Posted by: Jayw3 on Mon Jun 2, 2008

There’s no easier way to wrap your head around debt and your relation to it than to get a basic idea of how compound interest works versus simple interest. Compound interest is that double-edged sword - boon to some, bane to others.

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Posted by: Wrightma on Wed May 28, 2008

Until last week, there have been two stories running in parallel. The first story is of rampant inflation fuelled by the price of oil making record new highs every week. The subtext to this story is the dawn of a difficult decade. The second story is of a stock market that believed inflation would be contained and that the worst of the credit crunch is behind us.

Posted by: Jayw3 on Fri Apr 25, 2008

The IRS' economic stimulus tax rebates are handing back some extra cash and retail chains are eager for it, especially after a period of decreased consumer spending. If you're planning on doing your part to stimulate the economy with your tax rebate, check out this list of sales, discounts, and other offers the retail chains are making!

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Posted by: Jayw3 on Tue Apr 15, 2008

Rising commodity prices are the bane of many a small business. Commodities like oil, wheat, rice, gold, and others have been seeing a steady increase since the beginning of the sub-prime mortgage crisis and look set to rise steadily as 2008 carries on. Historically, rising commodity prices have been detrimental to many small business owners. How does a small business weather both a potential recession and an increase in the cost of raw materials? In this article, I provide some sensible strategies that any small business owner can use to weather the storm of increasing commodity prices.

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Posted by: Jayw3 on Mon Apr 14, 2008

Your credit rating is an important indicator that creditors use to determine your financial trustworthiness. A bad credit rating can have a negative impact your life: impairing your ability to buy a car, negotiate a good mortgage rate, secure loans, or get a favorable and fair interest rate on financial products. In this article, I'll tell you how to improve your credit score by following a few basic guidelines, so that you can experience financial freedom.

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Posted by: Jayw3 on Fri Apr 11, 2008

If it looks like it's time to recession proof your small business (rising energy costs, credit market woes, the sub-prime mortgage crisis, negative growth, and declining consumer confidence), you're probably right. This article will outline key principles that any entrepreneur should know to help them weather the recession.

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Posted by: Jayw3 on Wed Apr 9, 2008

A Request For Proposal (RFP) represents a unique opportunity to tap into lucrative revenue streams and to increase your company's profile within a market, but can seem confusing and full of unwarranted documentation. In this article, I'll go over the key elements you need to include when responding to Requests For Proposal (RFPs).

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Posted by: Jayw3 on Fri Mar 28, 2008

Damage control press releases are an essential tool in crisis management and crisis communications. Here are guidelines for crafting a well-written, effective and direct press release.

Posted by: Jayw3 on Thu Mar 27, 2008

Insurance may not be able to re-write history, bring you back to those halcyon days, but enough coverage to ensure full compensation for lost assets or damage will help you return to a sense of normality.

Posted by: Jayw3 on Fri Mar 14, 2008

Is the current rally of gold and other precious metals an indication of coming global inflation, or are weary investors simply opting for a conservative and prudent investing strategy in an unsure market by investing in precious metals?

Posted by: Jayw3 on Wed Mar 12, 2008

There are many lessons awaiting extraction like rich veins of gold from the earth’s hidden core, that one can learn from the importance of focus. One may learn that focus is a crucial element in many aspects of life: creating a business, on the play field, and even in our own inter-personal relationships.