Tips for Professionals: Helping Your Clients in Life Transition
Posted by admin on Nov 6, 2008
If you are an attorney,financial planner, physician, accountant, or another professional, you work with people in life transition. What do life transitions mean for you, and for your practice? With a little understanding of our natural responses to change and loss, you can be a valuable resource to your clients.
And what may you expect when [...]
Future of Credit Cards
Posted by admin on Nov 5, 2008
Credit cards were born 50 years ago, on October 1, 1958, when American Express unveiled its legendary card. It was made of paper. The paper cards soon morphed into the familiar plastic credit cards, and today nearly everyone you know pays for purchases with the ubiquitous plastic.
Through constant innovation, credit card technology made sure that [...]
Key Components to Evaluate Prior to a Divorce Settlement: Splitting Assets
Posted by admin on Nov 4, 2008
All marital assets are not equal! Even if the goal is to try to “split down the middle”, asset valuation prior to making a final division is critical. If for example the family home and a pension/retirement plan are both worth $400,000 today, the home is a non-liquid asset requiring cash-flow to support it, while [...]
Private Lending For Real Estate Investors: How to Avoid SEC Issues!
Posted by admin on Nov 4, 2008
One the most frequent questions I get from students or newsletter subscribers relates to how can I raise money to buy real estate investments through private lending without getting in trouble with the SEC. This is not an easy question but certainly an important issue. Before I would answer this question, I always [...]
Limousine Financing, Updated Information
Posted by admin on Nov 4, 2008
As the economy has weakened, many lenders have changed their lending models. Many lenders have shied away from the transportation area and concentrate on other lending portfolios. Limousines, Limousine Bus, Hearst financing has become tighter as the economy has weakened and this credit crunch continues.
In the financing market today, Limousine Financing has A-C lending. To [...]
Retirement Planning - Should You Take Your Pension at 60?
Posted by admin on Oct 31, 2008
This week we are discussing a scenario where an individual is about to reach 60 and are wondering whether they have to take their pensions at 60, or if they can delay this decision. And indeed, what are their overall options?
Some years ago, many in the pensions world advised investors not to touch their pension [...]
Grapple Trucks Acquisitons and Financing
Posted by admin on Oct 31, 2008
In today’s economy, start up and seasoned businesses have an unique opportunity to acquire an attractive deal for any type of Grapple truck with the possibility of special financing. The first option, for the buyer, is to visit their local dealer and find his truck there. This is great place to start and obtain pertinent [...]
How To Invest Money - A Guide For Beginners
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2008
Investing money is something that should be considered whether you find yourself with a nest egg, or if you wish to put some of your earnings to good use. Investing may appear to be a complex and confusing area for the uninitiated, but a few simple guidelines to investing money can make the opportunity less [...]
To buy hotel rooms or not to buy hotel rooms?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2008
For the last few years, high-end hotel developers have been offering the chance to buy hotel rooms in their developments on a buy to let basis.
Of course, the idea that you can buy hotel rooms sounds glamorous but how do buy to let hotel developments compare with traditional overseas property investments?
If you’re thinking about investing [...]
3 Things Everyone Should Have to Protect Themselves from Credit Card Fraud
Posted by admin on Oct 14, 2008
Credit card fraud is an increasing crime, growing at the speed of the Internet. Consumers need to take measures to protect themselves and their families from becoming victims. Fortunately, there are easy ways to do it. Unfortunately, not enough of us take advantage of them. Don’t be one of the unlucky ones. Make sure you [...]
