Monthly Archives: November 2014

Tips for Buying Real Estate

A collection of tips on how to begin buying property, makes the perfect starting point for a beginner to begin buying property, somewhat easier. Below is just such a collection, which will, hopefully, assist the eager novice into eventually becoming … Continue reading

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Consumer comfort in U.S. rises to highest level since 2007

(Bloomberg) — Consumer sentiment in the U.S. climbed last week to the highest level since December 2007 as Americans grew more upbeat about the state of the economy, their financial well-being and the buying climate. The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index … Continue reading

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Black Friday is over-rated!

Millions of shoppers will once again arise before daybreak on Friday morning and descend into the traditional commercial Bacchanal that is Black Friday. But given the hyper-competitive nature of the retail business and the expectations of bargain hunting consumers, the … Continue reading

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Build or Buy ?

A million dollar question, to buy a house or to build it; is foremost in the minds of every consumer looking to satiate his real estate needs. Depending on the various prevalent factors, the single decision can be a make … Continue reading

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How to Set Up a Real Estate Business Plan

Determine Your 1 Main Goal Start by establishing a specific and measurable goal for your annual real estate sales production next year.  Typically agents will use objectives like total sales volume, gross commission income (GCI), number of units/properties sold, or … Continue reading

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Real Estate Predictions for 2015

Expect the home-purchase market to strengthen along with the economy in 2015, according to Freddie Mac’s U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for November. “The good news for 2015 is that the U.S. economy appears well-poised to sustain about a … Continue reading

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What is an Annuity ? RETIREMENT 101

An annuity is an insurance product that pays out income, and can be used as part of a retirement strategy. Annuities are a popular choice for investors who want to receive a steady income stream in retirement. Here’s how an … Continue reading

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Top Websites to Help Manage Your Money

Take control of your finances with these budgeting and credit sites, tax software, health care tools and more. As part of our annual list of the best personal finance products and services, we picked the top money-management tools, from sites … Continue reading

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Oops to Wells Fargo….

NEW YORK, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Wells Fargo & Co said on Wednesday it is in discussions with the U.S. government to resolve a lawsuit accusing the nation’s largest mortgage lender of cheating taxpayers by submitting ineligible home loans to … Continue reading

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Save Money with a TV Antenna

As more people rethink ways to get television programming outside the traditional cable and satellite companies, the unsung TV antenna is becoming a fundamental component of their cord-cutting strategy. That makes sense. Not only are broadcast TV signals free, but … Continue reading

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