The ownership of physical gold was banned in 1933 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Eleven years later at the end of WWII allied powers were finally victorious in the creation of an international monetary...
The Downside of Saving Money
Money is ever shrinking and It is not getting any bigger. The Fed's have even recently had the deal with the whether the debt ceiling should be raised. When something is going to reach a ceiling, you know...
Infrastructure Stocks Create Exciting Investment Opportunities
The stock brokers involved in the financial services industry always have the same piece of advice for their clients, diversify and scatter the money across various investment opportunities, that way if one...
Why Do Traders Use Forex Indicators?
It is very important that you understand the different types of graphics in forex trading as it is with them that most professionals work.An indicator is a program (or algorithm) that reads the history of...
How You Can Utilize Debt Consolidation to Your Advantage
Feeling bogged down by fast accumulating debts? Pulling your hair out, trying to clear all the piling debts, only to find yourself falling deeper into the ditch? Then debt consolidation can be answer to your...
Behaviors That Will Change Your Life - Part Three - Live on One Paycheck
If you are a two income family, always save and invest the smaller income. Of course you will have to implement the first two behaviors into your stream of consciousness, but getting to the place where you...
Five Ideas On Easy Accounting For Small Businesses
The pressure brought about by running a small business often prods entrepreneurs to search for easy accounting practices that can make their financial responsibilities lighter. Proper allocation of budget,...
Were You The Victim Of A Missold Mortgage?
Just when we thought mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) was enough, there seems to be a new kid on the block, mis-sold mortgages.Since the big bang of the 1990's brokers and sub-prime lenders spring...
When Money Is Tight, Find a Solution
When money is tight, as it often is for much of the population, a solution must be found. The best thing to do is to find a way to bring in more money. Whether that is through a second job, a home based business,...
Kickstarter Comes to the UK: Tips on Running a Successful Campaign
As Kickstarter opens itself up to UK projects on Oct 31st of this year, we thought it might be helpful to provide some tips on creating successful campaigns.Launched in 2009 in the US, Kickstarter is now...
Do I Need a Financial Planner?
Many people assume that they need a financial planner because everyone else seems to either have one or think it's a good idea. The truth is that some people benefit from having one while others do not. In...
The Security Issues of Credit Card Processing Machines
Credit card processing machines are pretty safe to use today. There are many different security measures that are put into place so that the information these machines transmit will be guarded from prying...
Getting Exposed to the Argentine Default
The ongoing court-room battle between President Kirchner and the so called Vulture Funds has led to battering of the stock markets and more importantly the reputation of the country that may very well be...
Five Years Since The 2008 Financial Crisis
The 2008 financial crisis was hard on everyone. How far have you come? It's been 5 years since the 2008 financial crisis. Lehman went bankrupt. Stocks were down big. Home prices were down between 10-20%....
The Process of Putting a Mortgage in Place
It is never an easy task to buy a home, especially if you are starting out. The fact that you are looking for a home indicates that you are ready to do so, as this is the first step toward putting a mortgage...
How Banks Differ From Credit Unions
On the surface, banks and credit unions basically look alike. However, there are significant differences between the two that many people don't realize. If you are trying to decide whether to go with one...
Auto Loans - The Responsibilities of a Cosigner
This topic is near and dear to my heart. I have been a cosigner on a loan before and although it was not for a car loan, the basics are the same. Let me also state clearly that it didn't work out well for...
5 Things You Should Know Before You Visit A Financial Consultant
If you are looking for a financial planner, there are some things you have to know even before you have your initial review session. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it should get you pointed in the...
How Your Missed Mortgage Payment Because of Divorce Affects Your Credit Score
For many unfortunate people, divorce is a sad and complicated situation that they have to navigate at least once in their lives. The process can get very messy and mistakes made by one party can have grave...
Bookkeeper and Bookkeeping Services in a Nutshell
Who is a bookkeeper?Let's assume that you own a small business which you have set up few months back. As your business is new and also small and you have few employees to work for you, hence you do not need...
Applying For Commercial Litigation Funding?
Doing commercial litigation can be a very expensive business, and this is why many people prefer to use the services of a third party funding company in order to fund it. This reduces the risk of losing money,...
Do You Need a Trading Strategy?
It is important to have a trading strategy. There are people who enter without a thought of how they are going to play their cards. They result to gambling their money and their portfolio may disappear. It...
The Importance of Proper Mortgage Advice
With the UK property market continuing to show little sign of any major recovery in the near future (perhaps with the exception of the prime London property sector) it is more important than ever that any...
Why Are We Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff?
The media is scaring the crap out of people about what would happen if we went over the cliff. I'm saying that's exactly what we need to do. We should be sprinting towards the cliff to make sure we get a...
Do You Know What Does "Accident Forgiveness" Imply On Your Insurance Policy?
When you are involved in an automobile accident, you expect certain things to happen with regards to your insurance policy. This is especially true if it is determined that the accident was as a result of...