Archive for December, 2006

How Your Credit Rating Affects You, and How to Check It

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

You might not know it, but every time you take out any kind of loan or credit or pay something back, it gets counted on your credit rating. Who keeps a record on you will vary according to where you live, but the big three credit reference agencies are Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. They will…

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Landlord Tips And Tricks

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

Every real estate investor dealing in rental homes has done his own clean-up and fix-up, at least in the early years. Landlords also become very skilled at managing tenants after being burned a few times.

You learn the tricks of the trade and how to get the best results for the least cost….

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Lease Contracts - The Meaning of ‘Joint’ and ‘Several’

Monday, December 25th, 2006

When you see the phrase “joint and several” in a
legal document or contract it means that that the parties
on one side of the agreement are responsible individually
and collectively for the terms of the agreement.

Example: In the case of two tenants signing a lease agreement,
“joint” me…

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Debt Consolidation — Choose Your Credit Counselor Carefully

Monday, December 25th, 2006

Recently passed by Congress, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 will require people who are filing for bankruptcy to first undergo mandatory credit counseling.

This is probably not a bad idea; after all, many people with problem debt could probably benefit…

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The Traders Secret Art of Setting Stop Losses - Guaranteed To Boost Profits

Sunday, December 24th, 2006

When traders first begin considering their stop losses, keep in mind this comment from Tom Baldwin, a leading day-trader. He said, “The best traders have no ego.”

Successful traders are faced with losses constantly, and they swallow their pride and get out of the position when they have to….

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