Is Comparing Escrow Fees Online the Way to Go?
Did you know that not all escrow closing fees are the same? It is true, these fees are not regulated by law at all and just like shopping for insurance, you need to look around for the best deal on your escrow fees. Your escrow fees could depend largely upon where it is that you are living. The ... more...

What Is Networking and Why is it Important in Business?
When I began my networking journey, I attended any and all networking events as time permitted. Every event was fair game! Today I am much more strategic in my networking endeavors. I discovered which events and organizations gave me the best return on my investment of time as well as how to be ... more...

Traffic Generation: The Number One Skill That Will Generate Cash Flow (Part 1 of 3)
If you're feeling a bit of confusion and frustration about how to get visitors to your website and generate more sales, I know exactly how you feel. I felt the same way until I stopped listening to every "big time" marketer that came along with the latest traffic generating trick.You've got dozens ... more...

The Published Novelist: Nine Essential Qualities
So what does it actually take to make it as a selling writer? And beyond that, what does it take to ride out the tough spots in a highly competitive field?These are questions I get asked on a regular basis from readers, as well as people who are just plain curious about someone who chooses to sit ... more...

Business Ownership, Cash in Your Pocket - Today!
Yesterday we learned that 74% of all wealth is created by people who own their own business. Below are a few facts about owning your own business, specifically a home-based business that you may not be aware of.Fact: The fastest growing segment is home-based businesses.Fact: A new home-based ... more...

Save Money on Medical Expenses
If you are in good health, you may rarely think about the money you spend on doctors and medicine throughout the year. But if you keep track and add it all up, youll notice that you are spending more than you thought. You may be eligible for a tax-favored savings plan to help with paying for ... more...

Skip Trace Test Time
Last time we talked about the steps on how to skip trace an account. Lets expand on that a little more. Get something to take notes with-because there is going to be a test, go ahead Ill wait.Now, lets get started.This is how the test starts. You are given a stack of accounts to work. You have ... more...

Will a 1031 Property Exchange Solve Your Problems?
If your problem is listed below, a 1031 exchange may or may not be your solution.1. Are you a landlord that doesn't want to manage property anymore?2. Do you want to sell your investment property, but don't want to pay huge amounts of Capital Gains Tax?3. Is your current income property not ... more...

Secured Loans Tips
Here are some useful secured loans tips. Secured loans enable most homeowners to borrow capital against the value of their property. A secured loan is where the amount you borrow is secured against the value of your home. This is a loan that's secured on your property, which, if you already have a ... more...

Residential Real Estate - How to Attract More New Clients
Doesn't it seem like everyone you know has a friend, relative, or acquaintance that is a realtor? How could anyone, especially someone new to the industry, possibly achieve success when faced with this much competition?The answer begins to appear when you consider the following questions: How many ... more...

Caretaking - An Innovative, Cost-Saving Concept in the Travel Industry
I am always on the lookout for innovative, unconventional, and first and foremost, cost-saving ways to travel. I recently came across the concept of "caretaking", i.e. looking after other people's (often beautiful) properties and estates, as a way of procuring rent-free living opportunities in ... more...

Refinancing Your Auto Loan
Refinancing your loan is one of the best kept secrets around for saving you money, but most people never think of it. Whether refinancing your home or car the process is the same. When refinancing car loans, you pay off your current car loan with a refinancing car loan from a different lender that ... more...

Why Choose a Personal Secured Loan?
Listed below are some of the many reasons why choosing a personal secured loan makes good sense. Personal secured loans are also commonly known as a homeowner loan. This type of loan is essentially an amount that is secured against property as collateral.A personal secured loan is a loan which is ... more...

Solutions to Single Mothers in Debt
As a single mother, lets admit it, times get tough. You are fortunate enough to have your children that mean the world to you, but it doesnt come cheap. Of course youd do anything to keep them safe, even if that means struggling financially to support their well being. Debt can get out of hand ... more...

How To Check Your Credit Rating and Know Its Affect On You
You may not know it, but every time you take out any kind of loan or credit or pay something back, it gets counted on your credit rating. Who keeps a record on you will vary according to where you live, but the big three credit reference agencies are Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. They will ... more...

Updated Bay Area Real Estate Prices
When looking at the average home price in the Bay Area, $616,000, and then looking at what $616,000 affords you (a 4 bedroom home in Stockton or a studio apartment in the Mission District of San Francisco) it is best to make sure you have the down payment and can make mortgage payments, and buy. ... more...

Bank Auto Loans Best Loans for Stretch Commuters?
People have to work to survive. The desire to maintain increasingly indulgent lifestyles drives 13% of workers to travel over 100 miles a day to get to and from work. These so called stretch commuters make the majority of these trips by personal vehicle, but when it comes to trading in their tired ... more...

Repairing Credit Essentials
There are essentials to repairing your credit and building your history. It depends on your situation, but in most cases you can find a way out of any debt situation. Debt relief is a stressful situation.When times are hard the last thing we need is to add more stress to our lives. Therefore we ... more...