Smart investors always ask how safe their money is. And when it comes to fund investing, the answer is a bit surprising. Just how safe are mutual funds? Let’s find out. First, keep in mind that “safety” means different things to different people. When it comes to mutual funds, there are 3 or 4 ways […]
Hiring A Contractor Without Getting Hosed
If you are thinking about hiring a contractor to remodel your home there are a few steps to take to protect your property. That’s because anyone who does work on your house can slap a lien on you before you can say “jack hammer”. All they have to do is prove they haven’t been paid […]
Ally Bank Review – GMAC Bank 2.0 or Real Change?
My blogging buddy Mike dragged me kicking and screaming until I agreed to write this Ally Bank Review. I just finished writing a very extensive review of another online bank which I fell in love with. Who needs two banks? Am I right? Of course I am. But Mike was undeterred. He felt that in […]
How to Stop Wasting Time
Can you think of a skill more important than to learn how to stop wasting time? The whole idea of financial success is to free up your time to live life to the fullest. This isn’t just about being more productive at work. What good is creating wealth or getting out of debt if you […]
How to Enter the Workforce in 90 Days
If you are willing to take a few methodical steps every day, stay focused, remain flexible and refuse to give up, you can absolutely enter the workforce in less than 90 days. I don’t care if you have an ugly resume. I don’t care how long you’ve been unemployed or if you’ve never even had […]
Should You Buy Existing Business or Build From Scratch?
With jobs being as uncertain as they are many people today are giving serious consideration to going into business for themselves. That opens up the basic question of which choice is better? Buy an existing business, Start a new one from scratch. There are advantages and disadvantages to doing each. Perhaps which route you choose […]