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- Rising Market Makes For Good Covered Call Investments - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Mike ScanlinBull markets are good for investors who own long stocks. And covered calls are good for creating monthly income. Buy why would you set a limit on your upside (by writing a covered call) when stocks are rising? Well, there are a few reasons. Maybe you are investing around a news event? Or trading ...
Views: 900(2 votes) - Skills That Should Be Taught In School: How to Put Money in Your Pocket and Keep it There. - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jose AlvaradoHave you ever asked, why in the world didn’t they teach you about financial intelligence in high school? Jim Rohn said that “if they would have taught Wealth 101 and Wealth 102 in high school, I would’ve taken both courses.” I totally agree with him. Financial education, that is, practical, ...
Views: 2262(2 votes) - Sowing Seeds For Social Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from JD MessingerMarch 31, 2009 By JD Messinger Six months ago a muscular thug by the name of Ike comes barreling into Houston, Texas, bringing two cohorts in tow, wind and water. With complete disregard to universally accepted principles of accountability and responsibility, Ike and the gang fiddle with ...
Views: 1213(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: 960(1 vote) - Strategies for Effortless Business Success - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Willie HortonWhat a strange title for an article given all the gloom and doom that's doing the rounds at present! Most interestingly, how did the word "Effortlessly" get into the title? Surely, hard work is a virtue, God loves a try-er and you have to work hard to be a success. All these statements are ...
Views: 1138(3 votes) - Term Life Insurance Advantages And Disadvantages - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Donald LusanTerm life insurance is oh so loved my many people. There are many different types of term insurance and very many reasons why people buy these policies. There are significant advantages to owning this type of life insurance. There are also a few disadvantages. Advantages 1 - The premiums ...
Views: 5193(1 vote) - The 7 Keys to a Truly Affluent Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from P. Christopher Music1. Income Planning — Creating and implementing a plan to increase the gross income of the practice and the household to accomplish the clients’ goals and purposes. This must be done first since financial planning cannot be done if no money is made in the first place. 2. Policies and ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - The Dynamic Power of Prosperity - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Nathan AmaralWhat does prosperity mean to you? When most people think of the word, they think of wealth, or being financially independent. They picture yachts or fancy mansions, exotic vacations and expensive sports cars. But that’s really only one small part of the picture. Prosperity is so much more ...
Views: 1747(4 votes) - The Household Chief Financial Officer - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from P. Christopher MusicThe way to prosperity is to run your household like a company By Christopher Music Where does the lack of control start regarding finances begin? Closer to home than you might think! One of the biggest errors in the field of personal finance is the lack of a position within the ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - The Real Purpose of an E-Fund - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Renee E CabourneWhen I teach my personal finance or investment classes, stories are the medium to drive the lesson into those hard-headed students of mine. I’ll make up names to protect the innocent and share as many personal stories as possible to bring the reality of a given situation into focus. So today, ...
Views: 625(1 vote) - The top Secret of generating Consistent Monthly Income from Affiliate Business - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from michael chibuzorSuccess should be consistent in our lives so that we can become real role models. I hate entrepreneurs who make some dollars this month, and then made nothing in the subsequent month. This ought not to be mentioned in our online activities as internet marketers. Affiliate business I believe ...
Views: 1027(2 votes) - The Top Three Keys To Being a Successful Conscious Creator - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Doreen BanaszakYou want to believe that you have the power to create your reality. You've probably dabbled with the Law of Attraction and had some encouraging results. But what sets you apart from the person that consistently creates all that they want? There are three key distinctions between a conscious / ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - The truth about investing in mutual funds - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew Gerber“Investors earn returns over time that are far lower than those quoted by mutual fund firms. In fact, it’s not even a close race.” This is the conclusion of DALBAR, Inc., the well-respected independent investment research firm, in the DALBAR 2010 Quantitative Analysis of Investor ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Things To Prepare When Starting An Online Store - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn this day and age we are what you may call people on the go. A better description would be people who have so much to do with so little time. We prefer everything to be at our fingertips—we have drive through banking and drive through laundry. At the same time most of us do our business ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Think big, have a Positive Mental Attitude and be part of the success - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Richard AllenWhen everything around you seems to be heading in the wrong direction you want to make sure that it’s not your bank balance. INTERNET MARKETING can help you become a very successful entrepreneur, with the potential earnings of a five figure income, in layman terms “easy money” if you manage ...
Views: 640(1 vote) - Tips on How to Grow Your Money Wisely - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2019 from Marina PalA lot of people are willing to work hard to earn more money and have a better life. Some would like to start investing while they are still young so they can enjoy the fruits of their labour and go into early retirement. Saving and investing is not a complicated thing to do. However, you need to ...
Views: 341(1 vote) - Traditional Retirement Planning is in Trouble - Don't Get Comfortable the 3 Legged Stool is Broken - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Roger ElyIf you're over 60, you're probably familiar with the traditional "Three Legged Stool" model of saving for retirement; SOCIAL SECURITY, PENSIONS, SAVINGS. You may have used this method in planning your retirement income. Well don't get too comfortable - the stool's broken! If you've watched the ...
Views: 2173(1 vote) - Transformational Income: What, Me Worry? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Sara DillingerRemember Alfred E. Neuman, the iconic mascot of Mad magazine? His signature comment was well reflected in his appearance: What, me worry? It has been said that his face was the face of a person who didn’t have a care in the world, except maybe mischief. Most of us are either not as fortunate ...
Views: 704(2 votes) - Twelve Secrets of Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Bobby GarrettHere I will share with you my policies, which I call, The Twelve Secrets of Wealth. Wealth Secret No.1 Watch Whichever Way the Crowd is going and Go in the Opposite Direction. Ninety five per cent of the population aged 65 are dead, dead broke, or on the pension, so why would you want to go ...
Views: 771(3 votes) - Uncover What You Really Believe About Money - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Mikelann ValterraSometimes it feels like we work so hard to make money—and then we subtly sabotage ourselves. Maybe we overspend, or we just don’t make enough in the first place– our work efforts become inconsistent, or we just drop the ball on something. And then we blame ourselves! So what is this really ...
Views: 606(1 vote) - Use In-Between Times to Create Good Fortune and Prosperity - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you living "in-between times?" Are you living in a gap and not sure whether you should look back or move forward? For example, are you in-between jobs, in-between relationships, in-between major holidays when nothing gets done in the workplace or in-between the ending of the old year and the ...
Views: 979(3 votes) - Useful Website Tips for Financial & Insurance Advisors - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Mark SatterfieldThe beauty of the internet is also the curse of the internet. It can be summed up in one word-speed. The good news is that I can get to anyone’s website in the proverbial blink of an eye. The bad news is that I can leave in the same amount of time. Thus the challenge for any website is to ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - Want to Catch the Best Lender in Ireland? Tips That May Work - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2019 from Emma AndersonYou can fall short of money even if you try all the harder to skimp on your expenses. Traditional lending systems are not as quick as online lending and you cannot wait for a long time to have funds approved. Finding a reliable online lender is a herculean task. When you need immediate funds, ...
Views: 531(1 vote) - Ways To Help People In Poverty: 3 Tips To Get Out Of Financial Ruin - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Michael LeeThere are several ways to help people in poverty. You can give them all a fish, or you can teach them how to fish. In this article, I’m going to teach you how to provide more sustainable solutions to the problem of poverty. Instead of giving your financially burdened friends a loan, for ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - 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: 11564(1 vote) - Wealth Management and the Successful Entrepreneur! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ron HollandThat’s a great question, what makes a successful entrepreneur and how do you know if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Does wealth management play a big part? Over the years I have met many successful entrepreneurs and I have studied what makes them successful ...
Views: 2563(2 votes) - What Are Your Best Email Marketing Practices? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDespite the many alternatives we have in reaching out to our target customers online, email marketing proved to remain a steadfast scheme that allows marketers like us to leverage our online businesses. Email marketing gives us the opportunity not only to sell but more importantly to establish a ...
Views: 482(1 vote) - What exactly is a prepaid debit card? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Chris cbentonPrepaid debit cards relatively new financial arena. They have not been around as long as their older brothers and sisters (credit card), and they are not nearly as widely used by both. But they were, that their presence felt by providing a strong value and in fact the most effective credit card ...
Views: 483(1 vote) - What Is An Entrepreneur And Why Didn't I Take That Class? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Cindy CarpenterI am going to date myself here so don't laugh but, when I was growing up my parents taught me to get an education and get a job. Well I was still in the era that I should get a high school education, find a man and have a family plus get a job. This was in the 70's so some of your understand. ...
Views: 601(5 votes) - What is Freedom Worth? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Rusty EnglishWhat is Freedom Worth by Rusty English Its not that I don’t have times where I really feel free to do what I want to do. Its not that I am not productive with my everyday activities. Its not that my chosen profession is boring or mundane. Its been a while since I drove a long distance run. ...
Views: 1338(3 votes) - What type of Property Investor are you - Lion or Lamb? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Michael YardneyIt is no secret that property markets, in fact all economic markets, are driven by fear and greed. During the last property boom greed was the dominant driver, but things have changed and now it's all about fear. Fear of a recession, fear of taking on more debt, fear of investing because the ...
Views: 1642(10 votes) - What's Your Purpose? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purpose – a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.” Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley The most successful businesspeople genuinely care about what they're doing. They wake up in the morning looking forward to the day ...
Views: 866(4 votes) - Why conformity is killing you - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Gracie LakeIf you are not happy with your life right now, it’s because you have conformed. Conformity is when you align your attitudes, beliefs and behaviors with those around you. Trying to fit in may be killing you - and your dreams. By spending all your time trying to fit in and please people, it's ...
Views: 849(4 votes) - 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: 884(4 votes) - Why You Need a Free Credit Report - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Paul RicherdFree credit reports are an ideal way to protect your credit score and keep tabs on your credit history. Learn about filing for a free report and how you can change your credit ratings. In a failing economy more people are concerned about the future of their credit than anything else. Some ...
Views: 544(1 vote) - Will Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Debt Forgiveness End My Consumer Debt? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Vic ChevalierHaving too much debt is an impetus for seeking debt forgiveness through chapter 7 bankruptcy. But, can this "fresh start" decimate all of your consumer debt? Depending on your financial situation, this get out of debt solution can keep you out in the cold. You may be better off exploring other ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - WISDOM WITH FINANCES - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerMost Agents begin their real estate career with the hope of gaining financial independence. They are attracted by the possibility of earning large sums of money. Even when Agents make more than a six-figure income, the vast majority have not dramatically improved their financial balance sheet. ...
Views: 651(9 votes) - Yes, You Can Be Financially Independent - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Dawn AngierBy its very definition, financial independence means to not be dependent on anyone or anything for our financial needs. That requires being free from debt. When asked what they would do if they won the lottery, most people say they would pay off their debts. Just imagine what it would be like ...
Views: 950(2 votes) - Your Credit is in Your Hands - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Sarah JamesFrom the risk of redundancy to the tightening of credit lines, there is no doubt that times are tough with many of us now facing our own ‘personal recession’. In the backdrop of this global economic downturn where we have all been affected in one way or another, how can you regain some element ...
Views: 566(3 votes) - Your Financial Life for 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Justin KraneMore of the same equals more of the same. You want a different financial life for 2013? Shake it up a bit. Shake that booty. Stir the pot. Seriously, let’s get this pahtay started right now, Pirate’s Booty style. Check that. Gangnam style. Different actions could yield different ...
Views: 551(2 votes) - ***True Wealth of Being ...the Ultimate Gift of Diamond Alignment - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyWealth of Being is a phenomenon that occurs when the Magic of the Sacred is infused throughout our lives. It is a quality of life fulfillment that grows from the inside-out…from a state of such profound Peacefulness, profound Sweetness, profound Beauty and profound Expansion that it is not ...
Views: 2219(6 votes) - How to be Wealthy - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Willie HortonNormal people are obsessed with money and ways and means of getting their greedy little hands on it. The vast majority of self-help websites focus on making money, trebling your income, achieving financial freedom, becoming “wildly wealthy – fast”. They simply feed the normal frenzy for more ...
Views: 1269(4 votes) - The Golden Rules of Property Investing - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Michael YardneyAs our economy moves forward and a new property cycle begins, fortunes will be made by some group of investors. But if history repeats itself, many property investors won’t get the financial independence they deserve, so I want to share my time tested golden rules of property investing so you ...
Views: 2370(11 votes) - ***Why Pay for a Spiritual Technology? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Jacqueline JoySometimes I’m asked why people should pay for a Spiritual Technology such as Diamond Alignment. I love this question, because it gives me an opportunity to address a larger issue – which is money and Spirituality and money in general … the split in Collective Consciousness I have witnessed ...
Views: 1504(3 votes) - 2 Start-Up Myths The Young Entrepreneur Should Be Cognizant Of - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Ken SundheimThe Lie: Working From Home Is The Best Way To Do It The Truth: Take it from someone who had to work out of his apartment for nearly 3 years because one if New York City rent is a tension headache, two New York City rents are a migraine. Though, the return on investment on having an office ...
Views: 1294(3 votes) - 3 Tips Of Solid Business Financial Advice - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Jeff MorganWith the world economic downturn today, it is more important than ever to carefully plot the course of your business. Many businesses will fail under these financial times, but if you find someone who can give you good business financial advice, you will have a much better shot at making it ...
Views: 564(3 votes) - Investing Frequently is Your Ideal First Step - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Alex WardInvesting in any form whether it's in finance, real estate or stocks can be a daunting endeavour at the best of times. Even seasoned investment professionals experience hurdles along the way. It's easy to understand then why those just starting to dip their toe in the investing pool often shy ...
Views: 455(3 votes) - Is Investing in Stocks for You? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Alex WardWhen you say the word, 'investment,' most people's minds go straight to the stock market. Stocks are widely recognised as one of the most popular forms of investing. Yet while millions of people are already out there, trying their hand at investing in 'the market,' there are still many of us who ...
Views: 427(3 votes) - Wealth - Does Wealth Affect Your Happiness? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“Can wealth give happiness? Look around and see, what gay distress! What splendid misery! Whatever fortunes lavishly can pour, the mind annihilates and calls for more.” - Andrew Young, Civil Rights Activist. Think about the rich and famous, the media, our rock stars, and movie stars we ...
Views: 1932(6 votes) - The Cornerstone Investing System - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Victor ChanThe Cornerstone investing system is a simple investing approach developed by fund manager James O’Shaughnessy. His book What Works on Wall Street, which first publicized the Cornerstone system in 1996, soon became a bestseller and is since then updated several times because of the amazing ...
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