Home Refinancing Rates - When is It Worth It to Refi?
When interest rates were two points below your current mortgage rate, it was considered a good rule of thumb to refinance. But with todays low closing costs, a difference of one percent can save you money on your interest costs. Even with low fees, it only worth it to refinance when you can be sure ... more...

Internet Basics: eCommerce is Like Playing House
Ever play house as a kid? You dont even have to be in a house to play it. You just say, The kitchens over there, and this is the laundry, and heres the garage, and so on. You make it all up in your mind, but none of its really there.You can add stuff whenever you want, and you can decide its the ... more...

Reverse Mortgage Maximization
Have your homes appreciation grow twice as fast.For Seniors over the age of 62 a Reverse Mortgage is a tool that, while new to many, is increasingly being used to maximize their retirement income. A Reverse Mortgage frees up large amounts of equity to be used in investment vehicles, insurance ... more...

Using Points To Cut Your Interest Rate
The general mantra in the real estate world is you want to avoid paying points when obtaining a mortgage. As with most assumptions, this is not always true.Using Points To Cut Your Interest RateWhen discussing mortgages, it is important to understand what points are. Points are essentially an ... more...

Time is Money and We Are Running Out of Both!
One of the fundamental principles of finance is the concept that $1 today is more valuable than $1 a year from now.Making adjustments for inflation, the dollar will buy less goods and services next year.But I can invest that dollar today and earn a ROI (Return On Investment) in the form of ... more...

Finding The Right Mortgage Loan
There are many mortgage loan companies out there. They seem to send you an email daily, tempting you to fulfill your largest dreams of a new home. But, when is the right time to purchase a home and what should you look for when you do so? There are many things to think about and they all center on ... more...

Refinance Benefits - Refinancing Could Save You Money
The most common reason most people refinance is to save money, but many people refinance for various other reasons.1. Refinancing to Lower Your Monthly Payment for an Existing Loan.You can refinance your existing loan at a lower interest rate thus reducing your monthly loan payments. With interest ... more...

Designer Handbags Reach Record High Average $2,000 Fall 2005
Shopping in Beverly Hills last week I strolled Wilshire Boulevard popping in and out of fancy stores sizing up all the new designer handbags. There are a number of new looks for Fall 2005, and prices have a new look, too. Did you know designer handbags have become the staple in most wardrobes? ... more...

A Step-by-Step Guide To Consolidate Your Debt Yourself
If you are in debt problems, you are not alone. Statistic has shown that in our country on an average, people have eight credit cards and an average debt of $9340. High interest rate of 18-25% (mainly credit cards) is one of the reasons due to which debt has grown at a pace of 5% every year.With an ... more...