How to Buy a Home Without a Down Payment
Mortgage rates are rising and its becoming more difficult for a prospective buyer to save up for the necessary down payment. Fortunately, there are ways around this hurdle.Although homebuyers were once required to put down 20% of the purchase price, those times are long gone. Generally, lenders now ... more...

Home Equity Loan A Reverse Mortgage Could Provide a Comfortable Retirement!
While only comprising about 1% of all mortgages, the reverse mortgage has gained in popularity in recent years. Federally insured since the late 1980s, the reverse mortgage allows owners of paid-off homes to borrow against the equity in their homes in the form of a lump sum, a line of credit, or ... more...

A Fathers Dilemma: Can We Help Our Children, Without Crippling Them?
Breakdown in the Becky Lane!I'd just sat down at my office away from home, the local Panera, when another regular customer, Harold, sidled up to my table. We'd chatted a number of times before, and he was intrigued by my title of Financial Sanity Coach and knew I had been working on my book, "Good ... more...

10 Top Considerations For Those Buying Property Abroad
Are you one of a growing number of people considering buying a second home in the sun, an idyllic home from home abroad or a lucrative investment property overseas? If so youre not alone! Statistics show that globally were all on the move with a recent survey by YouGov revealing that 55% of adult ... more...

Murder on the Block [The Haunting Case...1980]
To make a long story short, my mother sold her house to this couple, whom was introduced by my They were a very handsome couple indeed: both he and his were tall, young, thoughtful, and handsome; a striking couple you could say; and worked, both having good jobs, the main ingredients Id think ... more...

Home Equity Loan - A Reverse Mortgage Could Provide a Comfortable Retirement!
While only comprising about 1% of all mortgages, the reverse mortgage has gained in popularity in recent years. Federally insured since the late 1980s, the reverse mortgage allows owners of paid-off homes to borrow against the equity in their homes in the form of a lump sum, a line of credit, or ... more...

Buying A Business 10 Important Items You Need To Know
80% of all business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below, you should be successful in locating and buying a business that interests you and completing the transaction!Know The Types/Sizes/Locations Of Businesses You Want ... more...

Frugal Living
The opportunities for spending money nowadays are unlimited. Too many people find themselves too strapped to pay their bills on time and complain when their bi-weekly salary is paid a couple of days late. Living on the edge is frustrating, stressful and completely unnecessary. No matter how ... more...

Creative Home Equity Strategies for Retirement
The Baby-Boom generation is nearing retirement and it is clear that millions of aging Boomers are financially under prepared. Reasons are many - poor savings habits, rising medical costs, the demise of guaranteed corporate pensions, and the dreaded squeeze faced by many: i.e. having to pay college ... more...