 - Think Your Way to a Richer Life - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Clayton MooreYou may believe that statements such as this are nothing but “new age” nonsense. How can we possibly think ourselves rich? Surely we actually have to do something, physically, in order to create the riches we’ve always dreamed of? But ask yourself this... is your life full of riches now? Do ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Retirement Security? Or, False Sense of Security? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Clayton MooreYou may believe you’re doing the right thing by making contributions on a monthly basis to a pension scheme. But do you actually know what’s happening to that money and how much you’ll get back when you plan to retire? You may have been sold your personal pension plan by a financial advisor but ...
Views: 1075 - Pension Focus: The Reality for Your Future - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Clayton MooreYou may think you’ve got your retirement covered financially because you diligently pay into a pension every month. Your financial adviser may have offered you what looks like an excellent pension deal... but have you actually sat down and analysed the figures? Say you retire at 65 and live ...
Views: 1100 - Money Secrets of the World's Wealthiest - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Clayton MooreIf you’ve ever wondered why the wealthy just seem to get richer, while the rest of us slog away at work and never seem to make any serious cash, then keep reading. The secrets of the worlds wealthiest have been exposed and once you understand these principles you’ll see why they seem able to ...
Views: 1093 - Are You in Control of Your Finances? - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Clayton MooreYou may think that you have a firm grasp on your assets, spending, debt and future financial status... however you could be in for a huge shock after reading this article. The fact is the average person is deluding themselves when it comes to their financial future. If you save regularly, ...
Views: 1067 - Money with Meaning: Living Your Life “On Purpose” - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiWhy are you here? Why are you on the planet right now? Many people believe we each come into this life with a purpose, a reason for living. Considering that every element in nature has a specific purpose for existing, and we are an integral part of nature, it stands to reason that we have a ...
Views: 1315 - Change Your Relationship to Money Forever - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiMost of us were never taught how to win the money game and if we were, most likely we were taught by people who weren’t very good at it. – T. Harv Eker T. Harv Eker grew up the son of struggling European immigrants who had come to North America with only thirty dollars to their name. Money was ...
Views: 1378 - What Is Your Money Blueprint? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiAll of us have a personal money blueprint ingrained in our subconscious minds that will determine our financial lives. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life of financial struggle? Is the difference found in their education, ...
Views: 13974(2 votes) - Wealth Files from Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiWealth File #1: Rich people believe “I create my life.” Poor people believe “Life happens to me.” Money is extremely important in the areas in which it works, and extremely unimportant in the areas in which it doesn’t. When you are complaining, you become a living, breathing “crap ...
Views: 12267(1 vote) - Create Your Own Thriving Economy - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian Nicoletti"There’s the general economy, and then we each have our own personal economy. The general economy is definitely suffering. MY economy is great." -T. Harv Eker More than ever before, having the right mindset and tools is key to financial success. While the markets continue to be ...
Views: 1135 - Are You Recession Proof? Take Control of your Financial Destiny - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiIt’s true. ‘The rich do get richer’. Rich people seem to actually attract wealth MORE EASILY and there’s a reason. If you’re reading this now, I’m willing to bet that you’re not reaching your true financial potential. But why not? What’s holding you back from achieving your dreams? Why do ...
Views: 1042 - FinanciaLiteracy - US & China: Shall We Dance? - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Financial Literacy$205.2 billion –this is the estimated value of products US imported from China in 2008. $727.4 billion –this is the amount that the US Treasure Bill held by China as of November 2008. These two countries are no longer far apart from each other across the Pacific today. Instead, they are ...
Views: 723 - The Automatic Stay: What is it and What Can it Do for You? - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Gordon LevinsonThe automatic stay is one of the most powerful weapons in a bankruptcy arsenal to protect a debtor from his or her creditors. It’s impact is immediate upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition with the court, and its purpose is to provide instant relief from the stressors of creditor ...
Views: 1213 - Recession-Proof Your Health Care Costs by Cleansing? - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Khem GreenYou may ask how do healthcare costs and Cleansing go together? Well, analyze this: Health care costs are so high for 80% of Americans to afford, up to 60% of that 80% opt to obtain minimal coverage, or opt for no coverage at all. The percentage of people not insured just wing it, and “hope” ...
Views: 629(1 vote) - Why the Bank Doesn’t Want Your House - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Karla Jo HelmsOnce upon a time, collateral was king when it came to borrowing money. And your home was typically the crown jewel of your collateral assets. Home ownership gave you instant credibility to a lender who could quickly pull up your payment history and deduce from past payment schedules that, yes, ...
Views: 1171(4 votes) - Finances and Freedom: How Working for Financial Independence Leads to Self-Worth - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Women fake orgasms and men fake finances.” -- Suze Orman, Financial Consultant, California Governor’s Women’s Conference, 2008. Do you use your career, your job, the work you do as a measuring tool to size up your worth? Though it’s a mistake to equate one’s worth solely with money, many of ...
Views: 776 - How in Control Are You of Your Finances and What Does Financial Independence Mean to You? (Quiz) - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA discussion about finances in a book celebrating a woman’s worth may appear to put so much emphasis on monetary solvency that one could argue in favor of the money-equals-worth equation. But I sincerely hope you don’t reach this conclusion, because that is not the intent. Money doesn’t buy you ...
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