ARE YOU CUT OUT TO BUY A FIXER UPPER?
The lure of real estate investing is great. This article outlines what it takes to buy, renovate, and resell real estate. Find out if this potentially lucrative endeavor is for you.
LAS VEGAS VACATION TIPS
BEST TIP: Look for coupon books everywhere to get deals on souvenirs, meals, attractions, and shows! Sign up for players cards (at customer service desks in each casino) for more comps and promotions. We got $40 free cash when we signed up at the Paris. That reduced our buffet charge for brunch from $65 down to $25 for the four of us.
MBA Series; Are Bonds Safer Than Stocks?
Bonds are usually less volatile. So, if you are looking for fewer ups and downs in your portfolio, then bonds are certainly less risky.
CHEAP SUMMER VACATION TIPS
This year’s getaway is to Vegas! We are taking our daughter and mom on a four day, three night trip. The room and airfare for the four of us is $1,100.00.
MORTGAGE DEBT-ARE YOU READY TO BUY A HOUSE?
We bought a beautiful brand new home in a tony suburb of Indianapolis. After moving from the expensive San Diego region, our real estate dollars went much further in the less desirable mid west. Our new home was luxurious in comparison with our smaller attached home in California.
RETIRE ABROAD WITHOUT PAYING A FORTUNE
With the baby boomers approaching retirement in record numbers, fears about high costs and inadequate savings prompt exploration of creative retirement options.
THE SECRET TO HANDLING AN UNEVEN CASH FLOW
Decades ago I sold real estate. A hallmark of a straight commission sales job is the uneven pay schedule. Some
WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY FUND?
The car expenses were unplanned. Although we have an annual budget for car repairs, the unknown factor is when these repairs will occur. The same goes for travel. We can afford the furniture, or we wouldn’t have bought it. Dipped into the emergency fund this month!
How to Retire Without Sacrificing Fun
When I was 12 years old, my family trekked out west to see the sights and visit our relatives, the Miller’s. The dad was a successful pediatrician and the mom was a nurse. It was so fun, the four kids were wild with the 2 year old jumping on the dining room table. (That never would have flown in my parent’s house.) To top it off, they lived near the sea. Through my 12 year old eyes this family seemed to have it all. Money, fun, and the sea. The Miller’s are now retired and struggling financia…