Going against the grain of many of so called “financial gurus” I don’t think credit is evil and that you should shred your credit cards and wait to pay cash for your house. I don’t believe that using only cash and debit cards are always a viable alternative in today’s world.In daily activities there are […]
Aah July in Las Vegas. What could be better? How about a root canal? It is just too toasty for me. But none the less summer has its good points. It is always good to celebrate the birth of our nation on the 4th. Fireworks, barbecue, beer and …the month end party that will arrive […]
I just heard yet another pundit say Dow 18,000. I looked at the rise of the NASDAQ Index moving towards its prior 2000 high and it was, as they say, “déjà vu all over again. The last few months the ever increasing currency supply has singlehandedly pushed the market higher. There has been […]
Sometimes as you do your requisite due diligence before you invest with a person or in a company you find startling or outlandish indicators that can be either good or bad.Hopefully you will pay attention to the name of the person or the company, doing so could shorten the due diligence process offering a short […]
Have you ever thought “who needs credit anyway?” If you are like most people in debt the thought has perhaps crossed your mind. To make matters worse many so called financial guru’s are saying shred your credit cards. The logic is simple, no cards no temptation. Take away the temptation to rack up charge accounts […]
The worst advice you’ve ever heard?Maybe not. Please read on.If you are a fledgling public company trying to build credibility in, shall we say a less that blue chip industry, wouldn’t you like to know that all you had to do was to whip out your Johnson to turn your falling stock price around. That […]
This space is usually light hearted and I have a good time poking fun at the obvious blunders of those among and around us. This time it is different. Hope it is not too much of a downer.This last couple of months if you turned on your internet feed or television there was some moronic […]
The best single step anyone can take to indicated they are on the right path towards wealth building is to purchase a home. According to Statistics from The U. S. Census Bureau homeowners have 17 times more wealth than non-homeowners. Home ownership is the most significant predictor of wealth for middle income Americans.That said, homeownership […]
Building and keeping a good credit rating is important in wealth accumulation even if your goal is to be debt free. Below we offer five simple steps to help you on that path. Please take the time to make certain your credit report is accurate and know that the lower rates you will receive when […]
If you like beer and have ever dreamed of the ultimate freebie a sign that reads “FREE BEER TOMORROW’ may have caught your attention. You realize the momentary joy that quickly vanishes when the reality of the futility hits you and your hopes are dashed. It is a case of a clever tavern owner […]