Post image for Friday Night Links: Pinched Nerve Edition

Friday Night Links Pinched Nerve Edition is a personal story.  For about a week, I have been suffering with a pinched nerve.  I would love to say it was thanks to too much snow skiing, off road BMX or a century ride.  Perhaps, it would make a better story, if it was caused by something glamorous.  You know, many hours of  something that even few young men can do never mind an aging athlete!  Unfortunately, I do not know what I did or how I did it. Read More…

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Post image for Broken New Year’s Resolutions!

Have you Broken New Years Resolutions yet?  I know, it is only the twenty-fifth (25) day of the New Year.  It is way too soon for you to give up!  Am I right or wrong?  Your resolutions are still too fresh in your mind to quit this early.  So this year, you will succeed.  Don’t you want to achieve your goal?  Whether it is a financial, personal, or business goal, maybe, I can help. Read More…

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Post image for The 3 B’s of Success

The 3 B’s of Success is the second in a series of articles to help you reach your goal.  What are your goals? I know you thought about it!  You know, it is your dream, wish or resolution you made!  Before you can get to where you want to be, you need to know where you are going.  You wouldn’t get on a bus, train or plane without knowing where it was going.  Read More…

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Post image for Common Credit Score Misconceptions

Want to start your year with a good credit score? That is an excellent idea! While you are sorting out your finances, try to start a savings plan for the future by putting money away into an ISA account. One of the main perks of an ISA account is its tax benefits. Read More…

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Post image for Friday Night Links: SOPA Edition

What is SOPA?  SOPA is Stop Online Piracy Act.  SOPA is anti piracy bill in Congress. There is another similar bill called Protect IP Act (PIPA) which gives the entertainment business the right to block websites.  Both bills give the owners of Intellectual property the ability to block a website that violates copyright laws to be pulled from various sites like Google, and others.  Could this be abused? Read More…

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Post image for Interview questions that make you go Hmmm!

Interview questions that make you go Hmmm! Have you ever been in an interview and the interviewer asks you an off the wall question to see how you think?  Every interview should have these questions and the good ones always do!  Interviews are opportunities for the employer to learn about you and you need to demonstrate your skills to convince them you are the right person.  How do you prepare for them? Read More…

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Post image for The 3 A’s of Success

The 3 A’s of Success is part of a series of articles to help you reach your goal.  What are your goals? I know you thought about it!  You know, it is your dream, wish or resolution you made!  Before you can get to where you want to be, you need to know where you are going.  You wouldn’t get on a bus, train or plane without knowing where it was going.  Simple enough or is it? Read More…

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Post image for Term Life Insurance Is My Choice!

Term life insurance is my choice, should it be yours?  We all know that life insurance is important, so it is a matter of choice which one is right for you.  If you are young, healthy and expect to stay that way, term life insurance should be your choice.  Does that mean, whole life insurance is out?  No, but there are a few things to consider first. Read More…

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Post image for How Students with NO Credit History, Can Begin to Build a Financial Record

As young adults graduate from high school, most lack the financial history they need to qualify for credit cards, car loans, or even apartment rentals. Students face an uphill battle, as they need a solid payment history in order to qualify for new credit or loans. There are a few strategies that can help young build their financial record early, and create an adequate credit history over time.  Read More…

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Post image for Rental Properties and Mortgages

Now is the right time to buy rental properties or get a new mortgage.  The numbers make a lot of sense because everything changed in the last few years.  The housing bubble burst, many people can no longer afford to buy and interest rates cannot be any lower.  Is this a perfect storm?  Rental property is all about the numbers and the numbers look really good.  What are you going to do? Read More…

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