Drive for show, putt for dough. Many people may have heard this golf analogy before. Basically, it is saying it is sexy to hit your drive into the next town but if you want to …

There are considerations on both sides that need to be addressed, but for the most part, people should opt-out of receiving paper statements and instead use only Internet statements. One advantage of receiving paper statements …

It seems more people are struggling today to make ends meet. For the past decade or so, many people were living beyond their means. Many were living a luxurious life style. With the way the …

Money was always an issue as a single parent. And with the economy here in the U.S. as it is today, money is an issue for all concerned. Have you seen the price of gas …

A company wants to buy your artwork.  You sent them your work and the letter arrives telling you that they want to use it.  They enclosed a licensing agreement.  As you read and reread it, …

Cyber security is a hot topic in today’s political national security discussion. Nations such as China are using technology to spy on U.S. companies, and have been accused of stealing billions of dollars worth of …

High risk gambling can often pay off and the emerging property market in Albania is increasingly looking like a likely bet. The window of opportunity is ripe as Albania is considered for entrance to the …

When preparing for retirement it is important to consider both the amount you have put away in savings and the income stream you will receive. Living from day to day requires enough money to pay …

Summer season sees a sharp increase in consumption of electricity resulting in inflated bills, power failures and outages. We can all reduce our consumption of electricity by adopting some basic methods, and relying upon natural …

Yes, parents should be responsible for their children (or legal dependents), even if their children are somehow beyond their control. There have always been debates about good and bad parenting, with various methods proposed to …

Criminal profiling There are many interpretations of what criminal profiling is.  Most of the common definitions focus on art rather than a science.  Many books have explored this and many authors have indicated that to …

Diane Pamela Wood is a federal judge on the United States of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, as well as being a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School. She was born on …

Working tax credits in the UK represent a scheme whereby the government affords financial assistance to those who are working but are on a low level of income. They are available both to those in …

What is the best way to handle debt? Debt is what happens when you owe somebody money. There is good debt, and there is also bad debt. How you determine what is good debt and …

This guide on how to prepare a cease and desist letter is a basic checklist for enforcing patent rights against a suspected infringer. Before writing the letter, the rights owner must conduct a thorough investigation. …

Money issues are at the forefront of many arguments and failed relationships. Handling the finances as a couple can be fraught with peril, unless you sit down together and have an open and frank discussion …

Automated teller machines are convenient, but they can be costly if you are not careful. In an October 2010 survey conducted by Bankrate it was learned ATM fees have grown exponentially and consumers are paying …

Wouldn’t you just love to earn money whilst you sleep? Wouldn’t we all?! This is the benefit of a passive income. Passive income is any money that you earn without actually putting in much effort …

A bull market is characterized by an extended period of rising stock prices. Typically, in a bull market prices rise by at least 15 percent, while at least 80 percent of all share prices are …

Congratulations, you have taken a big step and decided to become part of the American dream of home ownership. So what are the ABC’s steps to the Real Estate Financing? The “A” stands for access …

The 403b retirement plan is a great plan for people to take advantage of. The facts of the403b retirement plan can help you to understand the plan better. Even if retirement is far off for …

The ideal way to fund college is through scholarships and grants, thus reducing the necessity of taking on student loans. The reality is though that the majority of students end up with some kind of …

Before making any significant investment, research, and research thoroughly. That remains the cardinal rule of investment. Stock markets have an uncanny ability of making rich and poor men in equal measures. This therefore dictates that …

Of course there are numerous taxes you could be late on, including state taxes, local taxes, sales taxes for your business, etc.  But for the purposes of this article, we’ll be looking only at federal …

Keeping money in your bank is actually losing you money because the majority of banks often offer interest rates lower than the rate of inflation, and competing financial products that offer better rates. That’s before …

Pre-approved auto loans give you a clearer visual representation of your purchasing power, which can lead you to be a much more efficient shopper. This is the greatest advantage of the pre-approved auto loan. With …

Purchasing a home involves the necessity of a mortgage in most cases, which is a considerable debt often serviced over a 25 to 30 year period. Having a mortgage means you can never really be …

It is always important to focus on sectors when investing. The number of stocks available is overwhelming. Add to those the Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and other investment vehicles and you can see …

Many people probably don’t even realize they have intellectual property rights… much less how to protect them! Protecting your intellectual property rights is a 21st Century dilemma that potentially affects anyone who owns a web …

There is no way to accurately predict which is more beneficial in the long haul, recession or inflation. Possibly one way of looking at these two alternative economic states is to think that each corrects …