Starting a Freelance Writing Career (or Thoughts About Taking the Plunge)
Nike's ad has taken on new meaning for me of late; "Just do it!" runs through my mind like a mantra. Although my dreams have nothing to do with athletic shoes and little to do with athletics (unless you count the long list of ideas I have developed which revolve around my sons and their activities) ... more...

Taking the Time to Find the Best Home Improvement Loans
The best home improvement loans usually aren't going to be the first loans that you encounter, but if you're in the market for a loan to pay for repairs, expansions, or improvements to your home or other real estate then it might be worth your time to shop around before you decide on one loan or ... more...

A Fresh Start for Family Finances in 2005
While 40% to 50% of us make New Years resolutions on January 1a ritual that has existed since ancient timesapproximately 60% to 80% of us have already broken them by the end of February, according to researchers.Its still not too late, however, to reset the trajectory on your familys finances, ... more...

Talk to a Lender Before You Sell Your Home
If youre looking to sell your home quickly, and for top dollar, the best thing you can do is to be able to offer your buyers some sound financing options. Thats why developing a relationship with a lender can be the key to a quick sale, and to more money at closing.Some of your potential buyers ... more...

Real Estate: Financial Considerations $$$
Raw land as opposed to improved property is much more difficult to finance through traditional lenders. The main reasons are that it generates very little income, development costs can be expensive, there are no buildings or improvements that can be used as collateral, and it is often considered ... more...

Sports Betting and Money Management
Your bankroll must be protected at all costs, a good bankroll will get you thru the ups and downs of sports wagering.You must think of Sports Wagering in the very same light as you would Stock Market investments... in either form of investment, you have to have a "Cushion" to get you thru the ups ... more...

Buying Outer Banks (OBX) Investment Property
So, youre thinking of purchasing a rental property at the beach. Historically, real estate investments have proven to be a wise investment strategy. The name of the game has always been maximizing cash flow. Years ago, one could realize a healthy rate of return based on cash flow generated from ... more...

Home Buyers Your Price, Not the Listing Price
Here is your opportunity:The media by blowing out of proportion minor interest rate increases has given home sellers concern about the market slow downs, and possibly being stuck with the house. You may be able to get a discount on a home if look closely and are ready to buy quickly.Start today by ... more...

Property Investing Secrets 3
Property Investing Secrets: When you Make Property Easy to Buy for People Using Vendor Finance It Is Easy To SellWhen property investing, my goal is to make it easy for people to buy my properties, thats why I offer vendor finance. You have the advantage when you buy properties from sellers when ... more...

Cheapest Loans: When Cheap Loans are Not Good Enough
It will be a worthwhile quest, the quest to search for cheapest loans. If you think cheapest loans are out of your reach and constantly evading you then perhaps you are looking at the wrong places. The cost of borrowing, over the last few years, is getting cheaper and cheaper by every day making ... more...

Has Anyone Seen My Twenties?
Premature aging is spreading across the UK and is particularly prevalent amongst recent graduates in the UK who, upon leaving university, are plunged straight into fears about the property ladder, pensions and paying off their student debts. These young people graduate at the age of 21, do not ... more...

Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home can be exciting but there is a lot to know. Buying a home will depend on real estate laws and customs where you are located but there are basic steps that every first homebuyer needs to accomplish.Step 1- Your FinancesEstablishing credit is very important especially when you ... more...