Investing in REITs for Income and Growth An Income-Oriented Equity Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are securities that sell on the major exchanges like shares of common stock. They can rise and fall in …

Personal finance can be a daunting thing that can be intimidating. If you have the right information, the power over your finances can be yours, not the debt collectors. There are a few simple dos …

What is Mortgage Insurance, and how can we avoid paying it? Let’s start with a little history. It used to be customary in the housing market for purchasers to apply a down payment of at …

Knowing how to read your credit report can help prevent credit fraud, fix credit reporting errors and assist with building credit. Knowing how to read the report can help identify and report credit reporting errors …

An insurance quote obtained online or through an agent is important because it provides a breakdown of the coverages and costs for any type of insurance policy. These details can be seen in various types …

In today’s world having a credit card is no longer a choice it’s a necessity. If you don’t have a credit card it hinders you from having access to a lot of things which not …

During a recession, it is important to get your creative juices flowing to be able to come up with ways to increase your income. This is not an easy situation and thinking outside the box …

Making money in a bear market takes time, but it can be done. When you find yourself wanting to pull the panic button on your stock portfolio, keep in mind that the stock market has always …

Long Term Care: Separating Fact From Fiction Today’s Americans are living longer, healthier lives thanks to a variety of factors, including discoveries about nutrition and exercise, advances in medicine and technology, and much more. While …

Geico Corporation auto insurance is one of several large national auto insurance companies with standardized nationwide service, effective marketing campaigns, and a mass appeal approach to customer satisfaction. What Geico may not have in personal …

The illusion is that corporations exist to serve our needs, but the simple fact of the matter is that they are self serving. It’s not wrong or selfish, just a matter of course in a …

Saving money can be one of the hardest things to learn. It takes discipline, commitment, and knowledge of resources to help you with this process.  If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to …

Emmaus is a charity, which has shops all over France, as well as 37 other countries including the U.K. It was founded in 1953, although the idea stemmed from post war problems in 1949, and …

If you have been laid off and lost your job, you don’t have to lose your health insurance coverage anymore. You could be eligible for a continuation of your health insurance benefits. And this benefits …

When it comes to your mortgage payment, not everything about it is set in stone. For most families, the mortgage payment is the single largest household expense they have, and saving money on the mortgage …

How to get a personal loan fast is a conundrum which most people could conceivably face at any time in their lives. There are always unexpected hurdles lurking around the next corner in life and …

Cash may be defined as money in the physical form, or as is known in business spheres currency, common examples being banknotes and coins. These physical forms of money usually quantify a commodity’s or someone’s …

When you graduate from college and work in a career that is part of the public service, you can have your student loan forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This program was initiated as …

A recent report compiled by joint efforts of the AARP and the federal government reveal alarming statistics regarding long term care for the disabled.  Perhaps the first figure to stand out is the fact nearly …

Real estate has always been a thriving sector with  fast developing business models. Evolving from the word-of-mouth and knocking-on-the-door traditional marketing style, it has moved  to the latest explosion of internet technology as in the …

With the slow economy, many are faced with the possibility of filing for bankruptcy. Few people actually want this mar on their credit report, and there are a number of viable alternatives that can pull …

Debt is becoming a more and more common factor in all of our lives in both the manner in which it has become an acceptable option in recent times and the way in which the …

If you work in law enforcement, do you work at a police precinct that has a strained relationship with the community? In order to get the residents to think positively about you, trust you and …

Everyone can use tips for managing household finances especially now when the average income isn’t covering the basic expenses. You’re still employed and earning the same hourly wage but you’re noticing a decrease in hours …

Temporary Health Insurance: Bridging the Gap For most individuals whose access to long-term health insurance has been interrupted, temporary health insurance may be a viable alternative even a lifeline for your budget during some of …

Money is a part of everyday life.  The success you have with money depends largely on how you manage it.  With the increased ability of using credit it is becoming easier to get into debt …

Run a home business and don’t need insurance? Think again. Regardless of your location, your business should be insured. It’s your asset and supposed to make you money, don’t let it cost you and ruin …

The UK government may well support the idea of more home ownership and the importance of first time buyers having the opportunity to become home owners, but their good intentions are likely to mean little …

Tennessee drivers must carry auto insurance on their vehicle at all times in order to be a legal driver in the state. To meet the Financial Responsibility Act in the state of Tennessee, any registered …

A home’s value consists of many factors. Not only does it provide shelter and a place to relax, it also stores memories. These are the priceless values of your home. But when time comes to …