WhereTo Get Money For A Franchise Idea
How often have you thumbed through a business opportunity magazine, noticed a franchise opportunity advertisement, and felt you'd really like to get in on that...if only you had the money? If you're like most who are seeking greater opportunity and wealth, this probably happens with you more often ... more...

Mortgage Loans 101: Who or What is Freddie Mac?
Freddie Mac can help you obtain a home mortgage loan.But while Freddie Mac might sound like a generous uncle, its more closely related to Uncle Sam. So what is Freddie Mac, and how does it help you when buying a home?Freddie Mac is the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, a private corporation ... more...

Investment Real Estate -- A New Twist: Be the Bank, Not the Landlord, and Get Rich Without the Work!
I was a landlord for a decade, and I believe I probably lost a year of life for each year I tried to maintain 26 properties. I learned the hard way that the most efficient way to make money in investment real estate is to create a mortgage note and be the bank not the landlord.In other words, you ... more...

Reverse Mortgage Loans
There are a lot of myths dancing around about Reserve Mortgages these days. It seems that most people think that if you're age 62 or over and need money to help pay for home improvements or a cruise to the Bahamas, a reserve mortgage is perfect for such desires - not so! Reserve mortgages were ... more...

Mortgage Costs and Fees Defined
If you are getting ready to buy a new home or to refinance your present home, you can benefit considerably by educating yourself on the basic costs and terms connected with mortgage loans and payments. Knowing in advance about current interest rates, discount points, loan fees, principal, interest, ... more...

Tax Reform Limit of Mortgage Tax Deduction
A committee appointed by President Bush has come up with an alarming recommendation. They want to limit the tax deduction for mortgage interest!ReformFollowing his re-election, President Bush set up an aggressive agenda in which he hoped to reform social security and the tax code amongst other ... more...

How to Send Your Child to College For Free
Dont use a home equity loan to pay for your childs college education.Use a home equity loan to buy a house for your child to live in and rent out while he is at school! The house will pay your childs college costs.This method will work if the college he/she is attending has private student housing ... more...

Keeping Private Information Private
Identity theft, a vicious crime based on impersonating someone else, is becoming more and more prevalent. Recently, there has been a run of news items on this topic in the national media almost daily. One of the most disturbing aspects is that often these crimes are inside jobs occurring at banks, ... more...

How to Sell Bonds
If you want to make good money with banks, or any institution, Government and agency bonds are where it is at. Simply because all Government bonds and agencies are AAA rated, and banks can buy millions of dollars of any bond without incurring any credit risk.All banks own bonds of some sort, and ... more...