Category: Finances

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Getting Ahead

One thing that can be difficult in this life is getting ahead. Working for someone else has many advantages, but that also means that you are losing out on a lot of the money that is made. Owning your own business can be a way of earning the most from the opportunities you have. That’s why I told my friend James to look into buying his own franchise while he had the chance.

James is in a unique situation. He has recently come into some money and wants to use it wisely. He is a little older and has learned many lessons in his life. I believe that he is at a point in his life where he would do well to own his own business. I encouraged him to look into the situation. I also steered him toward a site called franchiseadvantage.com.

This site offers a wide variety of opportunities for those looking for a franchise for sale. Starting his own business would be easy as most of the work is already done. Other people have gone before him and forged the way to a successful future. I am hoping that James will take this moment to start a new career and step toward the future. I know he has the tools to do it with!

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A Deal gone Right??

During the 2008 credit crises, the Treasury Department received 7.7 billion shares of the Citigroup Company for the $25 billion dollars it loaned to the bank. The Treasury plans to sell the shares throughout the coming year. If stock prices for the company stay high, the department could actually make a profit on the deal.

The shares were bought for $3.25 each. The current stock price is about $4.23 dollars. Citigroup has already paid back an additional $20 billion dollars it borrowed from the government during the crisis. It’s wonderful that the government may actually profit on the deal. I hope they can use the money to pay down the debt!!

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The Super Rich

I was surprised to find that the richest man in the world according to Forbes World’s Billionaires had so much money. Carlos Slim Helu is worth an estimated $53.5 billion dollars. He is now the richest man in the world. Bill Gates of Microsoft fame is worth $53 billion and Warren Buffett comes in third with $47 billion dollars.

There is also good news for a number of billionaires this year. It seems that many of them had a pretty good year and the average wealth of billionaires is up. Asia’s made a big jump in the number of billionaires they had over last year and are coming on strong. Russia has 62 billionaires. It must sure be nice!

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Greece

The Greek government is in serious financial trouble. Teetering on the edge of defaulting on their loans, they are seeking help from everywhere they can. The European Union is considering their request for low-interest loans and the United States is doing what it can to help.

The Greek government has taken many steps to get their financial house in order which has caused strikes and rioting. The problem stems from their high national debt which is mostly foreign owned. Many investors have lost faith 9in Greece and are pulling out their money. I hope this wonderful country can restore the confidence needed to invite investors back into their country.

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Integrity

The economy is still recovering and many people are unsure how to invest the money they have. Being as that I am one of those people, I have been looking for ways to diversify my own portfolio. I heard about a way to protect my money when the market goes bad and that is to buy gold coins. I know that gold can bring a good return on my money when times are tough.

The funny thing about gold is that it comes in many forms. Gold coins are the usual way and there are many types. I know that investors have their favorites and one of the best is the st gaudens gold coin. It was named after a famous sculptor who created the design. The coin is as beautiful as the day it was created and has a timeless quality.

Gold has been a great investment for man since time began. Throughout the ages, it has held its place as a standard of excellence. That’s why I feel good about having a stake in IRA Gold as a way to maintain my money’s integrity. It’s good to know that I have a stake in something that will keep its value in the worst of times. I think investing in gold has been one of my best ideas yet!

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Superman

It is sometimes very interesting how much people will pay for rare items. One example of this came this week when an unidentified man paid a record one million dollars for a No 1 Action Comic book featuring Superman on the cover. The magazine is from 1938 and cost 10 cents when it was new.

The seller of the magazine has also remained anonymous. The sale took place on an auction site called ComicConnect.com. The book was worth so much because its condition was rated an 8. That means “Very Fine”. The previous record for a comic book sale was $317,000.

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More funny tricks

It seems that all my life I have been subjected to some phone company’s tricks. For years, they would send a bill that was so complicated with fees and charges; no one could make sense of it. Now that they are required to explain their charges, they have switched tactics. Nowadays they are trying to force a service on you that you may or may not want.

Verizon Wireless is the first company that is starting this practice. When you buy a non smartphone, they are Requiring that you subscribe to a data plan. I think these phone carriers should be ashamed at themselves for forcing people to pay more just to use their phone. I hope some legislation is forthcoming!

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Snow costs money

The recent snow storms that have visited the northeast section of our nation are costing those folks a lot of money. State officials are struggling to keep up with the costs associated with digging out. With the economic downturn, these added costs are a real burden for the states involved.

Several cities have received record snowfalls this past month and more snow is expected. Road crews and the power companies are working hard to complete their jobs before the next blizzard hits. It will sure be nice when spring arrives!

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There is no con census

The news today reads that the Census Bureau will fork over $2.5 million dollars to take out an ad during the Super Bowl. The ad is aiming to increase awareness and excitement about filling out and sending in the questionnaire that helps the government count the people. Other useful information is gleaned from these forms as well. The problem is that not everyone agrees with the spending of so much money for just a few ads.

Many citizens as well as congressman and senators are fuming over the fact that the Census Bureau is spending so much money in these budget crunching times. Their advertising budget is about $133 million this year. I believe that the debate will continue to rage until an answer is found.

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Starting Anew

Since my cousin was recently married, he has decided to start a new life in another city. He was offered a job with a major corporation and is going to move in order to take the job. Moving can be difficult at times because you have to start all over. But there are ways to make things easier. He asked me to help him find some Insurance Franklin, MA and I was happy to help. I knew just where to go to find it.

I was already familiar with a site called berryinsurance.com. They are able to offer a wide variety of insurance needs. I knew he would be able to get Homeowners Insurance Franklin, MA that he wanted. That would ensure that he and his new wife were protected against any problems that may occur to their home.

Another good feature of the site is that they offer even more. I was sure that he would be able to purchase any other insurance needs he may have such as Auto Insurance Franklin, MA. I am glad to do my cousin a good deed when I can and I felt really good about this. I am sure that he will be satisfied with the service he receives and will feel good knowing that he is protected from unplanned events!