Three Tips To Avoiding Bad Credit Decisions
Three simple tips to help if you are avoiding bad credit decisions!
Don’t Look Now, But Chinese Co. To Accept Bitcoin
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Europe Continues To Be The Real Problem
The United States has so many problems right now it is difficult to name them all. But as bad as things are here, Europe continues to “outperform”.
Gold Versus Wages: Americans Are Hurting
Those gold bugs can be annoying, I know. Even though it is clear that I am somewhat simpatico with their views, it is undeniably true that they can be a...
Flip-flopping on Flipping
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Odds Againist Vegas and ‘Hot’ Cities
Demand creates ever higher prices. This is always true when there’s an incredible number of investors buying and buying more property. Then, there’s the hype or publicity about Vegas by...
Is Housing Market Following Stock Market Pattern?
The stock market crashed. Is the housing market next? That’s not my opinion. And if you asked me, I would say I don’t know if that will happen.
Be On The Lookout For Closed-End Fund Bargains
With all of the Washington turmoil of late (ok, maybe years would be more accurate) and the massive debts being incurred, many people have been surprised by the stock (and...
For Women Only
If you ask me why I think this blog is for men, I really don’t have an easy answer. Maybe because I think of do-it-yourself men wearing tool belts strapped...
Closed-End Funds–Safe Leverage?
There are many different ways to invest, from stocks, bonds, ETF’s and plain old mutual funds. But there is a neglected corner of the investment universe that may soon be...
Smart Consumer Checklist for Buying a Used Car
Many consumers are apprehensive when it comes to used vehicles because they believe there is just too much of a risk involved. On the other hand, some people prefer...
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