If you own property, you have landlord liability. Remember, owning property is more than just having a second job. It’s a huge responsibility, too. Like you, I’m a huge fan of people taking responsibility for their own actions. That goes for you as an owner as well as for the people who rent from you. […]
Archives for September 2011
Best Accounting Solutions for Small Business Owners
Even the best small business lives and dies by the accounting solutions the owner implements. Your accounting systems, if they are good, can help you spot a problem before it becomes fatal to your business. After sales, there is nothing more important than the accounting systems you use. There are two major accounting solutions you […]
Which Job Is Right For Me?
“Which job is right for me?” This is a question I hear both from college grads and from people looking for work who have not completed a degree program. Jobs are hard to find. If you are considering a new job or career, you might be so happy to get an offer that you’ll take […]
When Can I Collect Social Security Benefits?
Lots of people ask, “When can I collect Social Security benefits?” I hear that question almost as often as “how much money do I need to retire?” If you’re planning your retirement, one factor you shouldn’t overlook is Social Security – even though many wonder if it will still be there. For most people, Social […]
Best Retirement Assets to Create Income
You might be retired now or retiring in the next five years, or retirement might be a distant light at the end of a tunnel. It doesn’t matter where you are along this continuum. You should be accumulating the right retirement assets now, so when you stop working your income won’t stop too. There is […]
Balloon Payment Mortgage – Good or Bad Idea?
If you are asking yourself, “Should I refinance my mortgage or buy property now?” you’re smart to consider all your mortgage alternatives. One alternative most people overlook is a balloon payment mortgage. Most people think about fully amortized mortgages. “Fully amortized” simply means that the monthly payments include both interest and principal. And that means […]