Despite efforts to address it, homelessness remains a serious issue. Those without a permanent residence are more likely to experience dangerously low temperatures, food insecurity, and sleeplessness. If you’re looking for a group that genuinely cares about ending homelessness and giving people a shot at a better life, go no […]
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Buying mattresses online has several advantages over traditional shopping. You won’t have to deal with pushy salespeople, haggle over prices or schlep home a bulky mattress in the back of your car. In addition, many online mattress companies offer a free trial period and no restocking fees or return charges. […]
The difference between Mobile App and Website: If you pay attention then it might ring a bell that the word “Website” has fallen on your ears and comforted its way to your vocabulary a while prior to the word “Mobile Application”. Similarly, there was a time when you twitched your […]
Personal financial planning is important because it provides you with a method of organising your financial tomorrows for yourself and is unreservedly about planning for the unforeseen and empowering you to have the independence to handle unpredicted events in your life. Successful personal financial planning is therefore, extremely important for […]
Real estate investing is satisfying and lucrative, when done right. It can help you diversify your investment portfolio as well as generate extra income. Many of the real estate investments don’t require you to deal directly with tenants. Also, you can purchase a property by paying only a fraction of […]
What makes you an entrepreneur?; this question is simple but very difficult to answer. For a long time, people have studied the science behind entrepreneurial process, what drives a great entrepreneur, the things that make an ordinary person transforms into a job creator. To answer this question, it’s much better […]
In 1980, Congress enacted the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), 26 U.S.C.S. 1445. The law provides that if a seller of real property is a “foreign person,” the buyer must withhold a tax equal to 10% of the gross purchase price, unless an exemption applies under the […]
A consumer loan provides you with both flexibility and the opportunity to spend the money as you see fit. Unlike credit cards, these loans are usually supplied with a lower interest rate and longer down payment. Here we take a closer look at when it is appropriate to use a […]
A good financial budget is the most important factor of a financially secure and sound future. Having a proper financial budget is the first step for financial planning. Let us see how a personal finance budget can help you. They will help you in the following ways: 1. Personal Finance […]
The world of financial advice is divided into 3 main categories. The traditional financial advisor is what most people are familiar with. This is the most common arrangement where a financial advisor works for an institution and sells product. The financial advice is given “free” and is part of the […]
Gold has been characterized as insurance, a hedge against inflation/social unrest/instability, or, more simply, just a commodity. But it is treated most of the time, by most people, as an investment. This is true even by those who are more negative in their attitude towards gold. “Stocks are a better […]
Many young people could not afford their first car if it weren’t for the availability of used car financing. They just don’t have the cash to buy the car outright. Fortunately, obtaining such financing at very reasonable interest rates is not difficult. You just need to do your research and […]
There are many ways to promote your business on the internet without having to spend tons of cash on advertising. You may not have wads of cash when you are starting out your business venture, but with a little bit of creativity you can still effectively advertise your products and […]
The best online businesses are run by people who have a very high degree of self control. They also have long term goals and know what they need to know how to run a business with sometimes several employees. They also have to have a good sense of financial knowledge […]
Real estate investing strategies have undergone major changes in the past four years. Before the banking crisis and economic recession, many investors were generating massive profits through rehabbing distressed properties and engaging in house flipping. Today, investors are using distressed properties to generate rental income or to offer creative financing […]
A Personal Insight Congratulations! You have chosen a really rewarding option into how your business and life will coexist happily ever after.” That was a little note to myself when I chose the lifestyle business option, quite a far cry from a traditional start-up that I was running in the […]
Do you owe more than your house is worth? Has your rate adjusted so high you cannot make your monthly payments? Have you received calls or mail offering loan modification services? This article explains who qualifies for a loan modification. It describes what can be negotiated with lender and gives […]
This article was first published in May 2006 as a warning to potential investors to take care when committing to property investments. Hundreds of investors actually signed up with us, and are taking part in a joint legal action, but many more, including many of the leading banks, some now […]
Insufficient funding is one of the top reasons why 80% of businesses fail within the first year and a half. As a business owner, not only do you have to cover all operating expenses, but the time and effort needed to succeed means you will almost certainly have to bid […]
There are many different methods of making an online income. In reality, they are all very similar to the business models you see in the offline world. You can sell goods and services, you can produce products for wholesale distribution, you can sell information, you can sell tools to help […]
What does an entrepreneur test look like? How do you measure whether you’re ready to start your own business? With the number of idled or displaced workers in the broad economy today, many are wondering if it’s time to invest in their own business start-up. Those are just two of […]
Loan contracts come in various forms and terms. It will actually range from a simple promissory note between friends and family members to more complex loans such as auto, payday, mortgage, and student loans. Regardless of its type, each loan will be governed by policies and guidelines to protect clients […]
The Entrepreneur’s Source is a franchise opportunity that provides business coaching services. Founded in 1984 by Terry Powell, and franchising since 1997, franchisees are trained to be business coaches who help small business owners and entrepreneurs create ways to increase revenue and profits. The training involves helping the client overcome […]
For too long, too many people have handed over responsibility for their investment decisions almost entirely to their financial advisors. This is a bad idea. No one is going to manage your own money as well as potentially you could. The way I see it, anything you can do to […]
Take control of your finances by having a financial plan. Most individuals do not have a plan but you will see a difference if you have one. You don’t need a complex one, just one that works. Also, you need to start as soon as possible and stay with it. […]
For many people, entrepreneurship has become the job choice of the 21st century. That’s understandable given the challenges and rewards of building a successful business. If you are considering entrepreneurship, you should begin the process by understanding the mental, psychological and behavioral characteristics needed for success. 1. Positive mental attitude. […]
As a 21-year old college student at Wharton, the business school of the University of Pennsylvania, I embraced the ideals of entrepreneurship so whole-heartedly I started my own company. My classmates and I managed the company for two and a half years and it became our full time job after […]