Buying Rental Property In today’s economy, investing in a rental property can be a great idea. Home prices are down, interest rates are low, and there are a growing niche of people looking for affordable rental houses. With a good degree of planning and preparation, rental properties can be the most reliable way to earn […]
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What would you do if a pipe in your apartment burst and soaked all your electronics? What if a fire started in your kitchen? Fires, Floods and Earthquakes happen all the time. Home Owners insurance as the name implies covers the owner of a home against all sorts of possible disasters, everything from a tree falling on the
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Shopping online is a fast and easy way to find the items you need. Online shopping is becoming the preferred method of shopping for most people. You can browse, compare prices and pay from the comfort of your home and have your purchase delivered to your door. It’s possible to save money if you know how
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Many people live in a vicious cycle of not having any money just days after being paid. Then they worry how they are going to live until they receive their next paycheck. This creates stress and wreaks havoc on their lives. This feeling of helplessness is further escalated if an emergency arises and they have
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Our everyday money management activities can get a bit overwhelming as it takes time and concentration to manage and keep an up-to-date records on our finances. Personal money management software takes the hassle out of this task and makes it much easier to get it done. Our monetary activities include budgeting, monitoring credit cards, retirement
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College Education Plan- If you have children that are planning on attending college, you’re probably wondering exactly how you’re going to pay for their tuition, room, board, and all the other costs associated with getting a college education. Fortunately, there are ways to go about it, but you should start saving as soon as possible.
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Planning for Retirement- Everyone is living longer and there’s no reason to suppose that trend will change anytime soon. While some have the option to work longer, there comes a time when it is nice to say “enough is enough” and retire to the golf course or the garden, see those places that you have
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“You don’t get rich by giving it away.” This old adage might sound obvious, but its message of frugality actually carries some vitally important lessons for anyone who aspires to improve their financial situation. We think of rich people as having enough money to spend on whatever they like, but you might be surprised to
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Top 3 FOREX Trading Scams As forex scams are quite prevalent, it is extremely important to remain vigilant when it comes to avoiding these types of situations. After all, in no way, shape, or form do you want to have to go through this type of harrowing ordeal. That said, how do you avoid being
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For those who have only recently accumulated enough excess money to consider investments, the range of options can be startlingly complex. For many people, at the very most it used to mean leaving one’s cash in a high-interest savings account for a few years. But in terms of getting a bigger return, savings are arguably
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Money Market Mutual Funds- Most investors today are seeking safe harbor for their cash. Something that is safer than the typical savings account, yet more flexible than a certificate of deposit (CD). Historically, placing funds in a regular savings account was good advice, as banks offered both safety and a healthy interest rate. However, these days’
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Retirement Planning- No one likes running out of money, least of all when they are retired from work and are no longer earning a salary. Although we do of course have Social Security which (we hope) will provide a basic income, this barely offers enough money to cover the basic, essential spending. Most people will
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