You arrive home, exhausted and drop armfuls of bags on the floor. You’re back from a trip to the shopping malls and only now are you starting to feel that flush of regret and embarrassment come over you. As you take out your shiny new purchases from their bright carrier bags, you might well be asking yourself ‘should I have bought that? Take heart, because you’re not alone. [Read more...]
Finding The Best Loan For Your Needs
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
During most people’s lifetime there will come a time when they have to take out a loan as they are often necessary to buy a car, to buy a home, or to pay for a college education. It is important to do your research on the type of loan that is best for your particular situation. After you determine which type of loan is best, you should also do your homework on the lenders that offer the loan you are looking to secure. [Read more...]
Stock Investing 101: 4 Moves To Make In A Declining Market
May 11, 2011 By 9 Comments
The volatility is back in the stock market as investors are buying and selling stocks with reckless abandon again. The Dow Jones had a few steep drops last week as fear is returning to the marketplace. There are growing fears of a double dip recession taking place and investors are afraid of holding stocks that may be plummeting. In order to restore calm back to the investing marketplace, here are a few things that you can do to protect yourself and your portfolio.
You Should Keep Paying A Car Note Forever
May 9, 2011 By 10 Comments
A monthly car note is one of those bills that most people try to get rid of as soon as possible. They are so happy when their automobile monthly payments are over because they no longer have to send in payments anymore. They can then relax knowing that the car is paid off and go back to business as usual. Let me explain to you why this is a mistake. Your financial goal should be to keep writing a check for the same amount of your car note for the rest of your life.
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The New Reality: Retirement Planning For Your Children
May 4, 2011 By 10 Comments
It is always a smart idea to teach your kids about saving and investing as early as possible. You give your child the greatest chance at financial success by starting them off while they are still young. It is pretty easy if your use the following tips to execute a financial plan for your child. The following is a guest post by Lisa Cintron.
How To Get Out Of Debt Part II
April 22, 2011 By 7 Comments
Most people struggle with debt repayments in one form or another. Debt can come in the form of credit card bills, mortgage payments, student loans, and car loans. If you are really strapped for cash, it could even come in the form of payday loans. Debt woes affect different people in different ways. Some people spend day and night agonizing over their debts while others are resigned to the fact that debt will be a problem for the rest of their life. It doesn’t have to be this way. Let’s take a look at a few ways that debt can be eliminated. The following is a guest post.
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How To Handle Debt Problems
April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Whose credit hasn’t taken a hit over the past few years? The global economic crisis has had an effect on the finances of households everywhere. The real estate market has turned south as property values took a dip. Banks have tightened up their lending standards, making it far more difficult for borrowers to get access to capital at a time when they need it the most. Despite these issues, there are ways for you to manage your debt problems. We’ve compiled some suggestions for you: Below is a sponsored post from Debt Advisory.
My Financial Posts From Around The Web
April 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s been awhile since I have taken the time to post my financial writings from around the Internet. So, today I am taking the time to list my content from around the world. These are the articles that I have written over the past week. These include good dividend stocks, tax tips, and investing advice.
My Stock Investing And Personal Finance Posts From Around The Web
February 16, 2011 By 2 Comments
These are a few of my posts from around the blogosphere that were picked up by some larger sites.
Would You Rather Be Rich Or Financially Comfortable?
February 8, 2011 By 9 Comments
I am always reading stories about celebrities that have gone broke after years of earning millions of dollars. It doesn’t matter if they were sports stars, television stars, or stars of the big screen; they all have one theme in common. They often wind up bankrupt due to squandering millions of dollars frivolously. This may have something to do with the fact that they often receive riches in an instant and not over time. The celebrity life is not as easy as you think. There are lots of other things that go along with the fame and fortune.
