The Target Capital Structure
Firms can choose whatever mix of debt and equity they desire to finance their assets, subject to the willingness of investors to provide such funds. And, as we shall see, there exist many different mixes of debt and equity, or capital structures - in some firms, such as Chrysler Corporation, debt ... more...

Reverse Mortgage: A Dignified Way for Retirees to Supplement Income and Take Care of Expenses
For many Americans reaching the retirement age, the equity build up in their home is their only real asset. Reverse mortgage is a way to tap into this asset and create a stream of income needed for retirement or take care of an unexpected financial need that is usually related to health care costs ... 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...

Income - Make a Second Before Losing the First
There's a fortune hiding in everyone's salary or pay check but most people can't find it.With the average person spending countless hours in front of a TV screen to be entertained and blot out the JOB (Just Over Broke) syndrome, small wonder that making money from home is not a priority for most ... more...

What Your Mortgage Lender Is Not Telling You About Accelerated Mortgages
For years, mainstream banks and financial advisors have been recommending that you pay extra cash into your mortgage account in order to cut down the huge interest amount and reduce the period over which you pay back the loan.For example, if you borrow $200,000 over 30 years at a rate of 5%, your ... more...

Asset Classes Guide
Money earned can either be consumed or saved. When money is saved it can either be hoarded or be invested to enhance its value. An investment project requires information about the various avenues available.The general term used to refer to the investments made is assets. Assets reflect ones ... more...

What Every Woman Should Know About Buying A Car
What if there was a way to buy a car and increase your standard of living at the same time? There is...My partner and I bought a brand new car because we wanted to increase our monthly income. Huh? That doesnt make sense! Buy a brand new car to increase your income? Usually buying a brand new ... more...

Reverse Mortgages More Favorable in '06
Senior homeowners can obtain a more generous reverse mortgage loan in 2006 than ever before meaning they can convert a greater portion of the equity in their homes into tax-free income using one of these special mortgage plans. The new rules affect the federally insured Home Equity Conversion ... more...

Don't Sell Your House--Ever!
Keeping your existing house when you buy a new one could be THE most profitable financial decision you could make. Consider the following:1. Second stream of income: When you move to another place and keep your current house as a rental, this gives you an extra stream of income.2. Pay less tax: ... more...