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Pros and Cons of Paying Cash for a House
April 22, 2002 "We are turning 50 and soon will be selling our house to buy another. We have no savings aside from the equity in our current house, which is approximately $180,000. We plan to work for another 15 years, during which time we will have available about $1500 a ... more...

Is Unused Home Equity a "Missed Fortune"?
18 July 2005 "I don?t understand why a Wharton professor would not recognize that unused home equity is a missed opportunity? Isn?t home equity safer in a conservative side fund than buried in the house earning a 0 percent return?" The New and Old Wisdoms of ... more...

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Index
Index A published interest rate against which lenders measure the difference between the current interest rate on an adjustable rate mortgage and that earned by other investments (such as one- three-, and five-year U.S. Treasury security yields, the monthly average interest rate ... more...

Real Estate Investment Trust
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) A trust that uses investors money to purchase and manage real estate. A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that invests its assets in real estate holdings. REIT investments may be excellent inflation hedge. REIT's ... more...

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Home Equity Loans
A home equity loan allows you to cash-in on the equity you have built-up in your home. The funds you receive can be used for debt consolidation, home improvement, college education, investments or any purpose. With a home equity loan your home is used as collateral to secure the loan. If you ... more...

How to Make a Wise Home Purchase and Avoid the Top 14 Home Buyer's Mistakes
Many home buyers rush into a home purchase without getting enough information. A home purchase, probably the one of the biggest investments of your life, needs informed and cautious consideration. Don't let impulsiveness or ignorance ruin your enjoyable home search and purchase.Here are 14 common ... 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...

Asset Classes Guide
Money earned can either be consumed or saved. When money is saved it can either be hoarded or be invested to enhance its value. An investment project requires information about the various avenues available.The general term used to refer to the investments made is assets. Assets reflect ones ... more...

The Advantages of Buying a Home
Buying a Home is at the heart of the American Dream. It can bring happiness and provide a solid foundation for you and your family. It has many benefits, but the following three in particular Tax BreaksWhen compared to other investments, few can generate the healthy and long lasting tax breaks that ... more...

The Quickest Way to Significantly Increase Your Net Worth
Your net worth equals what you own minus what you owe. It is commonly referred to as the difference between your total assets and your total liabilities.Heres a simple illustration:Home Value = $350,000 Mortgage balance = $150,000 Investments = 100,000 Credit cards = 20 ... more...

Financial Planner: Essential Funds
Setting goals for retirement initializes the need for financial planning for most adults. However, retirement is not the only reason you need to set aside funds for the future. Throughout life, there are necessary reasons to have funds set back and waiting, as well as investments that continually ... more...

Reverse Mortgage: An Investment for Your Future
As seniors today grow into retirement, more and more are finding that their savings and retirement plans are less and less unable to cope with the rising cost of medical services, inflation, and the burden of unforeseen emergencies. More and more seniors have to cash in annuities, investments, and ... more...

The 'Matrix' Help For Keyphrase Analysis
Keyword analysis is a major part of search engine marketing. Choose the right key phrase,check the market and calculate the ROI in terms of time and money.I am just trying to redefine "The Boston Matrix" in terms of keypharse analysis, hoping that it will help in your investments.There are three ... more...

Low Mortgage Rates - Rates Today Are Still Low Enough To Consider
Who doesnt want low mortgage rates? A low mortgage rate means spending on monthly payments during the course of a mortgage. A low mortgage rate can save homebuyers like you several thousands of dollars. A low mortgage rate means having more funds to spend on investments that might prove profitable ... more...

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