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- Properties Given Away for Next to Nothing – Well, Almost - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Harry Connor JrDid you know that people are desperately trying to get rid of their unwanted properties simply because they can no longer afford to pay the taxes? http://taxdeedtreasures.com/ has cracked the code on finding these tax defaulted properties and their tax stressed owners, and discovered how to ...
Views: 1599 - How to Analyze Real Estate Expenses - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from David LindahlIf you don’t get the expenses right when you are analyzing a real estate deal, you are setting yourself up to get into a bad deal. There are three parts to due diligence for any real estate deal. The first is financial. This is because if a deal is going to die, 72% of the time it is going to ...
Views: 1597(7 votes) - 6 Ways to Generate Commercial Property Deals - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlLead generation is a foundational activity of your commercial real estate business. Without it, you’ll fail before you even begin. Many people don’t think they have the time or the energy to find deals. I don’t care how busy people tell me they are. My response is always the same – if you ...
Views: 1594(28 votes) - Retirement Planning - 10 Significant Ages to Plan For - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Frank VeltenIn retirement planning, your age determines the specific actions you may be able to take. Your age dictates, for example, when you can take part in a retirement plan, make contributions to IRAs, and take money from your plan. Below are 10 significant ages you should plan for: Age 21 A ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - History of the Euro as the Dominant Forex Currency - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Dennis VydrinThe main question for professional traders as well as for average people interested in finance has been “Which currency is better to choose for trading: the Dollar or the Euro”. In 1999 the European Central Bank, the major monetary body of the EU introduced a new currency which became very ...
Views: 1590(8 votes) - Tips to Take Your Real Estate Investing to the Next Level - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from David LindahlTaking your real estate investment business to the next level means going into territory you haven't gone before to reap rewards you haven't yet obtained. I know many people who do the same types of deals they did when they first started in real estate investing. There's nothing wrong with doing ...
Views: 1587(7 votes) - 12 End-Of-Year Personal Finance Must Do's - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith the end of the year looming, there are many tasks that must be completed before this impending deadline. There are even a few perks that might help to ease the transition into the new year. While I am by no means an accountant, financial planner or lawyer, I have come up with a list ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - Spring Clean Your Way to a Better Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from David LindahlWhether you are new to the real estate investment word, or a seasoned veteran like me, it is always a wise idea to take some time to re-evaluate, clean up and organize your real estate business. You will be surprised how a little spring cleaning can go a long way to improving your business and ...
Views: 1583(6 votes) - ***Invest For Your Wealth, Invest IN Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Janet Tyler JohnsonAs the Investment Guide at SelfGrowth.com, you probably wouldn’t expect to see an article talking about your health, but health care costs can impact a person’s financial plan more than any other single item. Yet how many of us are formally investing in our wellness? Is wellness a category ...
Views: 1580(59 votes) - Comparing Annuities For Investment Purposes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Lisa CintronMost people shopping for an annuity are looking for a way to save for a child's college fund, or for a future retirement. Annuities are either deferred or immediate. Immediate annuities require a lump sum investment and start paying out on the following month, while a deferred annuity requires a ...
Views: 1580(7 votes) - What Are Leveraged and Inverse ETFs - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Jay Leavitt PhDWhat are Exchange Traded Funds? Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs) are cousins of mutual funds. They correspond to baskets of stock that are bought and sold like stocks. Generally, there is a one day delay after a sell order is placed on a mutual fund; ETF sell orders are executed immediately during ...
Views: 1578 - How Long Will It Take To Double Your Money? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Bill LoseyQuestion: I just inherited $50,000. If I put it in a bank CD, how many years will it take before it’s worth $100,000? Answer: 14.4 years – assuming your interest rate is 5%. In the financial planning world there is something called the “Rule of 72”. It’s a very simple way to compute and ...
Views: 1577 - Tradeturningpoint Intraday Jackpot Tips Can Help You Trade Smarter - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Jisu PrasadTrading in the stock market can be thrilling for an investor. Investing in trading market is like putting your money towards potential growth. Make sure that you have mastered a trading process that will work for stock market futures. But before you start trading in the stock market it is ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - The Four Types of Bonds and Investing for Returns - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Jamie BushBonds, types of bonds and how they work can get confusing. I’ll do my best to describe what I know about this area of investing. There are different categories of bonds that you can invest in. All bonds carry a maturity date and coupon rate. The coupon rate is the annual interest rate paid and ...
Views: 1574 - Why Penny Stocks Aren't For You - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Peter LeedsYou've heard of the monumental gains penny stocks can make, you've seen the great successes your co-worker had, and you've read about how many millionaires that last high-flyer created. That doesn't mean you're ready for penny stocks, and in fact it might mean that you would do best to stay far ...
Views: 1570 - Top 3 Ways To Get Enhanced Annuity Quotes - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from scott artichokeAnnuities are financial products which you buy when you reach retirement. You need to buy an annuity because it is your life income, the income you receive instead of working. For some retirees, it is a stressful and worrying time as it is a major decision which is irreversible and very ...
Views: 1566 - ***Questioning Work & Retirement - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Bill LoseyQuestion: I’m 55 and not really happy with my job any more. I’d like to retire but I’m not sure I have enough money. What should I do? Liz, New York Answer: Liz, realize that you’re not alone. Many baby boomers are tired and burnt, and no longer want to wake up to their alarm clock come ...
Views: 1564(25 votes) - Rules Rule - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Victor ChanWhen I was studying in university, I learnt about the game of contract bridge, and played a lot of casual games with other beginners in the university bridge club. After a while, I told other players that I knew something about the game, but a better player disagreed, and instead he asked ...
Views: 1563(25 votes) - ETF Trading System Designed for Emerging Markets - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jay Leavitt PhDTrading Emerging Markets can be a tribulation. Each trading analysis system I had tested was a dreadful failure. I could not eke out any gains without experiencing unacceptable draw downs. On account of the volatility of the emerging markets, represented by the ETF named EEM, the draw downs ...
Views: 1559 - Getting Started With Evaluating Mutual Fund Performance - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Mindy CraryWhen it comes to mutual fund investing, many people ask me how to evaluate the performance and quality of their mutual funds in their brokerage account, 401(k) IRAs, etc. Simply evaluating performance in terms of rates of return can be disappointing in our current environment; additionally, it ...
Views: 1556 - LINE – The Secret to Select Winning Stocks - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Victor ChanProfessionals rely on procedures. When an airplane is going to land, the pilot goes through a checklist carefully to make sure that the landing is safe. When a competitive tennis player begins a match, he exercises a mental rehearsal process to make sure he is in a correct state of mind. It is ...
Views: 1554(21 votes) - Hip Replacement Surgery in India - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Eshani PandaTotal or Bilateral Hip Replacement is also called a Hip Arthroplasty. It is a surgical procedure that re-forms the hip-joint. Osteoarthritis of the hip which affects the cartilage surfaces of the ball-and-socket joint of the hip which wears out is caused by wear and tear is the most common ...
Views: 1552 - SBI SIP Plans - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Balajee KannanTo fulfill your dreams, you have to make some investments to get good returns. But you should do it with less risk so that you do not lose your hard earned money. State Bank of India Mutual Fund has launched "Systematic Investment Plans", which is a smart way of investing your money. You can ...
Views: 1551 - The Investor's Creed And Your Investment Portfolio - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Steve SelengutGrowing up at Lake Hopatcong in Northwest Jersey, the most popular entertainment around was the rickety old Roller Coaster at Bertrand Island Park. The excitement would build as you ascended the first peak, anticipating the breathtaking plunge; eyes wide open (or shut), screaming from the thrill ...
Views: 1551(2 votes) - How to Conduct Due Diligence For Online Annuity Rates - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Lisa CintronAre you curious about how to find annuity rates online? If you are new to the subject of annuities, then more than likely you are interested in finding the best rates. However, this process can be a little more troublesome for those who do not have sufficient knowledge on the topic. There is no ...
Views: 1546(8 votes) - One Flu Over The Penny Stock - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from John Paul WhitefootWho knew you could put Paris Hilton and Vice President Biden on the same intellectual plain? It seems the swine flu has lots of people confused. When asked about swine flu in an online video, the ever saavy Ms. Hilton chirped, “I don’t eat that.” Others have vowed to stop eating pork. Some, ...
Views: 1546 - Research and Analyze Gold Tips And Commodity Tips for profit in MCX Market - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Ryan JessicaFrom ancient times till now Gold is one of the most secure and fruitful investment for us. People have benefitted from gold investment when everything was under recession or you can call it a great economic depression. People who had invested in gold were not affected by this great depression. ...
Views: 1545 - How Profitable Is Your Tax Lien Investing? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Joanne MusaDo you know how profitable your tax lien investing portfolio is? In this article you’ll learn how to track your tax lien portfolio so that you know just how profitable you are at any time. Begin by entering all of your tax liens into a spreadsheet or software program. The best way to index them ...
Views: 1544 - Productive Day Trading - The Mind-set with regards to a Successful Dealer - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from jade willsmithI've traded in my own account for decades, attempting most styles prior to obtaining my particular market - day trading grain futures agreements. Exactly what appeared essential in those early days today looks mainly unrelated. Instead, I actually concentrate completely on a couple of highly ...
Views: 1544 - What are the Tax Benefits of Donating Real Estate To A Church Or Charity? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Drew KolodziejDonating real estate to a charity is not only for the rich. For many people and companies, donating real estate is a way to get rid of unwanted property. This relieves the liability they have to the property including taxes and insurance costs. The following are the rules that apply for real ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - WHAT TO DO WHEN NOTIFIED OF A BEQUEST - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from lorri GreifWith all the trainings that go on about the many different ways to make a planned gift, the fact is approximately 75% of all planned gifts are made through bequests. Most often when bequests mature the charitable beneficiaries find out about it when they receive a notice of probate or a letter ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - How to Not Get Stuck in Bull Trap - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergA bull trap occurs after a long down trend in a stock happens and you may get a signal that it is going to start trending back up. This normally catches many of the market participant’s right before it starts going down again. There are 3 things that you can do to help avoid being devastated ...
Views: 1542 - “Collapse at Any Time”? Probably It Will Fit the Biblical Appointed Time for Trumpets, Lev 23:24 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingThe Bible says, Rich men [will] weep and howl, for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted…Your gold and silver cankered..You have heaped treasure for the last days,” James 5:1-3, King James. In 2008 the new moon was in the sky as the US Senate approved $760 billion ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - *** 5 Retirement Investing Tips - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Bill LoseyEach time we have a bad market, the media pundits starts saying “it’s different this time” and we all buy into it. The reality is they’re partly right because the circumstances surrounding each drop are rarely the same. However, I attended a conference and was shown how in each of the last 12 ...
Views: 1540 - Reinvesting Proceeds from REO Flips Into Commercial Properties - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from David LindahlIn a previous article, I pointed out that coming up with the funding to support commercial real estate purchases may be both intimidating and even prohibitive for many real estate investors. If this scenario rings true for you, then you might consider something a little more basic to help ...
Views: 1540(10 votes) - BINARY OPTIONS – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW - A CAUTIONERY TALE - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Avril BettsAbout 18 months ago after receiving numerous emails touting Binary Options I decided to try them out. Like most people I had been looking for something to supplement my income something I thought I would have some control over and could do from home. In simple terms Binary Options are ...
Views: 1538 - British Pound Slipped Back in Ramadan - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Umer FiazOn Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is as of now down 58 points or 0.28%. On that note, it's an ideal opportunity to close for the day. A debt of gratitude is in order for every one of your Best Ramadan Umrah package Service provider remarks, and we'll be back tomorrow. Moody's has ...
Views: 1538 - Deciding 24option for binary options Trading - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from James FranklenLooking to start your career as a binary options trader but don't know where to start? Choosing the platform that's right for you is essential to your success. Working on a platform that fits your needs as a trader is one keys to trading success. 24option is one of those keys to unlocking your ...
Views: 1538 - The Use Of Technical Analysis Necessary In Crude Oil Trade - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Alice DylanOne of the crucial elements found on the horizon of earth is oil. Investing in crude oil futures is more or less similar to the transactions of other goods. Holding similarity to the purchase and sell of stocks on the online platform, the difference is the contract which the trader enters into. ...
Views: 1537 - Flexible Trading - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dennis VydrinCurrency market traders always admit that so called “common sense” has an influence on them and their expectations regarding results of trading. The market always experiences constant movement and formation of a strong opinion may lead to prejudices that become difficult to break in the end. ...
Views: 1533(8 votes) - Why Invest In Memphis Tennessee Real Estate - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Mathew OwensPeople constantly ask me how to choose a market to invest in and what factors must be considered before investing This is a very important question as real estate is very much market specific. It is crucial to analyze the market you are interested in. Job, population growth expectations, ...
Views: 1533 - TradeTurningPoint Proffers Worthwhile Sure Shot Intraday Tips - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jisu PrasadThese days more and more people are opting to trade in the stock market. To trade in the stock market successfully it is necessary for a trader to know intraday tips. These tips will increase the chances of success in the stock market. The intraday or daily tips are goal setting, selecting a ...
Views: 1529 - Investment Performance Evaluation Re-Evaluated: Part Two - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Steve SelengutThe Working Capital Model (WCM) looks at investment performance differently, less emotionally, and without a whole lot of concern for short-term market value movements. Market value performance evaluation techniques are only used to analyze peak-to-peak market cycle movements over significant ...
Views: 1527(9 votes) - Do Your Homework with Commercial Real Estate- Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from David LindahlAny real estate investment deal worth doing should be able to withstand a little due diligence, and commercial properties are an excellent example of this. As first introduced in previous articles, examples of due diligence you’ll want to perform for your pending deals include: ·Property ...
Views: 1526(27 votes) - *** Coping with the Prospect of Inflation in Retirement - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Karyn MaierQuestion: I’ve been thinking about retiring for a few years now but I’m really concerned about how expensive everything is. I’m still working and wondering if I’ll ever have enough to retire. How do you help people cope with high inflation? Phillip, CT Answer: I help my private clients ...
Views: 1525(17 votes) - 2010 – In Like A Lamb, Out Like A Lion? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from John Paul WhitefootGlorious spring is still two long months away, but March’s adage “in like a lamb, out like a lion” (or the reverse) might just be a predictor for 2010 if recent surveys are to be believed. According to a new survey, financial executives are bullish about the coming economic recovery and ...
Views: 1523(2 votes) - The main reason why 401K is a riskiest investment decision of all - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Takeshi YashimaEven with what actually happened in 2000 and 2007, most of the people seem to be using the typical investment vehicle, like 401K as his or her major investment vehicle (I got absolutely disturbed to discover just how many guru to be individuals right from investment / money blog continue to ...
Views: 1520 - How Many Shares to Buy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergBefore you enter the market you will need to decide not only what to buy and when to buy it, buy how much to buy. How many shares of stocks should you buy to limit your risk? Here are some things to consider when you decide that. 1. How much capital do you Have? How much money do you have ...
Views: 1519 - Indian Share Market - Offering Opportunities And Scope For Potential Traders - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Ryan JessicaAny study of the Indian share market invariably leads to two terms- SENSEX and NIFTY. The SENSEX is synonymous with the terms BSE 30, and the BSEIndia SENSEX. It invariably is linked with Bombay Stock Exchange. It is a free float market capitalisation or a weighted stock market index of well ...
Views: 1519 - Student Loan Debt Highest Among Middle-Income Students - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Jeff MictaborAccording to a new report issued by the College Board, students from families whose median annual income falls between $60,000 and $90,000 leave school owing about $35,000 in student loans, compared to students from lower-income families, who graduate with about $25,000 in student loan ...
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