All Entries in the "GOALS" Category
8 Ways to help you save money
1. Being an inflexible traveler. You’ll save a lot of money on travel if you’re willing to be flexible. Consider traveling before or after peak season when prices are lower. Or search for flights over a range of dates to find the lowest fare. Booking at the last minute also can save you money because [...]
College Financial Aid – Need-Based Aid
When it comes to paying for college, families have three main options. You can 1) Save enough money to cover all college expenses before your child enrolls, 2) Work to pay off expenses while your child is in college, or 3) Take out loans and pay them off after your child graduates. Option 1 is [...]
Small Business Financing: Debt vs. Equity
Small business owners must choose between debt and equity financing; if you’re just starting your business, you may be confused by the advantages and disadvantages of each plan. Simply put, ‘debt’ financing involves borrowing money to be repaid, plus interest. Equity financing involves raising money by selling interests in the company. Each plan has its [...]
5 Things to Know When Financing a New Car
Buying a new car is an exciting purchase, for sure, and an expensive one at that. But you can definitely save money if you know a little something about auto financing. Before you step foot in a dealership, here are a few tips that can help you come out on top: Learn your options. Check with [...]
Should You Buy a New or Used Car?
So, you’ve decided it’s time for a new car, but should you buy new or used? As the average price of new cars rises, many buyers are turning to used cars. But to offset this trend, car manufacturers are offering attractive incentives for buying new, like low interest payment plans and rebates. You shouldn’t be [...]
The ABC’s of Home Mortgage
Buying a home is the dream of most Americans, and one of the most important investments you may ever make. Due to the cost of owning a home, most home buyers must take out a home loan to so, which is called a mortgage. A mortgage is a means to pay for the home and [...]
7 Unique Jobs that Pay Well
Finding a high-paying job in today’s recession may be difficult, but it’s not impossible. You need to simply know where to start looking, and that doesn’t always mean a job inside the office. Here are several unique jobs you may have never before considered that also happen to pay very well: Shot Girl Taking home between $300 and $600 a night [...]
Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Creating an exit strategy for your business is a vital step not only for the profitability of the business, but for your financial future as well. The first thing to consider when creating an exit strategy is to take a comprehensive analysis of your business and personal finances, as well as your goals for the future. Be sure [...]
Teaching Your Children the Value of Money
As parents, we desire to teach our kids the lessons they need to be sucessful in life. One of the most important lessons to teach our children is the value of money. Start early, if you can. But no matter your child’s age, it’s never too late to start. Lead by example. Of course, like with everything in [...]
Applying for a Loan? Start by Ordering Your Credit Report
If you are considering applying for a loan, ordering a copy of your credit report may well be the best place to start. Why? Because it’s also the first thing a potential creditor will be looking at, and even if you pay your bills on time, you will want to ensure that all the information [...]
Search Foreclosures FREE For 7-Days!
RealtyTrac provides all the resources that home seekers, investors and realtors need to locate, evaluate and buy properties at below market value. Founded in 1996, RealtyTrac sets a new standard for online real estate services by offering the largest database of pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties, with more than 650,000 properties across the country, comprehensive property [...]
How Bad Credit Affects You
Very few things in life can have a more devastating effect on your lifestyle than a poor credit score. A low credit score can cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month. Credit Cards Most prime credit cards are entirely out of reach to consumers with bad credit. And the few credit cards [...]
