• How To Successfully Manage Your Home Business Finances

    12 August 2015

    When you started your home-based business, you did so to earn a profit without the constraints of a traditional nine to five job. However, when many people start building their own business from home, they may not be aware of the importance of accounting and bookkeeping. If you have worked for other people and have always had your check waiting on you at the end of the week, you need to know more about how to manage your profits.

  • Retirement Investments: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    28 July 2015

    If you are designing an investment portfolio for your retirement, then it is important to understand which investments are appropriate. Some investments might be appropriate for a speculative investor, but do not belong in a retirement account. A retirement portfolio should consist of conservative holdings instead of very risky securities. Below is an overview of the different types of investments that are commonly available and an explanation of why they do or don't belong in your investment portfolio.

  • Important Facts to Help You Make Better Use of Your Loft Credit Card

    6 July 2015

    If you are like most Americans, you have at least one credit card in your wallet. However, you are also less likely to have multiple cards the way that your parents and grandparents probably did. The recent recession has significantly impacted the way that credit cards are used and the amount of debt that people carry. Therefore, it is a good idea to consider the pros and cons of any credit account you open and choose the one that will provides the maximum benefits to you.

  • Authenticating Your Ancient Coins

    16 June 2015

    Ancient coins are coveted by many a coin collector, and it's no surprise due to their rarity and their worth. Of course, this leads to any number of fakes and forgeries. Learning how to tell what is a fake and what is a genuine ancient coin is a necessity if you are going to start get into coin collecting. Weight Weight is extremely important when looking at whether ancient coins are genuine or not.

  • What You Need To Know Before Applying For A Personal Student Loan

    26 May 2015

    Funding a college education is a huge financial obligation. Money from personal savings, scholarships, grants, and state and federal student loan programs isn't always enough to cover tuition costs, fees, room and board, and the books and other supplies you need for your college courses. You also need money to cover other living expenses while you are attending school. Once you've looked into all other sources of financial aid and funding, a personal student loan can help you cover any costs remaining.