The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest and best known stock exchange in the world.  In existence since 1972, the NYSE is located on Wall Street in New York, the unofficial financial capital …

Credit scores. You can not watch TV for an hour with out seeing at least two commercials about checking your credit score, protecting your credit score, or improving your credit score. Why is this? It …

Yes, I believe that lawyers should provide pro bono services to those individuals unable to attain counsel. Lawyers make a lot more money than do public defenders and they have a lot of accessible resources …

There’s no denying infomercial marketers are geniuses when it comes to selling you items you don’t want or need. Like slick carnival barkers, TVs fast talking super salespeople convince you that you can’t live a …

Most of us in Canada and the United states have collectively prospered under the umbrella of human rights, rule of law and freedom of expression. We live our lives secure in the knowledge that each …

A major concern for artists of all kinds is the artistic integrity of their work. Finding out that their work has been reproduced without their permission is an extremely distressing experience for an artist. Between …

The Secret Life Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know! This is an intermediate level post. Today we are going to look at one of the greatest secrets in the life insurance business. Specifically we …

Domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse) is defined as “any abusive, violent, coercive, forceful or threatening act or word inflicted by one member of the family of household on another”. Hitting, kicking, slapping, shoving, …

Your credit score is an important part of your financial situation. Having a good credit score can lead to loan approvals, better loan terms, and lower interest rates, to name a few. As such, obtaining …

If you’re thinking of buying anything on the Internet – you’re going to need a credit card. Whilst some companies and countries accept debit cards – the majority don’t. To stay safe, (and to keep …

Being in credit card debt can be a frustrating experience and can be hard to get out of, but it can be done with a debt reduction plan. If done properly you can potentially save …

The concept behind the prison-based dog training programs is fairly simple, give both prisoners and dogs a chance at rehabilitation. These unique programs offer prisoners a chance to do something good with their lives behind bars. The programs have …

With debts piling up, you may feel like you have no choice but to file for bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a viable option for many that allows you to pay back creditors with better …

One of the most trusted public positions should be the prosecutors. These are the individuals that are given the trust to bring charges on the citizens under which they serve. It is their job to …

Many Americans have been looking online to get better rates of return on their money in the last few years. Some individuals chase ultra high-yield investments which often turn out to be scams, but they’re …

An unexpected breakdown on a lonely highway will reaffirm the value of your investment in AAA membership. However, you don’t need to suffer a road hazard in order to benefit from the well known automobile …

Saving money is an important thing to do if you want to achieve financial security. However, it can be difficult to save money while trying to pay your bills and other living expenses. What can …

When looking to invest in a good investment property you have to learn new rules. When buying your home, the average person is looking for an attractive home they would love to live in with …

Retailers this year have seen steady returns on holiday shopping as the Thanksgiving weekend ends. Black Friday has set a new record. According to a press release (courtesy of PR Newswire) ShopperTrak, the world’s largest …

Whether you are a creditor giving good or bad news to a client, or an applicant who is requesting credit, or a review of the creditor’s decision, credit letters should be well written, courteous and …

In order to become debt free you must be able to exercise self discipline and learn to control your spending. A lack of discipline and control over one’s spending is the greatest reason for high …

Getting a payday loan is a bad financial decision. These ideas may help you get the money you need without having to take out a high interest, high fee payday loan online. If you are …

A few years ago there was a seemingly never ending glut of capital available to be loaned out. Mortgage companies and banks did whatever they could to make mortgages look more desirable and offer mortgages …

If you’re fresh out of school and just getting started in your career, one of the issues that is probably in the back of your mind is investing to ensure a secure retirement. The bursting …

Collateral is that magic word that often means, “you get the loan.” If the bank perceives that you have assets worth the amount of your loan, they will almost always grant the loan unless they …

When it comes to purchasing investment property it is virtually impossible not to make any mistakes; the real challenge is to turn your mistakes around to your advantage. I have been an investor for five …

Whether you own your own home or rent, you deserve to protect those precious pieces of your life that remind you, when you walk in the door at the end of the day, that you …

Under the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) the Beta of a particular stock is defined as the relative risk of that stock compared to the risk of the market as a whole. Theoretically, beta = …

For homeowners, the actual cost of owning a home is more than just a monthly mortgage payment. Even if your home is paid off, you still aren’t in the clear financially. Property taxes are a …

Every responsible parent, no matter if you are the actual parent or the step parent, should want to cover the children on their medical insurance policy when ever it is possible. The more coverage a …