Archive for August, 2006
Is the Time Right to Refinance?
Sunday, August 27th, 2006Many homeowners understand that they need to refinance, but many through mistiming refinance at the wrong time. Refinancing your home isn’t alwaya easy. Many people think just because rates rates have been low, that it’s now or never and that couldn’t be further from the truth.
In an article we published recently called Knowing When […]
Using Real Estate to Fund Your Retirement
Sunday, August 27th, 2006Many people overlook real estate and the impact that buying and holding real estate can have on your retirement. Real estate brought correctly and managed poperly can pay for itself over time and provide a valuable addition to your portfolio.
In a recent article titled How You Can Use Real Estate To Fund Your Retirement, […]
Real Estate Investing for Retirement
Thursday, August 24th, 2006We have all seen Carlton Sheets and other real estate gurus on TV pitching how real estate is your ticket to retirement. But should real estate investing be a part of your retirement plan?
In a recent article titled How You Can Use Real Estate To Fund Your Retirement, we explore that very thing. For […]
Do You Make the Grade? Your Financial Report Card
Thursday, August 24th, 2006We have wrtitten a new article series titled Your Financial Report Card. It’s highly unlikely that if two different financial planners looked at your financial situation that they would see things the same.
That’s because so many things in personal finance are open to interpretation. But there are a few things you can do to grade […]
Finding Your Risk Tolerance
Thursday, August 24th, 2006Many people want to invest but are scared of or simply just don’t understand risk and risk tolerance. We have placed a short risk tolerance test on our website that will allow you to grade your level of risk. It is a simple 10 questions that explore different areas of your investment style. So grab a […]
Compare College Investing Options
Monday, August 21st, 2006As college costs continue to rice, finding ways to invest for college can be hard work. In a recent article titled How To Compare Your Investment Options For College we explore college investment options and what you can do to prepare now.
When most parents think of investing for the educational future of their children, they fail […]
Creating A Will
Monday, August 21st, 2006Creating a will ranks about as high on peoples to do list as preplanning your funeral. The idea of coming to grips with your own mortality is really not that appealing. In an article titled How To Properly Plan Your Will we have tried to tackle this task and provide some tips on creating your will.
As […]
Using a Home Equity Loan to Your Advantage
Monday, August 21st, 2006In a recent article we posted titled How To Use a Home Equity Loan To Increase The Value Of Your Home we explore how you can use a home equity loan to further increase the value of your home.
Millions of Americans do home improvement projects every year. They understand that just a few minor repairs […]
Beat Those Hidden Credit Card Charges
Monday, August 21st, 2006Credit card companies are making billions of dollars each year off the misfortune and irresponsibility of the customers. There instrument of choice? Hidden credit card chages and fees. You know the stuff on the back of the application so small you need a magnifying glass to read. There is a reason why the fine print […]
The Buyers Agent
Monday, August 21st, 2006The time has come. You’ve clipped every coupon you could find and saved every spare dollar you could. You’ve put in overtime at work and ate more TV dinners than you care to admit. But you finally did it. You finally saved enough to purchase your first home.
In a recent article titled How Buyers Agents Can […]