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Is Unused Home Equity a "Missed Fortune"?
18 July 2005 "I don?t understand why a Wharton professor would not recognize that unused home equity is a missed opportunity? Isn?t home equity safer in a conservative side fund than buried in the house earning a 0 percent return?" The New and Old Wisdoms of ... more...

The Wrap-Around Mortgage Scam
February 18, 2003 "A local firm has offered to refinance our existing 6.75% mortgage, which has a balance of $100,000. On our behalf, they will arrange for another lender to provide us with a cash-out refinance of $150,000 at 4.875% for 15-years. Three days after settlement, we take ... more...

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Marketing Is A Long-Term Investment
"Dig your well before you're thirsty" is the title of a wonderful book by Harvey Mackay. It is smart advice for investing your money, "Save your money before you need it", or growing your business, "Market today for tomorrow".When times are tough some businesses stop marketing. They reason, 'No one ... more...

Seven Investment Terms Everyone Should Know
For those who have never given their financial future a second thought, the term "Financial Planning" could be a scary one. Investments can be a smart way to invest money for your future, but it can be confusing for those who have no experience in the financial business. Before you consult a ... more...

Money Smart Homeowners Use this Mortgage Strategy Every Time
There are currently more than 50 million home mortgages in the United States today. So why arent more homeowners taking advantage of the highest yielding lowest risk, tax-free financial strategy available today?Let me ask you.Where can you....... Forego only $3.35 in tax savings (three dollars and ... more...

Real Estate Investment - When, What and Where?
Like economy and stock market, real estate often runs in cycles of approximately 7-10 years. The value of real estate often goes up for a few years, tops out, keeps flat or goes down for 2-3 years. The availability of low interest rate mortgage and recovery of economy will eventually jump-start a ... more...

Secrets to Why Debt Reduction is So Vital for Your Financial Health
Living with debt is never a good idea if you want to make long-term financial plans. Every cent you use to service debt is money that could have been invested in your future. Investment is extremely important, and can lead to a more comfortable and secure retirement. Just as smart investment can ... more...

Home Equity Loans - Friend or Foe?
Home equity loans are advertised on the airways, newspapers, magazines and just about anywhere else a homeowner may see or hear the advertisement. Some people feel that home equity loans are trouble waiting to happen. Others feel that home equity loans are a key to opening a stronger financial ... more...

Condo Conversions
The past few years has seen a boom in condo conversions, which allows buyers to generate cash-on-cash returns within a short period of time. This, in turn, allows prior apartment owners to cash out at the top of the market.The condo conversion craze began with the low interest rate affliction that ... more...

Customer Finance Programs Key to Increasing Sales
While studies show that technology spending is once again on the rise, theres a reason you havent heard a collective sigh of relief from the software industry. While many budgets are once again allowing for the purchase of enterprise software, hardware and peripherals, theres no question that ... more...

Can The Home Loan That is Best For Your Bank Also Be Best Mortgage For You?
A Bank is a Business and they make their money on Markup just like any other business. In the Case of a Bank Loan the Markup is really the Spread (Difference) in the interest rate the bank pays and the interest rate the bank receives. So the loans with the biggest Spreads are best for your bank. ... more...

Why You Should Rent To Live And Buy To Invest
Why you should Rent a place to live in and Buy a place for Investment - Did you know that in your Bank's Accounts "Your House" is placed in "Their Asset Book." That means that the house you own and live in, is a "Liability."Rent Your Home; Don't Buy It; That Seems A Provocative Thing To Say, Don't ... more...

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