The Wonders of Compound Interest
Albert Einstein called compound interest the greatest invention of all time. It has even been referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The trick is to get this tremendous force working for you rather than against you.Is compound interest gobbling up a significant chunk of your earnings? If ... more...

8 Tips for Keeping More of Your Hard Earned Money
Masters degree not required...just a little common sense, a $5.00 calculator and a realistic plan is all youll need.Theres got to be a better way resonates with many of us, when contemplating how frustrated weve become with our investment decisions. Too many Canadians are spending far too much on ... more...

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Credit Scoring?
Before you get a mortgage for the first time, or refinance your existing mortgage, lenders run a credit check. Lenders use a scoring system to decide whether or not you are a good candidate for a loan, and even what rate you will qualify for. Credit scores are based on a number of factors. How much ... more...

Comprehending a Credit Report
Obtaining a credit report is an excellent way to begin taking control of your financial future. It's recommended that you review your credit report once a year, not only to be aware of your standing with creditors but to also keep abreast of errors and fraud. However, once your report arrives you ... more...

Debt Tips
Debt is great, in fact, I don't know what I'd do without it. Debt teaches you to manage your money. Debt builds credit. And if you play your cards right, debt will actually earn money for you. It's all simple. If your credit is bad right now, this may not work. But if you have average or ... more...

Small Business Owners - Form a Relationship with Your Bank Manager
Its just like a marriageTo expect a bank manager or officer to play such close attention to your account that he (or she) knows when you intend to deposit money and to know when to hold back a cheque is a hopeless dream.He has neither the time nor the resources, and you can complain until your blue ... more...

When Do I Need To Hire A Business Plan Consultant
Every new business owner knows that a business plan is critical it is drilled into them by potential investors and every banking officer they meet. So why is something that is so important to the launch of a new venture so difficult to write? Good question! In this article I will try to address ... more...

The Picasso Museum, Malaga
The Pablo Picasso Museum in Malaga is a wonderful tribute to this great and innovative artist of the twentieth centuary. It had been a long time desire of the artist himself, as well as his family, that he should have a presence in his birthplace city of Mlaga. The Picasso Museum is one of only ... 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...