Working With the Mortgage Crisis
September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
For many Americans, good credit isn’t here to stay – rising costs are putting many formerly well-to-do homeowners behind on their mortgage payments. In April 2008, delinquencies on prime loans, a $12 million dollar market, doubled. And the economy doesn’t look to have an upswing anytime soon. Home prices continue to drop. In July, the [...]
Helping Women Achieve Financial Success
September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
How do you plan to spend retirement? Will you be doing all the things you wanted to do when you were younger but didn’t have the time or resources for, or will you be at the mailbox waiting for your welfare check? According to Prudential Financial’s 2008 Study on the Financial Experiences and Behaviors Among [...]
Include Life Insurance in Your ‘Must Have’ Budget
September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
As you re-examine your monthly expenses to cover the escalating costs of food and fuel, it’s important to consider life insurance in your plans. While it may be tempting to think a life insurance policy is out of reach in today’s economy, it’s actually more affordable than you think – especially if you plan for [...]
How Long Will My Money Last?
September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Barter Networks Save Small Businesses
September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In 1998, Stan Thomas thought his truck-side marketing company wasn’t going to survive. His business, which uses a special adhesive to fix vinyl ads to the sides and backs of trucks, looked deep into debt. Cutting payroll and expenses didn’t help – joining a barter network did. A savvy business owner, Thomas used barter, a [...]
Finding Financial Advice in A Troubled Economy
September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The current struggles of the economy have many Americans cutting back on everything from fuel and gas to retirement. With so many facets of life affected, the need for expert financial advice is greater than ever. “The first step is to decide which aspects of your overall financial picture require professional help,” said James J. [...]
