The word goldmine is thrown around a lot when people talk about investing in real estate. Unfortunately for many, this normally translates into them thinking the real estate investment business is an easy ride. Those who have been in the business long enough know this is not true. Like many other investment channels, and sometimes […]
Budgeting is one of those tasks that most people find scary. Regulating what you spend on a monthly basis seems very limiting, but it’s an important step toward financial freedom. A lack of a budget can lead to serious problems with money. Here are five strategies that can help those who have money problems as […]
The current economy is so challenging that many families are struggling to get from one payday to the next. They are walking that fine line between paying the bills and being in debt. Some families try to pad their savings accounts so that they can be ready for a situation that disrupts things. However, emergencies […]
Selling real estate can represent an opportunity to make a profit, help you downsize or maybe do both. If you have sufficient equity in your home, it can put you in an advantageous financial situation. This is because you can use that equity to buy your next home or pay a significant portion of it. […]
A lot is riding on your ability to consistently afford your current lifestyle. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much to pull the rug out from under you and turn your easy-to-afford life into one filled with foreclosures, repossessions, past due notices, and collection calls. There are things you can do to protect yourself from these unexpected […]
There is a reason why managers earn their namesake – their job is, along with other things, managing their employees. Every professional is an individual and does, naturally, tend to look to tend to their own needs, in terms of productivity and the like. Managers have to approach problem solving by looking to boost their […]
Many years ago, a good project manager might have gotten away with being a poor communicator. The sponsor typically didn’t like it, but as long as the project manager could deliver the goods, the sponsor may have been inclined to let him or her do his/her own thing. In today’s world, however, projects need to […]
As soon as you get paid, you may feel like your wallet is empty again after catching up on your overdue bills, and you probably still have more to pay. If that scenario sounds familiar, take heart. Here are six tips to help you light your debt load when you’re having trouble keeping up with […]
Saving money as a small business is one of the most difficult challenges to face, especially earlier on in the business. Saving, however, is incredibly important for many reasons. If the company is saving, then it’s making a profit. If the business is constantly borrowing money, then it isn’t making money. Saving money doesn’t just […]
So you’re thinking of getting more involved in your community, but you’re not sure how. Below are 11 quick and easy ways to serve in your community. Donate The easiest way to give back to your community is to donate money or used goods. Collect your gently used clothes and shoes, as well as furniture […]
