Real estate investing can be a tough business. More than one investor has learned the hard way that buying real estate with appreciation foremost in mind is not the way to go. Either you lose money or you don’t make as much as you would have made if you followed the long-term buy-and-hold approach most [...]
This post was written by guest blogger Steve Repak. As a child, my parents constantly told me that money does not grow on trees. Now, as a parent myself, I get to tell my kids the same thing. I probably say it more than I should, though—especially when it comes to saving money on back-to-school [...]
Four ways to Live Tax-free. Here are a few strategies for those who want to live a tax-free life without breaking the law. We all know that paying taxes is a necessary part of life. Yet the news is constantly filled with reports of people being caught with offshore, untaxed funds in an effort to [...]
Fall is just around the corner, and many parents are preparing to send their college students back to campus for another semester. Before you say goodbye to your son or daughter, consider that now may be the perfect time to do an insurance policy review. Here are six questions to ask yourself that can help [...]
One of the things no one really explains to you when you buy a home is that there are many costs for which you are responsible that go above and beyond mortgage payments. Paying taxes, insurance, and homeowners association fees is all part of being a homeowner. Additionally, when you are the homeowner, you are [...]
There’s more to business-to-business marketing than telesales and direct mail marketing. In order to effectively and efficiently advertise your goods and services, you must be sure you’re effectively targeting your ideal markets and reaching the right people—the people who can make or influence buying decisions. That’s why email marketing is quickly becoming a go-to avenue [...]
Retirement planning involves more than just thinking about your personal financial goals. It also entails thinking long-term about certain family members, like dependent children or parents. Like millions of people, you may one day face the difficult choice of moving one of your elderly parents into an assisted living facility. Once you decide that your [...]
Knowing how to take legal action against a contractor can be complicated. To avoid problems, do a lot of research before hiring a contractor. Q: I’d like to find out what legal actions I can take against contractors. I purchased a home that was a fixer-upper and hired a contractor to do the work, but [...]
Deciding whether to pay off your mortgage or invest in retirement is a common question. Try paying your mortgage with existing funds. By: Ilyce Glink and Samuel Tamkin Q: My husband and I bought a new house a few years ago and are getting ready to sell our old house. With the sale of the [...]
Knowing when you can refinance after a short sale is crucial. Generally you will wait two to three years before getting a new loan approved. By: Ilyce Glink and Samuel Tamkin Q: Thanks for all the good information you provide. About 18 months ago, I sold short an investment property. I would like to refinance [...]
