Credit card late fees are a fact of life for some consumers, but they don't have to be for you. Legally, credit card companies can hit you with pretty much whatever fees they want. On the other hand, you don't have to pay them, but only if you avoid them in the first place. Here are five sure fire ways you can avoid costly credit card late fees:1. Pay Before the Due Date. Of course, this makes the most sense. However, this is also the single most...more
Hosting a free teleclass is one of my favorite ways to increase my subscriber base as well as get to know members of my community. Setting up your teleclass is relatively straightforward too - all you need is a:* Registration page* Teleconference bridge line* Follow-up system usually via an autoresponderAnd you're good to go. And hosting a free teleclass is low to zero cost to you too!But once you've got your registration page all set up, the...more
The Federal Reserve recently raised its target federal funds rate for the first time since March 2000. This could be just the tip of the iceberg, though, as many experts believe rising inflation and a strengthening economy will spur continued rate hikes for the foreseeable future. This is bad news for bond investors, since bonds lose value as interest rates rise. The reason stems from the fact coupon rates for most bonds are fixed when the bonds are issued. So, as rates rise and new bonds with higher coupon rates become available, investors are willing to pay less for existing bonds with lower coupon rates. So what can you do to protect your fixed-income investments as rates rise? Well, here are five ideas to help you, and your portfolio, weather the storm.Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS)First issued by the U.S. Treasury in 1997, TIPS are bonds with a portion of their value pegged to the inflation rate. As a result, if inflation rises, so will the value of your TIPS. Since interest rates rarely move higher unless accompanied by rising inflation, TIPS can be a good hedge against higher rates. Because the Federal government issues TIPS, they carry no default...more
So, you have started your own Online Business! Congratulations..How many people out there know about it? Without proper marketing or business promotion you will just be sitting pretty with your business, but making no money out of it. It is therefore, very important that you promote your business online, and get yourself known, so that the real...more
When most people think of the Internet, they think of having fun using Youtube, Facebook, and MySpace. Little do they know that they are sitting on a literal gold mine of money to be made. Yes, there are so many ways of making money online -- more money than your usual 8 to 5, in fact. You just have to know where to look.Read on to learn about...more
Many of us work hard everyday and still seem to be short on cash at the end of the month. With just a little bit of time and effort, it's possible to make money online. And with so many different ways to earn a little extra spending money, there's bound to be something right for you. The following are five ways to supplement your income online.1. SELL YOUR JUNNKMore than likely you have it. Either in the garage, attic, spare bedroom, or in a storage building. It's sitting there with no other use than taking up space. So grab those old boxes of stuff you don't really need anymore, clean it up and sell it. If you don't like all of the time and effort involved in having a yard sale, go online to get rid of it. Many auction websites will bring top dollar for your items. What's just junk to you can be somebody else's treasure.2. BUILD WEBSITES If you consider yourself tech savvy, then don't be afraid to offer your services online. Many people are willing to pay to have someone make them a simple website layout. There are many different opportunities for website builders, from new small businesses looking for a simple website, to people wanting a personal website to blog or advertise...more
On the net you'll find numerous ways to earn money online with no website. Underneath are forms of online program that one could join not having any site.1.Web surveysThe thinking behind online survey is that you will be given a survey that needs to...more
Are you interested in making money right from your own living room? How does paying all your bills every month without fighting traffic to get back and forth to an office where a boss breathes down your neck all day? If you have the ambition and...more
Despite the economy eliminating jobs left and right, the internet is one industry that continues to flourish. Because of this, more and more people are looking to make easy money online from the comfort of their own home. Here are five ways you too...more
Do you struggle with internet marketing? Have you become frustrated with the results you've gotten in your efforts to increase your website traffic? You are not alone. It's not easy to achieve online success. I know you've seen those programs out...more
5 Ways To Increase More Online Traffic To Your Website A website is only as successful as the amount of web traffic that it has. The most beautiful, interactive, and user-friendly websites are pointless unless they achieve high numbers of...more
Leadership development is an activity that improves the quality of leadership in a company, organization, or a single individual. Leadership development programs can range from an MBA degree to executive retreats (think high ropes courses) to online...more