How to Use Credit Cards to Simplify Your Finances
May 28, 2007
Want to keep on top of your spending with minimal time & effort? Not only do credit cards offer cash back, if used properly they can also help you simplify & organize your finances. Use Credit Cards Wisely As I mentioned the other day, we use American Express Blue Cash to earn cash back but […]
Life Insurance Questions & Answers
May 22, 2007
Our insurance company sent us an advertisement listing several questions about life insurance. The spin was “don’t let unanswered questions keep you from getting the financial protection your family needs.” So I called them up to see how they answered the questions. My plan is to go back and do my own research on life […]
The Simple Secret of Investing
May 18, 2007
What’s the single most important factor in the value of an investment portfolio? Some might say risk or diversification. Others might think costs or taxes. These are all vitally important but not as crucial as the most basic investing principle. The good news is that getting this factor right is simple. As a matter of […]
How to Use Leverage to Make Money on eBay
April 9, 2007
Big time real estate investors use leverage to try and make big time profits. You can use leverage on a smaller scale on eBay without exposing yourself to the large amounts of risk that they assume. As I read JD’s post on leverage yesterday I thought about how I currently use leverage to earn 30% […]
How to Get the Promotion You Deserve
April 5, 2007
We all know a thing or two about unrewarded effort. The fastest way to get a promotion you’ve earned or a position you want is to be pro-active about the process. I’ve followed the steps below and it’s netted me four promotions in seven years on the job. 1) Determine Expectations Identify the goals for […]
How to Ace a Job Interview
March 21, 2007
Job interviews are a tough nut to crack. You have a short period of time to convince total strangers that you’re the right candidate for them. Follow the tips below and your interview may end with a job offer. 1) Be Humble No one likes a pompous ass! A recent mistake I’ve witnessed is trying […]
A Quick Guide for Last Minute Tax Strategies
November 10, 2006
Act now before it’s too late! A recent H&R Block press release details how we’re running out of time to reduce our taxes for 2006. This quick guide summarizes each strategy, its potential savings, and important things to consider. Read them through, if any apply to you, get on the ball! 1) Retirement ContributionsStrategyIf you […]
