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on August 26, 2010
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When you lose a job, the hardest thing to do is find a new one. So much of your day is spent online, interviewing, and making phone calls. You network with friends, get your name and resume out to employment agencies, and then you wait. At home, you've exhausted your credit cards and bank account, and have emptied your retirement fund to stay in your home. Unemployment is pennies, barely enough to feed you, but you're not ready to go bankrupt or sell the house just yet. The experts are saying that there's an upturn, that jobs are opening up again, and so you're hopeful as you fit in one more interview for the day.
Most unemployed people are taking far less money than they've been paid previously. This shaky economy has everyone downsizing their cars, homes, and businesses. It's wise to take prudent steps before you lose your job, have an accident, or become disabled. Asking for free help from government agencies on managing your personal finances may make the difference between paying your bills and getting behind. Sometimes, a small personal loan from a close family member will hold you over until you get a new job. Remember that payday loans can be a helpful short-term solution when all you need is a little extra money. These small loans can even help rebuild your credit and give you the confidence that you've beaten back the poor economy and can stand a bit taller now.
When the phone call finally comes and they say you'll be starting work on Monday, this is a great moment for you and your family. Times may get tough again, but you'll be ready and will use your experience to thwart any real danger of going bankrupt.
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on July 21, 2010
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Now you can. iGlobal has released its 10 rules for building a global ETF portfolio, and we showcase two of them for you here. Firstly, you should put aside some money for emergencies, such as in a money market fund or US Treasury bonds. Don't put all your money in ETF investing, but rather have some easily accessible cash.
Secondly, you should diversify your ETF investing to include separate balanced and growth investments. This will minimize your risk and ensure that if one of your group of investments fail, you'll still have another that will continue to grow. For example, your growth ETF investments are more risky because they are speculative, and diversification may save you if these speculative investments don't fare well.
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on May 18, 2010
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Residential Property Management can be a lucrative business. It can also be a way for you to get out from under a time consuming responsibility...
I had a friend who was looking for a good investment. He knew imported water sold well and he figured that the next step was imported ice. But half the time his investment melted at the airport.
Most investments require some attention. If you invest in tomato plants you have to water them and make sure a late frost doesn't kill them. If you invest in race horses you have to be sure their well cared for. If you invest in stocks and bonds you have to watch the market.
And if you invest in residential property you have to be sure the lawns get mowed and the plumbing keeps working. One way to do that is a property management firm. Or you can do it yourself...
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