In my life, I have gone through alot of ups and downs, both personally and financially. Through These trials and tribulations I have learned some great lessons and become aware of some very powerful things. I am sure you agree with me, that you learn from your mistakes soooooo much more than you learn from [...]
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This week, I was presented with an opportunity to address an organization of ex-Marines that are forming various small business. This is a wonderful organization that is committed to helping those that have served this country with honor and courage providing the blanket of freedom that we enjoy.
It warms my heart to find people that [...]
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers, by the BBB.
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun [...]
One of our readers put together a niche initiative to help the country of Haiti make it through the terrible disaster that they have endured over the past week, but they are not in the clear yeat and could still use your help.
We are asking the IWP readership to please contribute what you can, but [...]
Can’t believe this is truth, according to news from Crain. Chicago’s South Shore Bank has been a staple of the southside of Chicago and the South Shore community since I can remember. It seems like everyone in the city is familiar with their name, community, and brand that has stood the test of time and [...]
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Being that it is the new decade of the new millennium, we thought it would appropriate to search the Internet for some great tax advice and that is just what we did. However, this is not the tax advice that you might expect where we tell you how to maximize your deductions and calculate your [...]
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I’ll begin by saying that I am absolutely guilty of confusing activity with accomplishment. I initially heard this expression from one of my mentors in Chicago, back in 2006. I had to provide a time log for his review on a weekly basis and he would always chide me about making this mistake. He would [...]
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For most first-time home buyers, finding the best mortgage lender is a challenging task. This is particularly true when there are so many mortgage lenders with so many types of loan products keen to receive your loan application. Mortgage brokers are also operating in the market acting as intermediaries between lenders and homebuyers. Before [...]
Share on Facebook Read more →I still can’t believe it is 2010. Still trying to wrap my head around that idea. But no matter what we think, we must move forward cause another year as past and another is coming.
Speaking of last year, how was your 2009? Did you accomplish any major investment goals, personal, or financial goals? I hope [...]
Saving on private mortgage insurance
Private mortgage insurance or PMI allows you to buy a home of your own home even if you are unable to make the required down payment. Generally, you are expected to pay more than 20% of your property value as down payment. PMI extends protection to your lender [...]
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