Identity Theft - What Does It Really Mean?
In today's society there are many things that can rock your world and not all of them are good. It is unfortunate that we need to protect ourselves from situations that are beyond our control but that is what is happening. It only takes one small problem and your life can be turned upside down. ... more...

Equity Raising Strategies, Myths, and Cold, Hard Facts
Start-ups and early stage companies are generally not attractive to institutional investors. Even in today's favorable climate, start-ups are basically just too risky for these sources of capital. The primary exception is where it is a proven entrepreneur starting another venture.For start-ups, the ... more...

Assumption Based Marketing Vs. Fact Based Marketing
One of the most common mistakes in marketing is making decisions based on assumptions rather than fact. You think of an idea for a marketing piece and believe that it is a great idea.You start using the idea with no tracking mechanism that would allow you to measure the results of that piece. Then ... more...

Real Estate Remains A Strong Investment
Opportunities to make big, quick profits in residential real estate tend to come and go in cycles. When a local market is hot, families may find it possible to buy a house at an attractive price, fix it up, and watch its value rise in just a few years.When the same local market is at the low end ... more...

Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to Solo
7 Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to SoloA 40s something woman was talking to me the other day about her growing sense of frustration with working for someone else and her longing to do my own thing, drive my own wagon. But, she said with consternation, I have family counting ... more...

Seven Tips in Choosing Maui Income Properties
Aloha! If you are interested in choosing a Maui income property, then there are some details that you should know. You might be a bit intimidated by the whole process of buying a home. This article will offer tips to those that are thinking of investing in Maui income properties.First of all, you ... more...

Home Equity Loan Risks
Home equity loans give individuals a tool to extend their existing credit line by securing debt on the equity value of their existing homes. This access to easy and cheap money can lure the borrower into securing a debt for reasons which otherwise could have been funded through wise money ... more...

5 Rock-Solid Real Estate Investment Strategies
Investing in real estate is more complex than simply buying and selling homes. To help new real estate investors to decide which strategy might work for them I put together 5 rock-solid strategies. It is up to you which strategy you feel more comfortable with.1. Buy and HoldThis real estate ... more...

Bad Credit Home Loan To Get You Out Of Debt
A "bad credit home loan" can help you climb your way out of debt and get you started back on the road to upstanding, good credit. There are many lenders who are willing to make bad credit home loans to you - a loan based on your equity in your home even if your credit has slipped or isn't as ... more...

Home Equity Loans Categories
Fixed Rate Mortgages: These loans have a fixed rate of interest over the entire term for which the loan has been disbursed. The term for these mortgages is typically between 10 to 30 years. The monthly interest payment on these loans is fixed and hence there exists a certainty about the repayment ... more...