Content Published on Aug 01, 2008 - Business & Finance
- Does Anyone Accept Checks Anymore?t seems that no buddy really wants to accept them any more. If you have a Visa thats OK if you have a Master card Thats OK, American Express Thats fine we would Love you as our customer.
- Jim Cramer: Pure Geniushttp://www.donharrold.netJim Cramer called "the bottom"? Crazy? No way. Pure genius.
- Cutting Debt: Tips From ProsWas one of your resolutions to pay off some debt this year? Secrets to pay off that debt from some of the pros...
- Super-Secret Budgeting TipsAmong the most common New Years resolutions is to sticking to a budget. If that sounds familiar, you'll appreciate the next story: money reporter Stacy Johnson provides some expert guidance when it comes to tracking the family finances.
- How To: Save More MoneyYou know you made yourself a promise to to do better both physically and financially this year. Well, we've got some tips to beef up that bank account.
- Good Will HuntingEven if you don't have money or you're really young, you should still have a will. Can you get one without shelling out big bucks, or even going to a lawyer? Lets find out.
- Formalizing Family LoansThere are few people who haven't considered a loan from a family member. But before you tread this potentially perilous path, consider getting some outside help...
- Automatic Bill Pay: Good Idea?Paying your bills online not only saves money, but trees, water and all kinds of other resources as well. But making electronic payments... especially automatically... carries some unique problems as well. Should you or shouldn't you?
- CARE About BankruptcyThere's been a lot of talk...and some action...lately when it comes to helping people over their heads in debt. But maybe if these lessons were learned earlier, there would be less need for intervention today.
- Saving on FlowersRoses are the traditional Valentines Day gift: and one of the costliest. Money reporter Stacy Johnson found out why the price of a floral gift is so high...and ways to get the most bloom for your buck.
- Paying Down Mortgage Vs Investing Your MoneyYou've got a little extra cash coming in...do you invest it, or would it be smarter to pay extra on your mortgage? Let's find out: simple answers to complex questions: that's coming up on Money Talks.
- Investing Vs Paying Credit Card DebtIf you carry a balance on one or more credit cards, you're not alone: according to the Federal Reserve, nearly half of American families do. And nearly half of American families also have some sort of bank savings accounts. If you have savings, should you use that money to
- Roth or Regular? 401k Plans...If you put money in any retirement accounts, you probably have a choice between traditional and Roth: Traditional plans give you deductions now...a Roth offers tax-free money when you retire. But which is best? That's the question tackled in this report by money reporter St
- Following Starbucks' ExampleThis research paper aims to give a recommendation to expanding companies so as to achieve the expansion success that Starbucks Coffee Shop have been enjoying.
- Rate of Inflation and Level of Unemployment in FocusAn examination of the proposition that there exists a correlation between the rate of inflation and the level of unemployment.
- Macroeconomic Principles and PolicyThe Federal Reserve controls the United States money supply by varying through the country's annual itinerary to meet recurrent fluctuations in the constraint for money, which helps in keeping the interest rates less explosive and unpredictable.
- Market Imperfections and the Role of GovernmentReasons to consolidate/merge varies, from size - creating a bigger size and being the biggest from that perspective, to change - a critical policy to alter the competitive landscape.
- How to Write Your First Press ReleaseFew tip to help you write your own press release.
- 10 Ideas for Stay at Home Moms to Make Some MoneyThis article provides some ideas for stay-at-home moms to make money. These ideas are all things that can be done while home with the kids, no babysitter needed!
- When Marketing Your Coaching Business Becomes FunHave you ever felt that you're all over the place with your coaching business? Within a few months of making these four changes in your approach to getting clients, you'll see the results you want and you'll actually enjoy marketing.
- Upromise: We Are Earning $100 Per Year Without Even Trying!I have been a satisfied member of Upromise for a few years. Here's an overview of my experience.
- Cheap, Quick and Easy Ways to Save Money on GasThis is a quick article with tips to improve your cars gas mileage. With gas at 4 dollars a gallon we could all use some help.
- Net Worth Of Presidential CandidatesThe President of the United States is expected to help manage the world's biggest economy. But when it comes to money, which of the current candidates does the at managing their own?
- Are Businesses Preying on Financially Unwealthy People to Maximize Profits?Do businesses prey on the financially unstable in order to maximize profits. The debate goes on.
- Employee Free Choice Act Causes Potentially Illegal Wal-Mart Electioneering EffortsThe rather disturbing story that Wal-Mart might have crossed the line and sought to tell its management group and some hourly employees how to vote in November reopens Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) discussion.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson's Thoughts on BusinessAn editorial on Ralph Waldo Emerson's meaning of "Matter Pays Her Debt" as published in "The Conduct of Life."
- Taxes: Audit OddsBeing rich has some fairly obvious advantages. But there are also drawbacks. For example, this time of year when a big income may mean bigger odds of an audit. Audit odds.
- Taxes: Changing MistakesTaxes can be complicated, which means it's easy to make mistakes...mistakes that could have gotten you a bigger refund...or could get you in hot water with the IRS. But just because a mistake is made doesn't mean it can't get corrected. Here's money reporter Stacy Johnson w
- Taxes: Paying With PlasticAre you filing your taxes electronically this year? If you are, and you happen to owe the IRS money... chances are you'll be among the those who'll pay with their credit cards... Money reporter Stacy Johnson has some advice on a less taxing option.
- How to Write an Effective Complaint LetterGuidelines to help customers with problems write complaint letters that will get better results.
- How to Succesfully Beg for Money DonationsThis tells you how you can best get someone to give you money when you are in need.
- Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday 2008Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick singed the tax-free weekend bill, as was expected. The Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday 2008 takes place August 16, 2008 through August 17, 2008.
- Can I Really Be Debt Free?"Debt rehab" steps to follow to get out of debt and start saving for the future.
- Virginia Tax Free Weekend: Back-to-school ShoppingIn Virginia this weekend, certain back-to-school items will not be subject to taxation. Such items include eligible clothing and footwear, in addition to traditional back-to-school supplies.
- Online Auctions: How to Deal with CustomersFrom the seller's viewpoint, an online auction can be a quick way of starting a business. Best of all, it can be done without the financial overhead of a storefront. What a cool and easy way to make a living.
- Changing Your Credit ScoreIf you borrow money, you probably know that your credit score is important. The company behind credit scoring, Fair Issac, recently announced changes in the way they'll soon be doing it.
- Frugal Grocery Shopping Saves Money for High Gas PricesIf you are one of the millions of Americans who are looking for an alternate source of cash for gas, look no further than your weekly trip to the grocery store. Alleviate the pressure from the pump by being a frugal grocery shopper.
- Why Your Stock Trade Pick Software, System or Newsletter is UselessWhat really differentiates any one stock trading system from the multitudes of others available is the effort you are willing to put in to make it work.
- Caveat to Stock Investors: Never Exceed Your Stock Market Risk ToleranceEach and everyone of us has a certain tolerance to differing levels of risk. When it comes to your investment and market risk tolerance, this should be closely adhered to, and never ignored.
- Penny Stock Investing: A Haven for the Hesitant TraderWith the average price of penny stocks hovering around $.08 - $.10 each, it is clear to see the potential of these prices doubling, and you prospering by watching the trading signals closely, and most importantly, taking action.
- Credit Counseling or Debt Settlement?You've seen the ads: credit counseling companies say they can help by getting your payments and interest rates lowered. Others claim they can get your debts wiped out entirely by settling them for pennies on the dollar. Money reporter Stacy Johnson takes an inside look at
- The Cost Of Summer CampSummer camps aren't college, but they have a lot in common. Picking the right one can be complicated...and expensive. But there are some tips that can make the process easier.
- Home Equity Vs Line Of CreditWhile the credit crunch has made borrowing for... or against... your home more difficult, home equity loans and lines of credit remain popular for those with equity. Stacy Johnson explains what these loans do and if you should consider them.
- Part 17 - Top Secret Building Links StrategiesPart 17 in the series on building web links with remote blogs shows how to new software automatically tracks where you have linked to and where you have linked from.http://www.themematic.com
- Part 18 - Top Secret Building Links StrategiesPart 18 in the series on link building - the process is explained step by step to build massive links into your website.http://www.themematic.com
- Part 19 - Top Secret Link Building Process MapPart 19 in the series on link building - the process is explained step by step to build massive links into your website.http://www.themematic.com
- Part 20 - Top Secret Link Building Process MapPart 20 is the last video in the series and wraps up the process map and how to implement this link building strategy step by step.http://www.themematic.com
- Loans For Plastic Surgery?You'd like to get some expensive elective surgery, but you don't really have the money... and there's no insurance. What do you do?
- Mortgage Help: Talk Is CheapWith foreclosures and bankruptcies soaring nationwide, both government and private industry have been promising help to homeowners. But is that help materializing?
- How to Avoid Foreclosure on Your House!The article describes in detail several options people have to avoid foreclosure of their home.
- Alabama Tax-Free Weekend 2008If you live in Alabama and to save some money, head out for a shopping excursion this weekend and enjoy the tax-free holiday.
- 5 Ways to Make Some Extra CashThese are some ideas that have worked for me over the years when trying to come up with some extra cash to go spend on what I want.
- The Morning Gold Report: Gold Falls Back Below $900Gold has fallen back below the $900 level in the wake of the earlier breach of chart/moving average support at 915/912. Soft oil and firmness in the dollar continue to weigh on the yellow metal.
- Waking Up Without a Job: Steak and Ales Close Across the NationWorking at the Steak and Ale brings to mind the phrase, "business is business."
- NC Tax Free Weekend 2008Residents of North Carolina can enjoy their tax-free weekend on Friday, August 1, 2008 though Sunday, August 3, 2008. Here are the details about how much you can save.
- How to Deal with an Unethical BossHave you been noticing some shady behavior from your supervisor? What should you do if you're working for an unethical boss?
- Selling Digital Goods and E-books OnlineSelling digital goods and ebooks online gets easier every day.
- Work at Home Assembly Job ScamsAre you a pretty crafty person? Are you looking for a way to be able to make money from home by creating the beautiful crafts that you enjoy?
- Who Are Stakeholders in the Project?This paper defines the different stakeholders in any given project, specifically to Project X.
- Car Buyer's Guide for the Not-so-richOverview of financial mistakes a car buyer can make, that can cost them money in the long run.
- Risk ManagementThis paper explains that risk management may mean different things to different people, the six steps of risk management, and why it is important to implement in all projects.
- Life Coach - Learning Coaching For CertificationLife Coach - Learning Coaching Technology - Learning Coaching for Certification... more @ www.CoachesTrainingBlog.com This is an intro to the series. I cover my coaching story as well as how I became a success, life, and executive coach. Also I ...
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