Planet Wealth is an independent investment company that is run by a group of private investors who have a long history of experience and success with stock market investing. Many people are under the impression that most investment services like planet wealth are a scam, so I decided to do some homework on planet wealth to find out whether or not they were in fact a scam or actually offered a reliable investment service. Over the past year, I have researched the planet wealth trades and results, and 3 months ago I joined the
"Renting Australian Shares" subscription service which has enabled me to gain a good overall picture of how planet wealth operates.

How Does The Planet Wealth Service Work

The planet wealth professional traders use six stock market strategies for investing. Planet wealth traders actually invest their own money and trade in all of these six strategies, which I believe really says something for the honesty of any investment company... any company who does not actually invest their own money in the strategies they are providing to members is more than likely a scam in my opinion, planet wealth walk the walk so to speak.

When you join one or more of these six strategies, every time planet wealth traders identify and place a trade on their own account, you will be sent these trade details by SMS and Email immediately. It is then your choice to place the same trade using your stock broker. If you do not have your own broker, planet wealth will provide you with a list of their recommended brokers, which I would strongly suggest doing, as these brokers know the exact trade that planet wealth have just placed, and you can basically tell them to copy the same trade.

Alternatively, you can use a free service provided by planet wealth called Auto-Trader. This service is a great option for people who wish to have their stock portfolios placed on virtual auto-pilot. The way it works is this... When you join up with the planet wealth stockbroker who runs the auto-trader service, simply let the stockbroker know that you would like to use the auto-trader service with your account. When planet wealth traders place a trade on their own account, this trade will automatically be placed on your account at the same time. This effectively means that you are placing the same trades as some of the most experienced traders in the world without actually having to lift a finger... sound too good to be true? I can guarantee from experience that this is no scam, this service is 100% free with your subscription to any of the six strategies. Each strategy will only cost you $99US per month, and you can join one or more strategies.

The Planet Wealth Strategies

Renting Australian Shares Strategy - Focuses on creating a consistent monthly income by renting out the shares we own on a monthly basis, while having our capital insured at around 80%.

Renting US Stocks Strategy - Basically the same as the Australian strategy, but requires a smaller amount of capital, due to the minimum amount of stocks required to purchase... 100 stocks in the US, compared to 1000 shares in Australia.

Share Purchase Plan Strategy - This is a strategy not widely known, or used by the majority of investors. This strategy can produce some very profitable results and is designed to make regular income, with very limited risk using a small amount of capital.

Protected Equity Strategy - With this strategy our risk is "fixed" with every trade while the profit potential is unlimited. The beauty of this strategy is that we use the leverage of 100% finance to buy our stocks. All stocks are then insured which guarantees we cannot lose money from a share price drop.

Options Spread Strategy - This strategy has a fixed risk & fixed return for every trade. The minimum target 'Return on Risk' is 40% per trade, and it is common to see returns for successful trades in the 60-90% range.

US Option Trading Strategy - This strategy has a reasonably high risk factor, but can produce some massive profits. Only a small bank is required which makes this strategy a great diversifier for your portfolio.

After being a member of planet wealth for a number of months, and analysing their trades and results for the past 12 months, I can genuinely say that I do not believe planet wealth is a scam of any kind. I have always received fast replies to any questions I have asked, and they seem like a company who stand behind their product. My personal results have made me truly excited about my future in stock market investing, as I now use the same trades the professionals are placing, and I no longer have to leave my investing choices up to pure chance, luck or hope.

If you use the auto-trader service with any strategy for 12 months and fail to make more profit than you have paid in subscription fees, planet wealth will refund 100% of your subscription fees without question. This in itself proves very well that that Planet Wealth is not a scam.

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For the majority of people, buying a home will be the biggest investment they will make in their lives. Of course, we are talking about average income families, but even if you have more than one property, chances are that these properties will be your most valuable possessions in terms of money. Given the importance of the investment of your first home purchase, it requires a lot of preparation, research and patience.

Research is paramount when buying your first home, because it can literally determine how happy you and your fa
ily will be in your new home. Many people get overly excited when buying their first home and this is understandable. However, this overdose of excitement often leads people to rush in and commit very serious mistakes. You need to control your emotions and go with what your brain tells you.

The advance of the Internet has made searching for a new home a much easier task than it used to be. It allows you to do most of your research online before you go out in the field to look at potential homes. If you are unfamiliar with the area around a potential property, it is a very good idea to read some local press online and look at satellite images and maps of the neighborhood. You will be able to see the proximity of parks, sports facilities, supermarkets, shopping malls, schools, and also factories and other environmental hazards. This will help you determine how safe, healthy and convenient the area is for you and your family.

Make sure to invest the time needed to research a sufficient number of properties. There is no magic formula to tell you how many potential properties you should inspect, as this can largely depend on luck and your specific circumstances. The experience of other buyers, however, suggests that anywhere in the range of fifty to one hundred homes is a solid number. This may seem like an exaggerated statement, but buying your home is a serious enough task to be afforded this effort. Regardless of how many homes you inspect, be sure not to decide to buy the first property you see as this has been proven to be one of the worst mistakes you can make. Even you love the property and eventually decide to buy it, you simply must go out and look at some other opportunities. There is a caveat to this advice, however. Namely, people are afraid that they will lose home to another buyer if they are not quick enough to act immediately. This is a valid fear, but keep in mind that real estate agents and home sellers sometimes purposely make you believe that they have a long list of people just waiting to buy the house in order to trick you into purchasing immediately. You can never know really, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. There are plenty of good homes out there and it is much easier to find another one that you like than to get out of a bad purchase.

You also need to be prepared financially. Calculate all expenses and potential renovation and repair costs in advance for each prospective property. This will help you determine the property's cost-effectiveness. It is also highly advisable to get a finance approval from your bank beforehand. The seller will see this as a sign of seriousness on your part and may be willing to hold on to a home until you are prepared to buy it. You can also hire an independent expert to visit the property with you to perform a check on the overall condition of the home, i.e. pipes, the pest situation, potential leaks, heating, etc. Furthermore, make sure to obtain a written and signed confirmation from the seller that they are selling the house in exactly the same condition as it was when they showed it to you. You would be surprised to hear some stories of people who bought a house without settling this important matter only to find out that most of the fittings and furniture were removed after the house was sold.

Follow these simple tips and do not leave such an important part of your life to pure chance. In this way, you and your family will have a great time in your new home.

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While there is really no substitute for paying your debts on time each
month, it's good to know that there are ways to improve your credit
report. The key is knowing what's in your report, and making sure it's
kept accurate.

For many people, a credit report is something akin to a mystery novel. It's a little hard to understand, and you never know how it's going to turn out if you don't read the whole thing. But you really do have the power to take the mystery out of understanding what your
credit report is, how it affects your life, and what you can do to improve that all important credit score. Let's begin with some basic definitions.

Credit Report

This is a written record of your financial transactions. It details the amount of your current debt, and how well you are repaying it. It also includes a record of past debts, and how/if they were repaid. Every open account you have will be listed, as well as any record of bankruptcies, foreclosures and judgments.

Credit Score

Based on the details in your credit report, you will be given a numerical score, that reflects your level of 'credit worthiness'. This number is based on:

• The number and types of accounts you have open.
• How long you have held the accounts.
• How many late payments you've made, and just how late.
• Your current total accumulated debt.
• Any attempts you've made to open more accounts.

Every company you apply for credit with will examine this score, to determine how likely you are to repay them any money they advance to you. Would you like to apply for a home or auto loan? A credit card account, or home improvement loan? Your current credit score will be the biggest determining factor in whether your request is approved.

The Big 3 Credit Reporting Agencies

• Equifax, based in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Experian, based in Costa Mesa, California.
• TransUnion, based in Chicago, Illinois.

Each of these nationwide credit-reporting agencies maintains a credit report on you. Since you have no way to know which one of these agencies a potential lender will contact, you need to keep track of the info contained in all three reports.

How To Improve Your Credit Report Score

Your credit report is a living, breathing document, changing with every entry made. If your score is bad now, there are a few things you can do to improve it.

• Examine each report thoroughly to make sure there are no mistakes. If you find a company listed with debt outstanding, but you know you've paid it and have a receipt or cancelled check to prove it, you can make a challenge to that item on your credit report. The company you are challenging has up to 90 days to respond and defend the item, or remove it from the report. You should resist the urge to make a challenge without proper documentation of your payment.
  
• Close old credit card accounts.
  
  Even if you aren't actively charging on them, these old accounts that remain open still add up in your total amount of credit available. This total line of credit is compared to your income, and alerts lenders to the fact that you can become overextended any time you choose.
  
• Never use more than 50% of your available credit.
  
  Potential lenders want to see that you have money left over after paying your debts. They take this as a sign of good money management skills.
  
• Add favorable items (tradelines) to your credit report.
  
  You can boost your credit score by making sure that debts you are paying on time now, or in the past, are listed in your credit report. These accounts are referred to as tradelines in the industry. It is entirely possible that a company you deal well with hasn't even made a report in to one or all three of the nationwide credit reporting agencies, so it's up to you to see that the good info makes it's way into your report to counteract the bad info.

Examples of tradelines:

• Installment loans
  
  Car loans are a good example of an installment loan. Your current car loan may already be in your report, but what about car loans past? You can add a former car loan that was appropriately repaid onto your current report, adding favorably to your overall score.
  
  In-store accounts for items like refrigerators, washer/dryers, and jewelry that are being paid for on an installment plan should also be included on your credit report if you are making your payments according to schedule. Many of these smaller stores only report to the credit bureaus if an account is placed in collections, ask them to send in a report of your payment history to add a positive tradeline to your credit report. Make sure the creditor notifies all three credit bureaus.
  
• Mortgage Loans
  
  Again, a current mortgage would likely be listed already, but if this is not your first mortgage, and you have other successful mortgages in your financial past, make sure they are listed. This all still weighs in your favor. If you have paid your mortgage on time with an individual who holds the lien to your home, you should get credit on your credit report for it.  Most individuals would be fairly baffled at your request to add a manual tradeline to your credit report, simply write the three credit bureaus and ask that they account be added and give your point of contact's name and phone number for verification. The bureaus will verify the information and have it added to your credit report. Repeat this process a few times a year to keep your information current.
  
• Secured Loans/Secured Credit Cards
  
  These are types of tradelines that you have secured by putting up something as collateral, such as your vehicle or home. You can obtain a secured credit card by depositing a pre-determined amount of money in an account with the individual company. You can then use that credit card to charge up to that amount and your deposit guarantees the company of being repaid, even if you miss a payment. Secured accounts are a viable way to rebuild credit after a bankruptcy, as long as you pay on time.
  
• Utility Accounts
  
  Do you pay your monthly utilities in full and on time? Then try to add them to your credit report. Utilities usually only find their way onto your report if you're behind in your payments. Paying these items faithfully each month should boost your credit record, but if your local utility companies don't actively report in to the credit bureaus via a tape system the firm may decline your request to add your history to your credit report. Most will comply and the benefit of having a positive tradeline  on your credit report makes it well worth the try.

While there is really no substitute for paying your debts on time each month, it's good to know that there are ways to improve your credit report. The key is knowing what's in your report, and making sure it's kept accurate.

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All sound investment markets must show a number of characteristics if they are going to attract traders and provide investors with the opportunity to make substantial and ongoing profits. The Forex market is certainly an example of an excellent market for investors and scores highly against all of the main market characteristics.

Whether you are trading stocks, bonds, futures, foreign exchange or just about anything else you care to mention the conditions that make a market suitable as a trading ground for the investor remai
the same. In essence, there are four characteristics which are always present in a good investment market - liquidity, transparency, low trading costs and the existence of trends in the market.

Liquidity

All trading consists of two elements, a purchase and a sale, and liquidity in its simplest form refers to the ease with which traders can buy and sell. I say 'in its simplest form' because for a market to be truly liquid traders must also be able to buy and sell in substantial volume without any marked effect on prices.

The problem with a market that is not liquid is that traders will often find that there are delays in filling orders to buy, resulting in often substantial differences between the price at the time the order is placed and when it is actually executed. In addition, it can often be difficult to sell in a market that lacks liquidity.

The Forex market is an extremely liquid market with a huge number of trades being conducted daily and with a trading volume that is second to none.

Transparency

The transparency of a market is best defined as the ability of traders to access accurate information at all stages of the trading process.

Information is the key to most things in life and this is certainly true in many of the world markets. Indeed there are many examples, especially across the world stock markets, of companies and individuals running into difficulty because all of the parties involved in a trade did not have access to accurate information, or were given inaccurate information.

The Forex market is without doubt the most transparent of all of the world trading markets and this is especially true when it comes to pricing.

Low Trading Costs

All markets carry trading costs and the higher these costs the lower the trader's profit or the greater his loss. Any market therefore that can keep its trading costs low will be attractive to traders and will encourage greater trading volume.

The lack of commission and similar trading costs and the tight spread of prices in foreign exchange trading mean that trading costs in the Forex market are kept very low compared to other markets.

Trends in the market

One of the most difficult things in many markets is knowing just when to enter the market, or buy, and when to exit the market, or sell. For this reason it is important to have some mechanism which traders can use to assess the current state of the market and to predict its future course.

In the case of the Forex market this essentially means employing various different forms of technical analysis which rely on studying the past performance of the market and identifying trends which can then be used to predict the future.

Most markets will display some form of trend, but some markets have far more clearly defined and marked trends than others, making it far easier for traders to enter and exit trading positions. Fortunately, the Forex market is one market with a particularly strong trending characteristic.

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Forex experts advisors are experts but not at making money - there experts at losing it and if you are considering buying a Forex Robot then you need to consider the 4 reasons enclosed, as they will guarantee you losses.

It's pretty obvious you don't get financial freedom for a couple of hundred bucks and no effort. Sure you can win at Forex trading and we will show you how in moment but for now, lets look at why Forex expert advisors will simply lose you money.

Track Records Don't Repeat

There
ither made up back tests (knowing the closing prices) or they are presented by the vendor who has a vested interest with no independent verification.

Traders, who believe they can double their money every month, are either very nave or believe in Peter Pan.

They Use Sophisticated Mathematical Algorithms to Predict Price Movement

The first point to make is that forex markets cannot be predicted and simply are an odds based market. Secondly, the algorithms in most are not sophisticated at all and are based on unsound logic. They have no chance of winning and the predictions are as accurate as your horoscope.

Money Management Rules

Are either not existent or place stops within random volatility which guarantees losses.

Starting Capital

You can start with $300 odd dollars and make huge gains?

Well as you are going to need staying power on any automated system seeking big gains you're guaranteed to get wiped out.

The real Way to Win

Forex trading can be learned by anyone but the fact is you do need to know what your doing and you do need a sound Forex education, so you can trade with confidence and discipline.

You can learn forex trading in a couple of weeks and the rewards for your effort are huge and could lead you to a great second or even life changing income.

So forget Forex Expert Advisors and there get rich quick message with no effort, you know it's not true and simply get a sound forex education and win.

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Online debt consolidation services by firms specializing in these services are a boon for consumers.

Online debt consolidation services by firms specializing in these services are a boon for consumers. Online services are convenient for consumers to join and are helpful to those who need help organizing finances and debt. It only takes a click of the mouse to set up the registration.

Online debt consolidation services are gaining in popularity because of the benefits that come with them. Numerous online compani
s offer help to consumers who need structure and a plan to save their precious wealth. They offer programs that help a consumer secure a loan that will merge their multiple debts into one. The purpose is to help consumers in getting their debt consolidated. Once the online debt consolidation service is put in place consumers can indulge in the luxury of making one payment once a month on the entire debt balance.

The essence of these programs is the capability to safeguard and organize one's account. Online debt consolidation services empower consumers to take control of their debt from the comfort of their home. There are a number of companies that extend online debt consolidation programs.

However, it is imperative that consumers exercise caution when looking for lending companies that specialize in online debt consolidation services.

Generally, services that are available on the Internet are helpful to consumers but some services can prove to be misleading and consumers may lose money instead of save on their debts.

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Chase Real Estate is one portion of Canada's healthy real estate market. The Chase area is know for it's dependence upon the timber industry, bet there are plenty of other exciting careers and things to do in Chase. The Chase area is a great place to raise a family. Due to the small, but compassionate population, your children will get plenty of attention from their instructors in the classroom as they receive a first rate education.

The more your children are able to focus on their education of course the more successf
l they will become. If your children become enamored with the schooling and grow up to become successful investors, they too may one day buy some Chase Real Estate. Tourism is already a big industry within the Chase area, as that continues to grow more and more will people will want to look into Chase Real Estate. The schools take pride in making sure parents stay updated on their child's education, which is just another plus of buying Chase Real Estate. Being involved in the school of your child gives off more of that community feel.

Chase Real Estate offers low property taxes and some of the best utility systems in Canada. The houses are well maintained and very durable. Chase is a very new community having just been incorporated in 1969. Chase Real Estate is constantly evolving due to developers who are always willing to try new ideas. With so many forests and timber available quickly there isn't a long wait to start building when it comes to Chase Real Estate. There are plenty of hardware and interior design companies to help improve your Chase Real Estate so it fits your needs. If you need door knobs or a certain type of siding for the house don't be afraid to ask around. You will find what you need.

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Introduction

Now unemployed tenant loans are available in UK loan market it is one of the best online loan arranger especially for such individuals who may rejected from a regular loan lending institution due to having no job besides no home. But Loans for unemployed tenant becomes the first aid for cash woes of such kinds of people when they need. It is short term loan and suitable for either personal as well as commercial purpose.

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Requirements

It does not require specific collateral but it require meeting some simple requirements to eligible for this loan and borrower has to qualify if he wishes to access such loan. These are:

1. The applicant must have a permanent residential address for last 1 year yet no matter his own home or not.


2. Must have citizenship of United Kingdom.


3. He should be an adult with the age of 18 years or more.


4. He must have the ability to repay back the loan amount on time.


5. He must possess a valid and active bank account on his name for the online transactions of the loan amount.

Individuals have face unemployment besides tenancy can easily get this loan access when then need once they meet the certain requirements.

Features

Any borrower can easily borrow the amount up to 1500 depending on his need besides his ability of repayment. It offers online services to applying and getting approved as well. Basically getting a loan approved without any collateral and even in situation of having no job and no home it becomes the worst situation but now with unemployed tenant loans it become as easier as it sounds.

Borrowers credit no matter while availing the same. Infact entire residents of who are an adult and having citizenship of United Kingdom are similarly eligible for such loan without having any hassle of collateral or any other hurdles.

Borrower just has to fill up a simple online based application form with some of his personal details which are the requisite of such loan. Once form is get submitted loan amount credited into his account at the very same day and in some cases within few hours.

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Have you consolidated your credit card debts, and find that things are still getting worse? A lot of people consolidate their credit card debts. The idea is to repay the debt back with simpler interest rates and monthly payments to a single credit card company.

What keeps a borrower fall into a debt trap after credit card debt consolidation? Listed below are three things which can ruin a borrower's credit card debt consolidation process and lure him into a debt trap.

1. Relaxed attitude

Credit card debt consolidation brings immediate relief to the borrower. There are no multiple payments now, no nagging calls, no keeping of record, and if the borrower, got a good deal the interest rates are also low and so are the monthly payments. All this is too comfortable to drive the credit card holder into a false sense of security. It is good to remember that there are debts are just consolidated. Few small things now become one big and it has to be repaid, that too with interest. So, forget the minimum monthly payments, get serious on that debt and repay it as soon as possible. This will keep your credit report in good shape. Else this relaxation will cause endless tension and could lead towards bankruptcy, which is disastrous.

2. Uncontrolled spending habits

It is this reckless spending on useless items that got the credit card holder, this trouble of credit card debt in the first place. And now after the credit card debt consolidation, if the temptations again drive a borrower's spending habit, he is doomed. Remember small things here and there add up at the end of the month and can make the whole process of debt consolidation useless.

3. No money management

Multiple credit cards? No budgeting? No keeping track of expenses? No savings plan? If this is the financial regime prevailing in a borrower's life, debt consolidation simply won't work. The need of the hour is that the borrower takes control of his finances and try to become debt free. The good financial habits acquired in the process of repaying debt should last a lifetime and ensure no further consolidations are necessary. Don't keep more than one credit card unless absolutely necessary. If a credit card comes by mail cut it into four pieces and mail it back to the credit card company.

Debt consolidation is only a temporary solution to any borrower's debt problems. It is there to make your repayment process easy, not to forget about debt and relax. Debt consolidation without proper attention to above mentioned three factors can ruin your entire effort. On the other hand if you take care of these three things carefully, a fantastic financial future awaits you.

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By using a federal student loan consolidation program, student loan holders can consolidate their existing educational loans.

The procedure is very simple: you just have to call the Direct Loan Servicing Center (a division of the U.S. Department of Education) and in a very short period of time, youll have your new consolidation loan.

The new interest rate will be a weighted average of the interest rates of all your current federal
tudent loans.

It is even possible to consolidate additional debt into this loan if this is considered to be a viable alternative.

The main reason that leads people to ask for debt consolidation is the huge sum of money spent on monthly payments. If you mix all the loans into a single one, your new monthly payment will become very affordable, not to mention that the loan can stretch for a few more years.

In order to do that, you can go to the bank and ask for a personal loan. Its recommended that you use a separate loan for the student loans and another one for the rest of the debts.

Financial experts dont encourage the combination of student loans using a privately funded debt consolidation loan because that will only create more financial problems.

In most cases of federal student loans, the interest is tax deductible. Why would anyone give up such a benefit? In this situation, having two loans is better than having a single one.

The only exception is when the consolidation loan is actually home equity loan. If youre lucky you can obtain an interest rate lower that the one from your student loan.

Home equity loans are also tax deductible and you wont loose the benefits. In time your income will rise and that affect the interest of writing off the student loan.

But, with home equity loan interest, you can continue writing off the amount without any problems.

To sum up all the above, sometimes including a student loan next to other loans into a single one can be viable but there are times when separate loans are simply the best option.

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Banking has been traditionally defined as accepting deposits for the purpose of lending or investment.

But the canvas of banks is no longer restricted to deposits, advances and investments. Banks have now repositioned themselves as one stop shops for meeting all the financial needs of customers, blurring the boundaries between banking, insurance, mutual funds and asset management. Another discernible trend in what of banking is change from balance sheet to off balance sheet intermediation. Banks act as the backbone of the fast
xpanding derivatives markets helping corporate to hedge their interest rate, currency risk and commodity price risk exposures. Banks, even public sector banks, are no longer shy of declaring that they are in the business for making profits i.e. profit maximisation is their primary goal. Resultantly all the corporate fads ( Business Process Reengineering, Smart Sizing, Six Sigma, CRM etc) have found expressions in banks.

The most significant change in Banks post was the discovery of Marketing. Till then the customer would have found it hard to differentiate the service of a bank from that of State Electricity Board. But now customers are a pampered lot and banks are more of marketing malls than government offices in word and deed. Banks are increasingly putting CRM (Customer Relationship Management) techniques in practice.

Enterprise CRM software packages having excellent data warehousing and data mining techniques, can link all data relating to a customer right from the savings to fixed deposit habits, loans, credit/debit card usage, internet usage etc. to not only a customer's financial profile but also his psycographic profile. This can be classified into group profiles enabling a bank to offer products to target groups giving the look of a customized product offered to each customer.

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In the face of increasing house prices, mortgage lenders are offering longer mortgage terms. But at what cost?

Mortgages are traditionally taken out over 25 years, 30 years at a push – but house prices have got so high that many would be homeowners have found themselves completely unable to get on the property ladder.

Mortgage lenders have found a solution – offer a mortgage over a longer term so borrowers can afford the repayments. The catch is – the borrower pays a lot more in the long run, and the lender's profits i
crease exponentially!However, for many, it is the only way they can afford to buy a house. One couple opted for a 35-year mortgage with Northern Rock. Mr A is 36 years old, so the mortgage won't come to an end until he is past retirement age. However, he has an optimistic viewpoint, and believes that his working situation will improve in the meantime, therefore allowing them to pay the mortgage off far earlier. It's a gamble, but most people can safely assume that their earnings will increase as their career progresses.

For example, a mortgage of ฃ200,000 over 25 years on a 2 year tracker mortgage (initial rate 4.79% rising to 6.5% standard variable) will cost ฃ1,140 a month for the first 2 years, ฃ1,329 from then on. Take that same mortgage over 40 years instead, and the monthly rate after the initial 2 years is ฃ1,157 – a total of ฃ172 less a month, and around ฃ2,000 less a year. However, the total cost that you pay back is quite different. With the 25-year mortgage, you'll pay ฃ394,241 in total. Over 40 years, you'll pay ฃ549,931 – a difference of ฃ150,000. You could buy another house with that!It's very important that people that opt for the longer term mortgage in order to get onto the property ladder do take steps to remortgage and shorten the term as soon as possible. Making frequent overpayments would also help considerably. The worst case scenario is that you enter your pension years, still having to pay off the mortgage. With the future of pensions also in an uncertain state, it's definitely not a gamble worth taking lightly.

A spokesman from Mortgage Advice Bureau, Brian Murphy, says, "Stretching a mortgage term to lower the payments is a risky business. We always advise clients to keep repayments to as short a term as possible, to enable them to free up money for pre-retirement investments."

As long as the borrower is savvy and is well aware of the risks, and has every intention of turning the situation around, then it's not necessarily a bad thing. It's the borrowers that do not have the financial sense to realise the risks that could fall foul.

At the moment, a number of lenders including Northern Rock and Cheltenham & Gloucester, go up to 35 years. HSBC, Halifax, Ulster Bank and Coventry Building Society offer 40 years mortgages. Bradford & Bingley have trumped the competition with a 45 year offering, however it is very much targeted at young professionals, accountants for example, whose salaries are guaranteed to increase substantially, at which point they can remortgage and make higher monthly repayments over a shorter term.

According to Northern Rock, the average lifespan of a mortgage product is between 3 and 5 years, so prospective borrowers take note – a mortgage isn't for life. It's until a better offer comes along, and as long as you keep your eyes open, you should always be able to find a better deal.

Before choosing to get a longer mortgage term, chat it through with a specialist broker. There are plenty of no-obligation brokers, available through the internet, that will be able to give you professional advice, and help you find the best deal at the same time!

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Remortgages and mortgages. Here at kings college brokers we aim to provide a dearth of informnation centered around mortgages and remortgages. If that wasn't enough we even provide our clients the facility to request a mortgage quotation online.

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It is not possible for everyone to save finances for meeting their financial needs especially for those who have a fixed source of income to depend on. In that situation an external financial source can help you out but it generally requires you to pledge something as security. What if you dont even have any asset to place? Will you not be able to raise any financial help? No, that is not true. You can easily entail funds without fulfilling the collateral clause as well. How? Just by applying for, quot;>non secured loans which are an ideal solution for you.

You generate the financial help for meeting various personal expenses or accomplishing other financial obligations such as:-
Consolidating expense
Paying for home improvements
For cosmetic surgery
Wedding
Vacation
Educational purpose

Non secured loans do not obligate you to pledge any asset as collateral against the loan amount. This enables non homeowners and those homeowners who cant meet collateral requirement to borrow funds. You can borrow anything ranging from 1000-25000 for a repayment term of 1-10 years.

These loans are not backed by any collateral and therefore are provided at slightly higher rates of interest. The risk of non payment is compensated by lender by charging a higher interest rate.

Any discrepancy in your credit report is acceptable. If you have bad credit records like arrears, CCJs, IVA, late payments, missed payments, defaults and such records then also you can apply for non secured loans. You blemished credit records will not pose any problem now!

Non secured loans can also be applied online. Online application is feasible and faster processing. You can even search for a lower rate deal for by doing a thorough market research. There are many lenders available online.

Non secured loans are a great funding solution for everyone. Non homeowners, tenants, students and even homeowners can apply for these loans.

About the Author:

Shaun Smith has been associated with Online Loanss. His articles provide you useful knowledge to find the right financial product at the right price. To find non secured loans, online loans, unsecured loans, instant loans, personal loans visit http://www.onlineloanss.co.uk/

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More and more people are resorting to Christmas loans to finance the holiday's purchases.

Christmas is getting closer and people start getting prepared. But Christmas is expensive; studies show that during Christmas season people's spending increases by more than 120% and more and more people are resorting to Christmas loans to finance the holiday's purchases. But what is so special about this type of loan
? And most importantly: What are the promotional terms that are being offered on these loans?

Christmas Loans Characteristics

These loans have specific characteristics that make them unique in the financial industry. They provide financing at reduced interest rates. The interest rates can be so low that you would be surprised, but we will get back to this subject later on. These loans also provide easy payments that turn reimbursement into a simple task as the installments are always affordable without much sacrifices.

Furthermore, the requirements for approval are less harsh. There are loans that do not even require a credit pull. No credit verification loans are offered during Christmas and have become very popular because they can be approved within less than a day. But this also means that bad credit applicants, no credit applicants and even those with a past bankruptcy can also get approved without hassles or delays.

No Interest Rate Christmas Loans?

Looking for low interest rate loans? How about no-interest loans? Yes, during Christmas seasons there are lenders offering loans absolutely for free. You are surely thinking that nothing comes for free so I will explain how they profit from these loans. What lenders usually do is offer higher amount loans at no charge with rather restrictive repayment programs. Thus, when a portion of the borrowers cannot afford the repayment, they agree with them to refinance the loan and settle a new repayment but they obviously charge interests on the new refinanced loan because by then, the Christmas holiday is over.

It is the refinancing they profit from knowing that there will be a good percentage of borrowers that will need to resort to refinancing. However, if you plan ahead and do your budgeting right, you can really take advantage of these loans and be one of those that will not need refinancing. But beware of those lenders that offer free or no interest loan but charge a processing fee. If it is only a small fee, it is ok. However, if the fee is so high that it can easily account for all the interests that they supposedly are not charging you, you should refrain from applying.

Seizing The Opportunity

If you need financing during Christmas and the amount you need is not that high, you should resort to Christmas loans because they provide the best terms during these special times. As soon as the holiday ends, regular interests are charged and obtaining the funds will be significantly more expensive. If you need high loan amounts, then you will probably be better off with a home equity loan or a cash out refinance home loan but if your need for funds is limited to a couple of hundreds up to two thousands or a little more, Christmas loans will provide you with an inexpensive or even free source of funds. It is an excellent opportunity that you should not let pass by.

About the Author Melissa Kellett is an expert loan consultant who has worked for twenty years in the financial industry and helps people to repair their credit and get approved for home loans, unsecured personal loans, student loans, consolidation loans, car loans and many other types of loans and financial products. If you want to learn more about Guaranteed Financing For Bad Credit and Unsecured Personal Loan you can visit her site http://www.speedybadcreditloans.com/

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No load mutual fund investors normally either invest in the best mutual funds from one fund family or invest in the top mutual funds from several fund families.

Building a mutual fund portfolio requires a well thought out investment strategy that can prove rewarding over a long period of time. If you act as your own investment advisor, you will most likely implement a strategy that focuses on no load mutual funds. No load mutual fund investors normally either invest in the best mutual funds from one fund family, sometimes w
th the help of a mutual fund newsletter, or invest in the top mutual funds from several fund families. The rationale for implementing either of these strategies depends at least partly on your view on how to best add value to a portfolio.

Selecting the Best Mutual Funds From One Fund Family

Investors who believe that asset allocation is more important than manager selection are the likely implementers of a single-family approach. As long as you can find a fund company that offers high quality no load mutual funds that cover a wide variety of sectors and styles, you should be able to implement this approach. This strategy is top down and active in terms of asset allocation but passive regarding manager selection. While fund managers are important here, they do not drive the investment process. Several mutual fund newsletters offer model portfolios comprised of mutual funds from one fund family.

Selecting the Top Mutual Funds From Several Fund Families

The multi-family strategy normally incorporates a top down as well as a bottom up approach to investing no load mutual funds. For the purpose of this article, top down refers to asset allocation while bottom up deals with manager selection. Investors using this approach create a desired allocation and then select the best funds available to implement the strategy. 

Which is the Better Approach?

Single-family and multi-family investing are both viable investment strategies. However, spreading the risk among several companies can reduce what I would call mutual fund company risk. Fidelity and Vanguard are very highly regarded and successful mutual fund companies today, but no one knows what the future will bring. No company is infallible, as we have seen in recent years with the demise of top companies once considered to be leaders in their fields. Further, there is no reason why a person cannot invest in no load mutual funds from several companies. Sure, you are likely to get a plethora of statements in the mail, but you could opt for electronic delivery. Unfortunately, far too many people consider the volume of mailings to be a factor when choosing an investment program.

The Expense Factor

Whether you decide to invest in the no load mutual funds from one family or several, please make sure that you are selecting funds with relatively low expense ratios. The evidence is clear and convincing that mutual funds with low expense ratios outperform funds with high expense ratios. This is especially true for funds that invest in the large-cap sector, where it can be difficult for a manager to outperform the S&P 500 Index, a widely used benchmark for large-cap mutual funds. In the large cap-world, information is widely known and some managers find it challenging to add value through fundamental research.

Parting Advice

The decision to invest with one family or several can be very personal. Some people fall in love with their fund companies just like a portfolio manager falls in love with a sector and refuses to expand into other parts of the market. Emotions tend to cloud your judgment, leading to less than optimal investment decisions. Although as humans we are innately emotional, when navigating the investment world, you are better off making rational investment decisions.

About the Author

Michael A. Weiss, CFA is the editor and publisher of The Mutual Fund Investor, a quarterly publication that provides recommendations for some of the best no load mutual funds in various investment categories. To learn more about The Mutual Fund Investor, please visit http://www.mutualfundinvestor.net/. For information about how to subscribe, you can click on http://www.mutualfundinvestor.net/subscribe.html

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People who are earning less or have bad credit will have a difficult time getting a loan from a creditor. As a result, through home equity loan that uses the house as collateral is the only way to borrow.

Why do Lenders perceive home equity loans as relatively safe? This is due to the fact that the bank can simply confiscate the house of those who fail to pay back the loans. 

Many people have resort to home equity loan for different reasons. Various reasons include financing the purchase of a second
ome, consolidate high interest debts, pay for the tuition in college and renovate or remodel the house.

Although there is a risk of losing the house if you are unable to pay back the home equity loan, many still avail of this because it is for anyone who qualify for and get a huge amount. On the other hand, the interest rates are affordable and can also be written off as a tax deductible.

One program that is gaining popularity is the 125% home equity loan. This kind of program is considered a second mortgage and allows the individual to borrow one fourth of the value of the home.

To qualify for this type of home equity loan, individual must achieve a certain credit score and under certain guidelines, which is up to the lender.

The basis for those who qualify for this loan will be up to the lender. These firms can look at the length of time the homeowner has lived there as well the individual's current credit score. These things will influence the amount that will be given when the application has been approved. 

The lender will not require the applicant to have the property appraised when requesting for a home equity loan. The purchase price will be used as the indicator if the person has lived there for less than a year.

A home equity loan may last from 10 to 30 years. It is best to shop around and compare the rates of various lenders before signing anything on paper.

Everyone in the household must understand what will happen in getting this type of loan. This means making some sacrifices to cut down on costs to be able to pay on time rather than losing the house.

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Recently, my family and I took a trip to Maine to visit relatives. During our stay, we toured the rocky shore lines and took in the beautiful architecture of the old towns.

One sunny morning, three generations of Wardlaws boarded a lobster boat and set out on a guided lobster trapping excursion.

We quickly learned lobstermen lead a life of hard work and regulations.

Over the course of many years, Maine's lobstermen and state officials have established certain criteria to protect lobsters and allow for greate
development. With the rules, lobstermen look for "keepers."

A "keeper" is a lobster that measures between 3.25 and 5 inches from its eye socket to the end of its back shell. In addition to the precise measurements, the lobster cannot carry eggs nor can it have a notch in its tail (indicating it is a breeding female). The notch is carved from prior lobstermen who observed the lobster's breeding.

If the lobster does not fit the criteria set forth, it is discarded and placed back in the waters.

As an investor, you constantly look for "keepers." At your disposal is a wealth of information to determine the quality of a position.

Depending on your predetermined goals (including risk tolerances and time horizons), you may use a number of measurement tools. If the position does not fit such benchmarks, you may consider moving on to a more appropriate position.

For example, among the many rules of measurement, an investor may look toward a mutual fund's beta. Of course the fund's management, its fees, asset allocations and historical performance should play a role as well.

For bonds, an investor may consider its maturity, the coupon, its yield to maturity (or call), price, and rating. An investor must also determine the type of bond. Do you prefer a municipal, treasury, or corporate bond?

And with regards to stocks, if you have been an investor for any number of years, you know the drill. Between fundamental and technical analysis, you have several traps to pull from the waters.

It is important to know the criteria that is appropriate for your portfolio. Remember, some positions may be keepers while others may be discarded.

About the Author Wardlaw's belief is that familiar life elements best illustrate practical investment strategies; not typical investment jargon. With that philosophy, the author assists financial planners/advisors, brokerage firms, periodicals, and other investment information syndicates create informative and entertaining articles. For comments and questions, please contact the author at tools2invest@yahoo.com


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This article will help to explain debt consolidation. Its benefits and down falls. Our hope is to increase awareness to those that are consolidatiog their debt, and things to be aware of during the process.

A debt consolidation loan is used to take all of the separate debt a person may have and combine that debt into one, lower combined payment. A debt consolidation loan will generally be used to reduce debt to a more manageable level. The new payment will be lower than the sum of the previous payments and is also tax deductibl
where those previous balances may not have been.

For example if a person had three credit cards with balances of $2000 each and monthly payments totaling $200, a car payment with a balance of $18000 and a payment of $450 and a second mortgage with a balance of $32000 and a payment of $550. That person could combine the total debt of $56000 and turn that into a payment of $469 for 20 years at 8%. This would show a monthly savings of $731 on a monthly basis. In addition the interest paid would be tax deductible for even more savings.

Debt consolidation is very popular as people tend to over extend. Last year the average amount of credit card debt held by Americans was over $8000. In addition the interest rate on a debt consolidation loan will usually be much less than that on those debts that are being paid off.

Many different items can be paid off by a debt consolidation loan: Credit cards, auto loans, other mortgage loans, furniture financing, student loan and other personal loans. The list is endless. The beneficial part of the equation is that combined sum of payments will be much more manageable.

A debt consolidation loan also gives a home owner a "fresh start." As bills add up, it becomes difficult to manage all the different debts at the same time. It is easy to write one check at the end of the month, and much more difficult to write 30 checks. By consolidating, it reduces the chance of delinquent payments, and allows a better scope of cash flow.

The biggest negative of debt consolidation is the opening up of the previous debt. Many consumers consolidate their debt and then use their now available credit for more purchases. This new debt, in addition to the debt consolidated, becomes too much to bear. One must be careful when consolidating, and make a personal pledge, not to obtain new debt once the consolidation loan is in place.

The moral to this story, is that debt consolidation can reap amazing benefits when utilized properly. When utilized to add additional debt load, it can be very detrimental.

About the Author Jason Bertrand is the President of JPB Financial Services, Inc., a Connecticut Corporation and member of the Better Business Bureau. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry and is a Notary Public in the State of Connecticut. Please visit the following sites: http://www.emortgageloanstore.com http://www.businessloansandleasing.com http://www.jpbfin.com Feel free to contact Mr. Bertrand with any questions or concerns through jbertrand@emortgageloanstore.com, or mail to: JPB Financial Services, Inc Attn: Jason P Bertrand PO Box 552 Vernon, CT 06066 860-982-533

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Hundred years back, farmers had to suffer the risk of their crop value going below the cost price of their yield. Commodity derivatives trading had a humble start, initially offered on various agricultural products such as pepper, wheat, coffee, rice and cotton.

Traditionally developed for the purpose of risk management, commodity derivatives are now increasing in popularity as an investment tool. Presently, investors having no need for the commodity are trading in the commodity derivatives market. In fact, investors jus
speculate on the price direction of such commodities, with the hope of making money in case the price moves in their favor.

 

Commodity derivatives market is a direct form of investing in commodities rather than investing in those companies trading in such commodities. For instance, an investor can directly invest in steel derivatives rather than investing in the shares of a steel company. It is quite simpler to predict the price of commodities depending on their supply and demand forecast, in comparison to forecasting the price of the shares of the firm. This depends on many other factors before considering just the supply and demand of the products manufactured and sold or traded.

 

Advantages of Trading in Derivatives:

 

It is much cheaper to trade in derivatives, since investors require only a small amount of money to purchase derivative contract.

 

Before looking into how the investment in the derivative contract works, investors need to familiarize themselves with the terms, seller and buyer of the derivative contract. Buyers of derivative contract are those people who pay an initial margin, to purchase the right of selling or purchasing a commodity, at certain date and at certain price in the future.

 

The sellers, on the other hand, accept the margin and agree to accomplish the decided contract terms, by selling or buying the commodity at a fixed price on the contract maturity.

 

The answer to actually how the investment in the derivative contract works is as follows. The individual investor has the option of taking the delivery of one ton of soybean and selling it in the market for a higher cost making a hefty profit. On the contrary, in case, the price of soybean falls to 8400, the investor makes a hefty loss.

 

Rather than the investors taking the commodity delivery on contract maturity, they also have an option of settling the contract in cash. Cash settlement includes exchange of the spot price difference of the exercise price and the commodity, depending on the future contracts.

 

Overview:

 

Settlement and clearing of trades is the most critical function in the commodity derivatives exchange. Commodity derivatives also involve the exchange of goods and funds. For handling all settlements, the exchanges have a separate body known as clearing house.

 

For instance, the seller of future who contracts to purchase soybean, can select to take the soybean delivery prior to maturity as compared to closing the position. In such cases, the function of the clearing organization is, to take care of the possible default problems created by the other party being involved, by simplifying and standardizing the transaction process between organization and participants.

About the Author

John Elton owns and operates a Best Penny Stocks Picks website to help other investors with their stock decisions. He also operates a Home Based Business earn money online site to help entrepreneurs gain experience and wealth.

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Useful Information About Student Debt

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If you are seeking to go to college these days, you’ll find that tuition costs seem to be higher then ever.  Compound this with the fact that many college-age youth find themselves getting in trouble with various personal expenses, and you have a recipe that could easily leave you a student in debt.  If you are experiencing these issues post-degree, it’s a burden that can stay with you for years – and if it’s expense debt you’re going through rather than loan debt…it can bury your hopes and dreams even quicker.

How do you stay smart and know what to do in avoiding and handling debt??  Start with the idea that a young person with a credit card has to know how to use it as a tool and not as an inadvertent weapon.  The obvious temptation for people of all ages these days is to purchase what they probably can’t afford or would have trouble paying for, and say, “Bill me later.”  Later comes – and you’re caught in a huge jam.  Only use your credit cards for emergency expenses and certain necessities.  And no…I don’t mean the so-called “necessities” of college life – I mean the truly necessary items you need to advance academically and to survive on-campus or off.

As for the main issue for any student in debt – rising tuition costs have left more and more students scrambling to finance their higher education.  Increasingly, even more are finding themselves with mounting burdens long after they’ve left the brick and mortar of school behind.  The further downside of this is that as a graduate, you become limited in doing certain things you may really want to do – because you’re having to search for jobs you can do, but may not enjoy…simply to make enough money to pay off loans you likely though were worth it at the time.  Some schools are beginning to undertake programs designed to reduce or eliminate student debt for collegians.  Yet these programs even have their flaws, and can potentially leave some students out of the equation when it comes to getting an education.

Be sure that you are speaking with counselors, parents, and even other students in commiserating on what you need to do and what you need to know to avoid becoming another student in debt.

 

 

About the Author Matt D Murren owns and operates http://www.student-debt-guru.com Student In Debt

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A recent flood of consumers concerned with debt and budgeting indicates a growing number of families are turning to the internet for help with their financial troubles, but online scams and fraud are hurting rather than helping many online consumers. With the economy slowing down and more layoffs coming every day, many American families are wondering how they will make ends meet and are looking for any possible solution to their current ot;http://www.onlinecashflowmanagement.com/">cash flow shortage. This recent trend has forced many consumers to look for alternative ways of making extra money, and many are turning to the internet in hopes of striking it rich or finding a solution to their cash flow and credit needs. Below are a few simple rules to help avoid online scams and fraud.

When evaluating a product online and before entering your credit card number, find out a little about the company. Check out how long they have been in business, do they have a clean record with the Better Business Bureau, do they have any complaints or pending lawsuits? After researching the company, its owners and a sample of clients, find out how much money you have to spend to see if this is the right fit for you. Whether you are looking to make money, save money or invest money online, every company and opportunity is different and it is up to you to find the solutions that best fits your needs. Make sure that you can afford the initial investment to get started and find out what additional fees will be charged if you decide to move forward.

After completing your homework, now it is time to enter that precious credit card number and begin your evaluation period. Make sure to note the credit card used, the trial period ending date if any and the amount of money charged during and after the trial period. Next, when taking your trial, make sure to complete all tasks and assignments included in the program to help you quickly evaluate if it is a possible scam and if the solution will really help solve your needs. Again, this is your chance to determine if the opportunity is right for you.

If you determine that the opportunity is not right for you, then your first course of action is to contact the company and terminate your account. The company should have contact information posted on their website or on your credit card statement. If you cannot find a number, then contact the corporate office directly, and beware of companies that try to hide their corporate identity as this is a good sign of a potential scam. If you are unable to contact the company, contact your bank or Credit Card Company and request a charge back on the account. Do not request a chargeback unless you absolutely cannot contact the company as your money cannot be refunded after filing a chargeback and will often take weeks to get the money back from your bank.

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The author Chad Sunyich says on ONLINE SCAMS AND FRAUD. He concerned with debt and budgeting is turning to the internet for help with their financial troubles with online scams and fraud and looking for any possible solution to their current cash flow shortage. Also Check out how long they have been in business, do they have a clean record, For more information visit www.onlinecashflowmanagement.com

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Step 1: Spend less than you earn
Perhaps the simplest financial concept is the toughest for us to conquer- spend less than you earn. After paying your living expenses (bills, loan and mortgage payments, cost of food, charitable contributions, taxes, etc), you can begin to save and invest toward your future. If you are spending more than you earn, you must find a way to change this. You may even need to change your lifestyle- drive a more efficient car, eat out less, live in a smaller home, cancel your cell phone, etc. Make a commitment to
your financial success to spend less than you earn. This may take a lot of discipline, but is an essential first step towards your financial wellbeing. Once you spend less than you earn, you will be on your way to reaching all of your goals.

Step 2: Prepare for an emergency
Before doing any actual investing, you need to establish an Emergency Fund (cash held in an account for emergencies). This fund can be used for various emergencies, but, its main purpose is to pay your living expenses in the event of a sudden loss of income. That is, if you lose your job, you will still be able to pay your bills without having to abruptly withdraw money from your investment accounts. A relatively conservative amount to keep in your Emergency Fund is that equal to 6 months of living expenses.

Step 3: Determine your goals
Would you take a road trip without an ultimate destination? How long will the trip take? What should you pack? In what direction would you drive? These questions are easily answered once you know where you are going. The same is true for investing. Before any investments are actually purchased, you must know your ultimate destination- you must create a list of your goals.

Determining your goals and writing them down will serve as the foundation for a proper investment plan, allowing you to customize your investments to each specific goal. Some examples of "goals" are: retirement, college, buying a house, taking a vacation, and buying a car.

In writing down your goals there are a few pieces of information you must identify. You must know the following about each goal: name (NAME), time until realization (TIME), cost in today's prices (COST), planned contributions (PAYMENT), and current money saved for this goal (PV). Below is an example of a goals list:

NAME - TIME - COST - PAYMENT - PV - RATE
Retirement - 30 years - $2,500,000 - $1,000 monthly - $350,000 - ???
College for Kid 1 - 12 years - $100,000 - $500 monthly - $20,000 - ???
College for Kid 2 - 10 years - $100,000 - $500 monthly - $22,000 - ???
Buying a Boat - 6 years - $30,000 - $150 monthly - $0 - ???

Step 4: Invest
After determining your goals, you can begin to invest toward achieving them. Doing so means calculating the annual rate of return (RATE) needed to achieve each individual goal. For example, you may need a 7% rate of return to achieve your retirement goal, while only a 5% rate of return to attain your college goals. Thus, your actual investments may be significantly different for each goal, but will be tailored to each individually. (There are online resources and calculators that offer assistance computing your required rates of return.)

When purchasing investments, you need to buy those that will collectively earn the annual rates of return necessary to reach your goals. You may choose to invest on your own, use an investment advisor, or search for a broker/dealer to assist you with your investments. No matter how or where you invest, there are a few things to remember:

• Put it in writing: Writing down your goals and how you will invest to achieve them is very important and will serve as a framework for decision making during uncertain times in the future.

• Use Index Funds: There are thousands of different investments to choose from (for example: mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities). Index Funds give the greatest advantages for reasons of cost, performance, simplicity, transparency, and diversification.

• Get some advice: Paying a little for the advice of an investment professional can be very wise. There are even investment advisor firms online that will tailor your investments directly toward your goals for you.

• Be unemotional: The financial markets fluctuate up and down- so will your investments. If you have any goals that are less than 5+ years away, you may want to invest these funds into something very conservative (such as a money market or certificate of deposit).

• Rebalance periodically: Accounts should be rebalanced annually to keep in balance with your goals.

Final thoughts
When investing toward your goals, you need to make sure that no unforeseen circumstance prevents you from reaching them. Insurance is a very useful tool to assure your goals are realized regardless of what situation may arise. Through analysis, you can determine which goals are at risk for not being achieved should you get sick, become disabled, or pass away. Having enough money to pay for your goals regardless of death, disability, health problems, or any other unforeseen circumstance is an essential part of a solid financial plan.

In addition, estate planning serves an important role when planning your finances. A will, trust, or power of attorney can enable you to keep your plan in motion far beyond your living reach. (Please consult an attorney to discuss your estate plan.)

Having a solid, well-designed plan for your finances is something you can accomplish. With a little time and effort, you can be on your way to spending less than you make, establishing an Emergency Fund, and tailoring your investments to each of your specific goals. Plan your finances wisely, and then commit yourself to your plan.
About the Author Jonathan Citrin provides financial goal planning services. Go to http://articles.citringroup.com for hundreds of educational articles about Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Investment Planning, and College Savings.


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Slovenia is one of the best destinations to invest in cheap property for sale which has good growth prospects for long term capital growth. Not many people know much about Slovenia, so article is designed, to give you a brief overview of Slovenia property for sale...

Slovenia is a small compact country, about the same size as Switzerland. Slovenia sits at the very crossroads of Europe bordering, Italy, Croatia, Hungary and Austria. Whilst a beautiful country in its own right, Slovenia makes a good base to explore a host of nearby
attractions including, Venice, Prague and Budapest which are all, within a few hours drive.

Slovenia is a beautiful country and features soaring mountains, beautiful lakes, dense fairytale alpine forests, lush valleys dotted with vineyards and a stunning stretch of Mediterranean coastline. There are also bustling, historic cosmopolitan towns and vibrant cities, like the capital Ljubljana.

Ljubljana has been likened to Prague in appearance and features - beautiful baroque architecture, numerous soaring church spires and a cosmopolitan atmosphere and is a firm favorite with overseas investors.

Move out from the capital and prices tend to be cheaper and there are many bargains to be had.
Many investors are looking for second homes to enjoy and looking for solid long term capital growth prospects, mixed with rental income. Popular choices include:

In and around the skiing resorts of the Julian Alps, near the popular resorts of Lake Bled and Bohinj and in the beautiful Soca Valley. The coastal city of Piran is also attracting a lot of interest. A compact sea port which looks much the same as it did several hundred years ago, sits across the Adriatic where the lights of Venice can be seen on a clear night.

The buying process in Slovenia is straightforward. The law protects both buyers and sellers, there are many Slovenia estate agents which cater for overseas buyers and can help you with every step in terms of acquiring your dream Slovenian property. You can get finance locally and mortgages are secured on the local property in Slovenia and not on the principle residence, making it a highly attractive for buying rental property.

Slovenia's long term prospects, in terms of property values is solid and with a variety of cheap property for sale, there has never been a better time to invest in Slovenia.

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If you're an investor who is concerned about the impact of corporations on the environment and society, then socially responsible investing (SRI) is a growing sector where you will find securities that fit with your philosophy. SRI is a recognized focus within the investment community.

Socially responsible investments are analyzed on a global scale. The SRI agenda is to promote a set of values which are considered to be ethical and "Earth friendly" by investing in companies which exhibit these values in their corpora
e structure, in the workplace, in their labor practices, in their concern for the environment, and in their impact on the community (including respect for the rights of native peoples). SRI intentionally excludes certain business sectors which are deemed to be unhealthy for the planet, such as weapons, tobacco and gambling.

Although socially responsible investing originally started a few decades ago with the religious agenda to avoid companies which promoted addictive behaviors (like alcohol, tobacco, and gambling), it evolved in the 1970s to include social and ecological agendas as well. Today the social and ecological issues are at the forefront of socially responsible investing.

Mutual funds which specialize in SRI usually focus on a particular agenda, and will only hold shares in companies that are in keeping with the SRI values. For instance, some funds will only buy stocks in companies that manufacture and promote green energy products. Other funds will only buy stocks in companies which practice fair trade. Still others will actively avoid stocks in any corporations which are involved in the manufacture or sale of weapons, munitions or military products.

Fund managers screen prospective companies for their socially responsible practices in addition to their profitability. Once those criteria are met, the fund manager makes decisions about the characteristics of the securities that will be included. At this point, the SRI mutual fund begins to look like any other mutual fund. The fund manager decides on small cap or large cap stocks, whether to invest exclusively in domestic companies or to go global, whether the investment goal will be for growth or income.

As for profitability, socially responsible mutual funds are comparable to other traditional mutual funds. When you stop to think about it, this makes perfect sense. In SRI fund manager is not more lenient in her criteria for selecting good investments. She's just applying an additional filter when selecting the stocks of profitable and sound companies.

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Author and entrepreneur Bernz Jayma P. is the owner of a financial blog dedicated to helping people expand their knowledge on personal finance. You may visit his blog at http://www.Invesmint.com.

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Introduction

Having bad credit is not a problem now with Really bad credit loans as it is specifically designed for the individuals who are facing the problem of bad credit and due to the same may rejected from the regular loan lenders and have no alternate except availing a loan but cant because of having the bad credit tag on him. These are short term loans and suitable for small mid month sudden cash crisis that occurs without any prior notice. It has short but flexible loan duration which can be extended by paying some extra fee.
t offers cash without requiring the any collateral from the applicant.

Eligibility Criteria

To being eligible for such loans borrower needs to meet certain eligible criterion. These are as follows:

1. He must be an adult.
2. Must have citizenship of United Kingdom.
3. Having stable employment for last 3 months either government or private.
4. Must possess a bank account under his name for last 3 to 6 months.
5. Having the earning at least 1500 monthly.
6. Must be eligible to repay the loan amount on said duration then it is no matter have good credit or not.

Once such criterion have been meet up anyone can get really bad credit personal loans without any hassles and inconvenience.

Features

The entire borrowers may get the amount ranging from 500 to 15000 depending on the requirement of the borrower along with ease. These loans are perfect for the purpose of meeting the personal like home renovation, buying a new car, accidental car repairing, sudden medical expanse etc. as well as commercial purposes. Instant Approval Bad Credit Loans is another option which is suitable for such kinds of individuals for their needs.

While availing Really bad credit loans borrower dont need to have excellent credit history as its name intends itself it is especially configured for the individuals who have several kinds of bad credit such as arrears, defaults, bankruptcy, CCL, IVA, late payments and so on.

All the non homeowners and tenants are still able for such loans as no collateral is required here and it is one more advantage of this loan. Within few hours of applying loan amount it self credited into their account without asking them about their credit score.

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Charlotte Cole is the author of this article. He works successfully as a financial advisor with years of expertise on Really bad credit loans. Tara publishes informative articles about really bad credit loans, payday loans, bad credit loans, bad credit personal loans, loans for people with really bad credit and others at http://www.reallybadcreditloans.co.uk

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People always look for the perfect place to build their home and start a family. It does not necessarily mean that they will stay forever in their hometown especially if there is an opportunity waiting for them elsewhere. More often than not, people leave their hometown to try their luck on other places. They want to see if they can do better if they seek opportunities in further areas. They might be able to get what they always wanted.

If you really want to live in a different environment, you can search for Carlsbad real estat
s. Living in Carlsbad may be good for you because there is so much you can see and do here. Aside from the beauty, nature shows you, you can even get a great chance to be able to land in a good job. If you believe in yourself that, you will be able to start a promising career here, and then go for it. Only a few people have the guts and courage to leave their hometown and start anew in a place several thousands of miles away from their family. They have to be strong because they are doing this for him as well as for his loved ones.

Carlsbad is a nice place to stay. You will have no problems when it comes to transportation since there are regular trips going in and out of the place. If you want to familiarize yourself with the place, you can always bring a map with you so that you would not get lost. However, you can still get to know the place by opting to ride public transportation and then ask people to help you get to your destination. This may be risky because not everyone that you ask knows where you are going.

You can just think of it as a road trip. You never know whom you will meet in your journey. Seeing nature as well as the industrial side of the world is a view you never get to see that often. Surely, you get to see buildings, skyscrapers and the likes in one area. Afterwards, when you go further, you will see trees, birds and perhaps a river or two to complete nature's picture. At least when you travel, you might be able to see the transition from city to nature.

Carlsbad is not a bad place to live. Surely, you will feel at home already from the moment you set foot on this place. People fall in love with Carlsbad because of the hospitality and the adventure that lies ahead for whoever decides to stay with it. Every second counts so if you have time to spare, you can always take a road less traveled to learn more about the world. Try to discover routes you never knew existed because it might come in handy one day. It is better to know several routes rather than just relying on one. You never know if you will have to take that alternative route.

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Sternberg brings his "buyers" expertise after 30+ years as a real estate investor. This article is a must read for any investor dealing with first time buyers.

When you first decided to start in real estate investment that you were probably instructed to formulate a buyers list. This was a list of names of people that were looking for property. You were told that "with a good buyers list you may never have to put a property on the open market."

The "Buyers First Program" was designed to
ake that a step further. Instead of wholesaling to real estate investors with all the associated risks, I chose to work with Real Estate Agents and use the entire MLS as my inventory. I develop a "retail, end buyers list" to give to agents. Buyers First is fully RESPA compliant and is readily accepted by the traditional Real Estate community. You already know that Real Estate Agents only do things that are fully disclosed and traditional in nature. Dealing in the regular real estate arena, it has to be simple and fully compliant or agents won't participate, and correctly so.

A list of buyers usually consist of familys that are looking for a home. They may want a 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath property in a certain area for school district purposes. Folks on the list may be only looking to spend a certain amount for a set price range.

Making a list of buyers is easy. One of the best ways to do it is with a three line classified ad promoting a special report titled "You Can Still Purchase a House Even if You Have Bruised Credit but have a Small Down Payment" or "The Seven Questions Every Home Buyer Should Ask A Real Estate Agent." With that in the local newspaper and a toll free number, you can locate many people looking for a home. Some folks will call and are just curious. The easiest way to handle these people is to allow them to ask questions and answer them to the best of your ability. They usually call back later telling you they are now in the market for a house. Any way you do it, your list is made up by the contacts you make.

You can also gather names from family and friends. People know people. Google Ad Words is yet another proven, inexpensive way. By having a list, you can make groups and categorize the prospects.

You can then get your mortgage broker pre-qualify people that are on your list. Some people will have credit issues and others will be in the process of repairing their credit. These are perfect prospects.

Formulating a buyers list means you have a good start on a marketing plan of action. Every business has a client base. Think of your buyers list as your client base. The more you have, the more business you can do. The more you do, the more money you can make. By formulating a buyers list, you are building a strong, stable and long term real estate investment business

Jack Sternberg

About the Author Jack Sternberg is a nationally recognized expert on real estate investment who's been in the business for more than 30 years. Sternberg is the creator of the renowned "Buyers First" Program. His deals have totaled over $750 million and he's been to the closing table more than 1,500 times. For more, visit http://www.askjacksternberg.com

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An indemnity medical plan is one in which the patient or the provider of the medical plan will find that they get reimbursed for their expenses as they happen

The best place to start looking for a medical insurance quote today would be online. There are large number of companies who now offer the facility for you to get a quotation in just a matter of minutes. Plus by doing it online not only will you save yourself time but also you will often save yourself a lot of money as well.

The reason you will save yourself
time is rather than having to call several different insurance companies in order to get a quote you just go online to one of the many insurance brokers and agents. Then all you need to do is enter your information just once and they will then come back with a number of different quotations from different companies for you to compare. As for saving money many insurance companies where people choose to take out cover online will often receive a discount for doing so.

When it actually comes to getting an online quote for your medical insurance cover you will need to take the following 3 steps. Although you may find yourself not following them to the letter they will make the process of finding the best cover possible much easier.

First Step – It is important that you know exactly what kind of medical insurance it is you are after. By knowing exactly what you want will make the whole process of finding the right insurance cover for you that much easier. As there are so many insurance companies around today offering a vast array of different medical or health insurance policies knowing exactly what you want and need can help to narrow down your list much more quickly.

Second Step – After deciding the type of health insurance cover you want you can now go online and start looking at what the various medical insurance providers have to offer. Not only should you use third party services (brokers and agents) but you should also look at getting quotes from individual companies as well. By doing this you will be able to compare more easily what each has to offer and which one of these policies is able to meet your particular requirements more readily.

Third Step – Before you actually take out a policy and hand over your money you need to make sure that any queries you have, have been answered. If you cannot find the answer easily on the insurance provider's website then contact them directly either by sending them an email or by calling the phone.

If you keep the above three steps in mind when it comes to getting a medical insurance quote you will find that the process becomes much simpler. Plus as previously mentioned it will also help you to save both time and money.

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