How much does it cost to start a small business? This is the most important question you can ask yourself when considering the entrepreneur route. And you have to answer it with a great deal of certainty before you can successfully be in business for yourself. So what are the cost elements of starting great […]
Archives for January 2011
“1 Down, 51 to Go” Link Roundup
Remember how rushed you felt in December? Same thing for me. Then, usually in January, I get the feeling that I have plenty of time to accomplish my goals for the coming year. But when you think about it, a week in December is just as long (or short) as a week in January. And […]
Unique IRA Withdrawal Penalty Solution
Here’s a unique way for you to take money out of your retirement account without incurring an IRA withdrawal penalty. If you had a required minimum distribution but forgot to take it, you’re looking at some pretty hefty penalties. That’s right, the IRS will smack you with a 50% penalty if you missed the deadline. […]
Term Life Insurance vs. Whole Life Insurance – In Plain English
Term life insurance vs. whole life insurance. Which is a better choice for you? Term life insurance policies serve a purpose. So do whole life insurance policies. The purpose of term life insurance is to protect your family for a specific time period. If you buy the right term life insurance, it does the job […]
3 Tips to Cut Education Expenses and Education Debt
If you cut your education expenses, you reduce the chances of graduating with huge education debt – which is the last thing you want. If you take the following steps, you’ll have more money to pay off your existing debt and you’ll accumulate a lot less debt going forward. Here are three powerful ways to […]
Can You Retire Now? The Complete Answer
It’s entirely possible that you have enough money to retire now, but you may not know it because you may not be asking the right questions. It’s also possible that you are planning to retire now and don’t have enough money. By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll know the answer either way. […]