Peer to peer foreign exchange marketplaces forge ahead
Not very long ago the term foreign exchange, or forex, conjured up pictures of young men in red braces sitting alongside banks of monitors and buying or selling obscure currencies as well as the usual dollars, pounds, yen and euros. Private individuals or small businesses were of no interest to these forex brokers, they were […]
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Planning a Corporate Event | Money Hints
It is easy to underestimate the planning and work involved in hosting corporate events. There are many factors that can contribute to poor attendance, event productivity, and overall satisfaction with the affair. If you are planning a work-related event, retreat, or work-shop, there are a few things that can help to make it more successful, […]
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Why You Should Consider Starting a Parking Lot Business | Money Hints
When looking into starting a business there are countless options to consider and it can be a bit overwhelming if you don’t have a specific vision in mind. You could buy into a franchise or start a restaurant; the options are almost limitless. One thing that you might not have considered is starting a parking […]
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How Your Financial Advisor Can Help You
There will be a time in your life when you will need to sit down with a Certified Financial Planner and wealth advisor to discuss your financial situation. Circumstances where this may arise include planning for the education of your children, the transfer of wealth from one generation to another, and paying for care as […]
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Building a New House | Money Hints
When the time arrives to buy a home, many home buyers must make a choice. Should they build a brand new home or buy an existing home? While some people find the idea of building a home exciting, others aren’t quite so brave. In fact, some people think that building a home doesn’t make any […]
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Affordable Housewarming Gift Ideas | Money Hints
When someone moves into a new home and asks you to come over to see it, it is customary to bring a gift. But what should you bring? You don’t want to bring something too generic, as the person or couple already may already have it, but you also may not want to spend a […]
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Why You Should Consider Blogging | Money Hints
Most businesses keep a regularly-updated blog, and countless individuals write in their own, usually centered around their hobbies or lifestyle. The most popular personal ones focus on recipes, cooking, family and health and wellness, but there are blogs for just about every niche interest. They’re accessible by anyone with Internet access, so you can maintain […]
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How to Survive the Rental Process
Renting a property allows you a level of freedom that cannot be gained from mortgaging a home. However, the rental process and the finances included can be something of an arduous task. The rental process can be onerous. But, if you have expert advice at your fingertips, you will be in an excellent position to […]
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Expensive Magic: the Gathering Cards Sold | Money Hints
Magic: the Gathering cards are as popular as ever. The trading card game attracts veteran and new players alike. Depending on the rules, you can use out-of-print cards in your deck. This causes a shortage of cards once the company stops printing them. Card sets like Alpha and Beta have exclusive cards in them that […]
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How You Can Avoid Home Depreciation
The biggest concern of a home owner is that it will depreciate before it’s sold. This, of course, defeats the entire purpose of home investing and puts you at risk for losing money instead of making it. While home depreciation can be financially devastating, it is uncommon: most homes appreciate, at least in normal, recession-free […]
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