Insurance, Fuel,and Finances in the UK Following World Events
Following the increase in UK terrorist activities and the catastrophe that has hit New Orleans, it seems we are all going to have to foot the bill. The total cost of the catastrophe is currently predicted to top $25 billion (13.6bn), however many analysts predict that the full costs could rise ... more...

Real Estate for Beginners: Residential Property Taxes
Whenever you own a piece of land, you will be taxed for it. Whether it is commercial property or residential property, there is still a tax to pay, whether it is for a village, town, city, county, or state. Most residential private property taxes are handled on the local level, going no higher than ... more...

Insurance 101 - Undermining America for the Good of Americans
Insurance is like a myth. From one small seed of truth, a fairytale the size of 1000 giant sequoias has sprung up. Reality is blocked from view. Surely, youve noticed all the giant, sequoia-like buildings are owned by banks and insurance companies. Where do they get all that money? How much money ... more...

Bankers in Denial
Denial is a ubiquitous psychological defense mechanism. It involves the repression of bad news, unpleasant information, and anxiety-inducing experiences. Judging by the German press, the country is in a state of denial regarding the waning health of its economy and the dwindling fortunes of its ... more...

Cold Feet!
Dear fellow Realtors, if there is a gratuitous piece of advice I can offer it is never to tell a Buyer with 'cold feet' that he needs not worry because it is not his money. I did it once and the result was catastrophic. 'Cold feet' is that special mental state by and through which someone - ... more...

Accounts Receivable Factoring - A Viable Cash-flow Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
The pace of change in todays business environment is inarguably staggering. Growth of e-commerce; changes to business structures; evolving relationships; changes to funding arrangements; access to capital and its sources. All occurring at increasingly exponential rates. Fast. The fact that there is ... more...

Tame The Financial Beast
Are holiday bills surprising you? Are you hoping that if you ignore your finances long enough, maybe they will fix themselves?Let's liken our finances to a garden. If we neglect the garden, weeds will grow and take over. The garden gets so bad we don't even want to look at it! But, with a little ... more...

Building Wealth: Don't Waste Your Money on Real Estate Investment Schemes
You've seen the real estate guru advertisements for books, DVDs, programs, seminars, and mentoring coaches promoting no-money-down deals. Perhaps you've watched the infomercial on TV with the people telling their stories of how they made millions investing in real estate with no-money-down and cash ... more...

Simple Ways to Save Money
Things are so expensive these days. We seem to be hearing, and saying, that a lot lately at the gas pump, in the grocery store and especially when paying bills. But there are simple ways to help save money without making sacrifices in your lifestyle. Small savings can turn into large rewards for ... more...

Smart Strategies For Real Estate Investment
If youre deterred by the roller coaster rides of the stock market, then real estate is the best place to invest your hard earned money.But real estate business is not an easy one. It calls upon concrete strategies to realize your goals and turn your business into a lucrative venture. If youre an ... more...

Retire Debt FREE!
Retirement. We dream about it, whether it is five years or 15 years away. We fantasize about the day when we march into the bosss office and declare that we are retiring in one month and plan to take off to Bora Bora to unwind from decades of stress and office politics.Retirement can indeed be ... more...

The Difficulties, Challenges and Problems Of Teleworking, Telecommuting and Working at Home
Working at home, from home, in your pajamas, in the nude, at the beach, working from bed or the easy chair - these are all the images and joys of home working that Kate and I enjoy and many others too. Kate and I sell Real Estate; that is perhaps the most popular telecommuting, work at home; pick ... more...

Ten Ways to Get Out of Debt
1) Use your AssetsIf you have assets with some significant equity, such as a home or a car you may be able to use these to get control of your debt. For example, you could get a loan on your home sufficient to pay off your debts. You could be saving a considerable amount of money on interest if you ... more...

Business Failure, The 8 Traps Causing Failure And The One Attribute Which Ensures Business Survival
It is estimated that 78% of all small business start-ups fail within the first twelve months years, and long-term survival is likely for only 22% of all new business start-ups.At the same time huge corporations with seemly vibrant trade suddenly close their doors.Why is this so?An analysis of the ... more...

Financial Woe Is Me
Ideally, what comes in does not necessary all go out to creditors. Unfortunately, most of us know, that is one of our better dreams. Sometimes we find all our dreams shattered completely. Would you be prepared?Once upon a time, I was living the ideal life. I had an excellent paying job. Who had ... more...